Not everyone is up for, or able to, partake of a Thanksgiving Day at home.
Some want to forgo the prep. Others might be going it alone this year.
But for those who still want to go out for a meal on the day, some restaurants are open for dine-in service. And one of the best parts for you: no cleanup.
Looking to order a Thanksgiving feast?:These Indy-area restaurants are here to help
Reservations are strongly recommended or even required at most.
Big Lug Canteen
1435 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, 317-672-3503, sahmsalehouse.com
For an early meal to get you ready for the day, Big Lug is serving a $13 steak and eggs special only with $5 mimosas, Bloody Marys and draft beer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
3815 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, chwinery.com
The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner reservations, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a menu focusing on traditional Thanksgiving dishes including butternut squash soup; slow-roasted turkey; traditional stuffing; roasted green beans and carrots; potatoes; cranberry sauce; pumpkin praline cheesecake. Adults, $28.99; kids 12 and under, $12.99.
Reservations are required and can be made online.
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Costa’s Grill
1020 W. Main St., Greenfield, 317-318-2232, costasgrillindy.com
A $20 Thanksgiving dinner includes salad, roasted turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Reservations, by phone, are required.
Cracker Barrel
A turkey and dressing meal is being served Thanksgiving Day starting at 11 a.m.
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
117 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317-638-4000, fogodechao.com
Dinner at this churrascaria is $57.95 per person, with grilled meats galore.
Reservations are encouraged.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
The Fashion Mall, 3550 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, 317- 814-0700, maggianos.com
Dine-in on the first course of salad, choose two dishes for a second course (roasted turkey with giblet gravy and focaccia sausage stuffing; baked smoked ham with whipped sweet potatoes; parmesan-crusted tilapia with sage, lemon and tomatoes); select two pastas (baked ziti, rigatoni, spaghetti and meatballs; four-cheese ravioli); two sides (creamed corn, whipped sweet potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted garlic broccoli, focaccia sausage stuffing); and dessert (pumpkin praline cheesecake, warm apple crostada, tiramisu).
Make reservations online.
McCormick & Schmick’s
110 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, 317-631-9500, mccormickandschmicks.com
In addition to its regular dinner menu, McCormick & Schmick’s will be serving a traditional turkey dinner. $32 for adults; $10 for children. Reservations are highly recommended. The plates are available to go, as well.
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Metro Diner
7225 U.S. Highway 31 S., Indianapolis, 317-285-0149
3954 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, 317-296-8262
Open until 2:30 p.m. for dine-in and to-go service, Metro Diner offers a $15.99 dinner that includes baked ham or roasted turkey, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cornbread stuffing and seasonal bread pudding. Other seasonal specials include oven-roasted turkey breast atop mashed potatoes and a stuffing waffle.
Rick’s Cafe Boatyard
4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, ricksboatyard.com
From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a dinner of turkey breast with gravy; Yukon Gold mashed potatoes; green beans; sage dressing; cranberry sauce; fresh baked bread and butter; and pumpkin pie will be served. Adults $29; kids and seniors, $16.
Reservations are required for in-house dining. Make them by emailing [email protected].
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
A traditional Thanksgiving meal with roasted turkey breast, sausage and herb stuffing, and cranberry relish with a starter, side, chef-selected dessert and leftovers to take home starts at $42.95.
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Smokey Bones
780 U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood, 317-859-6499, smokeybones.com
There’s a new seasonal menu that includes a pork porterhouse with bourbon apples ($19.99), slow-smoked meatloaf ($18.99), and a green bean casserole with a four-cheese sauce ($3.99). A slice of caramel apple cheesecake ($8.99) can top off the meal, available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The Capital Grille
40 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317-423-8790, thecapitalgrille.com
In the dining room, guests will be served a traditional meal with an upscale twist, including turkey with brioche stuffing, French-cut green beans with almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and mashed potatoes, and the option to add mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake.
The Iron Skillet Restaurant
2489 W. 30th St., Indianapolis, 317-923-6353, ironskillet.net
Dinners are served family-style with three courses, including a choice of baked turkey and dressing, baked ham of filet mignon, plus coffee and iced tea.
Adults, $34.95-$36.95; children 6 to 10, $16.25-$17; children 1 to 6, $6.
Reservations are required. Call to make them at 317-923-6353. Reservations begin at 11 a.m. with last seating at 8 p.m.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
30 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 317-955-2277, theoceanaire.com
Roasted turkey dinners with unlimited sides are available for dine-i serving from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. $50 for adults; $18 for kids.
Is your favorite restaurant open on Thanksgiving Day or offering holiday meals for preorder? Let us know!
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at [email protected] or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter: @cherylvjackson.
