If you don’t want to cook, if you can’t cook, or you’re not invited somewhere for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, fear not. Restaurants all over the Bayou City are open for your dining pleasure, serving turkey with all the trimmings – and lots of other goodness, too. Here are suggestions on where to go for an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving dinner in the Houston area.
An array of hot and cold offerings is what you'll find at this lavish brunch. Everything from Gulf shrimp to imported cheeses is served at this holiday meal. Tasso Cajun ham, heirloom tomatoes and hickory smoked cheddar are a sampling of the offerings from the made-to-order omelet station. Cured country ham and roasted turkey with all the trimmings are available. Desserts include pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream.
Cost: $68/adults; $25/children
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
[Photo courtesy of The Market Kitchen at Hyatt Market Street]
Indulge in a lavish spread filled with Cordua's classic Latin fusion dishes: pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, an aji-pepper-rubbed roast turkey, maple glazed pecan ham and a whole roasted tenderloin. You won't miss having a slice of pumpkin pie once you've taken a bite of the pumpkin spice tres leches. Top it all off with a cinnamon spiced cranberry sangria.
Cost: $49 adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children 5 and under dine for free
When: 9.a.m. - 3 p.m.
[Photo courtesy of Américas - The Woodlands/Facebook]
A Thanksgiving brunch buffet that spices it up with traditional holiday fare with a Latin twist. Featuring many of the restaurant's well-known offerings, select from a variety of savory and filling options like pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, an aji-pepper-rubbed roast turkey, maple glazed pecan ham and a whole roasted tenderloin. Leave room for pumpkin spice tres leches or end on a festive note with a cinnamon spiced cranberry sangria.
Cost: $49 adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children 5 and under dine for free
Look for an expanded brunch offering at this Four Seasons Hotel restaurant complete with an antipasti bar, omelet station and carving stations. An entire selection of Thanksgiving favorites will also be served, along with a buffet of desserts. Bonus: the restaurant’s signature Bloody Marys and Mimoas are also available.
Cost: $89 per person; $39 for children from 5-12; children under 5 are free.
Famed for its Sunday brunch, Galveston’s Hotel Galvez kicks it up a notch on Thanksgiving, laying out a spread that includes both signature brunch items as well as traditional holiday favorites.
The Thanksgiving buffet includes salads, a carving station with turkey, honey cured ham and more. Austrian beef patties, goulash and cabbage rolls are among the German offerings served too. Craving dessert? A variety of pies and cakes will be offered like apple strudel, carrot cake, cheese cake and pumpkin pie.
Cost: $29 for adults; $9.95 for children 10 & under
Revel in the glory of meat at this West Houston carnivore paradise. A lavish spread over 15 cuts of meats, all fire roasted and carved tableside. Roasted turkey breasts with sweet potatoes are available for Thanksgiving purists along with salad, vegetables and a an assortment of desserts.
Cost: $51.50 for adults; $27.75 for children ages 7 to 12; children 6 and under dine for free.
Located along on the Houston Ship Channel, this East Houston restaurant is serving a Thanksgiving champagne brunch buffet. Offering over 200 items on a buffet that takes up two dining rooms, diners can choose from several stations: made-to-order omelette station, pancake and waffle station, pasta station, carving station, seafood station, and more. Brunch includes complimentary champagne and mimosas.
Cost: $39.95 per adults; $37.95 senior/military; $19.95 children
Want an opulent Thanksgiving? Feast at Omni Hotel's Noe Grill. Start with champagne cocktails and caviar accompanied by toasted brioche. Blue Point & Point Reyes oysters, Gulf shrimp, crab claws, bay scallops and Alaska King Crab legs are the tip of the iceberg. Breakfast entrees includes made-to-order omelets, crepes and waffles. Indulge in slices of oven roasted chicken, cornish hen, quail and a barbecue station.
Cost: $71.95 for adults; $32 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
Chef Fritz Gitschner is switching it up this year and will serve an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving feast. Charcuterie, assorted fruits and salads make for a great starting point, but it wouldn't be the holidays without a slow roasted turkey with giblet gravy. Pair it with foie gras bread pudding, Brussels sprouts and sweet potates. Herb roasted Akausi roast beef, grilled snapper and baked ham are among the other festive choices. An assortment of desserts will also be served.
Cost: $37 for adults; $15 for children; children under 3 dine for free
The hotel has a tradition of offering Thanksgiving Day brunch and dinner.
The hotel's Thanksgiving Day buffet includes all of the traditional stables, such as turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressings, green beans and other dishes. There is also an assortment of breads and desserts. The buffet takes place in the hotel's ballroom.
Although not buffet style, Thanksgiving dinner is also available in the hotel's Remington restaurant for a pre-fixed price. The dinner is a four-course meal.
Celebrate the day of thanks with a spread of Thanksgiving classics. Cherry wood smoked turkey carved to order accompanied by cornbread dressings and cranberry orange marmalade sauce. Also on the menu Gulf Coast seafood gumbo, braised short ribs, thyme roasted salmon and prime rib. Have room for dessert? Nosh on chocolate bread pudding and pumpkin tartlets.
Cost: $42.95 per adult; $35.95 per senior; children 6 and under are free
When: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
[Photo courtesy of Hilton Houston Post Oak/Facebook]
This West Houston restaurant offers a Thanksgiving buffet complete with an oven roasted turkey served with cornbread dressing, slow roasted prime rib, glazed ham, and tamarind glazed salmon. Green beans and candied sweet potatoes are among the traditional sides offered, followed by an assortment of cakes and pies.
Cost: $39.95 per adult; $15.95 for children 6-12; children 5 and under eat for free
Give thanks for the bounty of food awaiting you at this Modern West Houston restaurant. Located inside Westin Memorial, 024 Grille is dishing out a feast for the holidays. Enjoy breakfast pastries, muffins, omelets and cured meats for starters, then dig into the main course. Amped up Thanksgiving classics include glazed roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and citrus cranberry chutney, goat cheese whipped potatoes and smoked gouda mac and cheese. Rather pass on the turkey? Head to the prime beef carving station. Have room for dessert? Honey bourbon pecan pie, lemon thyme cheesecake and bananas foster bread pudding are on the menu.
Cost: $55 for adults; $45 for senior; $25 for children ages 6-12.
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat-feast featuring classics from this Houston institution: pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, a mashed potato bar, aji pepper-rubbed turkey, maple-glazed ham with spiced pecans and whole roasted tenderloin. Looking for pumpkin pie? You won't find it here, just pumpkin spice tres leches and you'll be thankful for having tried a slice.
Cost: $39.95 for adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
Be thankful for a mix of Cordua classics in one seating this Thanksgiving. Indulge in pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, a mashed potato bar, aji pepper-rubbed turkey, maple-glazed ham with spiced pecans and whole roasted tenderloin. What more could you ask for? Pumpkin spice tres leches. Sure beats a traditional pumpkin pie.
Cost: $39.95 for adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
Give thanks with a holiday feast that includes such Churrascos classics as pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, mashed potato bar, aji pepper-rubbed turkey with cranberry dill and more. Will it be a Pumpkin spice tres leches for dessert or a cinnamon-spiced cranberry sangria to cap off the meal? No decision needed. You can have them both.
Cost: $39.95 for adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
A Thanksgiving under the sea is what diners will be treated to at this Downtown amusement park. Downtown Aquarium is serving a feast that both kids and adults will enjoy: carved roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, house-made cranberry sauce, omelet station, pasta station, prime rib, and smoked fish. There will also be a buffet for kids filled with their favorite bites, plus an assortment of fresh fruit and desserts. Leave room to enjoy a free shark voyage ride afterwards.
Cost: $39.99 for adults; $29.99 for seniors; $16.99 for children ages 3 to 10
Join Hilton Americas for Thanksgiving champagne brunch with extravagant buffet offerings that include a waffle and omelet station, eggs Benedict and salads. Prime rib, pineapple glazed Virgina ham, turkey, dressing, sides and a variety of desserts are also on the menu. The turkey won’t be the only one stuffed after this meal.
Cost: $42.95 per adult; $35.95 per senior; children 6 and under are free
Have all the comforts of a weekend brunch buffet on Thanksgiving. Eggs Benedict, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, French toast, and other breakfast items, there’s also the chopping station, the enchilada and make-your-own taco station. Of course, guests will also find roasted turkey, dressing, and other foods associated with Thanksgiving included among the buffet selections.
Cost:: $26.99 adults; $21.99 seniors, $9.99 for children age 3 to 10
From prime rib to leg of lamb, a cornucopia of items will be offered on the Thanksgiving buffet. Traditional holiday dishes include roasted turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and whipped potatoes. Pumpkin cheesecake , orange and berries trifle and a variety of sweets conclude the feast.
Infuse this American holiday with an Indian flair. Kiran’s offers a Thanksgiving buffet-style brunch, serving up a sampling of the restaurant’s signature cuisine: chicken tikka masala, besan kadi and gulab jamun with saffron simple syrup. Tandoori turkey with all the trimmings, Scottish salmon with cranberry chutney and a variety of vegetables and festive sides. Carrot cake with ginger cream cheese icing and pistachio kheer are a few of the post-feast treats.
Cost: $55 for adults; $25 for children 12 and under
Go all out at this Brazilian steakhouse and give thanks to all the grilled meats you're about to partake in. In addition to the salad bar and cheese bread, oven roasted turkey will be on the menu with cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy and sweet potatoes.
Cost: $45 per adult; $22.50 for children ages 6 to 10; children 5 and under dine for free
Carnivores rejoice in South American fare with a wide option of Brazilian meats cooked churrasco style and sides. At this all-you-can-eat churrascaria, you can even feast on oven roasted turkey if you wish, but pace yourself so there's room for a slice of deep dish caramel apple pie afterwards.
An array of hot and cold offerings is what you'll find at this lavish brunch. Everything from Gulf shrimp to imported cheeses is served at this holiday meal. Tasso Cajun ham, heirloom tomatoes and hickory smoked cheddar are a sampling of the offerings from the made-to-order omelet station. Cured country ham and roasted turkey with all the trimmings are available. Desserts include pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream.
Cost: $68/adults; $25/children
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
[Photo courtesy of The Market Kitchen at Hyatt Market Street]
Indulge in a lavish spread filled with Cordua's classic Latin fusion dishes: pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, an aji-pepper-rubbed roast turkey, maple glazed pecan ham and a whole roasted tenderloin. You won't miss having a slice of pumpkin pie once you've taken a bite of the pumpkin spice tres leches. Top it all off with a cinnamon spiced cranberry sangria.
Cost: $49 adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children 5 and under dine for free
When: 9.a.m. - 3 p.m.
[Photo courtesy of Américas - The Woodlands/Facebook]
A Thanksgiving brunch buffet that spices it up with traditional holiday fare with a Latin twist. Featuring many of the restaurant's well-known offerings, select from a variety of savory and filling options like pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, an aji-pepper-rubbed roast turkey, maple glazed pecan ham and a whole roasted tenderloin. Leave room for pumpkin spice tres leches or end on a festive note with a cinnamon spiced cranberry sangria.
Cost: $49 adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children 5 and under dine for free
Look for an expanded brunch offering at this Four Seasons Hotel restaurant complete with an antipasti bar, omelet station and carving stations. An entire selection of Thanksgiving favorites will also be served, along with a buffet of desserts. Bonus: the restaurant’s signature Bloody Marys and Mimoas are also available.
Cost: $89 per person; $39 for children from 5-12; children under 5 are free.
Famed for its Sunday brunch, Galveston’s Hotel Galvez kicks it up a notch on Thanksgiving, laying out a spread that includes both signature brunch items as well as traditional holiday favorites.
The Thanksgiving buffet includes salads, a carving station with turkey, honey cured ham and more. Austrian beef patties, goulash and cabbage rolls are among the German offerings served too. Craving dessert? A variety of pies and cakes will be offered like apple strudel, carrot cake, cheese cake and pumpkin pie.
Cost: $29 for adults; $9.95 for children 10 & under
Revel in the glory of meat at this West Houston carnivore paradise. A lavish spread over 15 cuts of meats, all fire roasted and carved tableside. Roasted turkey breasts with sweet potatoes are available for Thanksgiving purists along with salad, vegetables and a an assortment of desserts.
Cost: $51.50 for adults; $27.75 for children ages 7 to 12; children 6 and under dine for free.
Located along on the Houston Ship Channel, this East Houston restaurant is serving a Thanksgiving champagne brunch buffet. Offering over 200 items on a buffet that takes up two dining rooms, diners can choose from several stations: made-to-order omelette station, pancake and waffle station, pasta station, carving station, seafood station, and more. Brunch includes complimentary champagne and mimosas.
Cost: $39.95 per adults; $37.95 senior/military; $19.95 children
Want an opulent Thanksgiving? Feast at Omni Hotel's Noe Grill. Start with champagne cocktails and caviar accompanied by toasted brioche. Blue Point & Point Reyes oysters, Gulf shrimp, crab claws, bay scallops and Alaska King Crab legs are the tip of the iceberg. Breakfast entrees includes made-to-order omelets, crepes and waffles. Indulge in slices of oven roasted chicken, cornish hen, quail and a barbecue station.
Cost: $71.95 for adults; $32 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
Chef Fritz Gitschner is switching it up this year and will serve an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving feast. Charcuterie, assorted fruits and salads make for a great starting point, but it wouldn't be the holidays without a slow roasted turkey with giblet gravy. Pair it with foie gras bread pudding, Brussels sprouts and sweet potates. Herb roasted Akausi roast beef, grilled snapper and baked ham are among the other festive choices. An assortment of desserts will also be served.
Cost: $37 for adults; $15 for children; children under 3 dine for free
The hotel has a tradition of offering Thanksgiving Day brunch and dinner.
The hotel's Thanksgiving Day buffet includes all of the traditional stables, such as turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressings, green beans and other dishes. There is also an assortment of breads and desserts. The buffet takes place in the hotel's ballroom.
Although not buffet style, Thanksgiving dinner is also available in the hotel's Remington restaurant for a pre-fixed price. The dinner is a four-course meal.
Celebrate the day of thanks with a spread of Thanksgiving classics. Cherry wood smoked turkey carved to order accompanied by cornbread dressings and cranberry orange marmalade sauce. Also on the menu Gulf Coast seafood gumbo, braised short ribs, thyme roasted salmon and prime rib. Have room for dessert? Nosh on chocolate bread pudding and pumpkin tartlets.
Cost: $42.95 per adult; $35.95 per senior; children 6 and under are free
When: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
[Photo courtesy of Hilton Houston Post Oak/Facebook]
This West Houston restaurant offers a Thanksgiving buffet complete with an oven roasted turkey served with cornbread dressing, slow roasted prime rib, glazed ham, and tamarind glazed salmon. Green beans and candied sweet potatoes are among the traditional sides offered, followed by an assortment of cakes and pies.
Cost: $39.95 per adult; $15.95 for children 6-12; children 5 and under eat for free
Give thanks for the bounty of food awaiting you at this Modern West Houston restaurant. Located inside Westin Memorial, 024 Grille is dishing out a feast for the holidays. Enjoy breakfast pastries, muffins, omelets and cured meats for starters, then dig into the main course. Amped up Thanksgiving classics include glazed roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and citrus cranberry chutney, goat cheese whipped potatoes and smoked gouda mac and cheese. Rather pass on the turkey? Head to the prime beef carving station. Have room for dessert? Honey bourbon pecan pie, lemon thyme cheesecake and bananas foster bread pudding are on the menu.
Cost: $55 for adults; $45 for senior; $25 for children ages 6-12.
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat-feast featuring classics from this Houston institution: pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, a mashed potato bar, aji pepper-rubbed turkey, maple-glazed ham with spiced pecans and whole roasted tenderloin. Looking for pumpkin pie? You won't find it here, just pumpkin spice tres leches and you'll be thankful for having tried a slice.
Cost: $39.95 for adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
Be thankful for a mix of Cordua classics in one seating this Thanksgiving. Indulge in pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, a mashed potato bar, aji pepper-rubbed turkey, maple-glazed ham with spiced pecans and whole roasted tenderloin. What more could you ask for? Pumpkin spice tres leches. Sure beats a traditional pumpkin pie.
Cost: $39.95 for adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
Give thanks with a holiday feast that includes such Churrascos classics as pumpkin and chorizo empanadas, mashed potato bar, aji pepper-rubbed turkey with cranberry dill and more. Will it be a Pumpkin spice tres leches for dessert or a cinnamon-spiced cranberry sangria to cap off the meal? No decision needed. You can have them both.
Cost: $39.95 for adults; $15 for children ages 6 to 12; children under 5 dine for free.
A Thanksgiving under the sea is what diners will be treated to at this Downtown amusement park. Downtown Aquarium is serving a feast that both kids and adults will enjoy: carved roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, house-made cranberry sauce, omelet station, pasta station, prime rib, and smoked fish. There will also be a buffet for kids filled with their favorite bites, plus an assortment of fresh fruit and desserts. Leave room to enjoy a free shark voyage ride afterwards.
Cost: $39.99 for adults; $29.99 for seniors; $16.99 for children ages 3 to 10
Join Hilton Americas for Thanksgiving champagne brunch with extravagant buffet offerings that include a waffle and omelet station, eggs Benedict and salads. Prime rib, pineapple glazed Virgina ham, turkey, dressing, sides and a variety of desserts are also on the menu. The turkey won’t be the only one stuffed after this meal.
Cost: $42.95 per adult; $35.95 per senior; children 6 and under are free
Have all the comforts of a weekend brunch buffet on Thanksgiving. Eggs Benedict, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, French toast, and other breakfast items, there’s also the chopping station, the enchilada and make-your-own taco station. Of course, guests will also find roasted turkey, dressing, and other foods associated with Thanksgiving included among the buffet selections.
Cost:: $26.99 adults; $21.99 seniors, $9.99 for children age 3 to 10
From prime rib to leg of lamb, a cornucopia of items will be offered on the Thanksgiving buffet. Traditional holiday dishes include roasted turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and whipped potatoes. Pumpkin cheesecake , orange and berries trifle and a variety of sweets conclude the feast.
Infuse this American holiday with an Indian flair. Kiran’s offers a Thanksgiving buffet-style brunch, serving up a sampling of the restaurant’s signature cuisine: chicken tikka masala, besan kadi and gulab jamun with saffron simple syrup. Tandoori turkey with all the trimmings, Scottish salmon with cranberry chutney and a variety of vegetables and festive sides. Carrot cake with ginger cream cheese icing and pistachio kheer are a few of the post-feast treats.
Cost: $55 for adults; $25 for children 12 and under
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