Going Out For Thanksgiving Dinner? Here Are Your Options

ST. LOUIS, MO — Maybe you're alone for the holidays or just don't want to have to clean a family's worth of dirty dishes. Whatever the reason, there's no shame in going out for Thanksgiving dinner. If you can find a place that's open, that is. Here are a few options around St. Louis.

Applebee's will be open at select locations, and will offer turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, and other Thanksgiving staples. Call ahead to be sure your location is participating.

Cielo Restaurant will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrees and sides include deep-fried turkey, pork belly and roasted green apple stuffing, prime rib, pancetta Brussels sprouts, Pumpkin goat cheese risotto, maple pecan panna cotta, and lots more. The cost is $89 per person and reservations are probably a good idea.

Cracker Barrel will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. until close (which may differ from location to location). Includes homestyle turkey and dressing, sugar cured ham, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish and more. Cost is $12.99 per person or $7.99 per child.

Boston Market has both dine-in and carry-out options for individuals or families. An individual meal is $12.99, while a feast for three is $34.99.

Denny's will serve carved turkey, savory stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce, with choice of sides and dinner bread along with an assortment of holiday pancakes. Call ahead for hours and pricing.

Eclipse Restaurant at Moonrise will be serving a buffet-style Thanksgiving feast from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $35 per person or $18 for children. Children under 5 eat free. Includes assorted salads, fresh fruit and deviled eggs, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, roasted turkey, honey glazed ham, and a selection of cakes, pies and cookies.

Golden Corral will offer its annual Thanksgiving buffet. If you want to capture the essence of Thanksgiving by eating so much you feel sick, there's no better option. Pricing and hours differ, so call ahead.

Maggiano's Little Italy will serve a four-course family style meal with an italian twist for $39.95 per person and $17.95 for children under 12. Includes classic tomato or artichoke and roasted pepper bruschetta, choice of salad, and roast turkey with focaccia sausage stuffing and cranberry relish, baked ham with mashed sweet potatoes, or parmesan crusted tilapia.

Peacock Diner in the Delmar Loop will be open 24-hours serving their everyday menu.

Pi Pizzeria in the Delmar Loop will be open from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. if you just want to pretend it's not thanksgiving at all.

Ritz Carlton is offering Thanksgiving brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $89 per person and $44.50 for children under 12. Includes herb roasted free range turkey with cranberry chutney, assorted sushi rolls, interactive salads (whatever that means), red snapper, and a tempting array of deserts.

Ruth's Chris Steak House will serve a traditional three-course Thanksgiving dinner, in addition to their regular dinner menu, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. First course includes a choice of salad or seafood gumbo. Second course includes oven roasted turkey breast with sausage and herb stuffing, homemade gravy and cranberry relish, with a choice of mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole or creamed spinach.

Scape American Bistro will serve a traditional turkey feast from noon to 6 p.m. The cost is $45 per person or $20 for children under 12. Includes turkey, roast beef and ham with all the trimmings, plus seafood and vegetarian options, made-to-order crepes and an assortment of desserts. Reservations are required. Call 314-361-7227.

Waffle House never closes. If Waffle House is closed, you have bigger things to worry about.

Weber Grill Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving day, serving a turkey dinner with traditional sides and a slice of pie for $29.95, in addition to their regular menu.

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