Take some of the stress out of the holiday season and make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant. Some offer the traditional turkey with all the trimmings while others may present their own creative culinary take on the classics. Also many restaurants offer to prepare your food ahead, so you may serve at home- we’ve listed some options at the bottom of the list.
According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), 15 million Americans choose to dine out for the biggest meal of the year. That’s not including the additional 4 million takeout customers who order their bird to go.
And don’t forget to ask for leftovers, some restaurants will pack you a little take home box so you can have a turkey sandwich later.
Here are the places we’ve confirmed so far:
Bob Evans open 8am – 8pm
Tender, hand-carved slices of turkey breast over our bread & celery dressing, topped with pan-roasted gravy and served with cranberry relish. Served with your choice of one or two savory sides and freshly baked bread. $14.99
Find your nearest location here
Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459 (937) 433-7099 11am to 8pm
Traditional Turkey Dinner $23 – 25, Kids Meal is $12, regular menu also available
Cracker Barrel
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am to 10 pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations taken
Ellie’s Restaruant at Mills Park Hotel (937) 319-0400
321 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
Seatings at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, reservations required
Traditional Thanksgiving buffet $30 for adults, $12 for children 3-12
El Meson
903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton (937) 859-8229 11 – 5pm
Serving both a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and many of our gourmet, South American dishes available to choose from! Seating will be limited so make your reservation today.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (937) 320-9548
Now you can take the stress out of Thanksgiving planning. Simply make your reservation today to enjoy the holiday just the way you like it. Join us on November 24 starting at 11am and enjoy a prix fixe menu inspired by traditional favorites for $39.95* per adult. For the kids, we’ve got another unique menu, just $19.95 per child.
Golden Corral 10am – 8pm,
2490 Commons Boulevard, Beavercreek (937)431-7300
8870 Kingsridge Drive, Dayton Mall (937)312-2400
6611 Miller Lane, Vandalia (937)264-3300
Turkey and traditional sides. No Reservations. $13.99, not including tax or beverage.
Golden Lamb Serving 11am until 6:30 pm
27 S. Broadway Lebanon, Ohio 45036 (513) 932-5065
3 course Turkey Meal $29.95
3 course carved beef tenderloin $35.95
Harrison’s Restaurant
106 E. Main Street, Tipp City (937) 667-5200 noon – 6pm
Classic turkey dinner with celery and sage dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green been casserole, house made cranberry sauce and warm apple pie with ice cream
$15.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $9.50 children 10 and under
Hasty Tasty
509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431; 5 am to 6 pm
Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: $8.95, includes dessert.
Max & Erma’s
2 area locations: Miller Lane, Fairfield Commons 11am – midnight
Thanksgiving Dinner $14.99 for adults, $12.99 for children includes turkey, mashed potatoes, apple pecan stuffing, side of green beans, cranberry sauce and choice of salad or soup and slice of pumpkin cheesecake.
McCormick and Schmick’s
4429 Cedar Park Drive at The Greene, (937) 431-9200 noon to 8 pm
regular menu and Thanksgiving meal, which runs $24.99, for kids$9.99 reservations suggested
Mimi’s Cafe
4402 Walnut St. in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 426-9153; 8am – 8pm
regular menu and traditional Thanksgiving dinner, reservations accepted
Waffle House
To find the closest Waffle House to you use the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.
Wellington Grille
2450 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek (937) 426-4600 | Noon to 7pm
Traditional meal, plus regular items. Reservations Recommended
Yankee Trace Golf Club
10000 Yankee St, Dayton (937) 438-3585
Turn the Turkey over to us! We’re taking reservations for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 24. There are two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost is $27.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 6–12 years old. Children five and under eat free. Reservations are required and fill up very fast.
Young’s Jersey Dairy Golden Jersey Inn- SOLD OUT
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. (U.S. 68), Yellow Springs, (937) 324-2050. 10:30 am to 6 pm seating every 90 minutes. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet including turkey, ham, sides, and desserts. Reservations required. Adults $20.95, children 4-10 $8.95, children 3 and under free.
Also don’t forget the Community Feast of Giving at the Dayton Convention Center. 11am -2pm
No Tickets Required and there will be free parking at the Dayton Convention Center Garage. Free RTA and Project Mobility transportation will be provided to and from the center. Call 937-425-8000 for RTA information.
Where You Can Pick up Prepared Dishes:
Get your pies from Ghostlight Coffee
(937) 985-2633
Apple Pies, Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie, Pumpkin and Maple Pie, with gluten free and vegan options as well!
Corner Kitchen 937 719-0999
Take a little bit of the stress out of the holiday and let a professional make Thanksgiving happen for you! Corner Kitchen is offering Sides and Pies for you to buy this year. It’s simple: call in your order, we’ll make it for you, provide you with heating instructions, and the day before Thanksgiving, you pick it up.
2 Cups Coffee & Bakery (937) 301-1837
Pies ($9.00) Dutch Apple, Pumpkin, & Pecan
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie ($12.00)
Mini Cheesecakes ($3.00) Classic, Chocolate, Pumpkin, & Caramel Apple
Buckeye Triple Threats ($2.50 each)
Apple Kuchen ($5.00), serves 4-6
Pumpkin Roll ($5.00)
Morning Pastries ($2.00 each; 12 or more $1.50 each) Cinnamon Rolls, Sticky Buns, Apple Danish, Pecan Bear Claw, Kouign Amann, Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Assorted Muffins
Dinner Rolls (12/$4.00)
Hamburger Buns (8/$4.00)
Assorted Breads ($5.00) Garlic Herb Focaccia, Challah, Sourdough, Cinnamon & Apple Streusel
Stuffing Bread ($2.00)
Golden Lamb 27 S. Broadway Lebanon, Ohio (513) 932-5065
Enjoy a fully prepared hot, fresh and ready-to-serve Thanksgiving meal from the Golden Lamb for 12-14 adults in your own home. Reservations are required by 5 pm, Tuesday, November 24 and supplies are limited. Call (513) 932-5065 to reserve your Thanksgiving meal and select a curb-side pick-up time between 12:30 pm and 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day. 
Hawthorn Grill 1222 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering 937-298-2222
Check out the Thanksgiving Catering menu.
