Thanksgiving in Seattle is the perfect excuse to skip the cooking and enjoy a warm, festive meal. From classic turkey dinners to inventive global menus, cozy weekend escapes, and take-home options, the city and surrounding region have plenty to offer. Here are some top spots serving Thanksgiving this year, along with several welcoming community meals in the area.

Mirabelle by Orphée

Mirabelle by Orphée brings a French touch to Thanksgiving. Start with sesame sourdough rolls and butter, then choose between a creamy roasted pumpkin soup with toasted pecans or a vegetable-packed ratatouille quiche with pear cider dressing. Main courses include fire-braised turkey breast with creamy Gratin Dauphinois, or the quiche for a lighter option. Finish with a classic Tarte Tatin. Optional wine pairings elevate the meal for a festive, French-inspired holiday experience.

Oddfellows Café + Bar

Oddfellows makes Thanksgiving feel easy and welcoming. From noon to seven, diners can enjoy turkey with gravy, house-made stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and a soft roll. The meal ends with a slice of pumpkin pie. Walk-ins are welcome, making it a low-stress option. The lively Capitol Hill dining room makes it easy to settle in, catch up with friends, and enjoy a cozy, casual holiday meal without worrying about cooking.

Alder & Ash

Alder & Ash serves a Thanksgiving dinner with a seasonal, homey feel from Chef Jason Stratton and his team. Guests start with roasted butternut squash soup or a winter citrus and pomegranate salad. The centerpiece is a turkey roulade with chestnut and chicken apple sausage stuffing, served with cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Dessert is pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Seasonal cocktails like the Fireside Old Fashioned round out a warm, inviting experience.

La Loba at 1 Hotel Seattle

La Loba serves Thanksgiving with a global twist. Their prix-fixe menu runs from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and features dishes like oyster aguachile, truffled Ibérico bites, miso-glazed salmon, and heritage turkey with salsa macha. Each dish puts a fun twist on classic Thanksgiving flavors. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, making it easy to dig in and enjoy the meal.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is perfect for a Thanksgiving getaway. Guests enjoy a holiday meal overlooking Hood Canal, then relax with a fireside cocktail or spa treatment. The quiet, scenic setting helps you feel away from the city while still enjoying great food. Families or couples can turn the holiday into a mini-retreat, taking in the views and fresh air. It’s an easy way to make Thanksgiving feel like a small, special escape.

Drumheller’s at The Lodge at Columbia Point

Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal with riverfront views at Drumheller’s. Start with a roasted beet and chèvre tartlet or a spiced squash soup with fried sage. For the main course, pick turkey roulade with apple sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and mushroom gravy, or herb-crusted prime rib with mashed potatoes, green beans, red wine jus, and horseradish cream. End the meal with a pumpkin spice roll. It’s a cozy, and tasty, way to celebrate the holiday.

Duke’s Seafood

All six Duke’s Seafood locations will be closed on Thanksgiving so staff can spend time with family, but they’re offering take-home chowders. Guests can pick up frozen 64 oz. portions of their award-winning Clam Chowder or Lobster Mobster Pernod Chowder. Each serves 4–6 as a light meal or 8–12 as a starter or side, and comes with sourdough bread and reheating instructions. No pre-order is needed, just ask the manager when you arrive.

W Seattle

W Seattle’s ‘Thanksgiving To Go‘ serves two and makes the holiday easy at home. The package includes dinner rolls, sweet corn soup, a poached pear salad with smoked blue cheese, roasted turkey with dark and light meat, butternut squash stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry-ginger compote, pumpkin cheesecake, and pecan bars. Meals are ready for pickup at TRACE Market on November 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It’s a stress-free way to enjoy a flavorful Thanksgiving.

Barking Frog

Barking Frog offers a three-course Thanksgiving menu from noon to 9:00 p.m. Guests choose a starter, entrée, and dessert from seasonal, Northwest-inspired options. Reservations are available on OpenTable, but this is a popular spot for families to celebrate Thanksgiving and reservations fill up fast. If you missed out at Barking Frog, there is still great options across the way at Willows Lodge.

Willows Lodge

Willows Lodge serves Thanksgiving in the Sammamish Ballroom with seating at 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, and 4:30 p.m. The buffet features roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry relish, prime rib with horseradish sauce, and seasonal sides like red-skinned mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, and green bean casserole. Starters include fresh breads, local cheeses, charcuterie, mixed greens, and kale slaw. Dessert highlights are pumpkin pie, apple crumb pie, and dark chocolate tart. 

Lotte Hotel Seattle – Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge serves a four-course Thanksgiving dinner with city views from the 16th floor. Seasonal cocktails and optional wine pairing accompany dishes like Dungeness Crab Beignets, Heritage Turkey Ballotine, and Chef Artis’ dessert selection. A children’s menu is available. The room has a warm, welcoming vibe, and it’s a good idea to book ahead. It’s perfect for families or couples who want a special Thanksgiving without any stuffiness. 

Lotte Hotel Seattle – Thanksgiving Grand Buffet & Holiday Market

The Sanctuary Grand Ballroom hosts a buffet and holiday market from noon to 4:00 p.m. Guests enjoy the classics like turkey, prime rib, ham, mac and cheese, stuffing, charcuterie, desserts, and beverages. After dining, take photos at the photobooth, let kids decorate cookies, enjoy live jazz, and explore the Holiday Market featuring local makers like Eighth Generation, Elliott Bay Book Company, Villa Jerada, and Woodinville Whiskey Company. 

Community Thanksgiving Meals

Hall at Fauntleroy (West Seattle)

Hall at Fauntleroy hosts a free Thanksgiving meal from noon to 3:00 p.m. on November 27. Chef Zach Mosely prepares turkey with all the trimmings, and desserts are donated by the community. No RSVP is needed.

West Seattle Eagles #2643 (West Seattle)

The West Seattle Eagles open their doors for a free Thanksgiving dinner. Guests enjoy turkey with sides and desserts. Donations are welcome but not required. The Eagles’ motto is People Helping People. This certainly fits that bill.

Athens Pizza and Pasta (Auburn)

Athens Pizza and Pasta is once again opening its doors to anyone who needs a warm Thanksgiving meal. The Auburn favorite will hand out free traditional Thanksgiving dinners starting at 11 a.m., with every meal packed up to go and available until they run out. This marks the fourteenth year of the restaurant’s annual holiday giveaway, and they’re expecting a bigger turnout than usual.