Thanksgiving is just over a week away, but with the hustle and bustle of heading into the holiday season, you might not have your Thanksgiving Day plans set just yet. Don’t worry, Secret D.C. has you covered! Whether you’re observing the holiday or are looking to indulge in a delicious feast, Washington, D.C., has numerous options for dine-in or takeout:
Cafe Riggs
Dine-in: This brasserie-influenced restaurant is putting a European twist on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner offerings, such as a smoked duck breast with black truffle cream appetizer and brioche plus foie gras stuffing for $75 per person.
Location: 900 F St NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Gatsby
Dine-in: Gatsby will be open and hosting a Thanksgiving Feast dinner service, offering a meal of herb-roasted turkey, roasted turnips, a brioche, chestnut stuffing, green beans sauteed with crispy shallots, and cranberry sauce for $34, with appetizer and dessert add-ons for an additional fee.
Location: 1205 Half St SE Suite #105, Washington, D.C., 20003
Waldorf Astoria D.C.
Dine-in: Waldorf Astoria D.C. is hosting its first Thanksgiving brunch beginning at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The prices for 2023 have not yet been announced, but in 2022 the prices were set at $250 per adult or $100 for children 10 and older, patrons can partake in a mix of traditional Thanksgiving foods (cornbread stuffing and sweet potato puree), as well as unique tastings from a mimosa station and raw bar.
Location: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Gravitas
Dine-in: Gravitas is hosting a special four-course Thanksgiving tasting menu for $125 per person and a children’s dinner for an extra $35 per child.
Location: 1401 Okie St. NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Cure Bar & Bistro
To Go: If you’re looking for a classic Thanksgiving meal that will feed a group of up to 8 people without breaking the bank or spending the entire day in the kitchen, then this may be one of your best options. While the supply is limited, Cure Bar & Bistro is offering the full fixings of an entire classic Thanksgiving meal for the low price of only $225.
Location: 1000 H Street NW
Teddy & The Bully Bar
Dine-in: Want good food and a good cause? Teddy & The Bully Bar will be donating 10% of its Thanksgiving Day sales to Martha’s Table—a charity offering healthy food and opportunities to D.C. children and families in need. For $72 per adult and $28 per child 12 and under, customers can feast on a full spread, including apple-brined turkey, mac and cheese, brioche stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and more!
Take home: If you would rather have your Thanksgiving meal from the comfort of your own home, then Teddy & The Bully Bar has an option you too! For those of you who would prefer it, you can order to-go packages containing all the festive favorites starting at $60 for a package meant for 1 person and up to $600 for a package meant for a group of 10. They also have options for additional sides, so you can make sure everyone in the group gets exactly what they want this upcoming Thanksgiving.
Location: 1200 19th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20036
Bourbon Steak
Takeout: The Bourbon Steak Thanksgiving takeout package feeds four to six and includes a 16-lb. turkey, truffle mac and cheese, stuffing, fall apple salad, and much more for $425.
Location: 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20007
Nobu
Takeout: Thanksgiving is getting fishy at Nobu’s D.C. location! The sushi restaurant is offering a number of takeout options, including a $290 classic Thanksgiving for two, featuring edamame, sashimi salad, yellowtail jalapeno, and more! Pre-orders are for pickup between Nov. 23 and 25.
Location: 2525 M St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20037
Chang Chang
Takeout: Dupont Circle’s Chang Chang is offering a modern Chinese Thanksgiving feast for two to four people for a total of around $150 per package. Just take home, heat, and eat this takeout dinner, including cumin sweet potato, sweet gem lettuce salad, mapo noodles, scallion dinner rolls, Chinese long beans, a whole chicken with garlic soy gravy, and a kabocha pie!
Location: 1200 19th St. NW, Suite 110, Washington, D.C., 20036