Ahhh, Thanksgiving…how we love you. The whole day is devoted to seeing people we love, feasting together on holiday favorites, napping and maybe watching some football. If you were going to guess, what would you say the most (and least) popular Thanksgiving foods are? A 2024 study commissioned by Instacart says the top three faves are turkey (duh), mashed potatoes and stuffing. No surprises there. As for least favorite? Cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and roasted autumn vegetables. As an avid fan of all three, I whole-heartedly disagree with these results! But the study does underscore the need for a well-laid Thanksgiving buffet or robust menu if you want to make your whole crew happy. Lots of fine choices for dining in OKC ticks all the boxes this Thanksgiving, from the traditional to the deliciously inventive. All of these require a reservation, so don’t dilly-dally!
Places that offer Thanksgiving Dinner
Looking for a traditional Thanksgiving Meal? Here are some great choices:
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
OKANA has multiple options at its multiple restaurants. Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet is from 11-4 in the Sunrise Ballroom on Thanksgiving day with all the classics; Smokehouse Social is offering a Gobble It Up Board with smoked turkey and ham, smoked sausage stuffing, Cajun gravy, cranberry sauce, baked mac, green beans, pickled onions and thick-cut bacon; Chido Taco will offer turkey tacos; and Jack Rabbit will offer a classic Thanksgiving dinner. Head to OpenTable to reserve your spot!
The Chalkboard Kitchen & Bar
The culinary team at Chalkboard, inside the charming Ambassador Hotel, will offer a three-course Thanksgiving Feast, with smaller portions available for children. For just $70 per person (prepaid), you’ll enjoy a bounteous meal with a cornucopia of choices including glazed ham, roasted turkey, prime rib and all the sides and desserts.
Stock & Bond
Stock and Bond will serve its gorgeous and stylish take on the traditional Thanksgiving meal from 1-8 p.m. Their chefs have worked up a brilliant, modified menu featuring traditional (yet perfectly elevated) Thanksgiving favorites alongside beloved signature dishes, perfect for sharing gratitude and great food with family and friends. The elegant surroundings make any meal extra special.
Perle Mesta
Perle Mesta, another beautifully chic choice, is offering you and yours a refined three-course menu celebrating the comforting flavors of the season with signature elegance. From classic favorites meticulously prepared to inventive gastronomic creations, experience a holiday meal that’s both timeless and memorable thanks to James Beard-Award-winning Chef Andrew Black. Service is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Castle Falls
Established in 1945, Castle Falls is darned serious about its Thanksgiving buffet (offered in the Grande Hall, no less), which has been perfected over these past eight decades. You have to make a prepaid reservation, and once you’ve done that the proverbial keys to the castle are yours from 2-5 p.m. It’s a Thanksgiving fever dream: roasted turkey with gravy, house made honey roasted ham, cranberry sauce, an assortment of traditional sides, chocolate lava cake, cheesecake, chocolate mousse cakes and more.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille, located in OKC’s swanky new shopping and dining destination The Oak, will treat you right. Why not start with a martini? You definitely deserve it. Go crazy and have it with blue cheese stuffed olives. After that, in addition to the regular full dinner menu, Thanksgiving Day diners can enjoy slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pea chutney, mashed potatoes and pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, pumpkin cheesecake. Pro tip: you can order the whole thing to go!
Texas de Brazil
Looking for something a little – or perhaps even extremely - non-traditional, perhaps? Texas de Brazil will celebrate the day with all the skewered flame-grilled meats you could ever wish for, plus its signature array of gourmet sides. There will be a curated selection of holiday classics, but also a big dose of bold flavors.
The Clove Restaurant
Also non-traditional, The Clove will not offer you a scoop of green bean casserole. Instead, you’ll feast upon the vibrant flavors of India and the Nepalese Himalayas, including signature dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken and traditional Nepalese Momo, all with house-made sauces and fresh, authentic ingredients beautifully prepared.
Thanksgiving Meals To-Go
Looking to pick up the whole darn meal, or just some of it? Try these:
Stella Modern Italian Cuisine
The talented chefs behind sister restaurants Stella and Lorena have devised a banger of a meal, ready to heat and serve. You and your lucky co-diners will enjoy turkey breast, cornbread dressing, bourbon-brown butter yams, sour cream and chive whipped potatoes, green bean casserole, choice of pie and more all for $225, serves 4-6.
The Jones Assembly
Jones Assembly is offering family meals (which serve 6-8 people) for $275. You can order online by Sunday, Nov. 23 and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The meal will include all the classics — green bean casserole, stuffing, potatoes and the works. Add on a Dips & Spreads platter, deviled eggs, scratch biscuits or a holiday ham for a little extra.
Iron Star Urban Barbeque
You’ll need to plan ahead and get your order in by Nov. 21 at Iron Star, but it will be soooo worth it. House smoked turkey breast, ribs and prime rib, bacon-wrapped quail, MeMe’s cornbread dressing, Mama’s deviled eggs, fancy mac & cheese and so many more sides to choose from plus double chocolate bread pudding or banana pudding. You can even order disposable plates and cutlery!
Pie Junkie
Pre-ordered Thanksgiving-specific pies sell out fast at Pie Junkie and with good reason. This little slice of heaven began in 2010 as a hobby for its owners. Soon, Pie Junkie pies were sought by local restaurants, and finally in 2013, the business found its permanent home in the Plaza District. Thanksgiving pre-orders went live on their website on Oct. 30, and they've already sold out! But not to worry! Pie Junkie will sell extra whole pies on Wednesday, Nov. 26. They limit 5 pies per person.
For more ideas on how to spend your Thanksgiving break in OKC, check out the OKC events calendar and our Fall Guide.
