Thanksgiving Meals from Colorado Restaurants 2026

Sometimes, you just don’t want to exhaust yourself in the kitchen for hours just to be “thankful” you finally get to sit down and enjoy the meal on Thanksgiving Day. We get it! That’s why we’re happy to bring you our highly-anticipated (and requested) 2026 roundup of Thanksgiving Meals by Colorado restaurants (the whole meal or makings). If something strikes your fancy, check into it quickly because dine-in reservations fill up and to-go options must be ordered well in advance. Please note, keep checking back because we’ll add more events as we hear of them. Happy feasting!

Thanksgiving Meals from Colorado Restaurants 2026

Friendsgiving: (Typically the weekend before, Nov. 21 or 22)

J Street Food Truck & Catering’s Friendsgiving (and office parties) meals are available from Nov. 1-20 with buffet feasts for groups of 20 or more, delivered. A Thanksgiving Luncheon is available for $23 per person and includes roasted all-natural turkey breast, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetable cornbread stuffing, challah rolls and freshly baked cookies. A Thanksgiving Feast is available for $28 per person and includes roasted all-natural turkey breast, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, classic sweet potato casserole, roasted vegetable cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, challah rolls and old-fashioned pumpkin sheet cake.
Charitable Perk: J Street will donate meals to Feeding Colorado for every meal ordered, as the need for food assistance continues to grow across Colorado. For each 4-6 serving meal ordered, they’ll donate six meals, and for every 10-12 Serving Meal, they’ll donate 12.

Penthouse Friendsgiving is The Rally Hotel’s way to provide an elevated gathering for groups of 8-12. Enjoy festive decor and a classic feast of roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes and all the fixings. The experience starts at $110/person with an upgraded $155 paired wine experience.

Sweet Action has Thanksgiving A La Mode with two different four-pint ice cream collections to pair with Thanksgiving pies (or stand on their own). The first collection, “The Plus One,” features pints of vanilla bean, salted butterscotch, Stranahan’s whiskey brickle and cream cheese frosting. The second, “Flying Solo,” features pints of vegan pumpkin pie, caramel pecan, cinnamon roll and banana toffee cheesecake. Thanksgiving À La Mode packs can be ordered online. For Friendsgiving plans, order by Nov. 9 for pickup from Nov. 16 through 25. See listing below for Thanksgiving timing.

Thanksgiving Meals

DINE-IN

Apple Blossom has two Thanksgiving specials: Tender Confit Turkey Leg served with mashed potatoes, white gravy, cornbread, whipped honey butter and cranberry sauce (available only after 2pm), and housemade Pumpkin Cheesecake (served all day). Make it a staycation by booking a room at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, where Apple Blossom is located, and have the feast delivered to your room.

Blue Island Oyster Bar in Cherry Creek and Lone Tree have special four-course menus on Thanksgiving Day. Blue Island pairs traditional Thanksgiving favorites with fresh seafood and steakhouse options. Choose from crab deviled egg, New England clam chowder, roasted turkey breast, jumbo sea scallops, crab-crusted Pacific sea bass and filet mignon medallions. Desserts include classic pumpkin, rustic apple or blueberry crumble pies. The multi-course menu is $69.99/person. A children’s menu is also available for guests 12 and under, featuring a main course and dessert for $29.99. Blue Island’s full regular menu will also be available throughout Thanksgiving service.

Colletta has a Thanksgiving Buffet from 1-9pm with roasted butternut squash soup, Colorado quinoa, wedge salads, brown butter green beans, roasted carrots, garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini plus entree options of herb-roasted turkey, Sakura pork loin, short rib and pan-seared Colorado bass. Desserts include carrot cake, cheese cake, pumpkin truffles and pecan pie. The buffet is $105 for adults and $50 for kids ages 5-12. Kids under age 5 are free. Advance reservations are required. 

Corinne will serve a Thanksgiving brunch buffet from 9am-3pm and dinner buffet from 3-11pm.  Brunch highlights include a carving station, omelette station, entrée specials of braised short rib eggs benedict and pan seared ora king salmon, plus seasonal fruit and yogurt parfait. Brunch diners will also enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving sides. For dinner, enjoy a carving station, pasta station, entrée specials of maple glazed Scottish salmon and oven baked chicken thighs, and traditional Thanksgiving accompaniments. Brunch is $79 for adults and $40 for children 12 and under, dinner is $85 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under. For more information, visit corinnedenver.com. 

ELWAY’s Downtown presents A Mile High Thanksgiving from 11:30am-9pm. The meal offers a la carte options including butternut squash soup, a half roasted turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing and assorted pie creations. The regular lunch and dinner menus will also be available. Complimentary valet parking is included. 

FIRE Restaurant & Lounge, at The ART Hotel, has a Thanksgiving Buffet from 11am-3pm or 5-8:30pm with live music from 12-3pm. There’ll be fresh seafood, carved-to-order roasted turkey, slow-braised beef short rib and an assortment of desserts. Bottomless mimosas, sparkling wine or sparkling rosé are available for an additional $22/person. Coffee, juices and three-hour complimentary valet parking are included for $69/adult and $22/child. 

Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps has a Thanksgiving Buffet starting at 11:30am. There’ll be  a hand-carving station with herb-roasted turkey and prime rib, butternut squash soup, a salad bar, meat and cheese board, antipasto, potato salad, mashed potatoes and lamb T-bones, plus a variety of traditional Thanksgiving sides, including candied pecan sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing and honey-roasted carrots plus an assortment of desserts. The cost is $78 for adults, $25 for kids ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable or by calling 303-486-4434. 

Gattara’s Thanksgiving Dinner is available 11am-4pm. Get housemade dinner rolls and biscuits with whipped sea salt & herb butter, choice of roasted leg of lamb, sliced turkey or honey glazed ham. It’s all served with mashed potatoes, country stuffing, cranberry chutney and gravy. Guests can also choose three family-style sides, including green bean casserole, brussel sprouts and bacon, honey glazed carrots and roasted root vegetables and a Thanksgiving dessert (options include pumpkin pie, lemon meringue pie and toffee pudding). The cost is $65/adult and $35 for children under 12. 

Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek hosts a Thanksgiving buffet with carving stations, a seafood tower, seasonal favorites, a dedicated kid’s station, specialty desserts and more. The celebration will also include live music, a bubbles toast and complimentary valet parking for one car per table. Two seatings are available from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Reservations are $150 per adult and $60 per child, ages 12 and under. More information and reservations can be made here.

Harry’s, within Magnolia Hotel Denver, is serving a holiday dinner Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week from 11am-10pm. For $35/person, get sliced turkey breast served with mashed potatoes, green beans and gravy. 

Hotel Polaris, in Colorado Springs offers Thanksgiving at The Aviator restaurant with holiday desserts and cocktails. Enjoy the Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart and Apple Cider Caramel Panna Cotta. These can be paired with the Falcon Flame, Tiramisu Takeoff and Santa’s Cider Mule cocktails.

Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro serves a three-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal starters (miso squash soup or frisee & pear salad), entrées (traditional turkey, Pacific halibut, prime New York strip or Moroccan sweet potato hash) and a dessert station (pumpkin cheesecake, pecan pie, flourless chocolate cake and carrot cake). Reservations are $89 per adult and $45 for children ages 5-12 and can be made here. 

Kachina Cantina hosts a Southwestern Thanksgiving Feast from noon-6pm. The buffet will have items including Adobo Rubbed Cornish Hen, Chicharrone Con Carne, butter and herb turkey with brown gravy. Sides include cornbread stuffing, charred broccolini and herb smashed potatoes. Chess Pie with cranberry wojapi and Banana Squash Pie will be served for dessert. The meal is $60 for adults and $25 for kids under age 8.

Little Ollie’s Chinese food has several specials for Thanksgiving including Tomato Beef, featuring Wok-tossed beef with tomato, yellow onion, scallion and jalapeño in brown sauce ($27); as well as Crispy Honey Shrimp & Scallops with flash-fried shrimp, scallops, bell peppers, broccoli and zucchini in a honey glaze ($32). A special Crab Cake Sushi Roll will also be available, with Maryland blue crab, kanikama, yum-yum sauce and citrus ponzu butter ($26). Their regular menu is also available all day. Dishes are available for dine-in or take out from 2-9:30pm on Thanksgiving Day. 

Luca’s Thanksgiving at Home has an Italian spin. Order a five-course feast, featuring whipped sweet potatoes with brown sugar and sage; polenta stuffing with apples, onions and fresh herbs; cacio e pepe gnocchetti with pecorino and cracked black pepper; sliced, braised ham with orange amaretto marmalade; dark chocolate pie with graham cracker crust and Italian meringue. Each kit costs $70/person with optional add-ons of chef’s salumi and formaggi ($40) or bottled cocktails like brown butter old fashioneds ($45) and espresso-tini party bottles ($45). To-go orders can be placed via OpenTable and picked up at Luca on Nov. 25, 2026.  

Mizuna has Thanksgiving To-Go with instructions to finish in your home kitchen. Kits include brined and sliced turkey, with white and dark meat; garlic and herb gravy; Mizuna’s house made brioche stuffing, black truffle-whipped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, apple and pine nut plus Gerry’s dinner rolls with house churned butter. The meal also offers a pumpkin sage tart with cranberry caramel and cinnamon chantilly for dessert. The meal costs $80 per person with add-ons like a meat and cheese platter from Luca ($35) and lobster mac ‘n cheese ($35), as well as bottled cocktails like brown butter old fashioneds ($45) and “Survivor Margs” ($35) – a COVID-born cult favorite. To-go orders can be placed via OpenTable and picked up at Mizuna on Nov. 25, 2026.

Olivier’s Italian brings an Italian flare to the holiday with a four-course menu of starters, entrees and pies. It starts with Butternut Squash Ravioli, Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, Insalata della Casa, then options including Roasted Turkey Breast Saltimbocca, Barolo-Braised Beef Short Rib, Salmon Oregana and Chicken Parm. Desserts include Classic Pumpkin, Rustic Apple or Blueberry Crumble. The menu is $59.99/person with a children’s menu for guests 12 and under, with entree and dessert for $26.99. The regular menu is also available. 

Osteria Marco’s Italian Thanksgiving To-Go includes multiple courses and instructions to finish the meal at home. Kits include tender short rib with garlic mashed potatoes and beef jus, grilled asparagus, panzanella stuffing with Italian sausage and fresh herbs, baked rigatoni and pumpkin cheesecake with cinnamon whipped cream and pumpkin brittle. The meal costs $65 per person with add-ons like a meat and cheese platter ($36) and boozy additions like brown butter old fashioneds ($45), “Survivor Margs” ($35) and espresso-tini party bottles ($45). To-go orders can be placed via OpenTable and picked up at Osteria Marco on Nov. 25, 2026.

Panzano Thanksgiving has a buffet with a carving station featuring prime rib, roast turkey and glazed ham. They’ll also have traditional sides such as roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato and pecan casserole, green bean casserole with porcini mushrooms and pancetta bacon, corn bread dressing with andouille sausage and seasonal vegetables; plus, Thanksgiving pies including pumpkin, apple and chocolate cream. Reservations are $55 per person and can be made here or by calling (303) 296-3525. 

St Julien Hotel & Spa will have an elaborate spread featuring organic roasted turkey and more at the carving station. There’ll be a decadent raw bar with crab claws, tiger shrimp and Verlasso salmon plus a selection of seasonal sides and fresh salads. A variety of desserts will be served as well as brunch selections. There will also be live jazz. Two seatings are available from 11:30am-noon and 2-3pm. Adults are $109 per person and children ages 5-12 are $49 per person. Reservations can be made here. 

Sweet Action has Thanksgiving À La Mode with two different four-pint ice cream collections to pair with Thanksgiving pies (or stand on their own). The first collection, “The Plus One,” features pints of vanilla bean, salted butterscotch, Stranahan’s whiskey brickle and cream cheese frosting. The second, “Flying Solo,” features pints of vegan pumpkin pie, caramel pecan, cinnamon roll and banana toffee cheesecake. Thanksgiving À La Mode packs can be ordered online. For Thanksgiving, order by Nov. 16 for pickup Nov. 23- 25.

The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar has a Thanksgiving Buffet with carved herb-buttered turkey, slow-roasted angus prime rib, orange-maple glazed salmon, rosemary-apple challah stuffing, cinnamon-maple sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables and an assortment of desserts. It’s all served from 12-8pm and costs $65 for adults and $20 kids age 10 and under. 

The Golden Mill will host its third annual Thanksgiving celebration, Together at the Community Table, from 11am-3pm on Thursday, Nov. 26. It’s a unique Thanksgiving meal tradition with a Mexican twist that’s open to everyone in the community. Guests can enjoy lunch for free or pay what they can.
Charitable Perk: Donations and 100% of “beverage wall” proceeds benefit BGOLDN, supporting local families in need. 

The Original’s Talk Turkey To Me menu is available Nov. 1-30 with holiday-inspired dishes such as Thanksgiving Benedict with a griddled stuffing patty, turkey, cranberry sauce and hollandaise; a Turkey Hot Brown; and festive cocktails. The restaurant will also be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7am-3pm.

Urban Farmer has a prix fixe Thanksgiving Dinner with artisan breads, shrimp cocktail, marinated burrata & soppressata to start. That’s followed by a fresh salad or rigatoni cacio e pepe, then Shenandoah turkey, 16 oz ribeye, tamari & miso glazed cod or harvest squash risotto. Family-style sides include corn casserole, Italian sausage stuffing and green bean casserole. End the meal with slices of pumpkin pie tart, bourbon pecan pie or chocolate layer cake. The meal is $100 for adults. Kids under age 12 can order from a special Thanksgiving Children’s Menu. Reservations are required.

THANKSGIVING MEALS TO-GO

Black Box Bakery’s Thanksgiving Pie pre-orders include Parker House rolls ($15), sourdough loaf ($9.45), classic baguettes ($7.35) and apple, pumpkin and chocolate pecan pies ($45). Pickup will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 10am–2pm at the pickup table inside Edgewater Public Market, in front of Black Box Bakery. Orders close Saturday, Nov. 21.

Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood has holiday seafood packages for 4-6 or 6-10 guests along with coastal favorites available à la carte for takeout. All offerings are available for pickup at either location. Selections include signature Blue Island #9 oysters, chilled shrimp cocktail, Florida stone crab claws, premium caviar and the restaurant’s famous New England clam chowder. Thanksgiving seafood orders must be placed by Friday, November 20 at 10am., with pickup scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, between 2-4 4pm. Guests can select their preferred pickup location when ordering.

Casa Juani’s Thanksgiving Take Home Kit serves 4-6 guests and includes a 24-hour-brined organic turkey, traditional Thanksgiving sides, and pumpkin Basque cheesecake. Round out the spread with optional add-ons, including hand-cut 5 Jotas Jamón Ibérico, bottled cocktails, and wines. Pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Online ordering available here.  

Chooksgiving, from Chook Chicken, offers a package for $59.99 with one whole chicken, three shareable sides, one shareable salad and a 16 oz. gravy. You can also purchase sides including sweet potatoes, green bean & bacon almondine and Chook Stuffin’. Pre-orders start Nov. 12. 

Colletta’s Thanksgiving To-Go includes turkey, ham, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, broccolini and either apple or pumpkin pie. The meal is priced at $205 and feeds 3-5 adults. Orders must be placed by noon Nov. 23 for pickup on Nov. 26 in The Westin Riverfront’s Gondola Market & Cafe. To place an order, please visit call 970-306-8526 or email colletta@westinriverfront.com.

Edible Beats Thanksgiving At Home is provided by the hospitality and culinary group behind Root Down, Linger, Vital Root, El Five and the soon-to-be Pip. They are offering dinner packages for Edible Beats Traditional Thanksgiving, Everything But the Turkey, Vital Root Vegan & Gluten-Free Thanksgiving plus housemade pies, paired wines and additional sides. Visit the link to see the various package options and timing. 

Elway’s Thanksgiving, at Your Table from ELWAYS Downtown comes in two options: a whole turkey (serves 8) or half turkey (serves 4) with from-scratch inclusions of turkey jus, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and dinner rolls & butter. The cost is $169-$269. 

Gattara’s Thanksgiving Dinner, available for dine-in, is also available for take-out for the same price. Get all of the details above. 

Guard and Grace’s To-Go Feast Boxes serve six people and come with a sous vide turkey breast, confit turkey leg, classic sides and desserts. The first 50 orders get an extra dozen of Troy’s triple chocolate cookies. Only 250 Feast Boxes are available. The cost is $345 to be picked up on Nov. 25 or 26 between 10am-3pm at either Guard and Grace Denver or G&G Surf Club in the DTC. Orders close Nov. 22 or when sold out.
Charitable Perk: Proceeds from every box go to We Don’t Waste. 

G-Que Barbeque has three Thanksgiving packages to pick up and reheat at home. There’s the Whole Smoked Turkey feeding 8-12 for $87.99, the Smoked Turkey Breast feeding 4-6 for $54.99 and the Thanksgiving Feast for $144.99. That deal is a whole smoked turkey, quart of mac and cheese, quart of fully loaded potatoes and a half pan of crisp green salad. Pre-order by Nov. 23, pick up Nov. 24 or 25 at one of their seven locations, then reheat. 

J Street Food Truck & Catering has Thanksgiving “Heat & Eat” options. For $229, the setup serves 4-6 and includes roasted all-natural turkey breast plus seven sides, including creamy garlic mashed potatoes, classic sweet potato casserole, roasted vegetable cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and fresh pull-apart rolls, as well as a full chocolate hazelnut pumpkin cream pie. For $299, the setup serves 10-12, and includes a whole turkey, plus all seven sides and a pie. All items are available a la carte or in a “Simply Sides” package ($105 for 4-6 people or $170 for 10-12 people).

Little Ollies – see above.

Lunchboxx at Denver Central Market has a holiday feast packed with all the fixings. There are two options: Thanksgiving for Two ($85) with one whole chicken, choice of large sides, gravy, cranberry sauce and four dinner rolls; or Thanksgiving for Four ($160) with two whole chickens, choice of four large sides, gravy, cranberry sauce and eight dinner rolls. Each option also includes a Harvest Salad from GreenSeed Market. Pre-order in the link. 

Moon Raccoon’s Thanks-taking pre-orders menu features Salty Bjorn’s honey pie, Colorado cherry pie, salt honey pie, brown butter pumpkin pie, buttermilk biscuits, curried pumpkin rolls and pie danish flights. Orders can be placed through Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon, with pickup available on Wednesday and Thursday. Limited walk-in pies will be available, as well as pastries and coffee.  

Ocean Prime’s Everything But the Turkey provides a big collection of sides to-go for $160 to heat and serve at home. Options include Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, Bacon Creamed Spinach, Warm Breadbasket (with Parker House Bread, Pretzel Bread, crackers and whipped butter); and their famous Five-Layer Carrot Cake. The ordering window is through Nov. 20 with pickup on Nov. 25. 

Riot BBQ has whole, post-oak-smoked turkeys and coffee-rubbed turkey breast by the pound. They also have smoked brisket to feed 12+ and Molly’s Famous Meatloaf to feed 8-10. Sides include mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, esquites cornbread, gravy by the quart, and banana pudding for dessert. Pre-order is now live and must be picked up at the restaurant (2180 S Delaware St) on Wednesday, November 25.

So Damn Gouda has The Thanksgiver (in part to celebrate their 10th year in business). Their Small Platter serves 8-10 with artisanal cheeses to which you can add a variety of meats. The Large Thanksgiver serves 14-17 with cheeses, a variety of meats to add. Both Thanksgivers include accompaniments such as chutney, red pepper & cranberry jelly, apple cider mustard, candied walnuts, crostini, dried and fresh fruit.  There’s also an Entertainer Medium feeding 12-14 that is a cheese platter with the addition of Valencia almonds, olives, grapes, dried fruit, crackers and more. Order before Nov. 22 with delivery and pickup available between Nov. 24-26, depending on the order. 

Steuben’s Food Service has a Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go Package that feeds six people for $135. Each package includes applewood smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, homestyle stuffing, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce. Add on a spiced apple pie for $48 which serves 10-12 guests. All Thanksgiving dinner packages are fully prepared and packaged cold with easy-to-follow reheating instructions. Pre-order deadline is Nov. 23 with pickup on Nov. 25.

Thanksgiving Pie Donuts at The Salty can be ordered through Nov. 18. The limited-edition pie box donuts include four donut “slices” for $27. Flavors include Brown Sugar Pecan (with spiced pecan glaze and crushed pecans), Spiced Pumpkin (with pumpkin pie glaze, pumpkin filling and whipped Chantilly), Apple Crumb (with apple filling and Dutch apple topping) and Chocolate Cream Pie (with whipped chocolate cream filling, chocolate ganache and whipped Chantilly). Online pre-orders are available for pick-up only on Thursday, Nov. 26 or guests can snag a box in-store the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-26).

Urban Farmer Denver Thanksgiving To-Go includes both brined and roasted turkey, traditional sides of Parker House rolls, Harvest Caesar salad, corn casserole, smashed red potatoes, macaroni & cheese and others plus a choice of caramel apple pie, pumpkin pie or Mile High chocolate cake for dessert. The meal is $160 and serves two or $315 for up to four people. The meal must be pre-ordered by 9am Nov. 24 for pick-up Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Charitable Perk: For every Thanksgiving To-Go meal ordered, Urban Farmer will donate one meal to Food For Thought Denver.

Zorba’s in Congress Park is offering its own traditional Thanksgiving To Go with roasted turkey, savory stuffing, mashed potatoes, homemade turkey gravy, candied sweet potatoes, creamy green beans with mushrooms and whole cranberry sauce. Orders can be placed online for $24.95 for pick-up on Tuesday or Wednesday. 

BONUS: Places to host a holiday party

Grateful in LoDo is a package at The Crawford Hotel that includes overnight accommodations, a seasonal Thanksgiving pie sampler in your room plus a $100 credit to dine at Mercantile Dining & Provision.
Charitable Perk: For each package booked, the hotel will help provide 60 meals to those in need through Food Bank of the Rockies. 

Holiday Dessert Bar by Sweet Action isn’t a place to hold a party but it’s definitely a thing to have at a party. Made-to-order mini cakes are handcrafted for each guest or have a build-your-own creation from a buffet with cake bases, icings, fillings and toppings. Flavors include strawberry shortcake, chocolate peanut butter crunch, classic carrot, red velvet and seasonal pumpkin tres leches too.

McGregor Square has a variety of areas available to rent of every size, from a private bar to an entire restaurant and other spots. Food and beverage options are available. And all of it can include McGregor Skate for some fun ice skating with the gang. 

Tamayo offers “Savor the Show” with private events that offer an interactive, theatrical element to the table. Examples include artisan edible-art Jello shots served in coupe glasses as a “welcome” treat, hanging churros for grab-and-go (and dip in chocolate or caramel sauces), hands-on tortilla-making, tableside mixology, walk-up caviar bar, theatrical carving station and more. Hosts can shape the event to their group and party style.  

-Curated by Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor, InGoodTasteDenver.com