November 5, 2024
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 28, Nashville’s top dining destinations are offering everything from crave-worthy entrees to deluxe à la carte add-ons. We’ve rounded up the best specials so you can enjoy a delicious, stress-free holiday.
Church and Union Nashville
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201 4th Ave. N., Ste. 101 / Church and Union Nashville
To celebrate Turkey Day, upscale dining destination Church and Union Nashville is offering a luxe three-course prix fixe menu, priced at $60 per adult and $30 per child (ages 12 and under). Hosted on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the holiday menu includes roasted and confit turkey, sweet potato bisque and family-style small plates like baby carrots and whipped potatoes—topped off with a pumpkin spice tart for dessert. The restaurant’s regular à la carte menu will not be available on 11/28. Reservations can be made here.
Gathre
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1810 Broadway / Gathre
Make hosting effortless with a Thanksgiving feast to-go for up to eight guests from the Hotel Fraye’s contemporary American dining destination Gathre. Choose from entrees like roasted carved turkey or honey-glazed ham, served with a curated selection of sides. Or, opt for the restaurant’s sides-only package, featuring rosemary stuffing, whipped potatoes, vegetable almondine, mini pumpkin cheesecakes, shells and cheese and autumn salad with a pumpkin balsamic vinaigrette. Gathre will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Place your order by Friday, Nov. 22, at 1:00 p.m. Orders can be placed here at your preferred pickup time slot on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
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Multiple locations / Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Legendary pitmaster Pat Martin owns and helms this fan-favorite barbecue spot, which is offering Thanksgiving catering for all of your holiday needs. The menu features two options: the Major Feast for 12 to 15 guests with a whole turkey or half ham for $264.99 or the Small Gathering, a meal for four to six guests featuring smoked turkey or ham for $149.99. Side options include turnip greens, hashbrown casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, broccoli salad, dinner rolls, pies and more. The restaurant is donating $5 from every Thanksgiving Meal (Small Gatherings & Large Feasts) to local charitable organizations, including The Nashville Food Project, James Island Outreach, Jones Valley Teaching Farm and Dare to Care. Orders can be placed here and picked up between Monday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 30.
The Gumbo Bros
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505 12th Ave. S. / The Gumbo Bros
Take the hassle out of Thanksgiving dinner with mouthwatering Cajun-fried turkeys available for preorder from this buzzy Cajun and Creole eatery. Chef Adam Lathan has also prepared a take-home holiday meal kit for up to 10 guests, featuring a whole Cajun-fried turkey, homemade gravy, and cranberry sauce. Add-ons include quarts or gallons of red beans with rice and chicken and sausage or seafood gumbo. Secure your turkey by emailing catering@thegumbobros.com or by calling 615.679.9063. Pickups can be scheduled for either Tuesday, Nov. 26, or Wednesday, Nov. 27. All items will be cold upon pickup, with simple reheating instructions included.
1 Kitchen
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710 Demonbreun St. / 1 Kitchen
Sustainable farm-to-table eatery 1 Kitchen is ringing in the Thanksgiving holiday with a multi-course prix fixe menu designed by culinary director Chris Crary, available on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 12 to 8 p.m. for $89 per person. The feast includes a fall harvest board (smoked trout dip, meat, cheeses and jams), the signature farmer’s salad and a bourbon barbeque-glazed turkey main course paired with roasted turkey gravy-topped buttermilk-whipped potatoes, roasted squash, collard greens and baked mac and cheese on the side. Finish off your meal with a pumpkin pie-inspired treat. Reservations can be made here.
Ophelia’s
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401 Church St. / Ophelia’s
Pizza and pasta bar Ophelia’s is inviting guests to join for an Italian Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., priced at $55 per adult and $25 per child (ages 12 and under). Diners can sample holiday classics like roasted turkey and gravy, green bean casserole, cannoli, deviled eggs, tiramisu and an array of Italian cookies. The restaurant’s regular à la carte menu will not be available on 11/28. Reservations can be made here.
Pelato
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1300 3rd Ave. N. / Pelato
Dig into signature Brooklyn Italian small plates and exclusive holiday specials at this neighborhood mainstay, known for its authentic fare and tapas-style menu. On Thursday, Nov. 28, from 3 to 8 p.m., restaurant-goers can enjoy offerings like Anthony’s family stuffing, stuffed turkey involtino and housemade “Spare Parts” pasta with soffrito, roasted butternut squash and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Reservations can be made here.
Pharmacy Burger
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5055 Broadway; 731 Mcferrin Ave. / Pharmacy Burger
This popular burger joint is celebrating the season with an all-new Thanksgiving burger piled high with a housemade turkey patty, bacon, fried onions, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy sandwiched between two locally sourced buns. Amp things up a notch with a side of sweet potato fries and this month’s apple pie cream soda. Reservations can be made here.
Stateside Kitchen
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210 4th Ave. N. / Stateside Kitchen
Dream Nashville’s flagship restaurant, Stateside Kitchen, is treating guests to a lavish three-course prix fixe menu on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 12 to 8 p.m., priced at $75 per person and $35 per child (ages 12 and under). To start, choose from specialties like the pumpkin soup, the fall salad with apples and pumpkin or the baked brie en croûte with poached apples and almonds. Main course options include the traditional turkey plate, the prime ribeye roast and the vegetarian holiday vol-au-vent with pearl onions, carrots, peas, mushrooms and sweet potatoes. To top it all off, pick from pecan pie, pumpkin layered cake and a chocolate brownie with butterscotch ice cream. Reservations can be made here.
Stationairy
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1001 Broadway / Stationairy
Situated in The Union Station Nashville Yards, this contemporary American dining destination is introducing a lineup of Thanksgiving specials, available on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Offerings include a mushroom truffle bisque to start and a brined and smoked turkey breast for your main course, paired with a blood orange and bacon pan jus, Swiss chard, potatoes au gratin, Swiss chard and gremolata. End your holiday on a sweet note with your pick of cranberry créme brulee or sweet potato pie topped with bourbon créme chantilly for dessert. Reservations can be made here.
STK Steakhouse
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700 12th Ave. S. / STK Steakhouse
Make Thanksgiving dinner effortless with STK Steakhouse’s holiday takeout special for two, available for preorder beginning Thursday, Nov. 14. Cozy up at home and indulge in holiday favorites, including turkey, a signature STK side and a whole spiced pumpkin pie. Or, dine at the restaurant on Thanksgiving Day to dig into a classic free-range turkey meal with sides, trimmings and spiced pumpkin pie. STK Steakhouse’s holiday takeout special for two is available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dine-in holiday specials are available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, featuring DJ beats at 12 p.m. Reservations can be made here.
SusieCakes Bakery
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2177 Green Hills Village Drive / SusieCakes
Take your Thanksgiving feast to the next level with seasonal pies from Green Hills bakery SusieCakes, known for its decadent, made-from-scratch confectionary treats. Take home specialties like apple crumble, pecan and pumpkin pies—just be sure to preorder yours by Saturday, Nov. 23, for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 27, before inventory sells out. SusieCakes will be open during regular operating hours on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. Orders can be placed here.
See also: The 6 Best Spots For Pie In Nashville
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