Thanksgiving is this week, but not everyone is up to the task of cooking. Maybe there’s a family member who would love your presence at dinner, though you may not be up to doing the family thing this year. Just maybe you could do without the fuss of cooking all day yourself, and the all the cleaning afterward. Trying something different this year is simpler than you might realize. Several area restaurants are offering Thanksgiving feasts for your dining pleasure to make you feel just like you were sitting at grandma’s table. See below for a list of restaurants:

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse - Charlotte
Serving traditional Thanksgiving recipes plus their regular rodizio & salad bar.

Gallery Restaurant
Traditional and extensive brunch in their Ballroom including a special Kids' Buffet ($48.95/adult; $25.95/child 7-12; $7.95/child 3-6).

Maddi's Southern Bistro
Thanksgiving dinner and buffet! Seating is available at: 12 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. ($24.95/adult; $9.95/child 12 & under).

Maggiano's - Charlotte
Serving a special Thanksgiving Menu with roast turkey, country-style ham, mashed potatoes, pumpkin praline cheesecake and more.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Charlotte (Tryon Street)
Thanksgiving menu includes: soup or salad, roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, butternut squash casserole, seasonal vegetables, pumpkin or apple pie ($22.95); special children’s meal ($5.95).

Mimosa Grill
Thanksgiving buffet from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ($24.95/adult; $12.95/child 10 & under).

The Palm - Charlotte
Enjoy a 4-course menu, including hand-carved roasted turkey, traditional side, salad & dessert ($45/adult; $22.50 /child).

Upstream - Charlotte
Their buffet includes a hot carving station along with favorite traditional Thanksgiving side items. Also included is Upstream's famous shellfish bar, sushi station and more.

Zink. American Kitchen
Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ($21.95/adult; $10.95/child 3-10; under 3 free).

For more information and to make reservations, or to search restaurants in other cities visit www.opentable.com.

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