Thanksgiving is an excellent time to reflect on the things that we are grateful for while indulging in copious amounts of food and drink. If the thought of cooking at home is overwhelming or you are simply interested in enjoying the culinary talents of some of Denver’s finest chefs, we have got you covered. Below are 15 of the city’s most exciting spots to enjoy the holiday on the town.
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Beatrice & Woodsley
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When: Thursday, November 24
Where: Beatrice & Woodsley, 38 South Broadway, Denver
Cost: $42 for a three-course meal
The Menu: Includes roasted apple and cauliflower soup with spiced walnuts and vanilla oil, roast turkey breast with confit turkey leg bread pudding, seared brussels sprouts with smoked onion gravy, herbed dumplings with foraged mushrooms and caramelized sweet potato gravy and sweet cornbread fritter. Spiced pumpkin bread pudding will close out the fanciful meal. For reservations call 303-777-3505
Second Home Kitchen and Bar
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When: Thursday, November 24
Where: JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Ln, Denver
Cost: $45 for adults, $20 for children. Four-course meal.
The Menu: Start the meal with hors d’oeuvres for the table including deviled eggs, pimento dip and crackers, and spiced nuts. For appetizers, guests will be able to choose one dish from the following options — mixed greens salad, flat bread with a red wine vinaigrette, chicories with Marcona almonds, queso de mano, port braised cherries, sherry vinaigrette, and duck confit or a winter squash soup with candied pepitas and creme fraiche. The main course is served family style and includes a choice free range turkey with sous vide breast, confit leg, ruby port cranberry sauce, and brand-giblet gravy or cherry-ancho roasted Berkshire pork loin with apple currant chutney and cider jus. For sides guest will be able to choose three of the following — traditional bread stuffing, southern cornbread and sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts, Stranahan’s whiskey maple glazed sweet potatoes, green chile and guajillo potato gratin or cider-braised greens and delicata squash. Dessert includes a choice of pie. For reservations call 303-253-3000.
The Fort
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When: Thursday, November 24
Where: 19192 CO-8, Morrison
Cost: $45 for adults, $29 for children. Three-course meal.
The Menu: Featuring a Fort salad and freshly baked breads to start followed by the main course of honey-roasted turkey served with mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade sausage and apple stuffing, fire roasted yams, fresh green beans with almonds and cranberry relish. Dessert is brandied pumpkin pie. For reservations call 303-697-4771.
Brunch and Dinner at Jill’s
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When: Thursday, November 24. 11 a.m and 1 p.m. for brunch. 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m for dinner.
Where: St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St, Boulder
Cost: $64.95 for adults, $24.95 for children for brunch. $69.95 for adults, $24.95 for children for dinner.
The Menu: The candlelight dinner includes choices of roasted Munson Farm pumpkin soup, winter squash ravioli with truffle sage brown butter, natural turkey breast with whipped potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts and herb stuffing, duoAngusngus filet mignon and braised oxtail. A dessert sampler including pumpkin pie, apple pecan bread pudding and dulce de leche crème brûlée can guarantee no one leaves hungry. For reservations call 720-406-7399.
The Nickel
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 1100 14th St, Denver
Cost: $65 per person. Three course meal.
The Menu: The meal includes choice of wedge salad or squash soup with maple breadcrumbs and a choice of smoked turkey, prime rib or milk and honey braised pork. Served with family style sides including green beans with bacon, mashed potatoes, yams and cornbread stuffing. For dessert you can choose from pumpkin pie, pecan pie and chocolate tarts. For reservations call 720-889-2128.
range
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 918 17th St, Denver
Cost: $49 per person. Four course meal.
The Menu: This New American West take on the meal features a harvest squash bisque with torched marshmallow, a warm brussels sprout salad with hazelnuts, bacon, sherry and honey and turkey breast with chorizo cornbread panzanella and green beans. Dessert comes in the form of pecan pie bread pudding with bourbon ice cream. For reservations call 720-726-4800.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 8100 East Orchard Rd, Denver
Cost: $52 per person. Three course meal.
The Menu: Chef Mario Hernandez will be serving up his take on the traditional Thanksgiving meal including slow-roasted turkey breast with all the fixings. For reservations call 303-796–0100.
Del Frisco’s Grille
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 100 St. Paul St, Denver
Cost: $39 per person. Three course meal.
The Menu: The meal begins with butternut squash bisque and crunchy rye croutons, or a crisp holiday salad of mixed greens, dried cranberries, goat cheese and candied pecans. Sliced roasted turkey with all the trimmings including green beans, sweet potatoes and an earthy sage apple sausage stuffing provide an ample main course. For dessert the salted caramel pudding jar is a decadent conclusion — creamy butterscotch pudding is layered with a generous amount of house made caramel. This meal is also available to go. For reservations or pick-up call 303-320-8529.
EDGE
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St, Denver
Cost: $75 for adults, $30 for children. Three course meal.
The Menu: Chef Simon Purvis and his team will present some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions along with some innovative offerings. The meal consists of a three course prix-fixe menu featuring a special champagne and wine list from Sommelier Rob Davis. For reservations call 303-389-3050.
The Corner Office
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 1401 Curtis St, Denver
Cost: $40 for adults, $20 for children.
The Menu: For appetizers enjoy a choice of butternut squash and cider soup or roasted beet and goat cheese salad. The main course consists of roasted turkey, honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, glazed yams, house made cranberry sauce, and rolls with butter. For a classic dessert The Corner Office will be serving up pumpkin or pecan pie. For reservations call 303-825-6500.
Tstreet Roadhouse
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 445 South Teller St, Lakewood
Cost: $16 for adults, $10 for children.
The Menu: Turkey dinner will include smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean almondine, cranberry sauce and stuffing. Pumpkin ravioli with beurre blanc, pepitas, wild arugula and shaved manchego will also be available for those feeling more adventurous. Desserts will include a pumpkin cheesecake and apple pie. For reservations call 303-936-5179.
East Side Kosher Deli
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 499 S Elm St, Glendale
Cost: $279 for massive Turkey Dinner Package, à la carte option also available
The Menu: East Side Kosher Deli will provide both a pri fixe and à la carte option for those truly ready to feast. Thanksgiving classics will be artfully prepared and presented family style. For reservations call 303-322-9862.
Departure
Departure Denver. Photo by Charles Hildreth.
When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 249 Columbine St, Denver
Cost: Dinner is $65 per person, with an additional wine and sake pairing for $25 per person.
The Menu: This exciting an innovative take on the Thanksgiving meal features starters such as kabocha squash soup with Asian pear, pine nut, and Korean chili, entrees including grilled sirloin with gingered shiitakes and miso, shared dishes like Thai sausage corn bread with cranberry and persimmon chutney, and festive desserts like pumpkin maple tart with banana fluff and ginger ice cream, as well as pecan pie bon bons provided for the table. For reservations call 720-772-5020.
Kachina
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster
Cost: $45 for adults, $15 for children.
The Menu: Chef Jeff Bolton will be providing a family style meal honoring native roots. Festive dishes including appetizers like bison gritters with white cheddar grits and chipotle aioli, entrees such as Red Bird Farms achiote brined turkey with pan gravy and sides including green beans and toasted pepitas. The meal concludes with a dessert board including a mini pumpkin pie. For reservations call 303-410-5813.
Wild Standard
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When: Thursday, November 24.
Where: 1043 Pearl St, Boulder
Cost: $65 for adults, $20 for children.
The Menu: The menu is a nod to the belief that much of the first Thanksgiving meal consisted of seafood. It includes wild smoked salmon flatbread, New England clam chowder, grilled Mahi Mahi with caramelized sweet potatoes, garlic seared broccolini and orange cranberry relish and free form maine lobster ravioli. Roasted organic turkey served with potato puree, sourdough stuffing, roasted butternut squash, cranberries and pan gravy will also be served for those who feel that the holiday is simply not complete without it. For reservations call 720-638-4800.