This article was published in November 2024. Please check with the individual restaurants to find up-to-date offerings.
Bucca Di Beppo
Why we love it: Try something different this Thanksgiving with a family style Italian feast at Buca Di Beppo in Strongsville. Buca’s fun and cozy atmosphere lends to the perfect holiday experience for family and friends. Book the Pope’s Room, Kitchen Table or Wine Room to host your large group, or reserve a regular table for smaller parties. Try this: The lasagna is a customer favorite and includes towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan. 16677 Southpark Center, Strongsville, 440-846-6262, dineatbuca.com
Horizons Restaurant
Why we love it: Looking for a getaway with the family this Thanksgiving? Book a stay with The Lodge, or simply enjoy a beautiful place to sit down with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including starters, entrees, sides and desserts, all available at Horizons Restaurant. It's the perfect place to go with family and friends or for a romantic getaway with the person you are most thankful for. Those who stay a night will wake up to a delicious breakfast buffet on Thanksgiving. Try this: The maple glazed ham ($27.99) will surely fill you up as it is served with a baked sweet potato, Ohio Maple cinnamon butter and oven-roasted broccolini. 4888 N. Broadway, Geneva, 440-466-710, thelodgeatgeneva.com
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Why we love it: Located in Tower City Center, Morton’s has become a staple of Downtown dining, and the options are endless at their Thanksgiving feast. Guests can choose to dine from their 3-course Thanksgiving menu or the full dinner menu. For $59 per person, guests receive a classic Thanksgiving meal Morton’s style. Reservations are not required but strongly recommended. Try this: Included with your holiday meal is a creamy pumpkin cheesecake finished with sea salt caramel. 1600 W. Second St., Cleveland, 216-621-6200, www.mortons.com
Mallorca
Why we love it: Let this award winning Cleveland staple handle the cooking this year on Thanksgiving. Mallorca’s menu usually boasts Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, but during the holiday they switch to a classic American Thanksgiving feast. The regular dinner menu will still be available, but the special holiday menu includes a classic roast turkey with all of the fixings. Try this: Spending the holiday alone? Get a carry-out individual Thanksgiving meal for $39. 1390 W. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-687-9494, mallorcacle.com
The Rustic Grill at StoneWater Golf Club
Why we love it: Sometimes Thanksgiving can be a little hectic when planning dinner for the whole family. Luckily, StoneWater is making it easy this year with curbside pickup if you need an entire meal, just a couple of sides to complete your Thanksgiving dinner or a dessert to take it over the top. The food will be cold at pickup; just warm it up, and it is ready to be on your plate. Place your order by 2 p.m. on Nov. 23, and pick it up on Nov. 27. Try this: The pumpkin rolls ($16) are filled with sweet and tasty cream cheese, made to feed the whole family. 1 Club Drive, Highland Heights, 440-461-4652, stonewatergolf.com
Table 45
Why we love it: Table 45 offers brunch, dinner and to-go options for Thanksgiving, giving you endless possibilities to plan your day on Nov. 28. Go with friends to get breakfast, pick up traditional food to devour while you watch football or have a sit-down meal with your family at the beautiful InterContinental Cleveland restaurant, offering a variety of food options. Try this: Go big with the King Crab tostada ($18), featuring tasty green curry, papaya salad and chili crunch. 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, 216-707-4100, iccleveland.com
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Find more options across Northeast Ohio.
LockKeepers
8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404, lockkeepers.com
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club
Reservations required
2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com
Sky Mediterranean Lounge & Cuisine
6384 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, 440-345-5007
Ferriss Shawarma
13507 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Cleveland, 216-252-3354
Don’s Pomeroy House
Pre-order by 8 p.m. on Nov. 19 and pick up on Nov. 25 between 4-7 p.m.
13664 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-572-1111, donspomeroy.com
Pier W
Reservations required
12700 Lake Ave., Lakewood, 216-228-2250, pierw.com
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The Aviator Pub & Restaurant
20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, 216-770-5300, aviatorpubcleveland.com
The Capital Grille
25389 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, 216-382-5093, thecapitalgrille.com
Cooper's Hawk
Reservations and pre-order available
27200 Harvard Road, Orange, 216-285-3500, chwinery.com
Texas De Brazil
28125 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 216-777-3990, texasdebrazil.com
Summer Place
Reservations required
12900 Lake Ave., Unit 2, Lakewood, 216-270-2300, www.summerplacecle
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