Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and everyone knows that Thanksgiving means a delicious feast of stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce, and other hearty sides. Restaurants and caterers around the GTA aim to serve a traditional meal for your special weekend or a unique twist to spice things up.
A list of chain restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner/takeout, like Mandarin, Earls, Farm Boy, and Swiss Chalet, is given at the end of the article.
I. City of Toronto
MICHELIN Guide Toronto: Michelin Guide has released its second edition, and 82 restaurants in Toronto are selected for this year’s guide. The 2023 edition includes 1 Two-Star restaurant, 14 One-Star restaurants and 21 Bib Gourmand restaurants. MICHELIN Guide Toronto also includes 46 restaurants worth eating at. Though you may not get a reservation on Thanksgiving day for most, some offer takeout or dining in with no reservations. You can also consider booking them now for the holiday season.
1. Richmond Station
Richmond Station is offering a Thanksgiving Turducken feast for $59 per person, providing a complete individual Thanksgiving dinner experience. Each order includes a slice of Turducken with wild rice and herb stuffing, along with cran-marnier sauce and garden sage gravy. Additional sides consist of roasted root vegetables, truffled creamed potatoes, charred caraflex cabbage, kale and brussels salad with parmigiano, and a garden pumpkin tart. The food is delivered cold and requires reheating and plating at home. They also offer local beverage options, making it a convenient one-stop shop for a hassle-free Thanksgiving celebration.
To Go
Date: Preorder by Oct 5th.
Pick Up: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 10:00am – 5:00pm, Delivery (add $40) 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Address: Richmond Station, 1 Richmond St W, Toronto
Cost: $59 / person
Order by:
2. TOCA by The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a brunch or dinner from TOCA. Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet featuring a seafood bar, food stations, a dessert cave, and more. Alternatively, you can enjoy dinner on Sunday, October 8th, and Monday, October 9th, to celebrate Thanksgiving with special dishes crafted by their talented culinary team. The egular A La Carte menu will also be available for the evening.
Dine In:
Cost: Brunch: $$175 per person and $70 CAD per child.
Dinner: Varies
Address: 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto
Date: Brunch: Sunday, October 8, 2023, 12 pm to 4 pm & 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Dinner: Sunday & Monday.
3. Fairmont Royal York
Elevate your Thanksgiving meal with a meal prepared by the Fairmont Royal York’s executive chef.
Dine-in:
Indulge in a tantalizing autumn dining experience with theirseasonal offerings. The Spiced Squash Soup is a warm and comforting start, adorned with spiced pumpkin seeds for texture, savory boar bacon for richness, and a drizzle of chive oil for a hint of freshness, all for just $19.
For a traditional Thanksgiving feast, savor the Reign Turkey Dinner featuring slow-cooked turkey breast, crispy stuffing, creamy potato mash, crispy brussels sprouts, and the essential accompaniments of flavorful gravy and cranberry chutney, priced at $39.
The vegan option, the Seared Cauliflower Steak, boasts a luscious cauliflower purée, sautéed kale & farro, zesty salsa verde, bursts of pomegranate seeds, and crispy shallots, all for $32.
Date: October 7 – 9, from 5:00 pm
Take-Out
Pick from turkey or ham, complement it with all the trimmings, and top it off with pumpkin or apple pie.
Order by: Order by noon, Wednesday, October 4 or while quantities last, for pick-up Sunday, October 8, 11 am
Cost: $300 + taxes for 4, $475/$500 for 8
Address: Piper Street (behind the hotel at Fairmont Royal York100 Front Street W, Toronto)
4. Veloute
This chic, contemporary farm-to-table restaurant is the place for a locally sourced Thanksgiving dinner.
Address: 2045 Lake Shore Blvd. West
Etobicoke
Dine-in & Take out: Saturday, Sunday, October 7 & 8, 2023
Dine-in Cost: 74.00 per person dine in
Thanksgiving family dinner (8/10 people): 575.00
Take-out Cost: $269 to $575
5. Old Mill Toronto
Dine-in and enjoy a Thankgiving dinner, brunch or tea from a classic restaurant in Toronto.
Take-out:
Date: Order by October 5, 2023 at 5:00PM; Pickup: Saturday October 7th, 2023
Cost: $420 to $470 up to 6 people
Dine-in:
Saturday October 7, 2023
Brunch: 10:30am to 1:30pm (Buffet to close at 3:00pm)
Tea: 3:00pm and 3:15pm
Dinner Buffet: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Buffet to close at 9:30pm)
Sunday October 8, 2023
Brunch: 10:30am to 1:30pm (Buffet to close at 3:00pm)
Tea: Not Available
Dinner Buffet: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Buffet to close at 9:30pm)
Monday October 9, 2023
Brunch: 10:30am to 1:30pm (Buffet to close at 3:00pm)
Dinner Buffet: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Buffet to close at 9:30pm)
Cost:
Adult | $60 to $75
Children 4-11 | $25.00 to $30
Children 3 or younger | free
6. Café Boulud – Four Seasons Toronto
Savor a classic Thanksgiving feast for five, expertly crafted by Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Chefs.
The meal includes a 15-pound slow-roasted turkey with Sage Brioche Stuffing, Porcini Mushroom and Tarragon Gravy, Pinot and Fig Cranberry Sauce, Fall Spiced Apple and Bitter Green Salad, Confit Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Harvest Chimichurri, Blistered Baby Carrot with Labneh, Harissa Roasted Heirloom Carrots, and Cornbread Cheddar Biscuits. For dessert, choose between Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie.
Address: 60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto
Cost: $345.00
Order by: All orders must be placed by Monday, October 2
Pickup: Friday, October 6 through Monday, October 9 between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
7. LOUIX LOUIS
Have a luxurious Thanksgiving feast at Louix Louis. You can either dine-in or order a feast for home.
For dine-in dinner, start your meal with choices like Burrata with Roasted Delicata Squash, Seared Diver Scallops, or Roasted Hazelnut & Squash Soup. Main courses include Turkey Roulade, Lobster Spaghettini, or Wagyu Short Rib. Finish with Toffee Pudding or Cranberry Curd Pie.
Address: The St. Regis Toronto, 31st Floor, 325 Bay St.
Toronto
Dine-in: October 8 & 9, 2023
Cost: $165 per person for Dinner or $80 for Brunch.
Takeout:
Cost: TBA
Order by: Until sold out
8. Marked
Celebrate Thanksgiving with all-inclusive Bubbles Brunch, and it includes unlimited small plates and a bottle of Prosecco. Enjoy delightful brunch offerings, including Manchego Biscuit Benny, Patatas Bravas, and Brazilian French Toast.
Regular a-la-carte brunch is also available.
Address: 132 John St, Toronto
Dine-In: October 7 & 8 at 11am until 3:30pm.
Cost: $95.00 per person
9. Hemingway’s
Thanksgiving turkey dinner need not be expensive. Hemingway offers a-la-carte brunch menu for dine-in and a turkey package for takeout.
Start your day with a delicious Omelet of the Day, or try classics like the Outback Breakfast, Eggs Hemingway’s, or Eggs Benny. For comfort food lovers, there’s Mac N Cheese and Grilled Cheese. Don’t miss the Corned Beef Hash or the optional bacon add-on. Enjoy a delightful brunch experience with these mouthwatering selections.
Address: 142 Cumberland St, Toronto
Dine-In: Weekends, 10 am to 3 pm
Take-out: Order by October 3, pickup on Oct 8
Cost: $27 per person, Email turkey@hemingways.to to place your order for takeout.
10. KŌST
Stuff yourselves with amazing views from 44th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar of Toronto’s BISHA Hotel while enjoying delicious drinks and weekend brunch.
Enjoy a diverse brunch menu featuring Coconut Pancakes with tropical fruit salsa, KŌST Breakfast with eggs, chorizo, bacon, and potatoes, Tropical Yogurt Parfait, Chicken & Waffles with fried chicken and slaw, and Eggs Benedict in various styles.
Address: 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
Dine-In: Saturday and Sunday 7AM – 2:30PM
Cost: Varies
11. Lakeview
Simple and classic has always been the name of the game when it comes to the Lakeview Restaurant. They have not yet announced their Thanksgiving special, but you can’t go wrong with their simple yet delicious brunch options.
Address: 1132 Dundas St W, Toronto
Dine-In: Monday: 9am – 4am; Thursday to Sunday: 24 hours.
Cost: Varies
12. Guild Inn Estate
Enjoy a range of delectable options for your meal, including Meat Lasagna, Pan Seared Chicken Supreme, Potato Crusted Salmon, and Grilled New York Striploin Steak. Additionally, there’s a Family Style Prime Rib Package and an Apple-Orange Brined Turkey Package serving 6-8 people, both featuring a variety of appetizers, sides, and dessert choices.
Address: 201 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough
Take-out: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Individual: from $44.95 + tax
serves 5: From $249 + tax
13. Oliver & Bonacini Group of Restaurants
From a fully prepared feast with all the trimmings to everything you need to make dinner at home, you have various options from various restaurants.
- O&B Yonge & Front’s Thanksgiving Dinner: Address:33 Yonge St., Toronto
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- Dine-In: October 6–8, Three-course dinner for $65, or a two-course dinner for $52.
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- O&B Bayview Village’s Thanksgiving Dinner: Address: 2901 Bayview Ave., Toronto
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- Dine-In: October 6–9 from 5pm to close, Three-course prix fixe $48.
- Take-out: Available
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- Biff’s Bistro’s Thanksgiving Dinner: Address: 4 Front St. E,Toronto
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- Dine-in: October 6 to 8 — three-course prix fixe dinner — $65
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- Maison Selby’s French-inspired Thanksgiving Feast: Address: 592 Sherbourne St., Toronto
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- Dine-in: three-course prix fixe featuring your choice of starter, succulent turkey main and decadent dessert. October 6 to 8. $67 per person
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- Auberge du Pommier: Address: Bayview Village, South Parking Lot, 2901 Bayview Ave., Toronto
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- Dine-In: Oct 6 to 8. — Turkey saltimbocca, lobster ravioli, and an Italian spin on a pumpkin pie with pumpkin crostata,
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- Beaumont Kitchen’s Thanksgiving Feast: Address: CF Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
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- Dine-in: from Oct 6 to 8 — Traditional turkey dinner with fixings like baked maple pear brie and wild rice stuffed acorn squash.
- Take-out: available order online
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- Rabbit Hole Pub: Address: 21 Adelaide St W. Toronto
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- Dine-in: Pie-toberfest Oct 3–28 – prix fixe menu of autumnal flavours with chef-inspired pies taking centerstage. $42 two-course offering or indulge in three courses for $53.
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13. Other Toronto Restaurants
More than 270 restaurants are offering special menus during Thanksgiving weekend. Check Open Table, and try something new Open Table.
II. York Region
1. Crave Restaurant – Sheraton Parkway
Dine-In:
Indulge in a lavish dining experience featuring a Salad Station with organic greens, assorted dressings, and Mediterranean platters. Enjoy a Charcuterie and Cheese Board, a Seafood Action Station offering oysters, crab, and more, and a Carving Action Station with prime rib and turkey. Hot foods include lamb shoulder, butter chicken, salmon, and a variety of sides.
There’s a Breakfast Station with omelets, eggs Benedict, and waffles, as well as a Dim Sum & Skewers Action Station. Satisfy your sweet tooth with cakes, pies, pastries, and a chocolate fountain.
Kids can enjoy chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and more.
Brunch Buffet: Sunday October 8th | Two 90 minute seating times at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm
Cost: $89 per Adult, $29 per Kid (5-10 yrs)
Reservations required at 905-695-2828.
Address: Located inside Sheraton Parkway Toronto North, 600 Highway 7, Richmond Hill
2. PeterandPauls EventCatering
PeterandPauls offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu and a fall menu to choose from.
Address: PeterandPauls EventCatering: 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Vaughan (Delivery boundaries North to King Rd, South to Lake Ontario, West to Hwy 410, East to Kennedy Rd)
Order Deadline: The deadline for Sunday orders is 12 noon on Thursday, October 5th. Orders on other days require 72 hours’ notice.
Pick-up available:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday October 7th
10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Sunday October 8th
Delivery Available:
Delivery is available only on Saturday, October 7th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: Various from $16.50
III. Durham Region
1. Oshawa Golf Club
Celebrate Thanksving with a dining experience filled with abundant flavors and warmth.
Address: 160 Alexandra St., Oshawa
Dine-In:October 8 & 9th, 2023 from 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies
2. KB Food
Get a Thanksgiving dinner to go – a fully home-cooked, hot and ready meal that includes KB mascarpone whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, seasonal vegetable medley, a roasted turkey with thyme gravy, pumpkin tarts and many more dishes.
For Dine-in: Every Sunday 11 – 3 p.m.
Address: 120 Brock St N, Whitby
Pickup: Sunday October 8th and Monday October 9th
Pickup times 12pm – 5pm
Cost: $280 full package for upto 8 people
Pingle’s Market
Pingle’s Farm Market offers a variety of Thanksgiving pre-order options. This includes Ontario-raised holiday hams, Pingle’s famous pies, pre-made sides, homemade cranberry sauce, and free-range turkeys.
For Dine-in: Every Sunday 11 – 3 p.m.
Address: 1805 Taunton Road, Oshawa
Pickup: October 5 to 8
Cost: Varies
IV. Peel Region
1. Millcroft Inn and Spa
Enjoy a delicious brunch at Millcroft Inn and Spa and then explore the beautiful grounds and the village of Alton.
Address: 55 John St, Alton
Brunch Dine-In:October 8th & 9th, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m
Cost: $85 per person.. Children half price (12 years and under).
Tax and gratuity extra.
V. Halton Region
Spencer’s on the Water
Indulge in a Thanksgiving feast featuring an appetizer choice of Artisanal Greens with mandarin orange vinaigrette or Caramelized butternut squash soup with candied pecans. The main course features Roasted Breast and Leg of Turkey with cranberry jam, stuffing, whipped potato, and brussels sprouts. For dessert, savor either Aunt Karen’s pumpkin pie with maple syrup chantilly or Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Address:1340 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
Dine-In: October 8
Cost: $70 per person
Tax and gratuity extra.
Mint Leaves
The Thanksgiving takeout menu offers a delightful selection of dishes, including Fall Greens with Cranberry, Goat Cheese, Sweet Onions, and Light Vinaigrette. The centerpiece is a Carved Whole Turkey served with Turkey Gravy and Focaccia Stuffing. Accompaniments include Cranberry Sauce, Whipped Potatoes, and Fall Vegetables with Olive Oil and Salts. Conclude your meal on a sweet note with an Apple Crumble dessert.
Address: Delivery available, 4168292431
Dine-in:
Saturday October 7th – All Day
Sunday October 8th – 11am-3pm
Monday October 9th – All Day
Cost:
$350.00 (plus HST) – 10 Guests
Each additional guest: $35.00 (plus HST)
Includes Delivery
Greenhouse Cafe
Visit Royal Botanical Gardens to explore Canada’s largest garden and enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn season. Enjoy fall colours and then have brunch or lunch at Greenhouse Cafe boasting a menu with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many picked straight from the gardens.
Address: RBG Centre., 680 Plains Road W. Burlington.
Dine-in: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
Cost: From Menu
Hexagon
Gather round the family and head to this upscale French restaurant for a Thanksgiving weekend brunch. Choose from brunch classics like Eggs Benedict or Smoked Salmon Toast and other tasty dishes.
Address: 210 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville
Dine-in: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $55 per guest
VI. Thanksgiving at Chain Restaurants
1. Mandarin
The famous all you can eat buffet has both dine-n and takeout options.
Enjoy the traditional roast turkey and all the fixings at the restaurant or order Roast Turkey Dinner Special – Roast Turkey carved off the bone, served with mashed potatoes, housemade stuffing, steamed broccoli, side of turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and a garlic bread.
Dine-in & Pick-up: October 7 – 10
Address: Various Restaurants, GTA
- 2200 Yonge Street, Toronto
- 2206 Eglinton Avenue East
- 255 The Queensway, Etobicoke
- 1027 Finch Avenue West, North York
- 200 Queen’s Plate Drive, Rexdale
- 7660 Woodbine Avenue, Markham
- 8787 Weston Road, Woodbridge
- 87 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga
- 238 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton
- 88 Copper Creek Drive, Markham
- 3105 Dundas Street West, Mississauga
- 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering
- 165 Fletchers Creek Boulevard, Brampton
- 16655 Yonge Street, Newmarket
- 1319 Airport Boulevard, Oshawa
- 1881 Fairview Street, Burlington
Cost: Take-out: varies and Dine-in: $29.99 & up
2. Farm Boy
Make a visit to Farm Boy and pick up an Turkey Dinner, or Ham Dinner.
Simplify Thanksgiving with our Turkey and Ham Dinners for four, featuring main dishes, fixings, and four sides for reheating. Choose Roast Turkey with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce or Maple Glazed Ham with Honey Mustard Sauce. Sides include Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing, Chive Mashed Potatoes, Carrots & Rutabaga, and Roasted Brussel Sprouts. For two, enjoy Butternut Squash Soup, Harvest Cranberry Kale Salad, Roast Turkey Breast, and Pumpkin Spiced Sticky Toffee Pudding. A hassle-free Thanksgiving feast awaits.
Pick up: Order online or in stores and pick up on October 6th, 2023, October 7th, 2023, October 8th, 2023
Cost: $89.99 for 2 and $199.99 for 6 to 8
Address: Various locations
3. Swiss Chalet
Have Swiss Chalet chicken dinner this Thanksgiving with stuffing, cranberry sauce, your choice of side, a Lindor milk chocolate truffle and a slice of pie.
Address: Various locations
Pick up: Through October 9
Cost: Varies with restaurants
(Thanksgiving Feast ~ $16.99
Thanksgiving Feast – Half Chicken ~ $20.99
Thanksgiving Feast – White Meat ~ $18.99
Thanksgiving Family Feast ~ $20.99)
4. Moxies
Enjoy a delicious 3 course Turkey dinner with your nearest and dearest this Thanksgiving weekend. You bring everyone to the table, and they’ll take care of everything else.
Dine-in: October 7 to 9, 2023
Cost: TBA
Address: Only Select restaurants offer Thanksgiving Special. Call before you go.
1. Earls
Earls have not yet announced their Thanksgiving takeout menu, but their regular dine-in brunch menu options include the Prawn Omelette with Parmesan, chives, garlic butter, potato pavé, and spring greens, or the Virginia Ham + Cheese Omelette featuring white cheddar, parmesan, chives, potato pavé, and spring greens.
Brunch classics like Chorizo Hash and Earls Breakfast are also available. Explore a variety of Benedicts, including Prawn, Classic, and Avocado options and more!
Dine-in: Reserve online, weekends and holidays until 2PM.
Address:
Earls Burlington, 900 Maple Avenue Unit A25, Burlington
Earls King St., 150 King St W, Toronto
Earls Square One, 100 City Centre Dr Unit 1-101, Mississauga
Earls Vaughan, 40 Colossus Dr, Woodbridge
Cost: From Menu