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Dining out on Thanksgiving: Here are some options
One thing about Norman Rockwell’s depictions of Thanksgiving dinner: turning those paintings into dining room reality takes one heck of a lot of hard work.
About one in 10 Americans celebrates the holiday a bit differently from what Norman had in mind: they dine out. And as many as half of Americans supplement their meals with ready-to-eat takeout items of some kind, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Several Miami Valley restaurants — and their cooks, servers and dishwashers — are volunteering to do the work for you. In both the Dayton Daily News print and online editions, we invited restaurant owners to let readers know if they were open on Thanksgiving Day and what they were serving. (Some of the restaurants below also offer carryout dinners, as do several local grocery stores — call for details and ordering deadlines.) Here’s a list of those restaurants that responded to our solicitation.
— Amelia’s Bistro, 129 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook, (937) 310-3040. Buffet featuring turkey, salmon, prime rib and sides. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $22.95 includes non-alcoholic beverages; Children 10 and under $9.95.
— Barbie’s Bistro, 1122 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, (937) 262-7300; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Turkey and traditional sides. Reservations recommended. Cost: $12.95 for adults, $5.95 for children under 10.
— Caffe Anticoli, 8268 N. Main St., Harrison Twp., (937) 890-0300; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Turkey and traditional sides; some other items from regular menu. Reservations accepted but not required. Cost: $15.95 for traditional dinner, $19.95 to add pumpkin pie and coffee or tea
— Carvers Steaks & Chops, 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 433-7099; Noon to 8 p.m. Two turkey-dinner options and other entrees. Reservations recommended. Cost: $19-$21.
— Cracker Barrel, all locations including 5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, and 7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp., (937) 890-0047; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations required. Cost: adults, $8.99, children, $4.49.
— Golden Corral, Beavercreek (937-431-7300), Dayton Mall (937-312-2400) and Vandalia (937-264-3300) locations. Hours vary, though all three are open between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Turkey and traditional sides. Reservations nor required. Cost: About $9.99, not including tax or beverage.
— Golden Lamb, 27 S. Broadway, Lebanon, (513) 932-5065; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., last seating at 7:15 p.m. Six entree options, including turkey, salmon, ham or lamb. Reservations required. Cost: $22.95.
— Hasty Tasty, 3509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431; 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: $8.95
— Holiday Inn Dayton Airport, 10 Rockridge Road, Englewood, (937) 832-1234. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buffet featuring turkey, ham and traditional sides. Reservations recommended but not required. Cost: Adults $14.95, Seniors $13.95, children 4 to 12 $7.95.
— Holiday Inn Xenia, 300 Xenia Towne Square, (937) 372-9921; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Turkey, ham, roast beef, sides. Reservations welcome but not required. Cost: Adults $15.95, seniors $12.95, children 6 to 16 $10.95, children 5 and under free.
— Hometown Buffet, 745 Lyons Rd., Wasington Twp./Centerville, (937) 438-3075; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet that includes turkey, roast beef and ham. No reservations required. Cost: adults $11.89, restaurant senior club card $10.89, children 2 to 11, 60 cents per year.
— McCormick and Schmick’s, 4429 Cedar Park Drive in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 431-9200; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and regular menu also available. Reservations requested. Cost: $22.95.
— Palermo’s, 2667 S. Dixie Drive, Kettering, (937) 299-8888. Noon to 8 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations available. Cost: adults $12.99, kids half-price.
— Sopranos Eatery and Spirits, 1222 E. Stroop Road in Kettering, (937) 298-2222; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. serving a roast turkey dinner and other entrees. Reservations recommended but not required. Cost: $16.95.
— Stagecoach Restaurant, 1238 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, (937) 847-0789; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet with turkey and sides. Reservations accepted. Cost: Adults $8.95, children 10 years and under $4.95.
— Starlite Restaurant & Diner, 4090 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, (937) 293-4000; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dinner specials will include Turkey with Dressing and Turkey Hot Shot. Reservatioins available. Cost: Prices vary by entree. Children’s menu available.
— Wilbur’s Restaurant at the Dayton Airport Hotel, 3330 Termindal Drive at the Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, (937) 898-1000; 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Turkey and traditional sides. Reservations recommended. Cost: $12.95 (seniors and children receive discount)
— Young’s Jersey Dairy Golden Jersey Inn, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. (U.S. 68), north of Yellow Springs, (937) 324-2050. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., seating every 90 minutes. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet. Reservations required. Cost: Adults $18.95, children 4 to 10 $7.95.
If your restaurant is open and serving a special menu on Thanksgiving Day but did not make the list above, please post a comment and let readers know your restaurant name, address, phone number, menu details, price and whether reservations are required or recommended.
Dayton Daily News staff writer Lauren Beach helped compile this list of restaurants that are open Thanksgiving Day and serving a special holiday meal.
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By bp barton
December 27, 2009 10:40 PM | Link to this
What restaurants are open on New Year Day (1 Jan)? We dined at McCormick on Xmas Day, which was a disaster. The steak was full of gristle - couldn’t cut it - & the fish was half-cooked. Also, their delicious rye bread is no longer available.
By livin' da thug life
December 1, 2009 10:10 AM | Link to this
I highly recommend the Buffet at Young’s Jersey Dairy. It is a little pricey, but the Thanksgiving Buffet is excellent. And after you eat you can go over to the barn and watch the cows drop a deuce..real county livin’ for me..make me wanna give up da thug life!!!! NOT!!!
By Rob
November 26, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this
Pasha Grill is open at the Greene after 4:00.
By Holiday Inn Fairborn
November 25, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this
McKennas Grille at the Holiday Inn Fairborn (exit 17 off off I-675) is also serving Thanksgiving brunch. Seatings are at 11:30 and 1:30. You can call us at 426-7800 or just come in!
By steph
November 20, 2009 10:05 PM | Link to this
T.G.I.Fridays (Dayton Mall location only) 2022 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. (937)439-3743 Restaurant and Bar will open at 6pm on Thanksgiving. Serving a full menu. Reservations of 8 or more are accepted, but not required.
By Carver's
November 17, 2009 6:01 PM | Link to this
Carver’s offers a vegetarian menu as well as the full menu all day
By hugh
November 17, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this
Do these places have their normal menu as well, or just turkey?
By Barbie
November 17, 2009 2:59 PM | Link to this
Barbie’s Bistro has Spaghetti with homemade sauce, no meat at all!! This is for kids but I will do an adult portion for a Vegetarian. Call 262.7300 for reservations!
By flipper
November 17, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this
Kroger has turkey flavored Tofu. Blah Ptooey.
By null
November 17, 2009 12:25 PM | Link to this
Okay, I am really looking for a place that had some vegatarian alternatives. Not everyone can eat meat in my family.