Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35.
Most outlets will take your orders or reservations online. And note, that typically when you pick up, taxes, tip and beverages are not included in the dinner price.
We’ll be adding more restaurant options as we hear about them, so keep checking here.
Restaurants (taxes, gratuity and beverages additional)
Restaurants are listed from lowest to highest price per person.
Denny’s
Will be open all day. The Turkey and Dressing dinner includes carved turkey breast, savory stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, two sides and dinner bread. Regular menu items will also be available. Available for pickup or delivery. Pricing varies by location.
IHOP
Restaurants are open with a Roasted Turkey Dinner on the menu. Enjoy slices of roasted turkey breast atop a bed of savory stuffing and topped with warm turkey gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes and broccoli or corn, plus side salad or two buttermilk pancakes. Hours and pricing vary by location. Order online for pickup.
Village Inn
Open and serving traditional Holiday Turkey dinner served with cornbread stuffing, red-skin mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and a buttermilk biscuit. End your meal with a slice of your favorite pie. At participating locations. Check with your nearest restaurant for hours.
Golden Corral
Serves a special holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (later in some locations) with freshly carved cuts of roasted turkey, glazed ham and Holiday Beef Roast along with traditional sides such as mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing and more. Pricing varies by location but starts at about $22 per person. Call your nearest location to confirm.
Cracker Barrel
Starts serving its Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to close on Turkey Day. Prices vary by location.
The Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal comes with roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing and gravy, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, choice of a country side, a refillable beverage, buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins and a slice of pumpkin pie.
Enjoy dine-in or to-go. There are locations in Northglenn and Loveland.
Burns Family Artisan Ales Brewery & Taproom
Open 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Thanksgiving Giving Back Dinner” includes a simple Thanksgiving meal: Turkey Breast, Green Bean Casserole, Corn Casserole, Roasted Potatoes, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce and Pie. Cost: $10 per person minimum contribution with proceeds going to The Food Bank Of The Rockies. RSVP here. 1236 S. Broadway, Denver.
Saltgrass Steakhouse
Serves a Thanksgiving Day Plate with Turkey, Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Choice of Soup or Salad, Bread & Butter for $23.99. Westminster location open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Black-eyed Pea
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all Colorado locations. Thanksgiving Day menu includes entree (choice of roasted turkey, ham, or pot roast), two vegetables of your choice, homemade rolls and dessert (pumpkin or pecan pie or cherry cobbler) for $24. Kids meal is $10.
Kachina Cantina
Open 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner includes roasted turkey and gravy, Jalapeno Ginger cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and apples herb stuffing and a French roll. Price is $35 per person. Slice of pumpkin pie is $9. Regular all-day menu will be served, too. 1890 Wazee St., Denver, 720-460-2728.
Seoul Hospitality Group on Havana Street
Dine at one of their delicious restaurants on Thanksgiving Day. You won’t be dining on traditional fare but it’s a fun alternative.
Coffee Story to start the day with coffee, specialty lattes, smoothies, shaved ice and sparkling ades plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches and desserts. Find Mochinut donuts here, too. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2222 S Havana St. Unit A1, Aurora.
Pho 75 for Vietnamese cuisine from Pho to Banh Mi and Boba. Open 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2050 S Havana St. Aurora.
Seoul Korean BBQ & Sushi for premium meats grilled right at your table or all-you-can-eat hot pot. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2080 South Havana St. Aurora.
Thank Sool Pocha to experience and authentic Korean pub and Korean nightlife with a premium selection of drinks and a chef-inspired Korean menu. Open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2222 S. Havana St. Unit E Aurora.
Tofu Story for fresh-made, authentic, Korean tofu and more Korean dishes. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2060 S Havana St, Aurora.
Leezakaya for authentic Japanese cuisine like sushi, sashimi and nigiri, bento and so much more all set to a Japanese pub vibe. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2710 South Havana St. Aurora.
Additional restaurants such as Corinne, Blue Island Oyster Bar, Local Jones, Church & Union, Yardbird and others open on Thanksgiving for dine-in or take-out can be found on OpenTable. They are not included on our list because they are above our $35 maximum per person price point.