Not everyone enjoys all that goes with Thanksgiving. How many servings will this turkey make? What if it’s too dry? What about my vegan cousin? Did we buy enough wine? Here are a few spots open on Thanksgiving with plenty of food, wine, gravy, and zero clean up.
If the family won’t go for that, you can at least skip the dessert process and purchase pies ahead of time. We included some delicious options.
5Church
Don’t practice the art of war at the table by talking politics. Instead, read it on the painted ceiling of Midtown’s 5Church. They are serving up a Thanksgiving buffet with slow roasted prime rib, sage rubbed turkey, corn soufflé, sweet potato casserole and collard greens. And there will be pie. $65 Adults, $18 children. Noon to 8 P.M.
(1197 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta; 404-400-3669, 5churchatlanta.com)
Atkins Park
Atkins Park has been serving for 95 years, so they know how to set a table. They are smoking the bird on a Big Green Egg and serving the smoked breast with caramelized apple and sage stuffing and cider gravy. Not a fan of turkey? There is also a choice of braised pork shoulder with roasted root vegetables and bourbon glaze. Sweet potato biscuits can sop the gravy and there will be pie. Adults are $30. Kids under 10 are $10. Doors open at 4 P.M.
(794 N. Highland Avenue, Virginia Highland; 404-876-7249, atkinspark.com)
Hampton + Hudson
Need to get away from it all and watch some football? Inman Quarter’s Hampton + Hudson opens at 6:00 p.m. with all the games, no flipping channels needed. They are serving a limited menu with lots of drink specials…and there is always pie.
(299 N. Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta; 404-948-2123, hamptonandhudson.com)
Livingston Restaurant and Bar
The Grand Ballroom of Livingston, located in the historic Georgian Terrace hotel, is a lovely way to bring family together. The brunch buffet includes carving stations with cajun roasted turkey breast and pepper crusted prime rib, sautéed haricots verts with pomegranate, oven roasted Brussels sprouts, and rainbow carrots. Two of the loveliest words will also be nearby: dessert buffet. Adults are $52. Children under 12 are $26 and kids 3 and under are free.
(659 Peachtree Street NE, Midtown; 404-897-5000, livingstonatlanta.com)
STK Atlanta
Instead of chopping and basting all day, spend your time getting dressed up for the sleek surroundings of Midtown’s STK. Choose your time of celebration. Dinner is served from noon to 10:00 p.m.
(1075 Peachtree Street, Atlanta; 404-793-0144, stkhouse.com)
Southern Art and Bourbon Bar
Chef Art Smith promises a true Southern feast with a “one of a kind menu” at Southern Art with family-friendly stations. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the buffet brunch, guests can visit carving, cheese, ham, seasonal sides, and bread and pastry stations. Live music will set the mood. Bonus: the swanky bar menu lists more than 70 bourbons. Adults are $105. Kids 4-12 are $55. Tiny diners under 4 are free.
(3315 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead; 404-946-9070, southernart.com)
Just give us the Pie
Give your oven a rest and simplify your prep time by pre-ordering pie. Put it on your fanciest cake stand or in your prettiest dish. Thank goodness for these places offering pie.
Photo Credit: Root Baking Co.
Root Baking Co.
Heirloom apple pie is the one you want. It’s rustically beautiful and tastes like fall. In addition the Ponce City Market bakery/restaurant has pies, cookies, pastries, and hearth baked breads to keep you going through Friday’s breakfast. Order by November 25 at 3:00 p.m.
(675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta; 470-639-8046, Rootbaking.com)
H&F Burger
Also inside Ponce City Market, H&F is your stop for apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or chocolate chess pie. Order online here. You can also pick up pies at C. Ellet’s and Holeman and Finch.
(675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta; 404-355-3762, hfburger.com)
Photo Credit: Hopkins and Company
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Que
Head to Fox Bros. Catering for all your sweet tooth needs. They have pumpkin pie, apple pie, coconut layer cake, chocolate pecan pie, pumpkin pie bars, and their famous Dr. Pepper chocolate cake. Pre-order online or by phone.
(134 Ottley Drive, Atlanta; 404-577-4030, foxbrosbbq.com/fox-bros-catering)
Star Provisions
Not only can you pick up pie at Westside’s Star Provisions, if you forgot an essential accouterment or decoration, they have you covered. For pie, they are serving pecan, apple, and pumpkin pies. Order by Sunday, November 24, 5:00 p.m.
(1460 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta; 404-365-0410, starprovisions.com)
Alon’s Bakery and Market
There are many other goodies to grab while picking up your pre-ordered desserts at Alon’s. For Thanksgiving they feature salted caramel apple pie, chocolate chunk pecan pie, apple cranberry pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and Cranberry tart tatin. Place your order by November 25 at 5:00 p.m.
(4504 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, 678-397-1781, and 1394 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta; 404-872-6000, alons.com)
