clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

10 Places to Avoid Family Stress This Thanksgiving

View as Map

Thanksgiving should be a time of sharing and enjoyment. Why traumatize yourself and your loved ones by trying to recreate a Norman Rockwell scene you'll never match? Loads of Louisville restaurants offer excellent and/or offbeat alternatives to football and fighting over who can best recreate Aunt Agnes' candied sweet potatoes. Check out what's on the menu and enjoy a more exciting, less stressful holiday.


Read More
Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process.

Proof on Main

Copy Link
From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Levon Wallace will present Thanksgiving favorites and a few twists on traditional fare amid 21c's stunning artwork. [Image: Facebook]

Morton's The Steakhouse

Copy Link
Why settle for turkey when you can have steak? Morton's The Steakhouse is serving its regular menu on Thanksgiving Day from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

RIVUE Restaurant & Lounge

Copy Link
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the restaurant offers a "traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served RIVUE-style," which may involve something that slowly revolves. [Image: Facebook]

Belle of Louisville

Copy Link
You're on a boat! From 1 p.m to 3 p.m., the "Spirit of Jefferson" will cruise down the Ohio and offer a "Thanksgiving feast with all the traditional trimmings." [Image: Facebook]
From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sway's buffet will offer "traditional favorites including fresh seasonal salads, classic and seasonal entrees, mouthwatering side dishes and much more!" [Image: Facebook]

The Oakroom

Copy Link
Give in to your inner Gatsby from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as the Oakroom serves up applewood smoked turkey, bourbon barrel smoked prime rib and more. [Image: Facebook]

The Brown Hotel

Copy Link
Thanksgiving options at the 1920s-era hotel (12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. seatings in the English Grill, 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. seatings for J. Graham’s Café buffet) are already sold out, but there is a wait list—or next year. [Image: Facebook]

Winston's Restaurant

Copy Link
Winston's, Juleps Catering and The Bakery at Sullivan University combine their efforts for three Thanksgiving seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. [Photo: Winston's Official Site]

Churchill Downs

Copy Link
Churchill Downs puts on a Skye Terrace spread from 10 a.m. until "Call to the Post" for the second-to-last race of the day. Turkey, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, sweet potatoes and ponies—a Louisville tradition since 1969. [Photo: Churchill Downs]

Mitchell's Fish Market

Copy Link
3-course meal with turkey, stuffing, and choice of starter, side and dessert at a seafood restaurant? You might be able to make your own oyster dressing! From 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Proof on Main

From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Levon Wallace will present Thanksgiving favorites and a few twists on traditional fare amid 21c's stunning artwork. [Image: Facebook]

Morton's The Steakhouse

Why settle for turkey when you can have steak? Morton's The Steakhouse is serving its regular menu on Thanksgiving Day from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

RIVUE Restaurant & Lounge

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the restaurant offers a "traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served RIVUE-style," which may involve something that slowly revolves. [Image: Facebook]

Belle of Louisville

You're on a boat! From 1 p.m to 3 p.m., the "Spirit of Jefferson" will cruise down the Ohio and offer a "Thanksgiving feast with all the traditional trimmings." [Image: Facebook]

Sway

From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sway's buffet will offer "traditional favorites including fresh seasonal salads, classic and seasonal entrees, mouthwatering side dishes and much more!" [Image: Facebook]

The Oakroom

Give in to your inner Gatsby from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as the Oakroom serves up applewood smoked turkey, bourbon barrel smoked prime rib and more. [Image: Facebook]

The Brown Hotel

Thanksgiving options at the 1920s-era hotel (12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. seatings in the English Grill, 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. seatings for J. Graham’s Café buffet) are already sold out, but there is a wait list—or next year. [Image: Facebook]

Winston's Restaurant

Winston's, Juleps Catering and The Bakery at Sullivan University combine their efforts for three Thanksgiving seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. [Photo: Winston's Official Site]

Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs puts on a Skye Terrace spread from 10 a.m. until "Call to the Post" for the second-to-last race of the day. Turkey, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, sweet potatoes and ponies—a Louisville tradition since 1969. [Photo: Churchill Downs]

Mitchell's Fish Market

3-course meal with turkey, stuffing, and choice of starter, side and dessert at a seafood restaurant? You might be able to make your own oyster dressing! From 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.