Not everyone wants to cook up a storm on Thanksgiving. Many people would rather have a break from all the kitchen duties, so they can just eat, enjoy spending time with their loved ones, and eat some more without worrying about the dirty dishes.
Here is a list of restaurants open Thursday, ready to serve a feast to you, your family, and your friends. Be sure to call ahead to make reservations. And take this opportunity to ask questions, in case anyone in your group has food allergies or other dietary needs.
● Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee, 419-865-2393. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Senior citizens and members, $22.50; adults, $24.50; children 4 to 12, $12.75; children younger than 3, free. Bone-in turkey breast, carved top round London broil with horsey sauce, cranberry-stuffed chicken breast with gravy, grilled Atlantic salmon, glazed ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole with pineapple and marshmallow, corn, macaroni and cheese, noodles, cornbread, cranberry relish, deviled eggs, salad, cookies, pie (apple, pumpkin, cherry).
● Claddagh Irish Pub and Restaurant, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-1414. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adults, $24.95; children 4 to 12, $9.95; children younger than 4, free. Carved turkey with all the trimmings, carved beef and ham, salad and soup bar, dessert station, and more. Call for reservations.
● Doc Watson’s Flavorful Foods and Spirits, 1515 S. Byrne Rd., 419-389-6003. Noon to midnight. The traditional turkey dinner will be available for $14.99, and customers can also order from the regular menu.
● Granite City Food and Brewery, 2300 Village Dr. W., Ste. 130, Maumee, 419-878-9050. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adults, $24.95; children 6 to 12, $8.95; children 5 and younger, free. Three-course family-style meal with turkey, cranberry chutney, gravy, and a selection of favorite sides and desserts. Call for reservations.
● Hollywood Casino Toledo, 777 Hollywood Blvd., 419-661-5200. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $27.99. A selection of traditional and non-traditional fare with turkey, stuffing, prime rib, shrimp, oysters, and more at the Epic Buffet.
● Saba’s Bistro 1705 at Holiday Inn Splash Bay, 1705 Tollgate Dr., Maumee, 419-283-4864. Seatings from noon to 4 p.m. Adults, $25.95; senior citizens 62 and older, $23.95; children 10 and younger, $8.95. Garden salad, homemade applesauce and coleslaw, marinated pasta salad, hand-carved boneless turkey, carved prime rib, baked Chicken Oregano, braised beef tips in burgundy sauce, breaded deep-fried cod, sliced smokehouse ham, Swedish meatballs, four cheese macaroni and cheese, fresh kielbasa with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied sweet potatoes, bread dressing, steamed vegetables, breads and rolls, fruit, assorted desserts, chocolate volcano fountain; coffee, fruit punch, or lemonade included.
● Whitehouse Inn, 10835 Waterville St., Whitehouse, 419-877-1180. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m., adults, $13.99; children, $4.99; 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., adults, $15.99, children, $6.99; 5 to 7:45 p.m., adults, $14.99, children, $5.99. Turkey, prime rib, shrimp, smoked ham, Italian entree, deep-fried fish, pot roast, cheesy potatoes, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, two varieties of macaroni and cheese, garlic mushroom risotto, green bean casserole, mixed vegetables, broccoli rice casserole, soups, salad bar, dessert buffet and fruit bar. Call for reservations.
Contact Mary Bilyeu at mbilyeu@theblade.com or 419-724-6155 or on Twitter @foodfloozie.
First Published November 21, 2016, 5:00 a.m.
