Are you looking for Indianapolis restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner during this holiday season? Some years, you just have less time and need a little help with the Thanksgiving feast. Check out these options that your whole family will enjoy, offering all of your favorite main courses along with a wide choice of sides.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans offers a few options for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Locations in and around Indianapolis will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 8 AM to 7 PM. You can eat Thanksgiving dinner in the restaurant, order hot meals to go, or purchase cold holiday meals to be reheated later.
The “Holiday Hot Family Meal” includes a traditional turkey dinner with slow-roasted turkey, smoked ham, bread and celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, homestyle gravy, green beans, corn, dinner rolls, and a whole pumpkin pie. This option serves 6 people.
Another option is called the “Holiday Celebration Platter.” This is a great option for groups of 1 or 2 for Turkey Day. The cold option is called “Premium Farmhouse Feast” which serves up to 10. This option includes turkey, ham, dressing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, green beans, cranberry relish, mac and cheese, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, and double-crust apple pie. The “Ham or Turkey Farmhouse Feast” serves up to 8 and features ham or turkey, dressing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, green beans, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie. For those that aren’t turkey fans, you can also order “Slow Roasted Pot Roast Feast”, serving up to 10. This option features pot roast, caramelized onions and carrots, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, mac and cheese, pumpkin bread, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie, and apple pie.
You can use online ordering and schedule a delivery, pick up, or curbside pickup for Thanksgiving weekend in Central Indiana. You can also add additional sides or pies, including pecan pies, apple pies, and pumpkin pies. If you want to gift a meal, Bob Evans also offers a gift card option for purchase.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is another fantastic option for providing a special meal for Thanksgiving dinner. You can opt to eat in Ruth’s Chris or order ahead of time for takeaway options. If you choose to dine inside the restaurant, you can enjoy a three-course meal. The price for adults is $44 and the children $15. Thanksgiving items at Ruth’s Chris feature starters with options of Ceasar salad, Steak House Salad, or Lobster bisque. You can choose one of the sides, including garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole, or green beans with garlic. All dinners include slow-roasted turkey, sausage and herb stuffing, homemade turkey gravy, and cranberry relish. Dessert includes pumpkin cheesecake and ice cream.
If you want to dine at home, you can order Ruth’s Chris “Thanksgiving at Your Table.” This feast serves 4 and includes roasted turkey breast, sausage and herb stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry relish, a choice of salad and side, and pumpkin cheesecakes.
You can also order a la carte side items to go including creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole, au gratin potatoes, Caesar salad, steak house salad, green beans and garlic, and sausage and herb stuffing. These items come in medium and large full-sized portions and can be picked up in advance of Thanksgiving Day.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is another good option for saving a trip to the grocery store and having Thanksgiving dinner prepared for you! You can choose from a Heat and Serve Family Dinner for 4-6, a Heat and Serve Feast for 8-10, or a Hot and Ready Family Dinner.
The Heat and Serve options include roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, choice of country side dishes from the regular dinner menu, and sweet yeast rolls. The Hot and Ready option includes many of the same items with green beans, macaroni and cheese, and a pumpkin pie.
You can also order holiday pies for your family, including pumpkin pies, cinnamon roll pies, apple streusel, pecan pies, and chocolate pecan pies. When you pick up Heat and Serve meals, you can also receive a gift card for future purchases. Cracker Barrel is a favorite restaurant in our family, so I know our crew would be thrilled with this option.
McCormick & Schmick’s
After watching the Thanksgiving parades, consider visiting McCormick & Schmick’s for your Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to their regular dinner menu, you can order Thanksgiving dinner. The menu includes butternut squash bisque or walnut mixed greens salad. The main course features cornbread stuffing, roasted turkey, apple squash casserole, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes and gravy. A kids’ menu option is also available with the same items and a child’s beverage. Reservations are highly recommended.
McCormick & Schmick’s also offers a pre-order option, “Thanksgiving Feast To-Go”. This feast serves 4-6 people and includes roasted sliced turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh cranberry sauce, butternut squash bisque, seasonal salad, pumpkin pie, sourdough rolls, and butter. Orders must be placed by the Monday prior to Thanksgiving.
Late Harvest Kitchen
Late Harvest Kitchen is a fantastic local restaurant in Indianapolis. Known for its fresh and delicious menu, Late Harvest is offering a pickup option for a full Thanksgiving dinner for your family and friends. The items are fully cooked and just need reheating. The meal feeds 6-8 people and includes a whole roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, fresh rolls with butter, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie or sticky toffee pudding. You can also order items from their a la carte menu to complete your Thanksgiving dinner! Orders must be placed by the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.
Capital Grille
Capital Grille is another great downtown Indy restaurant offering Thanksgiving dinner. Their Thanksgiving menu includes slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, french green bean with almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, mashed potatoes, pecan sweet potatoes with honey, and pumpkin cheesecake. Sounds divine to me! You can also order this meal to bring home, along with a la carte items.
I hope this list of Indianapolis restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner is helpful to you and your family! Be sure to sign up below for my free meal planner with recipes. Keep reading for more great holiday ideas. Ooh and check out this recipe for my favorite Turkey and Rice soup, perfect for after Turkey Day! Happy Thanksgiving!
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