Preparing a Thanksgiving dinner takes some foresight — knowing how many people will be sitting at the table, how big a turkey to buy and how early to get it into the oven, and so on.
The same holds true for those who let someone else do the cooking. There are dozens of Utah restaurants and food vendors with special deals for Thanksgiving — both serving food at their location or selling takeout kits that diners can take home and reheat — and the one thing they have in common is that the customer has to plan ahead.
Some restaurants are taking reservations, and those that aren’t filled already will be filled soon. And anyone planning to buy takeout should get their orders in as soon as possible.
The Salt Lake Tribune — with some help from the folks at the food website Gastronomic SLC (with whom The Tribune has a content-sharing agreement) — has compiled this list of restaurants and foodmakers with deals for Thanksgiving feasts, both takeout and dine-in.
Takeout (Salt Lake County)
Arlo • 271 N. Center St., Salt Lake City, 385-266-8845; arlorestaurant.com • Taking pre-orders online for Thanksgiving dinner to go, with everything except the turkey. Dinner will serve 4 to 6 people. Price is $225. Food will be refrigerated, with reheating instructions. Pickup is Thursday, Nov. 23, between 1 and 2 p.m. only.
Brio Italian • 80 S. Regent St., Salt Lake City (in City Creek Center), 801-359-4401; or 6173 S. State St., Murray (in Fashion Place Mall), 801-262-6500; or www.brioitalian.com • Diners can order Thanksgiving dinner to go; ordering early is recommended. A small dinner (feeds three) is $105; a large dinner (feeds six) is $160; a half-pan (feeds 10) is $250 for a half-pan; a full pan (feeds 20) is $450.
Buca di Beppo • 202 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; or 935 E. Fort Union Blvd, Midvale; 385-786-0389 for both locations; bucadibeppo.com • Diners can order Thanksgiving dinner to go; ordering early is recommended. A small dinner (feeds three) is $105; a large dinner (feeds six) is $160; a half-pan (feeds 10) is $250; a full pan (feeds 20) is $450.
The Capital Grille • 40 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City; 385-419-3888; thecapitalgrille.com • A catered dinner of side dishes (does not include turkey or dessert), for $135; serves four. Pre-order online by Tuesday, Nov. 21; pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Thursday, Nov. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m.
City Cakes • 1860 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City, 801-359-2239, or 7009 S. High Tech Drive, Midvale, 801-572-5500; citycakescafe.com • The vegan bakery is taking orders for holiday pies, dinner rolls and unbaked pie shells.
Cuisine Unlimited • 4641 S. Cherry St., Salt Lake City; 801-268-2332 or cuisineunlimited.com • The catering company offers holiday meals, both as all-inclusive packages or a la carte, for pickup or delivery. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. (Don’t forget the tip.)
Forty Three Bakery • 733 W. Genesee Ave., Salt Lake City; fortythreebakery.com • Now taking orders for holiday pies, available Wednesday, Nov. 22 only. Deadline for ordering is noon, Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Laurel Brasserie & Bar • Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; laurelslc.com • Reservations for Laurel’s sit-down Thanksgiving buffet are already fully committed. However, the Thanksgiving warm takeout is available. Go to laurelslc.com/events to reserve one. Pickup is from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. Takeout costs $99 for a dinner for two, $189 for four, and $369 for eight.
Liberty Heights Fresh • 1290 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City; 801-583-7374; libertyheightsfresh.com • The gourmet grocer is taking online orders to pick up turkeys and other Thanksgiving dinner items. Pickup times range from Saturday to Wednesday, Nov. 18-22.
Pago • 878 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City; pagoslc.com • Pago returns with its popular Thanksgiving meal kits, created by Chef Jon DuBois. All fully cooked, ready for simple reheating (instructions provided). Pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 22, between noon and 4 p.m. Order online via Tock. Price is $140 plus tax, serves two.
Pat’s Barbecue • 155 W. Commonwealth Ave., South Salt Lake; 801-484-5963; patsbbq.com • Thanksgiving meal kits available to order, $125; feeds six to eight people. Pickup is Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 21-22, at the original Pat’s only.
R&R Barbeque • Four locations in Salt Lake County: Riverton, South Jordan, Midvale, Salt Lake City; randrbbq.com • Holiday packs can be ordered online, in-store or by phone. Pickup dates are Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 20-22, at any R&R location.
The Salt Republic • 170 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City (ground floor of the Hyatt Regency); 801-596-1234 or www.hyatt.com • Thanksgiving dinner can be ordered and picked up to go for $40 per person. Pickup is Thursday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. Reserve a takeout dinner on Tock.
SLC Eatery • 1017 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 801-355-7952 or slceatery.com • The restaurant is offering Thanksgiving meal pre-orders through Monday, Nov. 20. Order online at slceatery.mobilebites.com/menu. Each dinner serves four or five.
Spice Kitchen • Spice on 9th Cafe, Artspace Greenery, 422A W. 900 South, Salt Lake City; spicekitchenincubator.org. The small-business incubator is offering dessert boxes from six of its entrepreneurs — Boca Dulce, Delicius, Honey Teahive, Noor Al Sham, Prime Corn and Zahara — in orders of a half-dozen ($31) or dozen ($58). Tax not included. Orders will be taken online starting Monday, Nov. 13. Pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Vessel Kitchen • 905 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City; 11052 S. State St., Sandy; 2067 E. 9400 South, Sandy; and 1146 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale. vesselkitchen.com • The health-centered chain offers an ”Everything But the Bird” dinner (without the turkey), which can be customized for vegan, vegetarian, keto or paleo eaters. Deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 20, by 10 p.m., with pickups on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Choose your preferred pickup location when placing your order. Cost is $125 for a dinner serving four, with additional sides and baked goods available (go to vesselkitchen.com/thanksgiving).
Zest • 275 S. 200 West, Salt Lake City; www.zestslc.com • The organic vegetarian restaurant offers vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving dinners for pick-up. Orders can be placed online on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
(Vessel Kitchen) Vessel Kitchen's "Everything but the Bird" meal, featuring mashed potatoes and gravy, rustic herbed stuffing, and other sides and desserts.
Dine-in (Salt Lake County)
The Aerie • The Cliff Lodge, 9320 Cliff Lodge Drive, Snowbird (in the Snowbird Resort); 801-933-2181; snowbird.com • Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Make reservations by phone at 801-933-2181, or online. Price is $72 for adults, $36 for children 6 to 12.
Aqua Terra Steak + Sushi • 50 S. Main, Salt Lake City (in City Creek Center), 385-213-2837; aquaterrasteak.com • A six-course Thanksgiving meal, Thursday, Nov. 23, noon to 6 p.m. Reservations available via OpenTable. Price is $82 per person (plus tax and gratuity); the regular children’s menu will be available.
Bambara • 202 S. Main St., Salt Lake City (in the Hotel Monaco), 801-363-5454; bambara-slc.com • A traditional Thanksgiving menu, Thursday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 9 p.m. Reservations available at bambara-slc.com. Price is $75 per person.
Brio Italian • 80 S. Regent St., Salt Lake City (in City Creek Center), 801-359-4401; or 6173 S. State St., Murray (in Fashion Place Mall), 801-262-6500; or www.brioitalian.com • Open on Thanksgiving Day, with a traditional holiday menu. Reservations are being taken online.
Buca di Beppo • 202 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; or 935 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale; 385-786-0389 for both locations; bucadibeppo.com • Open on Thanksgiving Day, with a traditional holiday menu. Reservations are being taken online.
The Capital Grille • 40 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City; 385-419-3888; thecapitalgrille.com • Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations available online. Holiday dinner is $50 for adults, $20 for children; full dinner menu is also available.
Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern • 215 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City (in the Radisson Hotel); 801-531-7500; choicehotels.com • A three-course Thanksgiving feast, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2 to 9 p.m. Price is $38 for adults, $19 for children 12 and under.
Emigration Cafe • 1709 E. 1300 South, Salt Lake City; 801-906-8101 or www.emigrationcafe.com • Now taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day brunch, in the restaurant or the lounge, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23 — for groups up to 12 (with a $5 deposit per person when making reservations. Must be 21 or older for the lounge.) Price is $62 for adults, $24 for kids 6 to 11, and $10 for kids 5 and under.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse • 20 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City (in The Gateway); 801-355-3704; flemingssteakhouse.com • Three-course Thanksgiving meal, Thursday, Nov. 23, opening at 11 a.m. Make reservations at the Fleming’s website. Price is $56 per adult, $26 for children 12 and under; the regular menu also will be available.
Franck’s • 6263 S. Holladay Blvd., Salt Lake City; 801-274-6264; francksfood.com • Five-course Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23, noon to 6 p.m. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. Price is $99 per person.
Hub and Spoke Diner • 1291 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City; 801-487-0698 or www.hubandspokediner.com • The diner serves its traditional Thanksgiving buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended and are going fast; they will have open, first-come, first-served spots on the patio. (Dress warmly.) Price is $44.99 for adults and $22.49 for kids.
La Caille • 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy; 801-942-1751; lecaille.com • Three-course Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations available via OpenTable. Price is $149 for adults, $65 for children 5 to 12, free for children 4 and under.
Little America Hotel • 500 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 801-596-5700 or saltlake.littleamerica.com • The Coffee Shop will have a three-course holiday menu, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. No reservations for The Coffee Shop or Lucky H; it’s first-come, first-served. The Lucky H will have a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at $69 for adults, $25 for children 5-12, and free for children 4 and under (taxes not included). The Coffee Shop entrees are vegetarian ($52), classic turkey ($55), poached salmon with shrimp scampi sauce ($55) and prime rib ($59); the children’s menu is $25.
St. Bernard’s • 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Solitude (in the Inn at Solitude); solitudemountain.com • Four-course Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23, noon to 6 p.m. Reservations available online. Price is $50 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under.
The Salt Republic • 170 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City (ground floor of the Hyatt Regency; 801-596-1234 or www.hyatt.com • The Salt Republic is offering a three-course family-style dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23, 4 to 10 p.m. Reservations are open on Tock. Prices are $50 per adult, $25 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. (The Hyatt’s other restaurant, Mar Muntanya, will be closed Thanksgiving Day.)
Swen’s Restaurant • 10420 Little Cottonwood Road, Alta (in the Snowpine Lodge at the Alta Ski Area); 801-742-2000; snowpine.com • Thanksgiving buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, 1 to 8 p.m. Reservations can be made by phone at 801-742-2000, or online. Price is $95 for adults, $50 for children 12 and under; a portion of the sales will go to the nonprofit Give Kids the World.
Urban Hill • 510 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City (in the Post District); 385-295-4200; urban-hill.com • Thanksgiving buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, 1 to 5 p.m. Reservations can be made via Resy.com. Price is $79 for adults, $35 for children 4 to 12, free for children under 4.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Hearth and Hill restaurant in Park City, on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
Takeout (Park City)
Auntie Em’s Baked Goods • 1351 Kearns Blvd., Park City; 435-513-5693; auntieemspc.com • Taking orders online for Thanksgiving pies. All pies are $33 each.
Chop Shop • 1177 Center Drive, Park City; 435-604-0244; chopshopparkcity.com • The butcher shop is taking orders for turkeys and other oven-ready Thanksgiving dinner items, which can be picked up starting Tuesday, Nov. 21. A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required to reserve items. Last day to cancel or modify an order is Friday, Nov. 17.
Deer Valley Cafe • Deer Valley Plaza, 1375 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City; deervalley.com • A takeout menu is available. Place orders by Monday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 p.m., by calling 435-615-2400; pick up orders at the cafe on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Hill’s Kitchen Café & Catering • 1153 Center Drive, Suite G160, Park City; 435-800-2870 or https://www.hills-kitchen.com • The catering company tied to the Hearth & Hill and Urban Hill restaurants is offering a dinner that serves eight for $349, with pickup available on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-orders can be placed by calling 435-800-2870.
Luna’s Kitchen • 1400 Snow Creek Drive, Park City; lunaskitchenparkcity.com • Order Thanksgiving dinner sides ahead, through Monday, Nov. 20. Pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Salt Box Eatery and Catering • Park City; riverhorseparkcity.com/thanksgiving-2023 • The Park City catering company is offering dinner pre-orders. Deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 20, at 9 p.m.; cancellations after Nov. 20 will incur a 50% penalty. Pickup is scheduled when the order is placed. Items are packaged cold in oven-ready containers; heating instructions are included. Each item serves four. There is an additional 15% service charge.
Vessel Kitchen • 1784 Uinta Way, Park City. vesselkitchen.com • The health-centered chain offers an “Everything But the Bird” dinner (without the turkey), which can be customized for vegan, vegetarian, keto or paleo eaters. Deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 20, by 10 p.m., with pickups on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Choose your preferred pickup location when placing your order. Cost is $125 for a dinner serving four, with additional sides and baked goods available (go to vesselkitchen.com/thanksgiving).
Windy Ridge Cafe • 1250 Iron Horse Drive, Park City; windyridgecafe.com • Thanksgiving dinners or a la carte items can be ordered online, and picked up Wednesday, Nov. 22, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. A full dinner for four is $85; other items available separately. Pies and desserts can be ordered from the cafe’s bakery.
(Photo courtesy of St. Regis Deer Valley) The communal table at RIME in Park City.
Dine-in (Park City)
Annex Burger • 449 Main St., Park City; annexburger.com • In addition to the regular food menu during regular hours on Thursday, Nov. 23, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., the Free Bird Buffet — a complimentary Thanksgiving feast “with all the fixin’s” — will start at 2 p.m. until the food runs out.
Butcher’s Chop House • 751 Main St., Park City; 435-647-0040 or butcherschophouse.com • From 2 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, Butcher’s will offer a two-course prix fixe menu. Call 435-640-0040 for dining room and alpenglobe reservations. Cost is $55 for adults, $38 for kids.
Escala Provisions Company • 3551 N. Escala Court, Park City; 435-940-1234; epcrestaurantparkcity.com • Thanksgiving dinner, from 1 to 5 p.m. Reservations are available on OpenTable. Price is $69 per person.
Flanagan’s on Main • 438 Main St., Park City; 435-649-8600 or flanagansonmain.com • The Irish pub is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., online or by calling 435-649-8600. Price is $50 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under.
Goldener Hirsch • Deer Valley, Park City; 800-252-3373; aubergeresorts.com/goldenerhirsch • A three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving feast, Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations available online. Price is $98 per person; the regular dinner menu also will be available.
Grand Summit Hotel • Park City Mountain Resort, Park City; parkcitymountain.com • Thanksgiving buffet, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. Advance reservations required by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Price is $95 for adults, $50 for children 3 to 12, free for children 2 and under.
Grub Steak • 2093 Sidewinder Drive, Park City; 435-649-8060; grubsteakparkcity.com • Open 5-9 p.m., with a full Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations not currently available. Price is $45.75 for adults, $24.75 for children 12 and under.
Hearth and Hill • 1153 Center Drive, Park City; 435-200-8840; hearth-hill.com • Open 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, with a holiday special. Reservations can be made at 435-200-8840 or online at hearth-hill.com.
Kita • Pendry Park City, 2417 W. High Mountain Road, Park City; 435-513-7213 or www.pendry.com/park-city/kita • The Pendry luxury hotel chain is launching a new event, Chefsgiving, for the holidays, with a menu at Kita created by chefs Kevin Lee and Carlos Segura. The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations available at OpenTable. Tickets are $100 per person, and include a $10 donation to the Christian Center of Park City.
Montage Deer Valley • 9100 Marsac Ave., Park City; 435-604-1300; montage.com/deervalley • A buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call Apex at 435-604-1402 for reservations. Price is $75 for adults, $40 for children 5 to 12.
No Name Saloon • 447 Main St., Park City; nonamesaloon.com • In addition to the saloon’s regular hours on Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., the Free Bird Buffet — a complimentary Thanksgiving feast “with all the fixin’s” — will start at 2 p.m. until the food runs out. The regular food menu also will be available.
Powder Restaurant • Waldorf Astoria Park City, 2100 Frostwood Blvd., Park City; hilton.com • A three-course Thanksgiving menu on Thursday, Nov. 23. Call 435-647-5566 or visit OpenTable for reservations. Price is $135 per person.
Rime • St. Regis Deer Valley, 2300 Deer Valley Drive East, Park City; srdvdining.com • Thanksgiving buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations may be available on RESY. Price is $130 for adults, $50 for children 12 and under. Events during the day include an outdoor petting zoo, candle crafting, live music and s’mores.
Stein Eriksen Lodge • 7700 Stein Way, Park City; 866-996-0034; steinlodge.com/dining • Thanksgiving Day buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations fill quickly, and are available at 435-645-6455. Price is $140 for adults, $45 for children 5 to 12. Live music will be performed.
Sterling Steak & Lounge • 1242 Center Drive, Park City; 435-800-2884; sterlingsteakandlounge.com • Thanksgiving buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, 3 to 9 p.m. Book online, or call 435-800-2884 for reservations. Price is $69 for adults.
Takeout (elsewhere in Utah)
R&R Barbeque • Four locations in Utah County — Spanish Fork, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Provo — and two in Davis County: North Salt Lake and Farmington; randrbbq.com • Holiday packs can be ordered online, in-store or by phone. Pickup dates are Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 20-22, at any R&R location.
Vessel Kitchen • Station Park, 320 N. Central Ave., Farmington; vesselkitchen.com • The health-centered chain offers an “Everything But the Bird” dinner (without the turkey), which can be customized for vegan, vegetarian, keto or paleo eaters. Deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 20, by 10 p.m., with pickups on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Choose your preferred pickup location when placing your order. Cost is $125 for a dinner serving four, with additional sides and baked goods available (go to vesselkitchen.com/thanksgiving).
Smokin’ Bones BBQ • 364 S. 200 West, Bountiful; 801-298-1687; smokinbonesbbqut.com • Turkey dinner special, $155; a la carte items also available. Pick up Thursday, Nov. 23, between noon and 2 p.m.
Dine-in (elsewhere in Utah)
Josie Wyatt’s Grille • 99 N. 100 West, Moab (at The Hoodoo); 435-355-0552; josiewyattsgrille.com • Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2 to 9 p.m. Reservations available via Eventbrite. Price is $60 for adults; $30 for children 12 and under (plus tax and gratuity).
Simon’s Restaurant • 700 N. Homestead Drive, Midway (in the Homestead Resort); 435-654-1102; homesteadresort.com • Thanksgiving at Homestead, Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last seating at 3 p.m.). Reservations can be made by phone at 435-654-1102. Price is $110 for adults, $55 for children 12 and under.
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