This Thanksgiving, let someone else handle the turkey drama. Whether you want to dine out in style, pick up a ready-to-eat feast, or find a place where everyone’s welcome at the table, Madison and Huntsville have options that’ll make your holiday memorable without the kitchen chaos.
Sit Back and Feast
When you’d rather swap cooking for celebrating, several restaurants around town are rolling out the welcome mat on Thanksgiving Day. Rhythm on Monroe at the Von Braun Center serves dinner from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, so you can book your spot and enjoy a meal without worrying about cleanup.
Looking for something special? Revivalist is offering a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM for $89 per person | Wine Pairing +$40 per person. It’s the kind of meal that feels fancy but relaxed. Commerce Kitchen gives you the best of both worlds with dine-in service or takeout, featuring slow-roasted turkey breast with all the sides, plus bourbon pecan pie and spiced pumpkin cheesecake.
Grille on Main in Providence serves up a three-course menu with choices like oven-roasted turkey, Scottish salmon, lamb chops, or prime rib. Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Bravo Italian Kitchen are also opening their doors if you’re craving something beyond traditional turkey.
Pick Up and Relax
Maybe you want the feast without the fuss. Dozens of local spots have you covered with takeout meals that range from traditional to totally unique. Bubby’s Diner packs a made-from-scratch dinner for 6 to 10 people at $125, including ham or turkey, cornbread dressing, rolls, two sides, and homemade cranberry relish.
Over in Madison, Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill brings Louisiana flair with whole turkeys, Cajun-spiced sides, and seafood options for families who like a little kick with their holiday. Champy’s of Madison offers fried chicken catering packages if your crowd prefers crispy wings over roasted turkey.
Downtown Huntsville’s Cotton Row Restaurant serves an elevated feast for 10 to 12 people, featuring slow-roasted rosemary-and-thyme turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and two pies. You can add on extras like mac and cheese or butternut squash soup. Pickup is available on November 26 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM or on Thanksgiving morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Good Company Café keeps it homestyle with locally made favorites ready for November 26 pickup. Prohibition Rooftop Bar + Kitchen in Madison offers holiday meals for $175 with cornbread dressing, gravy, rolls, your choice of turkey or ham, two sides, and dessert.
Want something different? The Veggie serves an all-vegan menu, including Mushroom Pot Pie or Smoked Seitan Turkey, plus classic sides like candied yams and green bean casserole. Pickup is available Tuesday, November 25, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM or Wednesday, November 26, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
For barbecue lovers, Tim’s Cajun Kitchen smokes and fries turkeys for $69.95 each, and Ted’s Bar-B-Q offers hickory-smoked turkeys, turkey breasts, and hams at multiple Huntsville and Madison locations. Ole Hickory BBQ serves barbecue-style meals for 4 to 10 people, featuring smoked turkey or ham, three sides, rolls, and dessert.
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro specializes in gluten-free, allergy-friendly Thanksgiving meals so everyone at your table can enjoy the feast. Odette teams up with the Orion Amphitheater for convenient pickup on November 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Community Tables
Thanksgiving is about connection. While some community events have already passed, keep an eye out for free Thanksgiving Day meals happening around town from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Local organizations like the Food Bank of North Alabama, Huntsville Assistance Program, and Manna House welcome donations and volunteers year-round.
Don’t Wait to Reserve
Here’s the thing about Thanksgiving: everyone has the same brilliant idea at the same time. Most restaurants and caterers are taking orders now through November 20 or 21, and popular spots sell out fast. If you’re planning to dine in, book your table at least a week ahead. For takeout, place your order as soon as possible. Many places require five days’ notice for special items, and some have already set their cutoff dates.
Call ahead, check websites for menus and pricing, and lock in your reservation before the turkey timer starts ticking. This year, trade the kitchen stress for quality time with the people who matter most. Madison and Huntsville’s restaurants have the cooking covered, so all you need to do is show up hungry and grateful.
Sources: revivalcharleston.com, thecommercekitchen.com, grilleonmainhsv.com, ruthschris.com, bravoitalian.com, champysofmadison.com, goodcompany-cafe.com, eattheveggie.com, masondixonbakery.com, odettealabama.com, foodbanknorthal.org
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