Denver Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Feasts

Preparing to cook or host a Thanksgiving feast is no small feat. If you're dining at home, let the pros take care of some — or all — of the meal with our list of to-go options from many of the top eateries in town.

But if you're ready to fully let go of the holiday planning and enjoy a meal out instead, metro-area eateries have you covered.

Here are the Denver restaurants that will be open and serving special menus on November 28:

Ajax Downtown
1899 16th Street Mall
303-323-0017
Ajax Downtown, sister concept to one of the best après-ski spots in Aspen, will host a special three-course meal from noon to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. Priced at $115 per adult and $35 per child under twelve, the menu includes an array of options. First-course selections include lobster bisque, chicory salad, sweet potato gnocchi, tuna carpaccio and grilled sweetbreads. Next, choose your entree: smoked turkey roulade, black cod, roasted celery root, Colorado lamb saddle or dry-aged beef rib. Dessert may be the toughest decision of all: carrot cake, butternut squash pie or white apple cheesecake. Reserve a table on the website.

Apple Blossom
822 18th Street
303-301-8999
From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, Apple Blossom will host a celebratory brunch featuring pumpkin French toast, golden beet salad, fall overnight oats and more à la carte dishes. The dinner menu, served from 2 to 9 p.m., will include a Thanksgiving special with classic holiday favorites. Reservations to this restaurant within downtown’s Hyatt Centric hotel can be made on OpenTable.

Chez Maggy
1616 Market Street
720-794-9544
Chez Maggy at the Thompson Denver will offer a Thanksgiving feast from noon to 5 p.m. Start with maitake mushroom bisque or an autumn salad, followed by your choice of entree: butter-basted turkey breast, slow-roasted prime rib or herb-crusted salmon. Family-style sides will also be served, including mashed potatoes with gravy, herbed stuffing, brioche rolls and ​​green bean almondine. End the meal with a visit to the dessert bar, featuring pumpkin cheesecake, apple tarts, ginger shortbread cookies and more. Book seating for $85 per person via SevenRooms.

Church and Union
1433 17th Street
720-446-5366
The three-course menu at this new addition to downtown begins with your choice of sweet potato bisque, brown sugar pork belly or a Southern-inspired salad. The main course follows — roasted and confit turkey with green beans and cornbread stuffing; seared salmon with butternut squash pirlou; an eight-ounce filet with potatoes and black garlic mushrooms; or acorn squash with a spiced bechamel sauce. Dessert options include a bourbon pecan bar, chocolate torte and pumpkin spice tart. This prix fixe meal costs $75 per adult and $30 per child under thirteen, and additional family-style sides can be purchased for $15 each. Reservations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. are available on the restaurant's website.

The Common Good
13025 East Montview Boulevard, Aurora
720-760-5760
This Thanksgiving, pre-order a take-home package or visit the Common Good at the Benson Hotel. The restaurant will offer its full standard menu as well as holiday specials like butternut squash ravioli ($24) and mushroom-stuffed turkey roulade with molasses yams and crispy Brussels sprouts ($29). Complete the festive meal with a $9 slice of pumpkin cheesecake topped with salted caramel and cinnamon whip. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

Corinne
1455 California Street
720-996-1555
Corinne within the Le Méridien hotel will serve a special $36 Thanksgiving entree with your choice of bourbon-glazed ham, carved roasted turkey or seasoned tofurkey. Each main includes mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll and a fall vegetable salad. Additional sides like loaded potato casserole and classic mac and cheese can be ordered à la carte for $13 each. Dessert options include bourbon caramel pecan pie ($14), pumpkin pie and fry bread served with whiskey ice cream ($12). Make your reservations on OpenTable.

EDGE Restaurant & Bar
1111 14th Street
303-389-3050
Named Westword readers’ favorite hotel restaurant, EDGE Restaurant & Bar within the Four Seasons will host a sumptuous dinner buffet starring peppercorn-crusted Colorado prime rib, roasted turkey with lemon sage chimichurri and lamb with cranberry demi-glace. Diners can also pile their plates with holiday classics like bourbon-glazed ham and sweet potato casserole, plus pumpkin pie cream puffs, chocolate bourbon pecan pie and other desserts. Take part in the feast for $129 per adult and $39 per child ages five through twelve. Tables can be reserved from noon to 8 p.m. via its website.
Elway’s Downtown
1881 Curtis Street
303-312-3107
Elway’s, the newly renovated signature restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Denver, will offer a Thanksgiving menu featuring prime rib, maple-glazed ham, slow-roasted turkey breast with onion stuffing dumplings and spiced apple crisp, plus cocktail specials like its holiday sangria blend. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.

FIRE Restaurant & Lounge
1201 Broadway
720-709-4431
FIRE Restaurant & Lounge within the Art Hotel will serve a brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights include cheddar mashed potatoes, charred Brussels sprouts, fresh salads and a seafood display, plus bourbon-glazed ham and turkey at its carving station. Save room for desserts like pumpkin pie, ginger tarts and other sweets. Children's meals are priced at $20, while adults' are $70. Bottomless mimosas are an additional $20, and bookings are available on OpenTable.

The Fort
19192 CO-8, Morrison
303-697-4771
The traditional turkey dinner at the Fort is served with buttery mashed potatoes, fire-roasted maple yams, sausage apple stuffing, fresh green beans, cranberry relish and a slice of brandied pumpkin pie à la mode. The meal is $52 for adults and $31 for children under thirteen, and select items from the standard menu will also be available. Make your reservations on OpenTable.

Guard and Grace
1801 California Street
303-293-8500
For the first time in its history, modern steakhouse Guard and Grace will be open on Thanksgiving. Reserve seating on OpenTable to enjoy its full standard menu plus holiday favorites that will likely include selections from its take-home package such as turkey prepared three ways, creamy white cheddar mac and cheese, hot honey Brussels sprouts and classic pumpkin pie.

Hideaway Steakhouse
2345 West 112th Avenue, Westminster
303-404-9939
Priced at $89.95, the three-course holiday feast at Hideaway Steakhouse includes your choice of soup or salad, pork loin roulade or turkey served with classic fixings, plus a decadent dessert. Its standard chophouse menu will also be available, and reservations can be booked through OpenTable.

The Inverness
200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood
303-799-5800
The Garden Terrace at the Inverness will host a bountiful Thanksgiving brunch with seating available between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fill your plate with garlic and sage-roasted turkey, prime rib au jus, green bean casserole, chipotle mashed potatoes and herb stuffing. Breakfast classics will also be served from its omelet and waffle stations, and a fresh seafood tower will display mussels, smoked salmon, crab legs and more. There will also be an array of desserts, from dulce de leche cheesecake to pumpkin pie topped with nutmeg whipped cream. Book reservations via OpenTable for $115 per person.

Kachina Cantina
1890 Wazee Street
720-460-2728
Dairy Block’s Southwest-inspired restaurant Kachina Cantina will serve a special turkey plate on Thanksgiving priced at $35. It includes classic fixings like sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce, plus a French roll on the side. For an even larger feast, upgrade to its $52 three-course meal which includes all of the above, plus a salad and a slice of pumpkin pie. Seating between 11 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. can be reserved on its website.
Kona Grill
3000 East First Avenue
720-974-1300
Start your Thanksgiving meal at Kona Grill with a pumpkin spice old fashioned ($15) or a pumpkin mocha martini ($14) followed by one of its special entrees: macadamia nut-crusted turkey breast for $38 or traditional roasted turkey breast for $35. Both dishes include elevated trimmings like miso mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans and ginger-yuzu cranberry sauce. Kids’ plates are $16 per and pumpkin pie goes for the same price. Book your reservations between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. via its website.

Le Bilboquet
299 Saint Paul Street
303-835-9999
The three-course prix fixe menu at Le Bilboquet features a selection of starters including roasted beet and squash salad, kale and quinoa salad, Beau Soleil oysters and foie gras mousse. Next comes your choice of entree: seared branzino atop rice pilaf, Cajun chicken breast served with French fries or a classic Thanksgiving plate featuring roasted turkey, fingerling potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash puree, cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy. Dessert options include a brown sugar walnut tart with caramel ice cream, pear clafoutis topped with crème Chantilly and more. The meal costs $105 per person and reservations are available on OpenTable.
Local Jones
249 Columbine Street
720-772-5022
The Halcyon’s signature restaurant Local Jones will be open on Thanksgiving from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy seasonal cocktails alongside a special turkey plate featuring glazed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, black pepper gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing and ginger-vanilla cranberry sauce. Butterscotch pumpkin pie, salted pecan pie and other desserts will complete the experience. Book seating through OpenTable.

Panzano
909 17th Street
303-296-3525
Set within the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Panzano will serve a three-course prix fixe menu for $70 per person. Start with your choice of butternut squash soup or a fall panzanella salad with delicata squash, pancetta and goat milk feta. The main course includes turkey two ways — confit leg and sous vide breast — plus focaccia stuffing, potato purée, fennel-roasted carrots, cranberry agrodolce and foie gras gravy. Maple panna cotta completes the flavorful feast, which can be reserved via OpenTable.

Range Restaurant
918 17th Street
720-726-4800
Range Restaurant inside the downtown Renaissance Hotel will offer a $36 celebratory plate starring roasted game hen. Marble rye savory bread pudding, mashed potatoes, haricot verts, roasted sweet potatoes, cranberry compote and a bourbon-sage pan sauce will add to the hearty meal. Make reservations through OpenTable.


St Julien Hotel
900 Walnut Street, Boulder
720-406-9696
From noon to 5 p.m., St Julien Hotel will bring back its annual ballroom brunch buffet featuring fresh pastries and frittatas, salads and seafood, plus options from its carving station like black pepper-crusted prime rib, Verlasso salmon and organic roasted turkey. Traditional Thanksgiving sides including pumpkin ravioli, maple-glazed yams and green bean casserole round out the selection, as do desserts. The feast is priced at $109 per adult and $49 per child ages four to twelve. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

Additionally, Jill's Restaurant at St Julien will serve a three-course dinner between 1 and 7 p.m. The menu includes an apple and kale salad or roasted cauliflower soup followed by one of four entrees: oven-roasted turkey with traditional sides, pistachio-crusted branzino, braised Colorado beef short rib or a vegan sweet potato tart. Complete the meal with a trip to its dessert bar featuring pumpkin cheesecake, pecan pie, carrot cake and more. This experience costs $89 per adult and $45 per child ages four to twelve. Reserve your seats through OpenTable.

STK Steakhouse
1550 Market Street
720-597-8010
In addition to its two-person take-out package, STK Steakhouse will offer seating on Thanksgiving between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Tuck into its holiday plate featuring roasted turkey with cornbread and sage stuffing, shallot and thyme confit thighs, sauteed green beans, maple sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, classic gravy and cranberry-orange chutney. The meal is priced at $64 per adult and $29 per child under thirteen. Add a slice of spiced pumpkin pie for $12 and book your reservations on OpenTable.
Toro
150 Clayton Lane
303-253-3000
Set within Hotel Clio, South American-inspired restaurant Toro will serve a special four-course meal for $65. Savor a grilled pear salad with charred avocado and honey chipotle vinaigrette followed by roasted corn and clam chowder. Next comes the main event: achiote-marinated turkey breast served with chorizo panko stuffing, mashed potato puree, turkey gravy, macerated cranberries and a sage dinner roll. Carrot cheesecake with a hibiscus drizzle completes the flavorful feast. Make your reservation through OpenTable.

Urban Farmer
1659 Wazee Street
303-262-6070
From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Urban Farmer at the Oxford Hotel will serve a Thanksgiving feast starting with charcuterie for the table. Then, choose your first course: greens with local honey vinaigrette, chilled shrimp with spicy tomato jam, white bean and sausage soup or sweet potato gnocchi. Entree selections include Colorado-raised and honey-roasted turkey, roasted prime rib, a six-ounce filet, cauliflower steak with squash purée or salmon with root vegetables. Pair these with family-style sides including cranberries with orange marmalade, smashed red potatoes, cornbread stuffing, baked yams and Brussels sprouts, plus pumpkin pie or chocolate cake. The meal costs $90 per adult and $50 per child under thirteen. Book a reservation on its website.

Water Grill
1691 Market Street
303-727-5711
Water Grill welcomes guests on Thanksgiving with its standard full menu plus a three-course holiday special priced at $72 per adult and $26 per child under twelve. Enjoy clam chowder or mixed organic greens followed by a traditional plate featuring roasted turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, sourdough apple-celery stuffing and your choice of dessert: pumpkin cheesecake or caramel bread pudding. Reservations are available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. via OpenTable.

Yardbird Table & Bar
2743 Blake Street
303-381-4522
The $42 Thanksgiving entree at Yardbird follows tradition, featuring herb-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, cranberry compote and giblet gravy. But Southern flavors take center stage in several à la carte dishes, like its Charleston she-crab soup with pimento cheese straws ($16), sage biscuit stuffing ($12) and slices of brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie ($16). Reservations can be made through its website.