The Best Restaurant Thanksgiving Dinner In Every State Slideshow

For some of us, eating Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant is a no-brainer. Why worry about serving raw turkey or gluey mashed potatoes (after spending all day slaving away in the kitchen) when you can just load the family into the minivan and head to your favorite restaurant for all the holiday staples? But for the rest of us, who think of Thanksgiving as a home-cooked meal above all else, it might take some convincing to get out of the house. Well, once you see what restaurants across the country are serving for Thanksgiving, you might change your mind about staying home this Turkey Day.

For $39, guests at Sullivan's can choose from five starters (including shrimp and lobster bisque and butternut squash soup); have roast turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce for their main; choose two traditional sides; and a dessert.

Each of the Capital Hotel's three dining spaces – One Eleven, The Mezzanine, and the Capital Bar & Grill, will be serving their spin on Thanksgiving. One Eleven and The Mezzanine will be offering brunch until 3 p.m., and Capital bar & Grill will be serving dinner until 9 p.m.

This popular bistro is famous for sourcing many of its ingredients from its own farm, and they'll be serving a special Thanksgiving family-style dinner with seatings at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m.

This Colonial-inspired restaurant is offering a Colonial-inspired Thanksgiving, for just $25 per person. The menu includes your choice of turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry compote; grilled ham steak with cinnamon cherry glaze and sweet potato cakes; mahi filet with arugula and tarragon chardonnay cream sauce; and filet mignon; along with sides and dessert.

Chef Art Smith's Southern hotspot will be offering a Thanksgiving brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and $89 ($45 for children 5-10) will get you a massive selection of traditional Thanksgiving specialties, traditional sides, breakfast items, pastries, artisanal ham and charcuterie, seafood, sushi, soups, salads, and kids' items.

Located inside the elegant (and much sought-after wedding venue) Chateau des Fleurs, Le Coq D'Or is one of Idaho's finest upscale restaurants, serving local ingredients and even pouring wines from their own label. This Thanksgiving, chef Richard Jimenez will be serving a high-end Thanksgiving buffet, offering "a unique twist on Thanksgiving favorites," for $44 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This famed restaurant has been going strong since 1928, and its family-style approach serves Thanksgiving very well. For $38.95 per person ($19.95 for kids), you'll receive either ham or turkey, along with shrimp cocktail, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, stuffing, biscuits, beets, and pumpkin pie.

The legendary Stroud's will be doing Thanksgiving right, with an ample buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults pay $27.99; kids pay 99 cents, plus their age. And don't worry – you'll still be able to order the fried chicken!

The legendary Brennan's will be serving a Creole-inflected three-course Thanksgiving meal from noon to 7 p.m. for $65 per person. First-course options include their classic turtle soup, sweet potato agnolotti, and blue crab and mirliton risotto; main courses include roast turkey breast brined with sweet tea,, Eggs Sardou, herb roasted beef tenderloin, crispy fried rabbit, and cider braised pig cheeks; and dessert options include chocolate torte, bread pudding, bananas Foster, and pumpkin cheesecake.

At the Milton Inn, chef/owner Brian Boston will be serving a $62 three-course prix fixe; its centerpiece will be hand-carved turkey with eight accompaniments, including homemade pan gravy, sauerkraut with sausage, sweet potato mousse, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. Chocolate bread pudding, apple pie, and pumpkin pie will be served for dessert. If you prefer to order off the regular menu, however, that will be an option, too.

At the Townsend Hotel's posh Rugby Grille, chef Eric Avila will be serving a four-course prix-fixe for $84, beginning at 11 a.m. Menu highlights include a foie gras torchon with macerated cherries, brioche, and Riesling reduction; pumpkin bisque with Cognac pink peppercorn froth and pepitas picantes; cider-brined turkey or slow-roasted prime rib with all the trimmings; and pumpkin crème brulee.

Located right on the Bay St. Louis Harbor, Thanksgiving dinner at 200 North Beach is guaranteed to deliver some spectacular views. It's also a spectacular deal: for $28, you can choose gumbo or salad; house-smoked turkey, roast pork tenderloin, or beef tenderloin; three traditional sides; and dessert.

At The Montana Club's five locations, guests can choose from turkey or prime rib with four sides (including bacon cheddar stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and orange cranberry sauce), soup or salad, and dessert. It'll be served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Charlie Palmer's Vegas Aureole is a classy destination for a special-occasion Thanksgiving that won't break the bank. For $65 per person, guests will be served an amuse-bouche of oysters Rockefeller followed by curried Kabocha squash bisque with apple, toasted chestnuts, and marshmallow; roasted turkey breast and leg confit with stuffing, gravy, Yukon Gold potatoes, cranberry gelee, and green beans almondine; and pumpkin pecan pie with cinnamon ice cream. It'll be served from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A $55 three-course prix-fixe will be available from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at this popular low-key Hoboken gem. Highlights include sweet potato soup and roasted acorn squash with bacon and fontina to start; roasted turkey with all the trimmings, pork tenderloin, and braised short rib as the entrée; and apple strudel and deconstructed pumpkin pie to finish.

One of New York's most renowned high-end restaurants will be serving a three-course menu for $195 starting at 11:30 a.m. Appetizers at Daniel include Maine sea scallops with matsutake mushroom, Maine peekytoe crab salad, butternut squash veloute, and citrus-cured Tai snapper; entrees include Alaskan halibut, wood-fired Atlantic turbot, Colorado lamb chop, and duo of organic Heritage Red Bourbon turkey; and four unique desserts are available. If you really want to splurge, white truffle-topped risotto or agnolotti are available for a hefty supplement.

Located on the second floor of the Radisson, Zest will be serving a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offerings include whole turkeys, mashed potatoes and gravy, apple-sage stuffing, mac and cheese, and assorted breads and desserts. And if you're looking for something a little out of the box, Fargo's Passage to India will be serving a hybrid Indian-American Thanksgiving lunch buffet.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this popular steakhouse will be serving a buffet with offerings, including carved turkey, prime rib, candied yams, French toast, and smoked salmon. It's priced at $45 per adult and $15 per child.

This trendy spot in the Loews Philadelphia will be serving a three-course menu for $55 (plus $35 for wine pairings), $22 per child. Highlights include cream of root vegetable soup with duck confit, pickled cranberry, and Yukon potatoes; cavatelli with wild mushrooms, Swiss chard, and braised veal shoulder; roast turkey with stuffing, haricot vert, cranberry relish, whipped celery root, mashed potato, and gravy; filet mignon with roasted carrots, maitake mushrooms, and spinach puree; and pumpkin pie. There's also a kids menu that includes a hamburger and pasta.

As opposed to a small prix-fixe menu, this legendary restaurant, which specializes in Low Country cuisine, will be serving a full menu on Thanksgiving, along with some Turkey Day specials. Menu staples like house-made pimento cheese, Low-Country bouillabaisse, and buttermilk fried chicken breast will be joined by special dishes, including roasted cauliflower soup with Cheddar and rosemary; and slow-roasted turkey, pecan-crusted halibut, and grilled pork chop, all served with whipped potatoes, country green beans, herb and sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pan sauce.

Chef Jonathan Waxman's popular farm-to-table spot in The Gulch will be serving a full Thanksgiving buffet from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; it's $48 for adults, $18 for kids 5 to 12, and 4 and under free. Offerings include sliced turkey breast, braised turkey, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, braised greens, dressing, fall salads, cured meats, and a variety of desserts.

At this elegant restaurant inside the Waldorf Astoria, a family-style Thanksgiving menu will be served for $55, $25 for children. Offerings include butternut apple bisque, organic turkey, whipped potatoes, candied yams, green bean casserole, mushroom stuffing, cranberry preserves, Parker House rolls, pumpkin pie, apple crumble, and carrot cake cupcakes. To-go orders are also available for $45 per person.

This upscale New American restaurant in the Washington, D.C., suburbs will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for $70 per person, $25 for kids 12 and under. Highlights include "textures of autumn squash" with hazelnut, cranberry, and gorgonzola and heirloom pumpkin soup with ancho chili marshmallow, pumpkin seeds, and brown butter (appetizers); Heritage turkey with foie gras stuffed leg, maple bacon wrapped breast, and cornbread dressing and salt-crusted beef tenderloin with bone marrow pain perdu, kale, bordelaise, and béarnaise (entrees); and pumpkin custard with gingerbread cake and chocolate pecan pie with spiced Chantilly, caramel, and Bourbon (dessert). Very fancy!

This charming converted townhouse is serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for $49 per person; kids eat free. First courses include winter squash soup, polenta with mixed mushrooms, and spinach salad. The primary main course is organic turkey with mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, maple-glazed sweet potatoes, and green beans; other entrees include pumpkin tortelloni, grilled wild Alaskan salmon, and braised beef in Chianti sauce. For dessert, there's pumpkin pie or tiramisu.

If you happen to be looking for something a little different, Legendary Indian restaurant Rasika will be serving a special that evening – Turkey Istew, turkey breast simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves, ginger and green chili, served with smoked butternut squash kootu, Brussels sprouts poriyal and cranberry rice – and popular South American spot Del Campo is selling full Thanksgiving feasts to go.

Whether you're looking for a sprawling buffet or a very high-end dining experience, Kohler's American Club is offering a variety of Thanksgiving dining experiences. Three separate buffets will be available at three of the resort's restaurants – Blackwolf Run, The Wisconsin Room, and The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes (click for menus) – and they're each different and decidedly gourmet. And at the resort's fine-dining restaurant, The Immigrant, a whole duck will be coursed into five dishes – foie gras and duck heart, duck veloute, duck leg risotto, roasted duck breast, and maple duck crumble cake – for $120 ($195 or $230 with wine pairings).