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Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington

Our favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington, KY this year, plus local ingredients.

A man standing with a flock of turkeys.

Elmwood Stock Farm’s organic, heritage breed turkeys have been featured in Cooks Illustrated. | Photo by @elmwoodstockfarm

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Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine-in + carry-out for Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, we breaking down where to get local ingredients for those rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen this holiday.

A restaurant with trees and a big blue penguin

Dine in with the blue penguins or take your Thanksgiving meal to go. | Photo by LEXtoday

🍽️ Where to dine-in

Lockbox | Reservations available starting at 4 p.m. | $50+
Head downtown for a four-course, family-style meal with your choice of entree — turkey, slow-roasted brisket, or grits al forno.

Granddam | Reservations available 2-7 p.m. | $65 per person
Delight your taste buds with your choice of a turkey or prime rib dinner, plus all the fixings, followed by dessert — pecan pie or bread pudding.

Frank & Dino’s | Reservations available 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | $42.95 per person
The regular, Italian menu will be available, plus a full holiday spread including squash soup, free range turkey, string beans + pumpkin pie.

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort | Reservations available 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $27-$60 per person
The Thanksgiving buffet will be loaded with dozens of choices: deviled eggs, country ham biscuits, a salad station, turkey, baked ham, and so much more.

Jean Farris Bistro | Reservations available 12-7 p.m. | $100+ per person
This six-course meal starts with charcuterie + soup, continues with oysters, salad, and turkey with all the fixings, and wraps up with coffee and pie.

Distilled | Call for reservations | $75 per person | Enjoy a crispy grit cake amuse bouche, followed by three courses — salad, a main entree with sides, and dessert.

A plate of food featuring turkey covered in gravy, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and rolls.

Holly Hill and Co.'s Thanksgiving meal feeds two and can be picked up locally. | Photo courtesy of Holly Hill and Co.

🦃 Where to carry-out

Apiary Fine Catering | Orders due by Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. | $250 per package
Feed your group of four with a seasonal spread including a roasted half turkey, five satisfying sides + pumpkin pie.

J. Render’s Southern Table | Orders due by Friday, Nov. 22
J. Render’s has the classic sides in all sizes — corn pudding, mashed potatoes + green bean casserole — plus, smoked ham, turkey, and desserts.

La Bonne Vie, 1060 Chinoe Rd. | Orders due by Friday, Nov. 22 | Prices vary
This is your one-stop-shop for an easy and delicious meal featuring herb and butter turkey, chili whipped sweet potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts + more.

Zim’s Cafe | Orders due by Friday, Nov. 22 | $74.99
A complete Thanksgiving meal with enough food for two — roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, spinach casserole, cranberry relish + pumpkin pie. You can also pick up at Wallace Station + Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion.

Minton’s | Orders due by Saturday, Nov. 23 | Prices vary
Choose from delicious desserts like Reese’s cake and a Thanksgiving pumpkin spice cake. Or, get the whole spread — turkey, potatoes, stuffing + more — for parties of four or eight.

Ramsey’s | Orders due by Sunday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. | $29.95 per person
Heat ‘n Eat Thanksgiving gets you sliced turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls — plus your choice of three sides.

🥬 Where to shop for local ingredients

Critchfield Meats | Local pick-up or shipping available | Prices vary
From rolls and quiches to ham and steak, Critchfield has something for everyone at the table.

Elmwood Stock Farm | Local delivery + pick-up available | Prices vary
The perfect place to stock up on veggies for your favorite sides, and its organic, heritage breed turkeys steal the show + have been featured in Cooks Illustrated.

Good Foods Co-Op | Pre-orders not required, but recommended | Prices vary
Secure the star of your table by reserving your fresh or frozen local turkey or ham options including smoked or honey glazed.

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