Craving a festive feast, but not willing to put in all the heavy lifting required to host it yourself? We completely understand.

Whether you’re visiting from out of town or simply seeking a more relaxing twist on the year’s most indulgent meal, here are the top local restaurants serving up Thanksgiving dinners in style this year.

#1 Michele’s: This just in: Chef Matt Baker’s lobby-level restaurant in Eaton Hotel is offering a three-course feast ($85) from noon to 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day. Opt for hearth-roasted oysters, herb-roasted turkey with wild mushroom stuffing or maple pork chops with brown butter-glazed apples, and pecan pot de creme. For at-home feasts, consider takeout packages for eight to 12 from Baker’s new catering company CMB at Home. Entrees include whole roasted turkey, braised beef short ribs, or brown sugar-glazed ham. There’s also a la carte starters, soups, mains, breads, sides, and desserts — plus breakfast options for Black Friday, too.

#2 Yardbird: In honor of the “bird” for which it’s named, this Mt. Vernon Triangle import out of Miami fittingly goes all out for Thanksgiving, with both dine-in and takeout options. The a la carte, sit-down spread — available during normal operating hours — includes a pear, pomegranate and arugula salad, Charleston she-crab soup, herb-roasted turkey with trimmings, sides like lobster mac and cheese and melted leek potato gratin, and brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie for dessert. To-go meals are also available for day-of pickup for groups of two to eight.

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#3 Teddy & The Bully Bar: Teddy and the Bully Bar embraces the season of giving by donating 10-percent of Thanksgiving Day sales to DC charity Martha’s Table. Their annual spread stars a carving station with Leaping Waters Farms apple-brined turkey, slow-roasted prime rib of beef, and cedar plank-roasted salmon. Bountiful and unlimited sides include its popular mac and cheese, brioche stuffing, sweet potato casserole, creamed spinach, with desserts like pumpkin pie crisp, eggnog crème brulee, and flourless chocolate cake.

#4 Dovetail: Chef James Gee prepares a three-course menu with non-traditional alternatives for the holiday. Start with kimchi deviled eggs and Brussel sprouts with apple, walnuts, and chardonnay vinaigrette, followed by turkey (or scallops and filet mignon) with all the trimmings; and a “Who Needs the Turkey?” option for vegetarians or non-turkey fans. For dessert, choose from pumpkin pie, brown butter date cake, and apple strudel. After all — who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too?

#5 Joe’s Stone Crab: DC’s surf-and-turf showpiece sends out a parade of whole pies to complement your meal at home. Options include key lime, banana, coconut, or Boston cream, Old Fashioned apple, sweet potato pecan, and more!

#6 L’Ardente: Chef David Deshaies’s glam Italian restaurant celebrates its first Thanksgiving with a three-course dinner comprised of shrimp cocktail, Waldorf salad, turkey roulade with green beans and garlic-herb butter, sage-mushroom stuffing, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and cranberry-orange relish, among other sides. A specially curated wine list will also be available. Dinner culminates in a dessert buffet filled with chestnut mousse, pecan pie, and pumpkin panna cotta.