Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, and there are many ways to enjoy a vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving meal in Edmonton this year.
These Edmonton restaurants have you covered with three-to-five-course dinners, all of which include vegetarian or vegan starters and desserts, and those turkey-free entrees. The vegetarian entrees often include seasonal fall vegetables, plant-based imitations, or vegetable imitations.
If you do need to plan a larger Thanksgiving outing with people who all have their own tastes, then cover all your bases with a buffet! Edmonton’s hotels and golf clubs focus on dine-in buffet experiences for the holidays and make finding something for everyone easy on Thanksgiving.
Fantasyland Hotel Thanksgiving Dinner Table D’hote (Vegetarian)
The Fantasyland Hotel’s L2 Grill are celebrating Thanksgiving 2023 with the return of their annual holiday dinners. They will offer their usual turkey-to-go, as well as the in-person table d’hôte dinner. The in-person dinner has many savoury options for all courses, including a vegetarian entrée. All meals start with soup and sweet potato salad, and the vegetarian entrée is a beyond beef eggplant lasagna.
When: October 7-9, 2023
How much: $60-$75 per person
Where: 17700 87 Ave NW, Edmonton
Padmanadi (Vegan)
This Voted the best vegan restaurant in Edmonton, and as one of the best places to eat in Edmonton by Yelpers, you can go wrong with a meal at Padmanadi featuring an unforgettable blend of Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, and Indian dishes, bringing the menu to the next level. Plus they are offering an October Buffet on Staurday.
When: October 7, 2023 (October Buffet)
Where:
- 106, 6925, Gateway Blvd NW
- 10740 101 St NW, Edmonton (October Buffet)
How much: 28+ Gst.
Evario Kitchen & Bar (Vegetarian)
Thanksgiving dinners are available for take-out or dine-in at Evario Kitchen and Bar. The restaurant, in south Edmonton’s Holiday Inn, will offer their Thanksgiving dinners with the vegetarian entrée, butternut squash ravioli. The main difference between the dine-in and take-out options is the dessert: for dine-in, enjoy the pumpkin cheesecake. And for take-out, enjoy Evario’s salted caramel apple crisp.
Where: Holiday Inn 950 Parsons Rd SW
Dine-in
When: October 6-9, 2023
How much: $49 per person
Take-away
When: October 6-9, 2023
How much: : $39 per person
Sunterra Market (Vegetarian)
Sunterra Market’s annual take-home feasts are built new for each season, with different options for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and more. These feasts include fresh ingredients, with ready-to-eat options for vegetarians (or those who might be sick of turkey!). The vegetarian entrée includes a roasted cauliflower steak with cannellini bean and vegetable ragout, mashed potatoes, roasted fall vegetables, traditional stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
When: Pickup and delivery available October after October 1st and until Thanksgiving weekend
When: available for pickup October 6-9, 2023
How Much: $28.99-$35.99 per person; $86.99-107.99 per family feast
Where: 201 10150 Jasper Ave.
5728 111 St. NW
Loma House Vegetarian Express
Loma House opened in 2010 as a family-owned restaurant aiming to bring the finest vegetarian cuisine to Edmonton. Their unique meat substitutes are the owners’ favourites for ensuring the dishes are anything but bland. If are looking for a less formal meal, why not give Loma House a try.
Where: 9142 23 Ave NW
When: Monday, 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
How Much: From Menu
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Edmonton Thanksgiving Buffets
If you have a few different tastes or restrictions to satisfy in your family for Thanksgiving dinner or brunch, simply book a spot at a holiday buffet! Any Thanksgiving buffet gives everyone in your party a chance to personalize their meal while you still get to enjoy the food as a family or group.
- Thanksgiving buffet, as mentioned above, takes place on Sunday (October 8, 2023) for brunch. Guests can create their own omelettes and crepes, or select from the cold table, the sweet table, and much more.
- The Highlands Golf Club are hosting a Sunday brunch buffet , and a buffet dinner (October 8, 2023).