Thinking about Thanksgiving already? These Connecticut restaurants welcome you to their dining rooms with traditional turkey dinners, and several eateries and caterers will also make the meal for you to host at home.
Dine in
Artisan Restaurant's locations in Southport and West Hartford will host a three-course Thanksgiving dinner with entree choices of apple cider-brined turkey with stuffing and sides, wild mushroom ravioli, horseradish-crusted salmon or Angus NY steak bordelaise. Cost is $95 for adults, $55 for children 12 and under and $20 for a kids menu.
L'Escale in Greenwich offers a three-course dinner with entree options of apple cider-brined turkey, jumbo scallop and squash risotto, horseradish crusted king salmon, fall-spiced braised lamb shank, Angus NY steak bordelaise. Cost is $115 per person, $65 for young adult guests (12 and under.)
Millwright’s in Simsbury offers an $85 prix-fixe menu ($45 for children under 12) with choice of starter and entree. Main course options include organic roasted turkey, maple-glazed ham, NY strip, salmon or lentil bolognese. Sides and mini desserts are served family style.
Millwright's also offers carryout, featuring a $245 full meal for four people. Choose roast turkey (breast and confit leg and thigh), roasted salmon, maple glazed ham or smoked beef sirloin as the protein, served with an assortment of sides.
The Cottage's locations in Greenwich and Westport offer four-course prix-fixe meals, with entree options like herb-roasted turkey, wild mushroom risotto, salmon, halibut and Wagyu beef bavette. Cost is $125 for adults, $65 for children 12 and under.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford offers a three-course meal with entree selection of herb-roasted turkey breast, prime bone-in ribeye or petit filet mignon ($65 to $95.) Each meal comes with choice of soup or salad, family-style sides and choice of two desserts.
Griswold Inn in Essex offers a Thanksgiving buffet with slow-roasted turkey and prime rib, roasted boneless turkey legs and thighs, roasted pork loin, baked cod and baked salmon. The buffet also features salads and breads, vegetables and starch sides and assorted desserts. Cost is $65 for adults, $25 for children 6 to 12.
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook serves a Thanksgiving buffet featuring a carving station with roasted turkey, prime rib and glazed Berkshire ham. Cost is $109.95 for adults, $59.95 for children.
Water's Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook offers a Thanksgiving buffet with carving stations featuring roast turkey, pork loin and prime rib. Cost is $79 for adults, $29 for children ages 6 to 10, free for children 5 and under.
The Capital Grille, with locations in Hartford and Stamford, hosts Thanksgiving dinner in its dining room with a prix-fixe menu featuring roast turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans, cranberry pear chutney and mashed potatoes served family style. Add-ons of mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake are an additional cost. The regular menu is also available.
The restaurant also offers a $135 package of sides for home dining, including brioche stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, French green beans, cranberry pear chutney and seeded rolls. All sides serve four.
To go options
Stew Leonard's, with Connecticut locations in Danbury, Newington and Norwalk, offers a full Thanksgiving catering menu with appetizers, main courses, sides, desserts and full dinners for four or eight guests with turkey, ham or surf and turf.
Brick Walk Tavern in Fairfield offers a $350 to-go turkey dinner for five to six people, including roast turkey breast with gravy and cranberry sauce, choice of three sides and choice of a bottle of red or white wine. A la carte sides are also available.
Saugatuck Provisions in Westport is taking orders for uncooked turkeys, turkey breasts and legs, along with sides, desserts and other items.
Max Catering & Events offers full Thanksgiving dinners for two to 14 people, along with a la carte options for turkey and other entrees, sides, desserts and wine. Visit maxrestaurantgroup.com/maxtogo.
AMG Catering & Events in Wilton offers a full Thanksgiving catering menu with appetizer platters, roasted turkey with fresh herbs and pan gravy, cornbread and cranberry stuffing, mac and cheese, vegetable sides, salads, breads and pies. Minimum orders for 20 people.
Seasonal Catering in Milford offers a menu of Thanksgiving appetizers, sides, salads, breads, entrees of roast turkey and autumn spice pork loin and desserts.
Bear’s Smokehouse, with multiple Connecticut locations, offers whole smoked turkeys and turkey breast, ham, brisket, baby back ribs and Impossible meatloaf. The menu also features sides, salads, appetizers, breads and pies. A $205 meal for six to eight people includes a whole smoked turkey, assorted sides and cornbread. Place orders online at bearsbbq.com.