Restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner

Compiled by Food Editor Gail Ciampa

11.22.2005 19:02

the following establishments have let us know they are serving Thanksgiving dinner. It's late in the game to make reservations, so call ahead and have several choices in mind:

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille, Newport, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and will serve a special turkey dinner with all the trimmings for $21.95 in addition to the entire dinner menu. For reservations, call (401) 841-8884.

The Abbey Grill, 100 Rock St., Fall River, will be open from noon to 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature a traditional turkey dinner as well as steaks, chops, seafood, pasta and more. Call (508) 679-9108.

Anthony's Italian Cucina, 659 Killingly St., Johnston, will be open from noon to 4 p.m. serving a traditional turkey dinner plus pie and coffee for $20. Call for reservations (401) 454-1996.

Antonio's, 1710 Cranston St., Cranston, will be open with seating times at noon, 1, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. and a special holiday menu with fish, veal, steak, chicken, pasta and shrimp as well as turkey dinner. Reservations accepted, as are orders to go made in advance. Call (401) 943-1932.

Barnsider's Mile & a Quarter, 375 South Main St., Providence, will serve from noon to 6 and accepts reservations at (401) 351-7300. Turkey dinner costs $18.95, children's portions cost $9.95.

The Bay Voyage Restaurant, 150 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown, hosts a dinner buffet (not brunch) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chef-carved items will include prime rib of beef, roast turkey and roast leg of lamb. Entrees include loin of pork, seafood casserole, sliced ham, selections of vegetables, potatoes, bread and cornbread dressings. Also included are salads, fruit and cheese platter, breads and desserts. The cost to adults is $42.95 and $15.95 for children (10 and younger). Under 3 eat free. Call (401) 423-2100.

The Boston Harbor Hotel, the Atlantic Room, Boston, offers a Thanksgiving brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dishes include maple glazed ham with a Riesling Bosc pear sauce; lamb chops with a black lentil and parsnip salad; confit of duck with lingonberry and braised cabbage salad and more. The cost is $75, $37.50 for children under 10. Call (617) 439-7000 for additional information.

Brickway on Wickenden, 234 Wickenden St., Providence, will serve breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with turkey specials. Call (401) 751-2477.

Cafe de Vie, 3 Richmond Square, Providence, will prepare Thanksgiving feasts to go with a selection of appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts and full dinner packages. The menu is at www.cafedevie.com and pick-up can be on Thanksgiving Day. Call (401) 454-1373. Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 21.

Cafe Fresco, 301 Main Street, East Greenwich, will be serving dinner Thanksgiving Day from noon to 5 p.m.. A full menu will be offered as well as holiday specials including turkey dinner. Call (401) 398-0027 for reservations.

Casa Giovanni, 961 Dyer Ave., Cranston, will be open for dinner accepting reservations from noon to 4 p.m. Dinner will be a four-course Italian-style meal for $26. Call (401) 946-3335 for reservations or visit www.casagiovanni.com.

Casey's, 191 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, offers a multi-course meal that starts dinner with a relish tray with cream cheese stuffed celery, and assorted pickles and olives, followed by a basket of sweet bread. Cream of butternut squash soup or mesclun salad will be followed by choice of turkey, salmon or prime rib. There is also a choice of dessert. The cost is $16.99 for adults, $8.99 for children and 5 and under eat free. Seatings are at noon, 1 and 2:30 p.m. Call (401) 789-9714 for reservations.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, has a Thanksgiving Day buffet of traditional Thanksgiving favorites, featuring ingredients from local producers like Baby Greens Farms, Manic Organic Farm, Helgar Farms Turkey, and Sakonnet Oysters. From noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $58, $24 for children. Call (401) 849-3800.

The Catering Collaborative, 729 Hope St., Providence, offers an extensive holiday menu with ready-to-take-home selections of hors d'oeuvres, soups, salads, entrees, sides including gravy and stuffing, complete turkey dinners and desserts. Open from 8 a.m. until noon for pick-up. Call (401) 421-9431 for details or visit www.729hopecafe.com for the Thanksgiving menu.

Cherrystones, 898 Oakland Beach Drive, Warwick, offers a family-style (not buffet) dinner for $17.95 for adults and $11.95 for children. For reservations, call (401) 732-2532.

The Chive Blossom Fine Foods & Catering, 2244 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, offers dinner which can be delivered to your home on Thanksgiving morning. The price per person is $29.95 plus tax and delivery with a minimum order of six. Call by Saturday to reserve at (401) 946-5005.

Cindy's Country Cafe, 1324 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, offers soup to nuts dinners for Thanksgiving to feed up to 15 people. They can be picked up on Thanksgiving day before noon. The cost is $175. Order no later than Nov. 13. Call (401) 683-5134.

CK 1 Gourmet, 1150 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, formerly Rantone's Catering, offers a wide range of prepared foods to go including pies, side dishes and an individual turkey dinner to heat and serve. View the Thanksgiving menu at www.ck1gourmet.com or call (401) 463-9866.

Cowesett Inn, 226 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, open noon to 10 p.m. By reservation only, call (401) 828-4726.

The DeWolf Tavern of Bristol, offers a four-course dinner for $49.95 which includes soup, salad, choice of entree (including turkey), dessert and coffee. Reservations are for seating times 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Half price for children 11 years old and younger. (401) Call 254-2005 or visit www.dewolftavern.com.

Faial Restaurant, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, hosts dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a turkey dinner for $13.95. The regular menu will also be served including prime rib dinner. For reservations, call (401) 231-1100.

Felicia's Coffee, 5757 Post Rd., East Greenwich, is taking orders for Thanksgiving, when the shop is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pickups, special orders, and breakfast coffee and pastry. Visit www.feliciascoffee.com or call (401) 886-4141.

The Great American Grill, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1 Thurber St., Warwick, will host a dinner buffet with seatings between noon and 1, 2:30-3:30 and 5-7 p.m. The cost is $19.95 for adult meals and $9.95 for children's meals. Call (401) 734-9600, ext 4912.

The Great Hall, 100 Rock St., Fall River, will serve its first Thanksgiving with a holiday buffet for $23.95 for adults and $12.95 for children. In addition to turkey and trimmings, dishes include pork loin, stuffed haddock, paella, prime rib, eggplant parmigiana, vegetables, salads, pies and coffee. Call (508) 679-9108

Gregg's Restaurants & Pubs offers everything from platters to desserts for holiday dinner. Place orders by visiting or calling Gregg's in East Providence (401) 438-5700; Warwick (401) 467-5700; Providence (401) 831-5700; North Kingstown (401) 294-5700. Online ordering is also available by visiting www.greggsusa.com.

The Grille on Main, 50 Main St., East Greenwich, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. serving turkey and all the trimmings for $14.95. Call (401) 885-2200.

Harborside Lobstermania Island Cafe, 220 Toll Gate Rd., Warwick, has a complete menu of dishes for the holiday. Orders placed by Nov. 16 include a discount. Dishes include sweet potatoes with black rum and macademia nuts, butternut squash with flame roasted apples and pumpkin black bean bisque and apple walnut crumble pie. Call (401) 738-0036.

The Hotel Manisses on Block Island serves Thanksgiving dinner buffet costing $35. Reservations required. Call (800) 626-4773 or (401) 466-2421. Visit www.blockislandresorts.com for more.

Il Piccolo Ristorante, will prepare all or part of the holiday feast including turkey, side dishes and desserts of pumpkin tiramisu for 10 to 30 people. Call (401) 421-9843.

The Johnson & Wales Inn, Seekonk, has dining options that include a Thanksgiving buffet or a turkey dinner at Audrey's Restaurant from noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $23.95 for adults, $21.95 for seniors, $13.95 for children and $5.95 for children 5 and under. The buffet includes hot and cold items. Audrey's Restaurant, will serving an intimate dinner from noon until 6 p.m. with a four-course turkey dinner. The cost is $30 for adults, $27 for seniors, and $14 for children 12 and under. A Dinner to Go is available. The prepared package includes a 14- to 16-pound turkey, sage stuffing, whipped potatoes and gravy, butternut bisque, glazed yams, peas with pearl onions, and cranberry sauce, breads, mulled cider and a pecan and apple pie. The complete meal is $145 and serves 10 to 12 people. Orders must be received by noon on Nov. 22. To reserve for any of the offerings, (508) 336-8700.

LaMoia Tapas Bar, 292 Pocasset Ave. Providence, offers dinner noon to 6 with a menu that includes Italian wedding soup, homemade pasta with marinara, deep fried turkey with stuffing, gravy, potatoes fresh vegetables and all the trimmings. The cost is $30. A Thanksgiving take-home package is also available for $125 and serves 8 to 10. Call (401) 942-2505. For more information, visit www.lamoiatapas.com.

L'Epicureo at the Hotel Providence, will be open for Thanksgiving Day dinner beginning at 1 p.m., and serving until 9 p.m. The regular dinner menu will be available, as well as a turkey dinner special. It comes with an autumn salad with chestnuts, proscuitto and walnuts or cream of pumpkin soup with Gruyere; sage- and thyme-rubbed roast turkey with cranberry-apple dressing, and more. Call (401) 521-3333 for reservations and more info.

Legal Sea Foods restaurants in Massachusetts will be open on Thanksgiving Day: South Shore Plaza, Braintree, (781) 356-3070; Burlington Mall, Burlington, (781) 270-9700; 50 Worcester Rd (Route 9), Framingham, (508) 766-0600; Chestnut Hill, 43 Boylston St. (Route 9) (617) 277-7300; Boston's Prudential Center, (617) 266-6800 and Park Square (617) 426-4444.

Lombardi's 1025 Catering, 1025 Plainfield St., Johnston, is taking orders for the $89 dinner for 8-12 including sides, turkey and one pie. Call (401) 944-1025.

Madeira Restaurant, 288 Warren Ave., East Providence, will be open 11:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. serving a traditional turkey dinner as well as a full selection of Portuguese cuisine. The restaurant will also do take-out orders for complete turkey dinners. For orders or reservations call (401) 431-1322.

Main Street Coffee, 137 Main St., East Greenwich, will be serving bagels, muffins, scones and croissant egg and cheese sandwiches from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Market and Newport Gourmet, 43 Memorial Blvd., Newport, offers a full turkey dinner for eight for $139 and available for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Orders of side dishes, gravy or pies is also available. The Market carries Helgers Turkeys. Call (401) 848-2600 ext. 0 early as quantities are limited. For a full listing, visit www.newportgourmet.com.

Marriott Providence Downtown, One Orms St., Providence, hosts a buffet from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost to adults is $28, the cost to children (5-12) $16. Kids under 5 eat free. Call (401) 272-2400 or (401) 272-5852.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, 11 Dorrance St., Providence, opens from 6 a.m. to midnight serving from a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. A dinner with turkey and giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, corn bread stuffing, candied sweet potatoes or yams, green beans with sliced mushrooms, apple butternut squash casserole, fresh cranberry sauce and choice of pumpkin or pecan pie will be served for $18.95. Students can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner for half price from 7 to 11 p.m. Call (401) 351-4500.

Mill's Tavern, 101 North Main St., Providence, serves its first Thanksgiving dinner fron noon to 6 p.m. Offerings will be from the seasonal menu along with holiday dishes. Call (401) 272 3331.

Mohegan Sun's restaurants in Connecticut will maintain normal operating hours on Thanksgiving. These include Todd English's Tuscany (fixed price $29.95), Rain ($34.95), The Longhouse ($28), Pompeii and Caesar, Bamboo Forest, The Cove, Fidelia's ($14.50), Uncas American Indian Grill ($17.95), Sunburst Buffet ($16.98), Seasons Buffet ($13.97), Rising Moon Gallery of Eateries and Casino of the Earth Food Court. The Shops at Mohegan Sun also feature dining at Michael Jordan's Steak House and 23 Sportcafe, Big Bubba's BBQ, Jasper White's Summer Shack and Johnny Rockets. Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling (888) 226-7711.

Morin's Hometown Bar and Grill, 16 South Main St., Attleboro, hosts a buffet with turkey and more from noon to 3. The cost is $21. Reservations required by calling (508) 222-9875.

Napa Valley Grille, 111 Providence Place, hosts dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The full menu plus holiday dishes will be served. A children's buffet featuring chicken fingers and turkey and French fries costs $9.95.

Nicola's Uptown Cafe, 2 Tower St., Westerly, will serve Thanksgiving dinner from 1 to 7 p.m. The menu can be viewed at www.nicolasuptowncafe.com. Call for reservations, (401) 315-2922.

Octagon, 625 North Rd., Groton, hosts dinner with five stations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. The cost is $39 for adults, $29 for seniors, $16 for children 6 to 11, and children under 5 eat free. Call (860) 326-0360.

Paul's Kitchen, 1745 Main St., West Warwick, will serve dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The menu includes turkey, ham, baked stuffed shrimp, and prime rib. Side dishes will be served family style, and entrees for children under 12 will be half price. Call (401) 821-7285 (PAUL) for reservations and more info.

Pinelli's Cucina, 2095 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, will be open from noon to 6 p.m. serving a complete traditional turkey dinner. Call (401) 789-5300.

Pinelli's Cucina and The Grille, 900 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, will be open from noon to 6 p.m. with a complete turkey dinner. Call (401) 767-2444.

The Radisson Airport Hotel, Warwick, will host a buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Ballroom. There will be a hot and cold buffet with fresh salads, pates and charcuterie platters, roast turkey with a sausage stuffing, top round of beef, baked cod with lobster sauce and glazed ham with a pineapple sauce. Breads and desserts, including pecan pie, pumpkin pie, apple tarts and mini pastries, will be served. The cost is $23.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors, and $13.95 for children. A Feasts to Go package is also available and the package includes a 14- to 16-pound turkey, stuffing, butternut bisque, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed yams, broccoli florettes, and peas with pearl onions. Also included are assorted breads, mulled cider and a traditional pumpkin and apple pie. The meal costs $125 and serves 10-12 people. Orders must be received by noon on Nov. 22. For reservations and orders, call (401) 739-3000.

The Sea Fare Inn, 3352 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, serves from noon to 5:30 p.m. featuring a limited dinner menu and turkey dinner with all its fixings. Call (401) 683-0577.

The Shelter Harbor Inn, 10 Wagner Rd., Westerly, will serve a four-course dinner with soup, salad, entree choice and dessert for $31.95 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children's dinners are $15.95. Call (401) 322-8883.

Taste of India, 230 Wickendon St, Providence, will be open and serving regular vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. The menu includes pakoras, samosas and soups for appetizers and tandoori items and seafood sizzlers. There is lunch buffet that runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5-10 p.m. Call (401) 421-4355.

Tort's Restaurant, 350 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, will serve a full menu from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call (508) 336-6634.

Trattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, will be open and accepting reservations for Thanksgiving. Call (401) 423-3731.

Twist on Angell, 500 Angell St., Providence, serves traditional turkey dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Call (401) 831-4500.

The Up River Cafe, 7 Main St., Westerly, has a Thanksgiving menu for dining in and a take-out menu with orders placed by Nov. 18. Call (401) 348-9700. For more, visit www.theuprivercafe.net.

Venus de Milo Restaurant, 75 Grand Army Highway (Route 6), Swansea, hosts a Thanksgiving dinner during the day, dining from the regular menu in the evening, and ready-to-be-cooked turkey and all the trimmings available for take-out. The dinner menu includes roast stuffed young Tom turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed turnips, squash, mashed potato with gravy and choice of dessert for $17.95 ($9.95 children 10 and younger.) In Massachusetts, call (508) 678-3901 or from Rhode Island call (401) 861-2780. For more, visit www.venusdemilo.com/events-thanksgiving2.htm.

The West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom St., West Warwick, is taking reservations for Thanksgiving dinner. The menu includes soup, salad, macaroni, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, yams, cranberry sauce, and more. The cost is $16.50 for adults and $9.50 for children 4-10. Gratuity not included. There are also dinners to go, and prices range from $105 for a 12- to 14-pound stuffed turkey dinner that serves 10 and $145 for a 20- to 22-pound turkey that serves 18. Call (401) 822-2834 for reservations or to reserve the dinner to go.

The White Horse Tavern in Newport, serves a fixed price Thanksgiving meal for $60. Serving times are from noon to 7 p.m. Call for reservations at (401) 849-3600. The menu is online at www.whitehorsetavern.com.

Whole Foods, 601 North Main St., (401) 621-5990, and 261 Waterman St., (401) 272-1690, both in Providence, do Thanksgiving dishes to go. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22. Turkeys can be ordered prepared and ready to roast at home.

Zooma, 245 Atwells Ave., Providence, will offer a Thanksgiving dinner along with the full Southern Italian menu. Call (401) 383-2002.

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