This Thanksgiving, skip the stress of cooking and let Houston’s top restaurants treat you to a festive feast. From family-friendly holiday meals featuring classic roast turkey and all the proper fixin’s to multi-course affairs rocking bubbles and lobster, here is where to celebrate the season of gratitude with a tasty meal in Houston this year.
Artisans, 5745 Westheimer
Artisans will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a multi-course prefix menu ($99 per person) with highlights from port braised short rib ravioli and poached lobster in fennel sauce to roast turkey and pumpkin opera cake.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar, 9595 Six Pines
The Audrey Hepburn-inspired restaurant in The Woodlands offers a refined Thanksgiving dining experience with a three-course, prix fixe menu that lets guests choose between Herb-Crusted Turkey ($55/person) or Chateaubriand ($65/person). Other features include Roasted Parsnip Bisque with coconut milk and Pumpkin Pie with candied hazelnuts and salted caramel.
Bar Bludorn, 9061 Gaylord
The neighborhood tavern by Aaron Bludorn debuts its very first Thanksgiving dinner , featuring holiday classics with additional New American, French-inspired dishes— think turkey, cranberry sauce + gravy, stuffing, pomme purée and hot honey sweet potatoes as well as an option for Bar Bludorn specialties like beignets, steak tartare, steak frites and flounde. The three-course menu runs for $75 per person plus an optional wine pairing; and a $55 two-course menu is available for children under 10 years of age.
Bludorn, 807 Taft
Chef Aaron Bludorn’s namesake restaurant welcomes guests for a special three-course Thanksgiving meal which includes Thanksgiving must-haves like Roast Turkey and Pumpkin Pie along with a selection of Bludorn favorites like the Smoked Maitake Mushroom, Potato Gnocchi and a selection of raw, fried, or roasted oysters for the table. The three-course menu runs for $105 per person plus an optional wine pairing; and a $55 two-course menu is available for children under 10 years of age.
Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith
Brennan’s will offer a three-course prix fixe menu all-day, featuring myriad Creole and holiday classics with seatings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 713-522-9711.
CRU, 2800 Kirby, 9595 Six Pines
Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal for $55 per person, featuring fresh baked bread for the table and welcome glass of Angry Orchard Rosé Cider ( 21+ only) followed by choices from Pumpkin Ricotta Tortelloni and Roasted Turkey Breast with all the fixings Pumpkin to Apple Pie. Kids 12 and under eat for $28.
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood, 14315 Cypress Rosehill
Dario’s Thanksgiving Menu features a three-course menu with options from lobster bisque and Texas roasted quail to traditional roasted turkey, Alaskan king salmon and apple pie à la mode. Reservations are required from 11 a.m. to 7 p,m. for $75/person (plus tax and gratuity).
Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park
Etoile will be open for Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a special three-course dine-in menu is $78 per adult and $28 per child (kid’s menu), plus tax and gratuity. Enjoy choices such as leek and mushroom soup; free-range organic roasted turkey with buttery mashed potatoes, stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce and Cognac gravy; slowly braised beef short rib with butternut squash mousseline and Cabernet syrup; vanilla bourbon pecan pie with salty caramel sauce and Tahitian vanilla ice cream.
Juliet, 5857 Westheimer
The upscale dining destination in The Galleria area is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet from 1 – 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, running $59 per adult, $28 for kids under 12 and free for children 5 and under. The deluxe buffet features everything from carving stations with turkey, salmon and filet to an array of sides, sauces, and decadent desserts.
Leo’s River Oaks, 2009 West Gray
Leo’swill be open from noon to 9 p.m., offering holiday eats like Duck Fat Potatoes; Deviled Eggs Trio; Roasted Pork Belly; Lobster Thermidor; Roasted Half Chicken; and prime steaks including Filet Mignon, Porterhouse and more.
Navy Blue, 2445 Times
The modern American seafood concept will host a festive three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring seafood staples such as Crab Cakes, Seafood Gumbo and Seared Scallops served alongside unique winter specialties like Roasted Turkey Roulade and Hangar Steak with bbone marrow butter and sauce bordelaise. The three-course menu runs for $85 per person plus an optional wine pairing; and a $55 two-course menu is available for children under 10 years of age.
Perry’s Steakhouse, multiple locations
Perry’s is opening its doors early this Thanksgiving and offering holiday favorites for $49. The meal includes a choice of starter, Smoked Turkey Breast Served with Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Sausage and Sage Dressing, Cranberry Relish and Homemade Bread. Guests can add a slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake for an additional $9 or skip the turkey and try the new Caramelized Prime Rib Dinner as well as the full dinner menu.
Phat Eatery, 23119 Colonial, 2290 Buckthorne
In addition to the regular menu, guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal featuring honey-glazed turkey breast with turkey pan gravy, ginger-sake cranberry sauce, creamy whipped potatoes and lobster bisque, available for dine-in and to-go from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $35 per person.
Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella
The original lodge restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving Day serving a three-course meal for $79 per person plus tax and gratuity. Options include traditional turkey dinner, seafood, smoked duck gumbo, grilled buffalo and venison, croissant bread pudding and chocolate pecan pie. There is also a kids’ menu with kid-friendly choices for $50 per child plus tax and gratuity. Seating times are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the restaurant will be offerings its famed $7 Snack Packs all day, featuring enough turkey, gravy and dressing to make a sandwich.
Roma, 2347 University
Roma is offering a three-course meal featuring Thanksgiving classics with an Italian twist, running $55 for adults and $25 for children (plus tax and tip). Guests can enhance their meal with a curated wine pairing for an additional $35, featuring Prosecco, Barbaresco, and Moscato.
Trulucks, 5350 Westheimer
Enjoy a three-course feast featuring a classic herb roasted turkey dinner with all your favorite sides and a selection of delectable desserts, priced at $59 for adults and $29 for children under 12.
The Warwick, 5888 Westheimer
Open on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy deep fried turkey, spiced cocktails and everything nice for the holidays
Willie G’s Post Oak, 1640 West Loop South
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet featuring holiday favorites and seafood options for $69 per adult and $29 per child from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights include a carving station with Apple Pie Brined Turkey and Brown Butter Gravy, Shucked Gulf Oysters and Peel & Eat Shrimp, Smoked Turkey & Dumpling Soup, Turkey Stuffing, Candied Yams, Cheddar Heirloom Grits, Mini Pecan Pie Bites and more.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
