I say this every year, but I can’t believe it’s time for Thanksgiving! Looking for some help in the cooking department? Check out my favorite Thanksgiving recipes here. I’ve rounded up where in Lexington you can find prepared Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, pies and more. Not trying to cook at all? I’ve also included restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day! Looking for a way to give back? Got that covered too. Read on!
Thanksgiving Catering & Carry-Out in Lexington, KY
Apiary is offering packages that feed four people including turkey, all the sides, rolls and pumpkin pie for $250. Pick up on Wednesday. Order online here.
City BBQ is fixing smoked turkeys and hams a la carte or full meals. Order by calling 859-317-4430.
Critchfield offers turkeys, hams, beef tenderloins, full meals and even sides, rolls and desserts for pick-up. I love their country ham rolls! You can order online, or call 859-276-4965.
European Delights Bakery has a full menu of Thanksgiving desserts like pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry walnut pie, pumpkin roll and more. Call 859-271-7000 to order.
Evan’s Orchard is offering pies and fried apple pies for preorder online here.
Fable Lex (they do great charcuterie!) is offering charcuterie boards in four sizes. Email fablelexington@gmail.com to order for pick-up on the 22nd, 23rd or 24th.
The Fresh Market is selling fully prepared holiday dinners for groups as small as 2 or as large as 12-14. Lots of options a la carte as well. Order here.
Good Foods Co-Op has fresh and frozen turkeys, ham and duck available. Their hot bar will also be open on Thanksgiving Day so you can get that to-go!
Holly Hill Inn offers individual full Thanksgiving meals to-go for $59.99 with pick-up at Zim’s or Wallace Station on Wednesday. Order online here.
Josanne’s Homestyle Kitchen is offering holiday heat and eat meals for a single plate for $23.89 and full meals for groups starting at $145. Order online here.
La Bonne Vie is offering organic Thanksgiving meals, sides and desserts. All meals are gluten free as well! They also have individual Thanksgiving meals. Order online.
La Petite Delicat has Thanksgiving Macarons, Turtle and White Chocolate Pumpkin Thanksgiving pies available to preorder.
Minton’s offers a la carte desserts and appetizers or a full Thanksgiving meal for groups of 4 or 8. Order by calling 859-948-1874. Pick-up on the 22nd.
Missy’s Pies are notorious in Lexington! Make sure to order at least three days before Thanksgiving by calling 859-253-0449.
Natalia’s Pastry Shop is offering empanada trays, cinnamon rolls and cheesecake. Her empanadas are amazing!
Nourished Folks is offering two green veggie sides – a chopped salad or charred green beans in two sizes. Order online here.
Ramsey’s is offering Heat and Eat dinners for groups of four or more at $29.95 a person as well as a la carte sides. Call 859-252-7926 to order.
Selma’s Catering is offering full meals for groups of 4-12 as well as a la carte appetizers, sides and desserts. Call 859-971-2763 to order.
Shaker Village is offering individual full Thanksgiving meals to-go for $58 for adults. Order online here.
Whole Foods offers several Thanksgiving options (including organic and vegan) with a la carte entrees, sides and desserts and will be open for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. Order here.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Lexington, KY
Frank & Dino’s is taking reservations starting at 11am.
Good Foods Co-Op will be open 8am-3pm with their hot bar available 10am-3pm!
Heirloom in taking reservations starting at 11am.
Distilled on Jefferson is one of my favs and taking reservations starting at 11am.
Cru at the Summit is taking reservations starting at 12pm serving a three course Thanksgiving meal.
33 Staves at the Origin Hotel at the Summit is open all day taking reservations as well.
Jean Farris Bistro is taking reservations starting at 12pm serving a $65 Thanksgiving feast.
Not in Lexington per se, but who knew Kentucky State Parks serve a Thanksgiving buffet?! $25.99 for the buffet, $12.99 kids 6-12. Children 5 and under are free.
Lockbox is open on Thanksgiving Day and taking reservations starting at 11am.
Texas de Brazil is accepting reservations starting at 11am. Book here.
How to Give Back
As we prepare for a big meal, I also you to encourage you to consider how you can help those who many not know where their next meal is coming from. Here are a few local causes you can support this Thanksgiving.
My employer, Bluegrass Hospitality Group offers a meal for those in need on Thanksgiving Day. You can donate towards the meal or goodie bags for attendants.
God’s Pantry is assembling over 5,000 Thanksgiving food baskets on November 11 and delivering baskets to seniors on November 18. You can participate or donate here.
My church, First Presbyterian, is assembling food baskets to distribute to local agencies in Lexington like The Nest and Greenhouse 17. You can participate or donate here.
Southland Church hosting God’s Pantry’s Sharing Thanksgiving program and is taking volunteers. This event will serve over 4,000 families by providing food for a Thanksgiving meal, and there are opportunities for volunteers age 16 and up to help out on Nov 21st. Click here to sign up to serve!
Lighthouse Ministries serves meals to homeless and low income members of the community. You can learn more and support them here.
If anyone knows anyone in need, Mobile Mission Experience is giving away Thanksgiving food baskets to single mothers and their families on November 18.
Who’s ready for the turkey?! Do you have any Thanksgiving traditions you’re looking forward to? We have Sausage Pinwheels while watching the parade, which may be my favorite part. Or my mom’s Italian Creme Cake and my Mimi’s Lemon Icebox Pie. Let me know if I’m missing any local places with great Thanksgiving offerings and I hope y’all have a great holiday! Eat some turkey for me 😉
Biscuits & blessings,
Leels
We hope you have a great trip and look forward to hearing all about it when you get home. Bon Voyage….
Marcia and Chris
Happy Thanksgiving to you both! Hope to see you soon xxx
Is it possible to have our Thanksgiving Dinner added to your article?
CRU Food and Wine Bar at The Summit at Fritz Farm will be serving up a delectable three course meal from 12pm-9pm on Thanksgiving Day by reservation only. Call (859)971-9463 to make your reservation!
Thanks for the heads up, will do!