Plenty of local eateries and institutions are offering hearty holiday dinners on Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 24) for those who want to stuff themselves full of turkey and all the trimmings without spending any time in the kitchen. Some are buffets, some are à la carte and almost all require reservations. So plan ahead, book a table and remember that it’s inappropriate to take a post-feast nap in public — your food coma will have to wait until you’re back on your own couch.
BB Riverboats Thanksgiving Cruise — Cruise the Ohio River while enjoying a dinner buffet of roasted turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, sweet and mashed potatoes and dessert. 1-3 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. $45 adults; $24 children. 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., bbriverboats.com.
Buca di Beppo — The menu features sliced turkey, homestyle gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing and more. 11 a.m. $20 individual; $60 small family-style; $120 large. 2635 Edmonson Road, Norwood, bucadibeppo.com.
The Capital Grille — Slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney and mashed potatoes. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $38 adults; $15 children. 3821 Edwards Road, Norwood, thecapitalgrille.com.
Coach House Tavern — A buffet featuring hand-carved turkey, Brussels sprouts, succotash, potatoes, stuffing, dessert and more, including specialty mimosas and bloody marys. Seatings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. $29. 100 Berkeley Drive, Hamilton, coachhousetavern.com.
Coppin’s at Hotel Covington — A Thanksgiving buffet that blends Northern and Southern tastes featuring Bowman Landis’ free-range turkey, a prime rib carving station, roasted salmon, sides and much more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $55. 638 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., hotelcovington.com.
Fall Feast — Hosted by Give Back Cincinnati, this 10th-annual event features a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, plus free coats, haircuts, vision screenings, flu shots, live music, a petting zoo and TVs to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade and football. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 9 a.m. doors. Free. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, fallfeast.org.
The Golden Lamb — A multi-course menu that includes choices like oven-roasted turkey breast, mushroom ravioli and tenderloin. Also offers a to-go option, featuring an 18- to 22-pound roast turkey, sides and two pumpkin pies for $299*. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $26.95-$35.95. 27 S. Broadway St., Lebanon, goldenlamb.com.
La Petite France — A buffet featuring French dishes like pâté maison and escargots plus traditional eats. 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. $34.95 adults, $15.95 children. 3177 Glendale Milford Road, Evendale, lapetitefrance.biz.
Laszlo’s Iron Skillet — Entrée options include oven-roasted turkey, pork loin, wiener schnitzel and prime rib. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. À la carte. 1020 Ohio Pike, Withamsville, laszlosironskillet.com.
Metropole — Dishes include Elmwood Stock Farms roast turkey, potato purée with chorizo jam, Blue Oven Bread stuffing and cranberry relish. 2-8 p.m. $54 per person or à la carte. 609 Walnut St., Downtown, metropoleonwalnut.com.
The Palace Restaurant — A four-course Thanksgiving menu featuring sweet potato soup, sage-glazed pork belly, pumpkin pie and more. $49 adults; $19 children. 601 Vine St., Downtown, palacecincinnati.com.
Palomino — Menu features two seasonal entrée choices along with starters, desserts and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. À la carte. 505 Vine St., Downtown, palomino.com.
Parkers Blue Ash Tavern — A festive buffet featuring a carving station, traditional side dishes, a seafood bar and dessert. Noon-7 p.m. $38; $12 children. 4200 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, parkersblueash.com.
The Presidents Room — A Thanksgiving menu with turkey and assorted comfort dishes. Noon-6:30 p.m. À la carte. 812 Race St., Downtown, thepresidentsrm.com.
Prime — Thanksgiving lunch buffet with a carving station, sides and fun desserts, like Grippo’s-crusted brownies. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $39 adults; $19 children. 580 Walnut St., Downtown, primecincy.com.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse — A three-course turkey dinner. Noon. $39.95 adults; $12.95 children. 100 E. Freedom Way, Downtown, ruthschris.com. ©
*an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the price at $22.99 instead of $299.
This article appears in Nov 16-23, 2016.
