Still worrying about plans for Thanksgiving this year? These Delaware restaurants can help you out with that.
Various restaurants around the state are offering dining experiences for Turkey Day, and some of them are even offering to bring the fine dining to your home with to-go specials.
Whether you want to enjoy the holiday ambiance at your favorite local spot or have your eyes on the perfect holiday spread without the hassle of a busy kitchen, there’s something out there for you.
Thanksgiving is coming up fast, so don’t let your mouth water for too long. Check out these local festive dishes waiting to be gobbled up by you and yours. Or you and you and you, because they’re just that yummy …
Le Cavalier, Wilmington
Hotel DuPont’s Le Cavalier is a French brasserie offering a holiday dinner with a French spin.
For this dining experience, guests will select one starter, one entrée and one dessert, receiving shared sides for the table.
Some of their tasty options include Citrus-Glazed Ham with Pineapple-Rum Gastrique, Roasted Turkey with Herbes de Provence gravy, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nut Tarator and Melted Leeks.
Sweet desserts like French Apple Cider Cake with Calvados-Caramel Pecans and Buttercream, and Sweet Potato Pie with Apollonia Spice, Cocoa Nibs and Sage Crème Chantilly will round out the experience.
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Guests will have the option of adding dishes onto their dining experience, including Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce, Lobster Tails served with Butter and Apple Cider Vinegar and Foie Fras Tartine with Butternut Squash Marmalade and Pomegranate.
Beverage pairings also are available for a supplemental fee.
Aside from the holiday dinner, Le Cavalier will be open for breakfast service on Thanksgiving from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Reservations are $75 per person and will be accepted beginning at 1 p.m. and ending with the last seating at 7 p.m.
42 W. 11th St., Wilmington, (302) 594-3154; https://www.lecavalierde.com/
Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom, Wilmington
Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom will have two holiday options available for Thanksgiving Day guests this year.
The a la carte menu in the restaurant will run from 1 to 8 p.m., serving their regular menu with the addition of a turkey dinner complete with all the fixings.
In the ballroom, a lavish buffet will be offered from 1 to 5:30 p.m., with non-alcoholic beverages included.
The buffet will have an appetizer display featuring fruits, salads, shrimp cocktail, a variety of fresh breads and muffins, Hand-Pulled Mozzarella with Sundried Tomato and Shallot Relish, and a Fairytale Pumpkin and Lobster Bisque.
A carving station will give guests their choice of a traditional roast turkey with pan gravy and cranberry relish or Harry’s award-winning prime rib with au jus and horseradish. Main entrees include Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Yuzu Truffle Cream; Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant, Rustic Tomato Sauce; Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet Onion Confit and Walnut-Arugula Pesto; and Braised Pork Cheeks with Cranberry Demi and Wilted Greens. Various sides are available as well.
To round out dinner, a grand dessert buffet boasting Apple Crumble with Brandy Sauce, Orange & Pumpkin White Chocolate Eclairs, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Coconut Cream Cake and a smorgasbord of other goodies will be available.
Buffet pricing is $57.95 plus a 22% service charge per person and $19.95 plus a 22% service charge for children under 12. Children under 5 eat for free.
If these yummy eats pique your interest but you’d prefer to make use of your dining room at home, Harry’s also will have a takeout option for their a la carte menu from 1 to 8 p.m. To place a to-go order, call (302) 475-3000 in advance to receive a scheduled pick-up time.
2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington, (302) 475-3000;https://www.harryshospitalitygroup.com/harrys-savoy-grill/
Big Fish Market, Rehoboth Beach
If you don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving but still want the satisfaction of a homestyle meal, Big Fish Market in Rehoboth has a holiday to-go menu loaded with all the goods.
Their biggest holiday option is the full harvest, a $219.95 package that serves eight to 10 people with leftovers. This spread includes a 20-to-24 pound, oven-roasted and brined turkey, homemade gravy, whole berry cranberry sauce and your choice of four homemade sides.
For smaller gatherings, the little gobbler option serves four to six people with leftovers and includes a 10- to 14-pound, oven-roasted and brined turkey, homemade gravy, whole berry cranberry sauce and your choice of three homemade sides.
For an additional $15, both packages can have the turkey carved, or additional carved turkey servings can be added to the package for $15 per pound.
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Ham lovers aren’t left out of Big Fish Market’s offerings either. The spiral glazed ham dinner serves eight to 10 people and features an 8- to 10-pound spiral glazed ham with two homemade side dishes. If you want ham only, they are available for $95.
Individual Thanksgiving plates will be sold for $29.95 and include oven-roasted turkey and ham, whole berry cranberry sauce, homemade gravy, Big Fish Masher and traditional stuffing, and an additional side of your choosing. Side dishes include Brussels sprouts, creamed spinach, green bean casserole, carrots and more.
If you end up with a last-minute change in plans, don’t worry about scrambling for holiday dinner. Big Fish Market has a three-course Thanksgiving Day platter available for $39.95. It is available for pick-up only on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The platter features oven-roasted turkey and ham; your choice of Pumpkin Crab Bisque or a starter salad; Big Fish Masher, traditional stuffing and cranberry sauce; a homemade pumpkin pie slice, and your choice of one additional side.
Premium bakery items and individual side dishes are available if you need something extra to supplement your homemade holiday spread.
For those of you with turkey horror stories from years past, Big Fish Market is also offering fully cooked, oven-roasted and brined turkeys. They are $110 for a 20-to 24-pound turkey serving eight to 10 people, and $80 for a 10- to 14-pound turkey serving five to seven people. There is a $15 surcharge for a carved turkey.
Orders should be placed at bigfish.catertrax.com by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. To cancel or modify an order, call the market at (302) 227-3665 by Sunday, Nov. 20.
Pick-up will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 22; Wednesday, Nov. 23, and Thursday, Nov. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday pick-ups will be cold with reheating instructions included and Thanksgiving Day pick-up will be hot and ready to serve.
Local delivery is available to Lewes for $50 and to Rehoboth and Dewey Beach for $35. Delivery is only available for large orders over $130
20312 Coastal Hwy Unit 1, Rehoboth Beach,(302) 227-3665;https://bigfishgrillmarket.com/
Deerfield Golf Club, Newark
Deerfield’s Thanksgiving buffet returns this year with a menu packed with holiday favorites and innovative additions to delight your taste buds.
The signature soup and salad station has highlights like Red Skin Potato Salad, Curry Coleslaw, and Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Bisque. Accompaniments include mashed Yukon gold potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing with Oysters, mashed sweet potatoes and Sherry-Creamed Cipollini Onions.
For the main dishes, carved, roasted turkey breast with traditional gravy; carved Wagyu New York Strip Lion with Cabernet Demi, Carved Pork Loin and Glazed Salmon with Dijon and Seasoned Panko will be offered. Edamame Ravioli and Crab Crakes with Herb Beurre also will make an appearance.
Desserts include apple pie and pumpkin pie, fresh fruits and berries, Death by Chocolate Cheesecake, flourless chocolate torte and miniature desserts.
Reservations are $74.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages seven to 12. Kids age 6 and under eat for free.
507 Thompson Station Road,, Newark, (302) 368-6640;https://deerfieldgolfclub.com/
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Wilmington
Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Market Square invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 24 with a three-course prix fixe menu.
Patrons can enjoy soup or salad, Sweet Onion-Apple Sausage Stuffing and brown gravy, hand-carved roasted turkey, cranberry relish, roasted Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Buttered Asparagus.
Desserts include New York-style Cheesecake with Pumpkin Anglaise, berries and cream and Key Lime Pie.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse’s dinner is $49 for adults and $24 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made on their website
5525 Concord Pike, Wilmington, (302) 479-7970; https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/wilmington/
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront, Wilmington Riverfront
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront has a Thanksgiving Day buffet and a Thanksgiving to-go menu.
If you’re hankering to enjoy your holiday meal with a waterfront view, the buffet offers ample starters and salads, raw bar items, entrees, a carving station, homemade sides and a grand dessert buffet.
Menu highlights include Shrimp Scampi Flatbread; a Mayflower Sushi Boat; Brie en Croute with Raspberry; Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter and Toasted Pecans; Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Local Gulf Coast Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Tomato and Corn Confit; Slow-Roasted Garlic Herb New York Strip Loin with Demi-Glace; herb-roasted Autumn vegetables; a caramel fountain, mini seasonal desserts and a variety of pies.
Buffet pricing is $46.95 for adults, $21.95 for kids ages 6 through 12 and $9.95 for kids ages 5 and under. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant or emailing reservations@bigfishgrill.com with information about party size, reservation time and a contact number.
If you’re opting for takeout, Big Fish Grill has several options available to fit your holiday needs.
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A complete Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce and four sides, serving eight to 10 people is $219.95. A ham dinner with two sides serving eight to 10 people runs for $145.
Individual dinners are on sale for $29.95 and include turkey and ham, various sides and rolls. Individual three-course dinners run for $39.95 and feature more sides than the standard individual package, and a dessert.
Outside of these options, holiday desserts, sides, enhancements and breads are available for various prices depending on serving size and item type.
To-go prices vary based on selection and orders can be placed online by Nov. 17 for pickup between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Nov. 24.
720 Justison St., Wilmington, (302) 652-3474;https://bigfishriverfront.com/
Rosenfeld’s Big Fish, Bethany Beach
A fully prepared turkey dinner is $140 and serves four to six people with leftovers. The 10-to 14-pound turkey is oven-roasted and brined, and served carved with homemade gravy, cranberry sauce and two homemade side dishes.
The spiral glazed ham dinner is $145 and serves eight to 10 people with leftovers. It comes with an 8- to 10-pound ham and two homemade side dishes.
An 8- to 10-pound ham serving five to seven people runs for $95 and a 10- to 14-pound carved turkey, oven-roasted and brined, that feeds five to seven people is $80.
Want a few sides to spice up your meal? Half-pan sides serving 10 to 15 people are $40 and include options like baked spiced apples, cole slaw, sweet potato mashers, Brussels sprouts and creamy mac and cheese.
Premium bakery items such as pumpkin cheesecake, peanut butter pie, Key Lime Pie and Skyscraper Cake are available, too.
Individual Thanksgiving Day plates run for $29.95 and include turkey and ham, your choice of one side, Big Fish Big Fish Mashers, traditional stuffing, whole cranberry sauce and homemade gravy.
If you want an individual dinner with a bit more flare, the three-course Thanksgiving Day platter might be the option for you. The meal includes your choice of soup or salad; oven-roasted turkey and ham; Big Fish Mashers; traditional stuffing and cranberry sauce; your choice of one side, and a homemade pumpkin pie slice. This platter is $39.95 and is available for pick-up only on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All who are interested in ordering from Rosenfeld’s Big Fish must place their order by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 for pick-up on Thanksgiving eek pick-up.
34444 Coastal Hwy., Bethany Beach, (302) 539-8550;https://rosenfeldsbigfish.com/
Cantwell’s Tavern, Odessa
Cantwell’s Tavern in Odessa offers a three-course Thanksgiving dining experience or to-go holiday options.
Starters include various salads and mushroom bisque; Maple-Glazed Salmon, Citrus-Sage Turkey or Honey-Roasted Ham for the main course; sides of Italian sausage stuffing, green beans with toasted almonds, Champagne Cranberry Sauce, and a choice of Bourbon-Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes.
A la carte table enhancements such as deviled eggs, Cantwell’s Crab Dip, raw oysters and a provisional board are available.
Dessert includes your choice of apple or pumpkin pie, cinnamon ice cream or a pumpkin roll.
Dine-in pricing is $42 per guest or $18 for children 10 and under. An additional protein can be added for $10 and seconds on your plate are $18. Seatings are from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To-go pricing is $30 per plate for a main course and sides only. A takeout apple or pumpkin pie can be added for $27.
Reservations or pick-up timeslots can be made by calling Cantwell’s Tavern.
109 Main St., Odessa, (302) 376-0600;https://www.cantwells-tavern.com/
Harvest Tide Steakhouse, Bethany Beach and Lewes
A Thanksgiving buffet will be available at Harvest Tide Steakhouse’s Bethany Beach and Lewes locations.
The buffet includes hors d’oeuvres like dry-aged beef meatballs and a seafood platter; a salad station; family sides such as Crab Mac & Cheese, Cheesy Mushroom Broccoli and sweet potato casserole; a carving station with Pineapple-Glazed Pork Loin, Honey-Glazed Turkey, smoked ham and dry-aged prime rib; and desserts of apple pie and traditional pumpkin cheesecake.
Reservations are $50 for adults and $19 for children ages 5 through 12. Kids ages 5 and under eat for free. Seatings are available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Harvest Tide Steakhouse is offering takeout at their Bethany Beach location.
A fully prepared Honey-Pineapple Smoked Ham, traditional stuffing, green beans with bacon, roasted sweet potato casserole and homemade cranberry sauce.
If you want to craft your holiday meal with components of your choosing, single dishes are available in the categories of cooked meat and poultry, side dishes, salads, desserts and add-ons such as the Harvest Cheese Board, Tidal Dip or a Farmhouse Charcuterie Board.
Some of the offerings include Lobster Mac & Cheese, potato puree, Red Sorell Beet Salad, Chocolate Mascarpone Cake and Mascarpone Pumpkin Rolls.
All orders must be placed online by Nov. 21. Pickup will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
410 E Savannah Road., Lewes, (302) 644-2600;https://www.harvesttide.co/
The Clubhouse at Baywood, Millsboro
The Clubhouse at Baywood will host a Thanksgiving buffet in their restaurant and ballroom this year from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Menu highlights include whipped potatoes, Glazed Ham with Spiced Apple Chutney, Oven-Roasted Turkey with Sage Gravy, Maple and Mustard-Glazed Salmon, spiced apples, butternut squash with toasted pumpkin seeds, and assorted holiday sweets.
Reservations are $45 for adults and $19 for children 12 and under, excluding gratuity and beverages. To reserve a spot, call the restaurant at (302) 947-9225.
32267 Clubhouse Way, Millsboro, (302) 947-9225;https://baywoodclubhouse.com/
Is your restaurant offering Thanksgiving dinner this year, either in-house or for takeout? Contact Krys’tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com to be added to this story before the holiday.
