Celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends is a time-honored tradition. But sometimes cooking an entire Thanksgiving feast from scratch just isn’t possible — or what you want to do. Whether you’re short on time, short on energy or short on oven space, there are plenty of great restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day or offering takeout feasts, side dishes, breads, pies, desserts and more ahead of time.
Here’s what we know now. We’ll be updating this story through November, so keep checking back. Know of restaurants open on Thanksgiving that are not on our list? Tag or message us at @SpringsMag. In the meantime, take a look at our favorites for dining out on Thanksgiving or pre-ordering a feast for takeout.
Full Traditional Thanksgiving Meals To-Go
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
Adam’s is offering individual vegan Thanksgiving meals to go, featuring nutloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry roasted squash and pumpkin tartlet. Call 719-685-1430 during business hours to place your pre-order. Order by Nov. 22 for pickup on Nov. 25.
The Blue Star x Gold Star Bakery
As the new Blue Star nears its long-awaited opening, its chefs are offering The Thanksgiving Table, a holiday feast to enjoy at home. The elevated Thanksgiving meal features a seasoned 6-pound DemKota Ranch prime rib, six chef-prepared accompaniments and a whole Gold Star Bakery pie of your choice. The prime rib comes marinated and ready to roast. The Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, cornbread and pecan stuffing and other sides are fully prepared and ready to heat and serve. Order deadline is Nov. 16 for pick up at The Blue Star on Nov. 24-25.
Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern
Bourbon Brothers is offering Thanksgiving dinner for two with smoked turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, roasted corn, green beans, warm sweet rolls and a choice of pumpkin or apple pie. It’s the whole holiday spread, sized for a smaller table. Order by Nov. 20. Pick-up is Nov. 25.
Cerberus Brewing Company
Let Cerberus put its elevated-pub comfort-food spin on your Thanksgiving feast to-go. Your dinner for four includes a half-turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry compote and a crowler of Cerberus’ pumpkin beer — all for a reasonable $110. Call 719-636-2337 to order.
Ephemera
Ephemera is offering pre-order Thanksgiving feasts for four, featuring honey and herb glazed turkey, sherry cream and sage gruyere mashed potatoes, cherry and pecan sourdough stuffing, and more — plus paired wines you can add. Pre-order for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Ephemera is one of our 30 Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs, so you know it will be delicious.
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Marigold Cafe and Bakery
The Westside French cafe — another of our Best Restaurants — will prepare the feast. You just follow the instructions and pop it in the oven. Choose between prime rib or turkey with servings for four to 15 people. Sides such as garlic mashed potatoes, signature Marigold stuffing and mixed vegetables are included, and you can add breads or additional side dishes and desserts for an extra charge. Order now for pickup or delivery on Nov. 25.
Mimi’s Bistro and Bakery
Pre-orders are open for a hassle-free turkey or spiral-sliced ham feast from Mimi’s to serve up to 10. Sides include candied pecan mashed sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, buttered cornbread stuffing and more. You can just order the sides and dessert separately as well. Pick up and reheat starting Nov. 20. Bonus: You can order these feasts all the way through the holidays until Dec. 31.
The Warehouse Urban Grocer
Let Chef James Africano and company prepare your Thanksgiving feast this year. You just pick it up and heat it up. The meals include turkey, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, gravy, sweet potato and pecan casserole, roasted Brussels sprouts with sage and pancetta, sourdough and buttermilk stuffing and a whole lot more. It’s a lot of food for a reasonable $55 per person. You can add on Sherbeth’s pies and Anne & Mann’s ice cream as well. Order for a minimum of four people up to 12 or more. Order deadline is Nov. 15 for pickup on Nov. 24-25. Call 719-475-8882 to order or ask questions.
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
The Aviator Rooftop Bar at the Hotel Polaris
Finish your Thanksgiving Day at the stunning rooftop Aviator bar at the Hotel Polaris. They’ll be serving cocktails with a view starting at 4 p.m. As the sun sets, the lounge transforms into a cozy retreat, perfect for unwinding with seasonal craft cocktails in the company of friends and family. Be sure to make your online reservations.
The Broadmoor Restaurants
Celebrate the season at The Broadmoor with elevated Thanksgiving dining experiences across the resort’s collection of restaurants, including The Penrose Room, Summit and Ristoranti Del Lago. They will all be open on Thanksgiving, offering holiday specials alongside their regular menus. Enjoy seasonal favorites such as Coconut Curried Pumpkin Soup, Apple Cranberry Kale Salad, classic turkey dinner, pumpkin pie and more.
Or you can join a Thanksgiving Day Brunch buffet in Broadmoor Hall, with offerings including Jumbo Poached Shrimp, Snow Crab Claws, American Paddlefish Caviar, Herb Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Honey Glazed Ham, Colorado Potato Casserole, Apricot Crumble and other holiday classics. Don’t wait to book your reservations.
Flying Horse Resort & Club
Choose between the traditional Fortezza Feast, featuring all the traditional favorites including chef-carved turkey and prime rib from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Or enjoy dinner at all the Flying Horse restaurants: The Steakhouse, Tack Room and Fortezza Italiano starting at 4 p.m. Call 719-487-2635 for reservations.
Grand View
Step into the uber-scenic Grand View at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club on Thanksgiving Day for a Plentiful Thanksgiving Buffet. The menu includes turkey, prime rib, Pineapple Cognac Ham, Calabrian Chimichurri Salmon — and that’s just the mains. There’s soup, salad and seafood bars, plus all the sides and desserts. The feast is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with seatings on the hour. A bottomless bloody mary and mimosa bar can be added on. Regular dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring a Turkey Dinner Plate. Space will be limited, so you must call 719-329-6901 for reservations. Preview the Thanksgiving menu here.
Lumen8 Rooftop Social
The chic, downtown rooftop restaurant is hosting a Rocky Mountain Thanksgiving Buffet with two chef-carved stations, Colorado bison short ribs, seared salmon, all the Thanksgiving classics and a holiday dessert table. The in-person-only feast is available starting at 4 p.m. with last seating at 8 p.m. Make your reservation now.
Oro
Step into the stylish Colorado-meets-Italian restaurant Oro at The Mining Exchange Hotel for a golden Thanksgiving gathering. The multicourse chef’s meal includes entrees such as Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib, Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Roasted Butternut Squash and, of course, Herb-Roasted Turkey. There’s an Italian flair to this feast in the likes of Italian Sausage & Focaccia Stuffing and tiramisu for dessert. And you know the wine pairings will be superb. Don’t wait to reserve your spot.
Pamela’s at the Hotel Polaris
The Hotel Polaris’ fine dining flagship, Pamela’s, will be hosting Thanksgiving brunch and dinner. Online reservations are open, and you’d better book them fast. Any parties over six people must call.
Prime 25
The upscale steakhouse is open on Thanksgiving from noon to 7:30 p.m. Prime 25 will be serving a limited dinner menu with turkey and prime rib specials. The holiday meal is available at both Prime 25 South and North. Just make sure you keep your reservation straight.
Viewhouse
Wake up, watch the Macy’s Day Parade, then continue your Turkey Day celebration at Viewhouse’s Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. or dine in with a plated turkey dinner all Thanksgiving weekend. Kids under 5 are free.
BBQ and Thanksgiving Meals with a Twist
Edelweiss
Put a German spin on your feast at the longtime authentic Deutsch favorite. Make your reservation for Edelweiss’ dine-in, traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Or opt for wienerschnitzel, rahmschnitzel, jägerschnitzel and other German favorites. Make your reservations early.
Picnic Basket Catering
Feeding at least 10 people? Check out the Picnic Basket’s Holiday Menu. There’s a wide range of options to build your feast around, including Herb Butter Rubbed Turkey, Cranberry Honey Glazed Pork Loin, Grilled New York Strip, Slow Roasted Prime Rib and more. There are also many mouthwatering salads, soups, sides, vegetarian and vegan entrees and desserts to choose from. Have it delivered or pick it up. Just order at least 72 hours ahead.
Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q
If it’s a Texas-style Thanksgiving you’re looking for, Rudy’s has smoked turkey breast and spiral glazed holiday ham. Order now, y’all.
The Chuckwagon 719
Pre-order your Chuckwagon smoked brisket, turkey or hams by Nov. 14 and pick up on Nov. 25. You can also add sides of candied yams, honey butter cornbread and more, plus desserts that include Peach Cobbler, Candied Yam Cobbler and Pecan Pie Cobbler. Email chuckwagon719@gmail.com to order.
Drinksgiving at WestFax Springs
Round up your friends and kick off Thanksgiving weekend at WestFax Springs with 64-ounce pitcher deals, food specials, pies and discounts on beer to go. Chef Fernando Trancoso will have delicious food specials all day at his Pin-Txi Wey food truck, and you can buy pies to go too. The Westside brewery is looking to start a new Thanksgiving weekend tradition.
Thanksgiving Pies and Dessert
3.14 Pi Bar
Dessert from 3.14 Pi Bar might steal your whole Thanksgiving show. After all, their Black Bottom Bourbon pecan pie was voted Best Pie in Colorado and Final Four in the nation in 2022 by Good Morning America. For Turkey Day treats, you can choose from options including Amaretto Cherry, Peach, Pecan, Pumpkin, Key Lime and more. Take-and-bake savory options include Veg Out, Chicken Curry Pi, Southwest and more, plus mac ’n’ cheese, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Just pre-order by Nov. 14 for pickup Nov. 23-25.
Gold Star Bakery
Gold Star Bakery has moved from Ivywild School across Tejon Street to the new Blue Star building. You can order your Thanksgiving pies now and get any of them gluten-free. The five options include Classic Pumpkin, Salted Maple, Dutch Apple, Bourbon Pecan and Tart Cherry. Order by the deadline of Nov. 16. Pies can be picked up on Nov. 24-25.
Nightingale Bread
David the Baker extraordinaire always has special Thanksgiving breads, pies and fragrant dinner rolls available for pre-order at his Lincoln Center bakery. Watch for the menu release in early November. Pickups will be made on Wednesday, Nov. 25. These will sell out, so don’t wait to order.
Provision Bread + Bakery
Provision is offering fresh-baked breads, croissants, quiches and holiday pies, including Pumpkin, Maple Pecan Pie, Blackberry Pear, Apple or a sampler of all of the above. Pre-order deadlines are Nov. 18 for Nov. 22 pick-up and Nov. 22 for pick-up on Nov. 25. Bonus: Mini-pies will be available to sample in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
Give Back
Care and Share Take a Turkey to Work Day
Share the love and the turkey — and help local families in need to experience hope and memories around the table. Nov. 20 is Take a Turkey to Work Day. Donate Thanksgiving turkeys online or drop off a frozen turkey at a participating King Soopers.
Want to Cook Your Own?
Try these three Thanksgiving recipes from local caterers, and you’ll be a hit at your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving gathering. This one’s a holiday classic from our archives.
