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Are You a Procrastigobbler? Seattle Restaurants Can Help

From takeout to dine-in, restaurants offer numerous options

By Chris S. Nishiwaki November 25, 2024

A roasted turkey on cranberries with herbs, paired with two glasses of red wine and a plate of rolls, makes for a perfect feast. Whether you're indulging at home or exploring Seattle restaurants, don't let the Procrastigobbler in you delay this festive dining experience.
W Seattle is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner to go.
Photo courtesy of W Seattle

This Thanksgiving don’t be a turkey and serve Snoopy’s dinner of popcorn, buttered toast and pretzel sticks, like the famous beagle did in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

If you’ve procrastinated Thanksgiving dinner plans fear not, for many local restaurants can come to the rescue. Many are taking pre-orders for to-go Thanksgiving dinners, while others remain open.

  • W Seattle: The downtown Seattle hotel offers a Thanksgiving dinner for two with all the fixings for $105. It includes, honey glazed turkey, brown butter and sage stuffing, sweet potato soup, farro and roasted squash salad with roasted grape vinaigrette, thyme roasted root vegetables with pomegranate arils, turkey pan gravy, dinner rolls, cranberry compote, pumpkin cheesecake and pecan bars. Call in or email orders by Wednesday to (206) 264-6102 or Stephanie.Cobbs@WHotels.com
  • Lady Jaye: The West Seattle temple of barbecue is offering four options for mains (smoked half turkey, turkey drum confit, smoked pork loin, braised beef brisket) and its usual three choices of sides.
  • Ethan Stowell Restaurants: The eponymous restaurant group boasts a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings for up to six guests for $295 (plus $54.40 in fees) for pick up at two locations (Tavolata Fremont or the SoDo ESR Commissary). Dinner includes a 14-pound herb crusted and ready to roast natural turkey, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, traditional sage stuffing, whipped potatoes, brown sugar glazed yams and roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta. 
  • Duke’s Seafood: For a non-traditional option, all seven Duke’s locations offer their iconic chowders to go. Packed for easy reheating at home in 64-ounce portions (enough to feed six), the clam chowder is $49.90. The lobster mobster pernod chowder is $54.90. Walk-up orders are available at all locations, except on Thanksgiving when the restaurants will be closed.
  • Copine: Hearty dinners for two hungry guests go for $140. The feast includes whole applewood smoked chicken and chicken gravy, maple-scented yam purée with candied pecans, roasted Brussels sprouts, lemon-thyme potato gratin, honey-poached cranberry sauce, house thyme dinner rolls and salted butter sticky toffee pudding. Pick up is Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. 
  • Marjorie: Donna Moodie’s warm and intimate restaurant opened in its third iteration in October. The location, Midtown Square in the Central District, is different, but some of the staples that made Marjorie a destination remain, including the devilishly creamy and delectable mac n’ cheese, available for to go orders for $60 (enough to serve 10 guests) or the leek and fennel pudding for $50, also in the party size. To order email manager@marjorierestaurant.com or text to 206-441-9842 to pick up on Wednesday. 
  • The Head and The Hunter: The lobby restaurant at The Palihotel steps from Pike Place Market offers its lauded biscuits to go at $29 for a dozen. 
  • Mamnoon: The Capitol Hill restaurant offers its Middle Eastern take on Thanksgiving side dishes. The mezze plate for $115 provides sides for up to six guests. 
A variety of plated dishes on a table in true Seattle restaurant style: roasted vegetables, potatoes with onion, greens with nuts, and red beet puree. Perfect for any procrastigobbler in need of culinary inspiration!
Mamnoon on Capitol Hill serves up unique twists on Thanksgiving sides.
Photo courtesy of Mamnoon
  • Bis on Main: The Old Bellevue stalwart now owned and operated by Chef Bobby Moore for almost exactly two years is offers its “Thanksgiving dinner Bis Box,” enough to feed six guests for $375. Call 425-455-2033 today to place orders for pick up on Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 4:30p.m.
  • Carillon Kitchen at The Woodmark: The romantic Kirkland waterfront resort offers its twist on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner for $85 per person (minimum of two guests) to go. To order call (425) 739-6363. 

Many restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving for limited hours. 

  • Plum Bistro: The Capitol Hill vegan restaurant offers a special Thanksgiving menu from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and a to-go menu for pick up between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
In the kitchen, a person holds a plate with a waffle topped with avocado and beet sauce, reminiscent of Seattle restaurants' creativity. Various ingredients and utensils are scattered on the wooden counter, inviting the inner procrastigobbler to explore and indulge without delay.
Plum’s Makini Howell offers a special vegan Thanksgiving menu on Capitol Hill.
Photo courtesy of Plum
  • Cafe Flora: For a vegetarian (not quite vegan) option, the Madison Park restaurant offers a four-course dinner for $85 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. 
  • Ray’s Boathouse, Ray’s Cafe: The Shilshole twin destinations offer two different menus. The Boathouse features a three-course tasting menu for $75 for adults, $25 for children. The Cafe offers a buffet for $85 for adults, and $42.50 for children ages 5 to 11. 
  • Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi offers holiday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($145 for adults, $40 for children five to 12). 
  • Barking Frog at Willows Lodge: The fine dining destination in the heart of Woodinville wine country is serving a three-course tasting menu until 9 p.m. Cost is $95 for adults, $25 for children 3-12. For reservations, call 425-424-2999. 
  • Six Seven Restaurant at The Edgewater: The historic hotel features a generous Thanksgiving buffet from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. for $140 for adults, $60 for children. Main dish options include cider brined oven roasted turkey breast, Beef Wellington, sweet potato crusted King Salmon, or all three if you so desire. Save room for the dessert bar featuring an assortment of pumpkin, pecan, apple, marionberry and cherry pies. 
  • Charlotte: The 16th-floor restaurant at downtown’s Lotte Hotel, with expansive views of Puget Sound, offers a five-course dinner for $125 crafted by Chef Jon Park. For $75, the wine pairing flight by Sommelier Gene Dexter overdelivers. 
  • All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar: The lobby restaurant at Hotel 1000 has a special Thanksgiving three-course menu for $85 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thanksgiving day. 
  • Cedar & Elm: The restaurant at The Lodge at St. Edwards Park is open until 11 p.m. for late night diners. Chef Luke Kolpin, who trained at three-star Michelin-rated Noma in Copenhagen, is preparing a three-course family style dinner for $175 per guest. 
  • Daniel’s Broiler: All four locations are open on Thanksgiving until 8 p.m. The Lake Union, Leschi and Bellevue locations feature a Thanksgiving four-course menu for $90 per person. The downtown Seattle location is offering a buffet for $75 per person. 

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