Atlanta's Tastiest Thanksgiving 2025 Lineup
Thanksgiving in Atlanta is about more than turkey and trimmings—it’s a chance to gather, connect and savor the season’s best flavors. Whether dining out with family, toasting with friends or bringing a chef-prepared feast home, Atlanta’s restaurants are serving up something special this holiday week.
Multiple Locations
All HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern locations make Thanksgiving easy with family meals to go ($165, serves 6-8). Each includes five pounds of seasoned, roasted and sliced turkey breast, whipped potatoes, dressing, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, gravy, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and a whole pie. Orders can be placed online starting Oct. 29 through Nov. 23 for pickup Nov. 25-27. On Thanksgiving Day, all locations will open at 11:30 a.m. with a classic holiday meal for $55 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
Buckhead
For a post-dinner dance party, Johnny’s Hideaway will be open on Thanksgiving night from 8 p.m.-3 a.m., offering a lively setting to dance off the day’s indulgence. Guests will enjoy great music, a vibrant atmosphere and late-night fun to wrap up Thanksgiving in style.
Celebrate tradition at The Southern Gentleman, open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Buckhead favorite will serve an elaborate Thanksgiving buffet experience ($75 per adult; $35 per child, plus tax and gratuity), featuring a bountiful spread of holiday classics and seasonal delights. Make reservations via OpenTable.
Midtown
An Atlanta institution for generations, Mary Mac’s Tea Room will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., serving its beloved Southern menu with one special addition—oven-baked sliced ham. Guests can also enjoy the comfort of home with Mary Mac’s Family Feasts To-Go, feeding four or 10 guests. These dinners feature carved turkey breast, green beans, cornbread dressing and gravy, cranberry sauce, potato souffle, yeast rolls and sweet potato pie. Other options include glazed Cobb smoked ham, whole oven-roasted turkeys and sides (available by the half gallon and gallon), such as whipped potatoes, broccoli souffle, black-eyed peas, collard greens, tomato pie, peach cobbler, banana pudding and more. These items are available for preorder online.
West Midtown & Upper Westside
Kick off the holiday early with Friendsgiving at Your 3rd Spot on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The 21+ event features a cozy evening of games, great food and even better company. Entry is BOGO and includes unlimited gaming across 100+ experiences. Guests will enjoy seasonal food and drink specials with a table reservation—or receive 30 minutes of complimentary bowling with any RSVP. Members can also share the fun with three extra guest passes from Nov. 24-27. On Friday, Nov. 28, Your 3rd Spot hosts a Black Friday celebration that’s family-friendly until 7 p.m. and 21+ after. Families can enjoy a special tasting menu, photo booth and 100+ games, while adults can stay late for a night of post-holiday fun. Book experiences online.
Dunwoody
Though closed on Thanksgiving Day, Vino Venue turns Black Friday on Nov. 28 into a royal affair. Presented with Destination Tea, the Royal Afternoon Tea Experience offers two seatings—1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.—for an afternoon of elegance complete with Champagne, tea service, tea sandwiches, scones and sweets. Guests will also meet local milliner Elena Wittman of ArtofHats Studio. Tickets can be purchased online for $99 (including tax and gratuity).
Alpharetta, Crabapple and Milton
Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar welcomes guests on Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. for a refined four-course traditional Thanksgiving dinner ($115 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity). Guests may also enjoy selections from a special limited-time menu featuring seasonal favorites and expertly paired wines. Make reservations via OpenTable.
Guests can gather their favorite people for a three-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving feast at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, served from 12-7 p.m. ($75 per adult; $32.50 per child, plus tax and gratuity). Reservations can be made via OpenTable. For those preferring to dine at home, Milton’s offers Thanksgiving to-go packages, featuring slow-smoked turkeys with all the fixings. The full feast ($205) serves four to six and includes sides, including roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Thomasville Tomme mac and cheese and Muddy Pond sorghum-glazed carrots. A 12- to 14-pound slow-smoked turkey with a quart of gravy serves six to eight people for $130; the Thanksgiving sides package serves four to six guests for $100. Orders are available for pickup on Nov. 26. Quantities are limited; reserve early online.
From the sea to the farm, Ocean & Acre invites guests to a Thanksgiving celebration filled with elevated flavors and coastal charm. The restaurant will offer a three-course, prix fixe menu from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. ($75 per adult; $32.50 per child, plus tax and gratuity). Reservations are strongly encouraged.