Where to Get Your Thanksgiving Dinner in DC
Ready to kickoff the holiday season with a serving of gratitude over tasty local fare? We’ve got you covered. Today, we’re dishing out the top places to get your Thanksgiving dinner in DC — from traditional turkey dinners to creative alternatives that still pay homage to the flavors of the season.
This season, trade the stress of cooking for this helping of tasty, festive options!
#1 Unconventional Diner
At Unconventional Diner, modern comfort food is always on the menu, and this year, the Michelin Bib Gourmand is dishing out a special dine-in holiday feast from 11 AM to 8 PM. Enjoy a $55 prix fixe ($28 for kids) featuring creative takes on the classics, plus select dishes from the regular menu available à la carte. Expect favorites like the “Dirty” Caesar, miso salmon, truffle mac and cheese, and the signature meatloaf with morel gravy — capped off with Basque cheesecake or rich chocolate cake.
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#2 Opal
Opal and sister restaurants Nina May and Elena James are going all out this Thanksgiving. At Nina May, gather around a family-style spread featuring oysters Rockefeller and sage-and-orange–brined turkey breast. In Chevy Chase, Opal is offering a three-course prix fixe with fire-roasted pumpkin squash soup and dry-aged prime rib, while Elena James serves cozy favorites like double-stuffed ravioli and braised short rib.
All dine-in experiences are priced at $75 per person and available from 1 PM to 7 PM Prefer to stay in? Their Thanksgiving Feast To Go (serves 2–6) includes sage-and-orange–brined turkey, smoked sausage–stuffed thighs, and pumpkin pie topped with mascarpone whip. Orders are due November 24 for pickup and on November 26 for pickup.
#3 Acqua Bistecca
Acqua Bistecca is making its Thanksgiving debut with a generous four-course, Italian-inspired feast ($95 per person) that blends classic holiday flavors with refined technique.
Guests can choose from dishes like chestnut soup with foie gras, roast heritage turkey with sage gravy, or braised short rib, with all sides served family-style. Optional upgrades include a pasta course or filet, and desserts range from pumpkin pie with pizzelle to olive oil cake topped with mascarpone. Reservations are available from 1 PM to 8 PM.
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#4 Via Sophia
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Hamilton Hotel’s cozy Italian osteria and enjoy a three-course prix fixe, served from 11 AM to 8 PM ($49 for adults; $19 for children under 10). The seasonal menu features butternut squash soup with foie gras mousse, lemon-pepper–brined turkey with all the traditional sides, grilled branzino with a truffle citrus reduction, and desserts such as ricotta cheesecake and classic tiramisu.
#5 Casa Teresa
Casa Teresa infuses Thanksgiving with Spanish hospitality through chef Rubén García’s at-home holiday feast. The package serves eight ($249.95) and features a brined turkey with herbed gravy, olive oil mashed potatoes, caramelized onion stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a selection of sides to customize. Add-ons include curated wine packages, cocktail kits, or tapas and desserts.
Orders accepted November 10th–20th; pickup available November 24th–26th.
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#6 Joe’s Seafood
Craving a traditional take on the holiday of giving? Celebrate Thanksgiving at Joe’s the way it’s meant to be celebrated: over sliced turkey breast, rich gravy, and all the classic sides — think stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash, and pumpkin chiffon pie (to name just a few).
The holiday spread is $79.95 per adult and $39.95 for children ages 5–12 (kids under 5 dine free). And in case you were wondering, Joe’s full regular menu will also be available for anyone craving seafood and steaks.
#7 L’Ardente
This year, L’Ardente is turning Thanksgiving into a glam Italian affair (and helping you do the same at home). From noon to 8 PM, the restaurant will serve its full à la carte lineup — including the iconic 40-layer lasagna — alongside holiday specials such as roast turkey with marsala gravy, mushroom stuffing, patate al forno, and a crostata di mele to finish.
Bringing the celebration to your table? Make it feel just as festive with the Thanksgiving Wine Trio ($75), curated by wine director Kendrick Lindsey — featuring sparkling, white, and red selections, each with pairing notes so you look like you planned it yourself. Place orders by Thursday, November 20 for pickup November 22–27.
#8 Moon Rabbit
In favor of changing things up this year? You’re in luck: Chef Kevin Tien is channeling his Vietnamese American Thanksgiving traditions into a take-home tasting menu that serves four for $296.
Savor inventive dishes like turkey with gumbo gravy, miso mashed potatoes, crawfish cornbread stuffing, and green beans with sausage XO — finished with pastry chef Susan Bae’s sweet potato pie drizzled with tamarind dulce de leche. Orders are now open.
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