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Looking for Stress-Free Thanksgiving? These 9 Restaurants Are Raising The Bar This Festive Season!

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Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means it’s time for delicious food, cozy gatherings, and a whole lot of pie. If you’re not in the mood to spend hours in the kitchen, don’t worry. This year plenty of fantastic restaurants and bakeries are ready to make your Thanksgiving meal unforgettable. Are you hosting a DIY Friendsgiving? Or outsourcing the whole schbang? This guide is your golden ticket to deliciousness. From pie heaven to biryani brilliance, these top spots have everything you need to level up your Turkey Day table. Let’s get into it, one drool-worthy option at a time.

Ayu Bakehouse

This local bakery is famous for its delicious pies, and their Thanksgiving menu is mouthwatering. Choose from flavours like Pumpkin Mousse, Apple Crumb, and Citrus Pecan. The pies are homemade, so they’ll taste like you spent hours in the kitchen—no one has to know you didn’t. You can start picking up pies, and to make things easier, they’re staying open late on November 26 (until 6:30 pm) and opening early on November 27 (at 7 am). Bonus points: Last-minute dessert runs would be a breeze. Procrastinators, this one is for you. 

 

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La Societe

Located in the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA, this spot offers a $65 Thanksgiving menu by Chef Michael Rosenthal. The three-course meal includes a choice of starters, like mustard greens salad or parsnip soup, and a main course of roasted turkey with all the fixings. Dessert is a maple walnut tart that’s perfect for ending the meal on a sweet note.

Che Fico (San Francisco) and Il Mercato di Che Fico (Menlo Park)

Che Fico in San Francisco and Il Mercato di Che Fico in Menlo Park are offering Thanksgiving meals to-go that combine style and comfort. Their $350 Thanksgiving dinner kit serves four people and includes roasted turkey, lasagna, sweet potato mash, stuffing, and more. 

There’s even a vegetarian option for $325 featuring butternut squash lasagna. If you’re only interested in specific dishes, they also have à la carte options like roasted turkey breast and pumpkin pie. Orders close on November 24, with pickups on November 27.

 

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The Duck & The Peach

Their Thanksgiving package costs $300 and feeds 5–6 people. It includes turkey, sides, and dessert, all ready to pick up or have delivered on November 27. Not interested in the full spread? You can blend and match dishes to create your perfect meal.

Meli

If you’re craving something different this year, Meli is putting a Greek-inspired spin on Thanksgiving. Their $300 meal for six features smoked lamb shoulder with tzatziki and harissa, lemony potatoes, braised squash, and more. Desserts like caramel apple cake and chocolate silk pie are available à la carte. Pick up your feast on November 27 and impress your guests with these unique flavours.

 

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Sol 7

Texas-sized flavours for your Thanksgiving cravings. Their menu includes classics like herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and more creative options like apple cider-brined pork chops. For dessert, try the pumpkin cheesecake or Texas pecan tart. With $75–$125 packages, you can feed two or go all out for four. Pro tip: Do not skip the jalapeño stuffing.

 

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TIYA

Turkey who? Bring on the masala. TIYA is bringing bold flavours to the table with boxed meals that reimagine Thanksgiving. Pumpkin mulligatawny soup? Goat ghee roast tacos? Paneer paturi? Yes, yes, and YES. At $130–$150, it’s a flavourful twist on tradition that’s worth every penny. Orders are due by November 25, with pickups or deliveries on November 28.

 

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Live! by Loews

Their Thanksgiving Grand Brunch Buffet runs from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and features interactive food stations and live music. For $95 (adults) or $50 (kids), this grand buffet serves everything from turkey to sweet potato pie. If brunch isn’t your thing, their evening dinner menu offers the same deliciousness with a chill twist. Either way, parking’s free, so treat yourself.

Loews Arlington Hotel

An all-day Thanksgiving extravaganza. Start your day with a $35 breakfast buffet. For lunch or dinner, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal for $45 per person, complete with turkey, stuffing, and chai-spiced pumpkin pie. Yum! Complimentary parking is included, making it an easy and delicious choice.

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