Want to know who’s serving traditional Thanksgiving dishes this holiday? Check out this compilation of area steakhouses, lodges, taverns, and caterers who can whip up delicious turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more for your Thanksgiving Day celebrations.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Where? 140 Regency Parkway
Reserve your Thanksgiving 3-course meal from Fleming’s Steakhouse. Instead of working hard in the kitchen all morning and afternoon, be a guest this holiday. The steakhouse opens early at 11:00 AM and serves a multi-course menu featuring the show-stopping herb-toasted turkey, filet mignon, or a prime bone-in ribeye. The menu begins at $62 per guest and remember, no dishes for you! Pair your protein of choice with your favorite seasonal sides, such as savory house-made stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans with apricots and onions, and a delicious cinnamon orange cranberry sauce. For the little ones, there will be a children’s 3-course menu for $31. Prices exclude tax, gratuity, cocktails, and wine. If you’d prefer to enjoy Thanksgiving in the comfort of your own home, you can pick up a pre-cooked ready-to-heat or ready-to-serve bundle for your dinner table.
J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
Where? 1010 Capitol Avenue
J. Gilbert’s features stellar service, a cozy bar scene, quality cuts of beef, and exceptional seafood offerings. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and inviting, perfect for low-key Thanksgiving celebrations with loved ones. The best news? Dishes always include the sides! Known for being open on Thanksgiving Day, make your reservations for a traditional feast with all of your favorite J. Gilbert’s fare. The restaurant typically serves a regular prix fixe menu, with a dinner menu also available. Choose from multi-course options, such as roasted turkey, and sides of your choice like mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, stuffing, and more! Of course, you can’t skip dessert with all of the classics like pumpkin pie and other sweet, decadent finishing touches that perfectly conclude your J. Gilbert’s experience. Indulge in one of the signature cocktails, like the Viva La Mango with reposado tequila and chile liqueur or the smoked old fashioned with bourbon, smoked maple syrup, orange bitters, and hickory smoke!
Timbers at Lied Lodge
Where? 2700 Sylvan Road
Make the trip to Nebraska City for a delicious Grand Thanksgiving Buffet at the Timbers Lied Lodge. If you want to relieve yourself of the responsibility for all the details this holiday season (and the dishes!) then make your reservations now and enjoy a scrumptious meal with your friends and family where you can focus on making memories. Prices for the feast are set at $55 for adults, $20 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children ages 4 and younger. Tax and gratuity not included and a 22% gratitude will be automatically added for parties of 6 or more. Starters include a range of bread, cheese, salads, and soups and entree options include carved pork loin, roast beef, halibut, and turducken! Pair your entree with tasty holiday sides, like the sweet potato pecan casserole, the bread puddin’ (stuffing style), the tri-color cauliflower gratin, and the green bean almondine casserole. Dessert hasn’t been forgotten, either! Diners can dive into pumpkin pie, apple cranberry crisp, chocolate cake, lemon meringue tartlet, and more.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Where? 222 South 15th Street, Suite 152 S
Switch things up this year and celebrate Thanksgiving at Sullivan’s! Go ahead and snag your reservation now and enjoy the stress-free holiday celebrations when you leave the dishes to somebody else. The steakhouse will be open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, serving up a three-course traditional Thanksgiving dinner, as well as a menu full of all of your favorite signature items. Diners can select a starter, with options such as Caesar salad, market fresh greens, shrimp and lobster bisque, or an iceberg lettuce wedge. The Thanksgiving entree is a hand-carved roasted turkey with sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy, and cranberry relish and diners can select two side dishes — such as garlic mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, buttered asparagus, and more. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without dessert! Enjoy the creaminess of the New York-style cheesecake with a pumpkin anglaise or opt for the tart and sweet key lime pie or the light and airy berries and cream. Prices are set at $51 for adults and $25 for children.
Texas de Brazil
Where? 1110 Capitol Avenue
Thanksgiving hours at Texas de Brazil run from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and there will be a special menu for those looking to skip the prep at home and instead enjoy a meal out with their loved ones. Private dining can be made available for up to 30 guests, so inquire about rental options and call the restaurant directly to reserve space for parties over 15 guests. There are street parking options available, which are free on Sundays and priced at $1.25 per hour on Mondays through Saturdays. Despite Thanksgiving not being a traditional holiday in Brazil, the concept of expressing gratitude and celebrating with loved ones is a concept familiar to the culture.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Where? 9409 South 142nd Street
Cracker Barrel has hot and ready dinner options for Thanksgiving! Order ahead and snag a meal suitable for 4-6 that’s ready to serve! The meal features turkey and dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, and of course — pumpkin pie. If you want to add something extra, select options from a list that features apple streusel pie, cinnamon roll pie, loaded mashed potatoes, fried apples, and more. The dinner itself is priced at $89.99 or you can dine in and skip the clean-up altogether. When you consider that on average, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner made from scratch can take 8-9 hours, it’s shocking how much time and energy you can save when you leave the cooking to the pros. If prep work and cleanup are not your thing, Cracker Barrel knows a thing or two about the Thanksgiving fixings. The holiday is one of the busiest days of the year, with the Tennessee-based restaurant serving more than 3.8 million pounds of turkeys and over 360,000 gallons of gravy in years past!
Omaha Steaks
Where? 4400 South 96th Street
Omaha Steaks is offering a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner that allows customers to mix and match turkey and sides. Purchase a 10-pound whole-basted turkey with the signature brown sugar and honey baste. The bird is ready to cook and comes with a bag and pop-up timer that takes the guesswork out of baking. Enjoy classic sides like potatoes au gratin, green beans in butter sauce, stuffed baked potatoes, and more. For dessert, select from a whole pumpkin pie or an order of sticky toffee cakes. Customize your entire holiday meal and ensure that every bite satisfies your family’s palate! Not a fan of turkey? Try the Duroc Country ham, instead. The Custom Feast for Four option allows you to choose three sides and two desserts. Instead of rolls, try the individual baguettes with garlic butter!
Whole Foods
Where? 10020 Regency Circle
Each year, Whole Foods features Thanksgiving menus for those who want to skip the prep and streamline their Thanksgiving festivities. Whether you’re planning your very first Thanksgiving or your 20th — Whole Foods makes it easier than ever with traditional turkey dinners suitable for small gatherings, as well as vegan and vegetarian options to ensure everyone is included in this once-a-year feast. The traditional menu covers all your bases with turkey, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more. Your guests will be left wondering how you aced Thanksgiving without breaking a sweat! Orders and cancellations require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Menu items, prices, and availability can vary by store type and location.
Hy-Vee
Where? Various Locations
Did you know that Hy-Vee offers catered holiday meals? Check out their selection of your favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas dishes. Whether you’re interested in brunch for 2 or a Crowd’s Choice Gourmet Ham or Turkey that serves 12, leave the cooking to Hy-Vee this year! With many options to choose from, you can peruse ham or turkey dinners for various amounts of people, perfect for those dining as a couple or families who are inviting guests over this Thanksgiving season. Main course options range from honey-glazed spiral ham, prime rib, a whole turkey, turkey breast, brown sugar spiral ham, and more. You’ll have all your bases covered! Add a la carte holiday meal items and sides to ensure that there’s plenty to go around or order one of the bundles that comes with rolls, gravy, and sides of your choice. Depending on which meal you opt for, you’ll have heating instructions that take anywhere between 2-3 hours to reheat. Order ahead and swing by the store for pickup, which makes Thanksgiving a breeze and frees you up to enjoy spending time with family, cracking open a bottle of champagne, and relaxing!
Liberty Tavern
Where? 1001 Cass Street
Celebrate Thanksgiving at one of Omaha’s premier hotels, The Hilton! Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in a contemporary American restaurant, which emphasizes using the freshest local ingredients for a difference that you can taste. In years past, the Liberty Tavern has offered a Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner menu, served in the Grand Ballroom Foyer with striking floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the beautifully maintained northern landscape and city skyline. The lavish buffet features a selection of chef-inspired creations, including the carved-to-order roast turkey and prime rib which are always a massive hit with diners. The offerings also incorporate seasonal entrees, chilled seafood, salads, traditional sides, and everyone’s favorite desserts. Whether you’re a returning guest to the Liberty Tavern’s Thanksgiving celebration or you’re looking to try something new, make your reservations in advance. This may be the beginning of a brand new family tradition because once you skip the Thanksgiving clean-up, there’s no going back!
Eddie’s Catering
Where? 5009 South 24th Street
Eddie’s Catering is a full-service caterer serving the greater Omaha metro area that’s committed to using the best and freshest ingredients to craft delicious, made-from-scratch dishes that provide an unmatched experience for hungry customers. Eddie’s Catering believes in letting the food do the talking, so dive into a fully catered Thanksgiving feast this holiday season and focus on what really matters — the people you choose to share it with! Using the helpful online tool via the website, customers can schedule their next event by submitting their information and a brief description of what they’re looking for. Eddie’s Catering believes that no event is too large and no detail is too small. Whether you want to order lunch or dinner for yourself and your family or you’d like to surprise someone you love with a delivery — Eddie’s Catering can make it happen!
Cascio’s Steakhouse
Where? 1620 South 10th Street
Cascio’s Steakhouse is open on Thanksgiving and serves special options for the holiday, including everybody’s favorite turkey! You’ll want to make a reservation in advance, as many locals have the same idea about skipping the stress of preparing a Thanksgiving feast at home and instead dining out with their friends and loved ones. The typical luncheon menu at Cascio’s features a hamburger steak smothered in onions, a breaded Italian beef cutlet, and broiled boneless chicken breast. Coffee and tea are complementary and diners also have the option of ordering their food to-go if you’d prefer to enjoy it at home. If pumpkin pie isn’t your thing, try the tiramisu, the turtle cheesecake, or the butter cake with vanilla ice cream and raspberry drizzle!
Happy Thanksgiving, Omaha!
While the Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally marked by sharing the things you’re grateful for and enjoying a robust, hearty traditional feast surrounded by loved ones — sometimes you just don’t want to manage the stress of cooking all day and then having to clean the kitchen afterward. Instead, grab all of your favorite Thanksgiving fare at these area restaurants and caterers and save yourself time!