Thanksgiving is upon us once again and though it should be a time of reflecting on all that we have to be grateful for, for many St. Louis residents, the holiday only brings stress. Whether you're a veteran cook or you're still learning your way around the kitchen, providing a Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends can be overwhelming.
If the thought of fighting your way through Schnucks to get the best grocery deals, thawing out a turkey hours in advance and spending all day preparing several side dishes that must all be ready at the same time makes your head spin, maybe it's time to make Thanksgiving simpler.
After all, if you didn't spend so much time preparing the meal, you might actually have more time to connect with the family and friends who surround you on the holiday. Wouldn't it be nice to finally have some quality conversations, laughter and time spent making special memories, instead of trying to focus after a long day of being on your feet in the kitchen?
If you're ready to make the break from the oven and let someone else do the cooking this year, there are several choices of restaurants that will serve a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and better yet, clean up the mess afterward!
Cracker Barrel - All St. Louis and St. Charles locations will be open on Thanksgiving day. Cracker Barrel will be serving a turkey and dressing meal that includes sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, baked ham, vegetables, biscuits or muffins and pumpkin pecan streusel pie for dessert.
IHOP - If you think IHOP is only for pancakes, you need to try one of their delicious dinner options. IHOP serves several varieties of steak, chicken, shrimp and even pot roast.
Pujols 5 - The baseball lover's hotspot is also a great choice for Thanksgiving dinner. From 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Pujols 5 will be serving oven roasted turkey, hickory smoked ham, roast beef, red potatoes, yams with brown sugar, stuffing, green beans with almond and pepper, biscuits and more. You may make reservations by calling 314-439-0505.
The Lemp Mansion - From 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., you can enjoy a family-style, all you can eat dinner at The Lemp Mansion. Have your choice of roasted turkey, pineapple glazed ham, oyster dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, cole slaw, salad, cranberries, rolls and pumpkin pie. Call 314-664-8024 for reservations.
Maggiano's - Though normally known for their Italian-style cuisine, the chefs at Maggiano's in Richmond Heights will be cooking up a delicious, four-course Thanksgiving meal for those with reservations. Enjoy an assorted bruschetta plate, salad, roast turkey with stuffing, country style baked ham, sweet potatoes, corn, spinach, garlic mashed potatoes and much more. Of course, dinner at Maggiano's wouldn't be complete without your choice of pastas and dessert as well. Make reservations online or call 314-824-2402.
Miss Sheri's Cafeteria - The South County and Warson Woods locations will both be open for Thanksgiving dinner from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For just $8.95, you can get turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce, a vegetable and dessert. If you prefer, you may also order ham, chicken, beef or fish. For an additional fee, choose bread, pie or cake for dessert, or take a whole pie home to share with family later. Miss Sheri's is a cash-only restaurant, so make sure you are prepared before you arrive. If you'd like to order a pie or cake for carryout, please give 24 hours advance notice. You can reach the South County location at 314-849-1141 or the Warson Woods location at 314-968-9995.
Sunset 44 Bistro - Located in Kirkwood, Sunset 44 Bistro will serve dinner on Thanksgiving day from noon until 8:00 p.m. when you make reservations in advance. Sunset 44 Bistro offers a wide variety of menu selections including beef tenderloin tips, salmon, shrimp scampi, pork chops, pasta, soups and much, much more. Call in advance, 314-965-6644.
Tony's on Main Street (St. Charles) - Tony's on Main will serve a traditional Thanksgiving feast with turkey, dressing, vegetables, salad and dessert from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. Adult meals are $17.99, meals for children 6-12 are discounted at $10.99 and children under 6 eat free. Call Ann Walters for reservations at 636-578-2978.
Yacovelli's in Florissant - From noon until 6:00 p.m., visitors will enjoy a delicious buffet style meal. Choose from turkey, honey baked ham, prime rib, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce, salad, steamed vegetables, pies and cakes. You can make reservations by calling 314-839-1000 or visiting Yacovelli's website.
At any of these St. Louis restaurants, your Thanksgiving dinner can be much more relaxed as you focus on family and friendships rather than the oven timer. When remembering what you're grateful for, be sure to express your thanks to those chefs and servers who will help make your holiday so enjoyable this year.
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