Looking for Thanksgiving 2018 dining?
Check out our latest post for 2018:
https://gastronomicslc.com/2018/11/05/thanksgiving-dining-2018/
2017…
The clock is ticking, and maybe the dread too, November 23rd beckons! If the idea of cooking up a storm for family far and wide fills you with terror, maybe this year hit up a local restaurant. Let someone else take heat the year. As ever, here’s our yearly roundup of the best and brightest offering Thanksgiving solutions that beat burning your own kitchen down and sobbing relentlessly in the corner with a box of wine.
Restaurant Dining
The Aerie @ Snowbird
Buffet – menu
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Adults $53, children 6-12 $27, 5 and under free
9320 Cliff Lodge Dr, Snowbird, UT 84092
(801) 933-2222
snowbird.com/dining/the-aerie/
The Atrium @ Snowbird
Buffet – menu
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Adults $48, children 6-12 $24
9320 Cliff Lodge Dr, Snowbird, UT 84092
(801) 933-2140
snowbird.com/dining/the-atrium/
Bambara
Buffet – menu
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
$75 for adults, $65 for 65+, $35 for 6 – 12 year olds, 5 and under are free
202 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 363-5454
bambara-slc.com
The Brass Tag
3 course prix fixe – menu
$49 per person
2900 Deer Valley Dr E, Park City, UT 84060
(435) 615-2410
deervalley.com/Dining/WhereToEat/thebrasstag
Buca Di Beppo
Serving a traditional turkey dinner and Italian classics – more info.
Butcher’s Chop House
2 course prix fixe
$35 for adults, $18 for children
2 – 11 p.m.
751 Main St, Park City, UT 84060
(435) 647-0040
butcherschophouse.com
Caffe Niche: Dining room
Cafe Niche
Three course meal with options
1 – 7 p.m.
$40 per person
Course one (choose one)
* Spring mix salad: mixed greens, dried blueberries, candied walnuts finished in a pomegranate vinaigrette
* Sweet potato jalapeño bisque finished with an herb crème fraîche
Course two (choose one)
* Thanksgiving turkey, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and mushroom gravy
* Meatloaf, Wagyu beef, bison and elk meatloaf with roasted root vegetables, brandy peppercorn glaze
* Seared albacore, black pepper crusted albacore, lemon herb béarnaise, asparagus, arugula and frisée salad
* Vegetarian dinner with black-eyed peas, brown rice, mushroom, shallot loaf, butternut-cashew sauce, olive oil smashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and grilled baguette.
Dessert (choose one)
* Soft pumpkin cookie with pistachio gelato
* Ding Dong cake
779 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 433-3380
caffeniche.com
Chabaar
Thanksgiving buffet with vegan, vegetarian and Thai dishes. Roasted and fried turkey.
$18 for adult, $10 for Kid under 12 and $13 for seniors
87 W 7200 S, Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 566-5100
annystakeonthai.com/chabaar/
Hub & Spoke
Special ala carte offering – menu
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1291 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(801) 487-0698
hubandspokediner.com
Escala @ Hyatt Centric Park City
Family-style 3-course prix fixe – menu
Adults $35, kids 12 and under $20, ages 5 and under free
Enjoy a first course of mixed greens salad, pickled beet and citrus salad, and roasted pumpkin and pear soup, followed by smoked maple-brined turkey with roasted apple and bacon stuffing and black pepper gravy, pan seared salmon with roasted asparagus and pomegranate seeds, and roasted yams, wild rice and buttermilk mashed potatoes. Assorted pies and cakes round out the evening for dessert. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance
3551 North Escala Court, Park City, Utah, USA, 84098
(435) 940-1234
parkcity.centric.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Finca
Buffet – menu
10 a.m – 2 p.m.
$45 adults, $22.50 for kids 5-12, 4 years and younger are free
27 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 487-0699
fincaslc.com
Flanagan’s On Main
3 course prix fixe
$24.95
Dig into a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the staples in this 3-course prix fixe. Enjoy butternut squash soup, followed by roasted tom turkey with giblet gravy, house-made stuffing, cranberries, candied yams and green beans almondine. Dessert is a classic: warm pumpkin pie with ice cream.
438 Main St, Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-8600
flanagansonmain.com
Franck’s
Four course prix fixe – menu
noon – 6 p.m.
$60 adults, $30 for children under 12
6263 Holladay Blvd E, Holladay, UT 84121
(801) 274-6264
francksfood.com
Grand America
Three course prix fixe – menu
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
$45 adults, $22.50 children 5-12, 4 and under complimentary
55 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 258-6000
grandamerica.com
Homestead Resort midway
Buffet – menu
Adults $49.95, kids 4-12 $32.95, 4 and under free
700 North Homestead Drive, Midway, UT 84049
(435) 654-1102
homesteadresort.com
La Caille
Three course prix fixe – menu
$73 adults, $36 children 4 – 12, $10 children under 4
9565 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 942-1751
lacaille.com
Log Haven – beautiful rustic cuisine
The Lodge Bistro @ Snowbird
Three course meal with options – menu
4 – 9 p.m.
Adults $48, children 6-12 $24
9260 E # 082, Lodge Rd, Snowbird, UT 84092
(801) 933-2222
snowbird.com/dining/the-lodge-bistro/
Log Haven
Four course set meal with options – menu
1 – 5.30 p.m.
$54.95 adults, $29.95 children ages 3-12)
More Details:
First course (choice of one)
* Fresh ricotta – hazelnut arancini, butternut squash puree
* Creamy potato and leeksoup, crisp house pancetta
* Wild mushroom ragu, parmesan grits
Second course
* Baby winter greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, honey – lemon dressing
Entree (choice of one)
* Juniper brined turkey, apple sausage stuffing, haricot verts, buttermilk mashed potatoes, fresh cranberry, traditional gravy
* Grilled king salmon, spaghetti squash, yam fingerlings, huckleberry brown butter
* Pan roasted 44 farms filet, aligot potatoes, haricot verts, pinot noir demi glace
* Roasted butternut squash risotto, crème fraîche, grana padano, beurre rouge
Dessert (choice of one)
* Maple crème brûlée, gaufrette
* Pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry sauce
* Pecan pie, whipped cream
451 Millcreek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 272-8255
log-haven.com
Little America
Buffet – info
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$57.00 adult, $27.00 child (5-10), hildren 4 and under complimentary
Little America – Lucky H Bar & Grille
Thanksgiving day menus – info
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
$31-$36 adults, $17 children
Little America – Coffee Shop
Thanksgiving day menus – info
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
$26-$29 adults, 14.95-$15.95 children
500 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 596-5700
saltlake.littleamerica.com
Marriott University Park
Buffett
11 a.m – 5 p.m. on Thursday,
$32.95 adults, $26.95 seniors 65+, $15.95 kids 5-12, under 5 free
480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 581-1000
marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcup-salt-lake-city-marriott-university-park/
No Name Saloon
Complementary Buffet
Starting at 2 p.m.
Dig into a complementary buffet at this local’s favorite saloon, featuring turkey dinner with all the fixings.
447 Main St, Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-6667
nonamesaloon.net
Oasis Cafe – German Pancake
Oasis Cafe
Regular brunch – menu
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Guest favorites include the German buttermilk pancake with blueberry compote or the eggs Benedict Florentine, chef Efren’s breakfast burrito; the toasted Brie sandwich or a traditional Reuben sandwich.
“Once the turkey is in the oven, families can pop over for a leisurely brunch before returning to their kitchens,” said Will Keesen, general manager. “Honestly, this is really self-serving – I just need a place to eat that morning,” he laughs.
151 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 322-0404
oasiscafeslc.com
Oregano Italian Kitchen
Buffet
Adults $26, children $12 (12 and under), children under 3 free
223 Center St, Provo, UT 84601
(801) 788-4185
oreganoitaliankitchen.com
Powder @ Waldorf Astoria
Family-style dinner – menu
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
$55 for adults and $25 for children
Pick-up orders: $45/person
This Thanksgiving feast is served family style and features all the classics. Start with butternut apple bisque, followed by Mary’s organic turkey served with whipped Yukon potatoes, candied yams, green bean casserole, mushroom farmhouse stuffing, cranberry preserves and Parker House rolls. For dessert, dig into pumpkin pie, Utah apple crumble, and carrot cake cupcakes. Reservations of up to 10 people are available. Pick-up orders are also on offer, but must be ordered by Thursday, Nov. 16, by calling 435-647-5566.
2100 Frostwood Dr, Park City, UT 84098
(435) 647-5500
waldorfastoriaparkcity.com
Silver Fork Lodge
Buffet – menu
noon – 6 p.m.
$34 adults, $17 kids 10 and under
11332 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Brighton, UT 84121
(801) 533-9977
silverforklodge.com
Spencers For Steak & Chops
Plated Thanksgiving dinner and a choice of one dessert (see blow)
All day, regular restaurant hours
$55 adults, $20 kids
* Roasted white and dark turkey
* Garlic smashed potatoes
* Giblet gravy
* Home made sausage and sage stuffing
* Green beans
* Maple sweet potato puree
* Cranberry sauce
Dessert (choose one)
* Pumpkin pie
* Pecan pie
* Apple pie ala mode
Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 238-4748
spencersforsteaksandchops.com
St. Regis Deer Valley
Buffet
$85 for adults, $45 for children 5-12
1 – 7 p.m.
Join St. Regis for an exquisite Thanksgiving buffet overflowing with seasonal delicacies and traditional favorites. The dinner menu includes more than a dozen selections, featuring mains of Mary’s free range organic turkey, bourbon and mustard glazed spiral cut ham, rosemary and olive oil crusted leg of lamb, and sides like sweet potato and bacon pie, caramelized heirloom carrots with orange vinaigrette, roasted cauliflower soup with bacon and curry oil, mashed potatoes, and a selection of salads, cheeses, vegetables, stuffing and gravy. Be sure to leave room for dessert, which includes nearly 20 selections like egg not crème brulee, blackberry pate de fruits, pumpkin mousse bombes and more. Reservations required, live music 2-6 p.m.
2300 Deer Valley Dr E, Park City, UT 84060
(435) 940-5700
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcxr-the-st-regis-deer-valley/
Texas De Brazil
Regular Brazilian Buffet with extra thanksgiving options
$42.99, salad area only $24.99
50 S Main St. Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(385) 232-8070
texasdebrazil.com/locations/utah/salt-lake-city/
Tucanos
Regular Brazilian buffet with specials – menu
$29.95 adults, $11.95 kids 7*12, under 7 free
62 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 456-2550
tucanos.com
Versante Hearth And Bar
A la carte menu
Seatings at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
If buffets and prix fixe dinners aren’t your style, Versante at Park City peaks is serving classic Thanksgiving selections for the holiday. Enjoy starters of roasted root vegetable bisque or holiday salad, then choose from roast turkey breast, slow roasted prime rib, grilled salmon, brined pork chop and brown butter gnocchi. Sides can be served family style or per person, and include cornbread stuffing, roasted baby potato, mashed potato, French toast sweet potato, creamed Brussels sprouts, sautéed haricot vert, roasted cauliflower and butternut squash risotto. For dessert, enjoy warm pumpkin donut holes, chocolate flourless torte or roasted caramel apple.
2346 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060
(435) 604-4012
parkcitypeaks.com/versante/
Vertical Diner – Dine in, or take out, and 100% vegan and vegetarian. Just $19 per person for a full Thanksgiving day spread.
More details on Facebook.
234 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 484-8378
facebook.com/verticaldinerSLC
Zermatt Resort Midway
Buffet – menu
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$55 13 and up, $29 5-12 years old, 4 and under free
84 W Resort Dr, Midway, UT 84049
(866) 937-6288
zermattresort.com
Food To Go
Or maybe you want to relieve just a little of the cooking and cleaning stress but still enjoy the big day from the comfort fo your own home. If so, there’s a number of local businesses that offer everything from door step delivery of a full cooked T-Day meal through to pies, pastries and cooked turkeys and hams to go.
Cuisine Unlimited – Top of the list has to be SLC’s number one caterer. Not only will Cuisine Unlimited cook the whole shebang for you, but they’ll even deliver it right to your doorstep if you want. All you have to do is lay the table and prep your best bragging story for relatives, “yeah, I’ve been up since 6 a.m. cooking for you people”. Options include:
Herb Roasted Whole Turkey (16-18 lb)
Organic Herb Roasted Whole Turkey (16-18 lb)
Herb Roasted Whole Turkey (20-24 lb)
Organic Herb Roasted Whole Turkey (20-24 lb)
Spiral Cut Ham (7-9 lb)
Prime Rib
Garlic Sage Pan Gravy
Cranberry Orange Chutney
Spinach & Butternut Squash Salad
Field Green & Peppered Pear Salad
Rustic Caesar Salad
Apple Squash Bisque
Half Dozen Assorted Rolls
Half Dozen Gluten-Free Assorted Rolls
Herb Infused Mashed Potatoes
Traditional Herb Stuffing
Cornbread & Currant Stuffing
Focaccia & Apple Walnut Stuffing
Three Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Winter Vegetables
Ginger-Orange Carrots
Roasted Butternut Squash
Fresh Cut Green Beans
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
Pumpkin Pecan Roll
Colonial Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cranberry Pie
Butterscotch Cream Pie
Pickup is free, delivery is charged additionally. Orders can be placed directly online at: intranet.cuisineunlimited.com/thanksgiving/
Beltex Meats – Humanely raised, free range, non-gmo all natural turkey’s are being offered by Philip Grubisa’s butcher shop. The bird comes seasoned, “roast ready” and with cooking instructions should they be needed. Turkeys will be brined for 72 hours, finished with a garlic rub and fresh herb compound butter. Turkeys will range from 16-18lbs. Price is $6/lb.
This year Beltex also has a limited number of smoked hams available. The boneless smoked ham is smoked for 10 hours over Utah cherry wood and finished with a maple mustard glaze. Hams average 6-8lbs, and the pork is humanely raised, pastured, and never fed antibiotics or hormones. Price is $11/lb.
All orders are held with a $25 deposit. Orders can be placed in store, over the phone, at the farmers market, or online at beltexmeats.com. Pickup will be November 20-22 in store.
Buzz Cafe @ Montage Deer Valley – Offering dinner to go, $250 serving 6-8 people, orders required at least 72 hours in advance. Enjoy herb-roasted turkey served with andouille sausage and cornbread stuffing, buttermilk and Boursin cheese mashed potatoes, and preserved lemon and garlic broccolini, plus citrus-cranberry sauce, house-made brown gravy and stone ground artisan rolls. For desert, choose from caramel apple pie, oat crumble or traditional pumpkin pie.
Crumb Brothers – Holiday pies to go $20-$25, tea cakes, cookies, rolls, truffle sand focaccia too. More details on this Instagram post.
Deer Valley Grocery Cafe – This local favorite is offering delicious sides like celery root bisque soup, Deer Valley roasted garlic mashers, spinach salad, roasted butternut squash, green beans au gratin, and sourdough apple and yam stuffing, which will make perfect compliments to your turkey, ham or other entrée being served at home. Breads and pies and cakes are also on offer, including traditional pumpkin, apple cheddar, pecan, apple, blueberry, cherry and chocolate silk pies. Caramel apple cheesecake, pumpkin Swiss roll with Deer Valley cream cheese, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are also available. Sides, starters and desserts to-go. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, and picked up by 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Menu and details.
Fillings And Emulsions – Pastries to go at this award winning bakery. 12″ tarts $25.99, rolls $3.99 per dozen, 8″ coffee cakes $23.95, half dozen meat pies $19.99. Last orders November 20th. More info on Facebook.
Frisch – Vegan foods for Thanksgiving togo. Items include: gravy, fruit & rice stuffing, dll chickn salad, ranch dressing, hot sauce, savory soy chickn, butternut squash soup and more. More details on Facebook.
Harmons – Complete turkey and ham dinners to go. Early bird special available, $15 off when you order online by November 13
https://www.harmonsgrocery.com/fresh-foods/complete-dinners
Hearth On 25th – This Ogden based restaurant is offering a full Thanksgiving day dinner togo. The “Turkey Feast” to feed six is priced at $126. Dessert is an additional $12 with choice of two options and extra meat is $8 per pound. Last orders required by November 18th.
More info on Facebook.
Kasier’s BBQ – Providing custom smoked Turkeys for $69.00. The 20 pound bird has a shrinkage of about 4 pounds and will feed pproximately 10 people. You decide how you would like your turkey smoked: using oak or using mesquite, rubbed or mopped. Birds are available for both Wednesday and Thanksgiving day pickup. For more information call Kaiser’s (801) 355-0499. More details on Facebook
Passion Flour Patisserie – 100% vegan and vegetarian baked goods to go. Caramel pumpkin, maple pecan and cardamom apple pies $18. Dozen dinner rolls $14, brioche rolls $17. More details on Facebook.
Poppies Bakery – Thanksgiving pies ranging $20-$25. Last order date November 20th. See Facebook for more details.
Seans Smokehouse – Offering whole turkeys (approximately 14 pounds), whole hams (approximately 8 pounds), and turkey breasts (approximately 8 pounds). They can be picked up cold on Wednesday, November 22 with rewarming instructions. Whole turkeys $75 feeds 12-15,
turkey breast $50 feeds 18-22, hams $45 feeds 15-20. More info on Facebook.
Smokeys BBQ – Deep fried turkeys to go, but no precise cost details yet. Details to come on Facebook.
Whole Foods Market – A range of togo meals, all cooked, just heat and serve. Prices range from $10.99 for pies through to $120-$250 for complete T-Day meals that feed 6-12 people.
Windy Ridge Bakery – One of Park City’s best bakers offering a range of pies and quiches sure to enhance your dinner or make a delightful and delicious house warmer. All pies are in an 11-inch deep dish and should serve 8-10 people generously. Prices $23-$35.
Cut-off for special orders is Wed, November. 15. All orders must be pre-paid + picked up on Wed, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 pm. More info on their website.
Thanksgiving pieces from previous years:
Just in case we’ve missed someone from this years list, here are our roundups of Thanksgiving dining in SLC from previous years.
2016: gastronomicslc.com/2016/11/11/thanksgiving-dining-2016
2015: gastronomicslc.com/2015/11/16/thanksgiving-day-dining-in-salt-lake-2015/
2014: gastronomicslc.com/2014/11/17/thanksgiving-day-dining-options-2014-slc/
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