Planning a Stress-free Thanksgiving Dinner? Dine-In or Order To-Go at One of Our Local Favorites!
Whether you're visiting or call the Fraser Valley your home, Thanksgiving week has so much to offer if you find yourself in Grand County for the laid-back holiday. With the ski area open and in full swing, tubing and sledding hills ready to welcome guests, and enough snow on the ground to get out for a cross-country ski or snowmobile ride, opportunities to play outside are around every corner. Events like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Cooper Creek Square Celebration of Lights, Winter Park Resort's Holiday Tree Lighting, Granby's Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting, and Grand Lake's Annual Tree Lighting give off those festive vibes as we kick off the holiday season. With all the fun and adventure out the back door, you might want to spend your time enjoying all Grand County has to offer and leave the Thanksgiving feast prep to the professionals. We've put together a list of restaurants open and serving up traditional meals on Thanksgiving Day. Should you want to skip the hours in the kitchen and focus on taking advantage of all the opportunities in this place we call home, take your pick of these dine-in or carry-out options this year!
DENO'S MOUNTAIN BISTRO
Deno's is a local favorite. Right on Main Street in Winter Park across from Cooper Creek Square, their team goes all out for Thanksgiving. With handcrafted options like traditional roasted turkey, signature steaks, butternut squash soup, and holiday salad, we have no doubt they'll have an exceptional meal made by a seasoned, upscale kitchen staff - and without the prep and dishes!
Make a reservation to dine-in and order off the in-house Thanksgiving menu, or pre-order for your take-home Thanksgiving dinner for two ($95 for enough butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, garlic roasted potatoes, sausage & sage stuffing, green bean casserole, pan gravy, candied squash, fresh cranberry relish, pumpkin pie for two people). All take home orders will need to be reheated at home, but don't worry - warming instructions are included! Deno's is always a great stop on your way home from the ski area before you go cozy up by the fire!
THE SMOKEHOUSE
The Smokehouse in downtown Winter Park always offers a special menu for Thanksgiving. But be sure to call and place your order in advance to reserve your time slot between 12pm and 6pm on Thanksgiving Day! This year's Thanksgiving special is $34/person and includes ½ pound turkey, mashed potatoes, homemade turkey gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, a sweet roll, and pecan pie. Note: it's a package deal as substitutions are not offered. All of their usual meats and sides will also be available to add on to your Thanksgiving meal. SUNSPOT MOUNTAINTOP LODGE
Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at 10,700 feet? Sign us up! End your day on the mountain with a buffet dinner at
Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge from 5:30-7pm on Thanksgiving Day. Take the gondola up, soak in the views, and dig in to the delicious meal they've prepared for you and yours. Try crab, prawns, turkey breast, wild salmon, prime rib, glazed ham, or vegetable cassoulet (or all of them!) at the expertly curated buffet presented by the team at Winter Park Resort. It's easy to be aware of all you have to be grateful for when you're looking out from what feels like the top of the world!
Adult meals are $99, and children 10 and under are $40. Gondola rides and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the cost. Make your reservation today to ensure you get to experience Thanksgiving mountain-top style!
VERTICAL BISTRO
Nestled in the village at Winter Park Resort, Vertical Bistro is ready for you this Thanksgiving! One of our favorite après ski stops, Vertical brings an intimate and quality dining experience to the village. Make your reservations here so you can be sure to enjoy their traditional holiday menu (or full menu if turkey isn't your thing). Stop by after skiing or make it a destination--you won't be disappointed!
WILDHORSE CATERING
Wild Horse Catering is offering carry out and delivery for Thanksgiving dinner this year. The meal includes a smoked and roasted ten-pound smoked and roasted turkey, toasted sourdough dressing, mashed potatoes, homemade slow-cooked gravy, green bean casserole, roasted sweet corn bake, chunky cranberry and orange sauce, salad with vinaigrette, and pumpkin pie. They prepare their meals family-style - $350 feeds 10 people. Call Wild Horse Catering (303.819.1017) or visit wildhorsecatering.com or call the Solstice Bistro (970.531.5400) or visit SolsticeBistro.com to reserve your meal in advance!
BISTRO 28 AT POLE CREEK GOLF CLUB
Even though the golf course is closed, Bistro 28 in the clubhouse at Pole Creek Golf Club (one of Grand County's world-class golf destinations) in Tabernash will be serving delicious food all winter long, and it's an easy, low-key option for Thanksgiving dinner! From 1-5pm on Thanksgiving afternoon, you can enjoy dinner rolls, salad, herb-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, green bean + mushroom casserole, bread pudding, cranberry sauce, and pie. Call 970.887.9797 to make your reservation.
GRANBY RANCH
Granby Ranch is set to open just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday! If all goes as planned, lifts will start turning for guests on Wednesday, 11/27. And to add to the festivities, they'll be offering a full traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet at the Bluebird Bistro all day Thursday. What's on the menu? A little something for everyone:
- roasted acorn squash soup
- mixed green salad
- caesar salad
- toasted couscous salad
- artichoke heart salad
- assorted fruits
- house-smoked salmon
- poached shrimp, tuna + seaweed salad
- roasted pork loin
- Grandma's cornbread dressing
- roasted garlic mashed potatoes,
- green bean casserole
- mac + cheese
- whipped sweet potatoes
- chef-carved sage roasted turkey
- giblet gravy
- Virginia honey-smoked pit ham
- assorted pies and mini desserts
If you're hoping to catch some football, head up to the 8350 Lounge to catch all the games with drinks and light snacks before or after your meal! Be sure to make a reservation in advance! Adult meals are $60, and children under 10 are $30.
MOUNTAIN GOAT CO.
Mountain Goat Co. is serving up Thanksgiving dinner for pick up! Swing by their storefront inside Inn at Silvercreek in Granby between 3 and 6pm on Wednesday, 11/27 to pick up your order so you're all ready to heat it up whenever works with your schedule on Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy cream of mushroom soup, crunchy sweet brussel sprout salad, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy, one pound of turkey, and pumpkin pie ($40/person). Connect with tammy@mountaingoatco.com to reserve your Thanksgiving meal today!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We hope you enjoy this time of reflection and celebrating all we have to be grateful for and that your holiday is spent with people you love doing something you love! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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