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.
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.
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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.
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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."
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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]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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]
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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, 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 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]
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.
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