Open Thanksgiving

Last year over 15 million Americans opted to  sit back in a booth and let others cook the turkey for them.  For all of us who work so hard and get so little time to spend with the people that we want to be with, the idea of  spending  the majority of our holiday  preparing, cooking and cleaning  just doesn’t cut it.

Or maybe you’re not going to be with your family this year, but you still want that delicious turkey. Behold, our handy-dandy guide to eating Thanksgiving dinner in the Miami Valley

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:

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459  (937) 433-7099  noon to 7pm
Traditional Turkey Dinner $19, 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

Dayton Marriott
1414 South Patterson Blvd, Dayton   937.223.1000 ext.7731   seatings at 11:30pm & 1:30pm reservations required
Buffet with waffle station, make your own salad bar, Ham and Turkey carving, as well as other hot entrees, and assorted cakes, seasonal pies, pastries and bread pudding
$38 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity, $32 for seniors $15 for children ages 5 to 12 (4 and under eat free)

Dominique’s Bistro and Bar 
2600 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering     (937) 298-0022        noon – 6pm
Three Courses for $29.99, choice of 3 appetizers, 3 entrees and 3 desserts, reservations suggested

This drunken tequila turkey is one of El Meson’s menu options for Thanksgiving!

El Meson
903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton (937) 859-8229   4 – 9pm
Drunken Tequila Turkey, Chorizo & Bread Stuffing, Three Root Mash, Colombian Fried Rice.  $29.95
Paella Valencia – Spanish rice dish with chicken, pork, chorizo, fish, shrimp, scallops, calamari, & mussels.  All you care to eat.  $29.95

Giuliano’s  Tavern
67 S. Main Street, Miamisburg     (937) 859-3000        11:30 to 7pm
Serving fresh roasted turkey, dressing, giblet gravy, fresh cranberry sauce, vegetable/salad, homemade pumpkin pie and homemade southern pecan pie.   Many popular entrees from our regular menu will also be available, reservations accepted

Golden Corral
2490 Commons Boulevard,  Beavercreek (937)431-7300     10am – 8pm,
8870 Kingsridge Drive,  Dayton Mall (937)312-2400     10am – 8pm
6611 Miller Lane, Vandalia (937)264-3300     10am – 8pm
Turkey and traditional sides. No Reservations.  $12.99, not including tax or beverage.

Harrison’s Restaurant
106 E. Main Street, Tipp City (937) 667-5200  noon – 6pm
Classic turkey dinner  with celery and sage dressing, mashed potatoes & grevy, 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 
3 area locations: Miller Lane, Fairfield Commons, Springboro    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, Beavercreek      (937) 431-9200      noon to 8 pm
regular menu and Thanksgiving meal, which runs $24.95, 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

The Barnsider
5202 North Main Street, Dayton, OH  45415     (937) 277.1332  noon – 7pm
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, $15.95 adults, Children 10 and under $8.95
Reservations welcomed

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 6pm
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 27. There are two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost is $26.95 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 
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:

An event that reaches out to bring the entire community together. It is a dinner, a celebration, a community event based on the following principles:
• To provide a dinner for anyone that might be spending the holiday alone.
• To provide a dinner for those that are homeless or less fortunate.
• To provide a dinner for anyone who wants to attend.

• 11am – 2pm
• No tickets required

Additional Information:
This year there will be Free RTA and Project Mobility Transportation from 9:30am until 3pm.  Call 937-425-8300 for RTA information.  There will also be free parking in the convention center garage.

If  you know of others, feel free to add in the comments below or contact me with more info.