If this Thanksgiving you or one of your family members decides to pull a Tim Allen in the first Santa Clause movie (see right at 6:53 mark), or you just don't feel like doing all the work for that beautiful meal, take a trip to one of these great eateriess for an authentic feast without the headache.

Ritz Grill - Located in downtown Colorado Springs Ritz Grill Opens for Thanksgiving at 6pm serving a traditional turkey dinner with  the bar menu available all night. DJ Ron Perry starts at 9:30pm. Reservations accepted via phone 719-635-8484.

Briarhurst Manor - Open Noon to 3:30pm, enjoy a relaxed five-course dinner served at the table starting at $29 per person or serve yourself at the buffet for the same price. Call 719.685.1864 for reservations.

The Cliff House - Located in Manitou Springs, CO - this boutique beauty is open 11am-3pm Thanksgiving Day. For $30 per person, diners will enjoy a gourmet feast. View the menu here.

MacKenzie's Chop House - Also located in downtown Colorado Springs, MacKenzie's is open Noon to 7:00pm on Thanksgiving and will serve roasted turkey, prime rib and baked ham with all the traditional side dishes. Reservations are recommended - book online or by phone 719-635-3536.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort - The Mountain View Restaurant at Cheyenne Mountain Resort will offer their Colorado fusion Thanksgiving menu from 11am-6pm. Adults $38, children 5-12 $19, children under 5 are free. Reservations are required. Call 719.538.4060.

The Blue Star - Order a famous turducken (turkey stuffed with chicken wrapped around duck breast) from The Blue Star ready made and delivered to the door for a holiday feast. Don't live in the area? No problem, they ship nation-wide. Don't forget some yummy red velvet cupcakes for dessert, hurry today is the last day you can place an order.

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