Re: Thanksgiving at restaurants?

BoogiemanHall of Famer

Is anyone going to skip the cooking trouble and have dinner at a restaurant? After my mother died, we started eating out on thanksgiving. I have never like Shoneys. But, the last few years we have had thanksgiving dinner at Shoneys. The meal is actually very good. They have the bar stuffed with thanksgiving favorites. The meal also comes with a pumpkin pie slice. It is surprisingly good.

I noticed the Cracker Barrel also has a thanksgiving meal with a slice of pie, drink, for 8.99. A friend of mine works there. She said last thanksgiving they were absolutely PACKED out all day long.

I know Ryans will also be serving a thanksgiving dinner.

Just curious as to who breaks from the norms and goes out?

11/15/107:29 AM

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williePost Master

my family goes to "joe wheeler state park" for the "thanksgiving feast"!
i don't think there's a larger spread in the state! hahahaha!

11/15/107:37 AM

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LELAHall of Famer

I had to do Shoney's once when I was out of town. My only complaint was that they ONLY had pumpkin pie. Everyone doesn't like pumpkin!

11/15/108:16 AM

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BaggySmall Talker

I used to work in restaurants, and I hate it for the people that have to work Thanksgiving Day. While the majority of Americans (including the restaurants' executives) are off celebrating with their families, the minimum wage earning employees have to go in and serve others. Go go go Almighty Dollar! I expect that we will see restaurants open on Christmas Day within the next 5 years.

And don't equate this with medical professionals that work on holidays, they are providing an invaluable service to their communities. Ensuring that consumers have a sausage biscuit on Thanksgiving morning is a convenience, not a necessity.

11/15/1010:12 AM

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semiannualchickOld Faithful

I've always cooked on Thanksgiving, although this year, I'm thinking of taking a break & going out for dinner.

11/15/1010:55 AM

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proudmom72Small Talker

I hear that Doublehead does an amazing Thanksgiving lunch.

11/16/107:28 AM

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E.Z. Lee PistophHall of Famer

Next Generation............" Now that mom has passed away we're thinking of a new Thanksgiving tradition.......Instead of going out to eat we'll be cooking at home and the whole family eating together!!!!!!!!!!" Not trying to be a smart @$$ just an observation on changing times.

11/16/108:53 AM

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canadePost Master

Believe it or not, Tourway Inn cooks a very good Thanksgiving Dinner. You can even call a few days before and order the meal for the family to pick up if you'd rather eat it at home.

11/16/103:55 PM

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RazgunarphHall of Famer

My son and i don't do Thanksgiving on Thursday....instead, i take him to Shoney's Friday evenng, then to the mall for a walk, and some people watching and window shopping.
He loves it and has a great time, and i'm thankful for that.

11/16/106:24 PM

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elinterventor01Post Master

For high end, 360 Grill will be open. The Bronzeback, as well. I believe they are serving at the convention center, next door.

11/16/1011:57 PM

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savinforarainydayHall of Famer

IMO....a bad Thanksgiving dinner at home would beat the best Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant. If I had to I would probably order it and bring it home.

11/17/1012:08 AM

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WesternOneHall of Famer

For the first time ever my family is not doing a traditional thanksgiving meal on thanksgiving this year. Instead the Hubby and I are taking our kids with us to do volunteering. There are many who don't have any option except to sit and hope someone brings them a meal. This year my family will be delivering those meals to them. We are really excited and looking forward to what hopefully will become our new family tradition.

11/18/1012:55 PM

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