Maybe more than ever, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to take a look back on the year and count your blessings. 

It’s also the perfect time to consider leaving all the work to someone else and supporting the work of local restaurants and bakeries.

That’s why we’ve compiled a guide of restaurants and markets where you can dine in for Thanksgiving or pre-order delicious meals for pick-up.

Please note: pre-orders and reservations are almost always required and deadlines are coming up quickly.

Desserts

Check out our Guide to Thanksgiving desserts from bakeries across the city!  Thanksgiving Pie Guide.

Heat & Eat options

Blue's Egg & Bakery
317 N. 76th St., (414) 336-1005
bluesegg.com
Blue's Egg will be offering heat-and-eat turkey dinners to feed five diners generously.  Meals include half a turkey, roasted with pan gravy (7-8 lbs), Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with maple-pecan topping, Sausage & Sage Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, White Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese. Green Bean Casserole with mushroom cream & fried shallots, Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce and Blue's Parker House dinner rolls for $150.  A variety of pies are also available for purchase (Bonus: Get $5 off when you add a pie or pumpkin cake roll). View the full menu and order online before Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. (or sold out). for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov 26 between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the Blue's Egg & Bakery parking lot. Look for the Tree Ripe semi-trailer!

The Capital Grille 
310 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 223-0600
thecapitalgrille.com
The Capital Grille will offer a Thanksgiving sides package which serves four for $135. It includes brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with ginger butter, cranberry-pear chutney, Sam's mashed potatoes, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, seeded rolls and house-made gravy. Preorders can be made online through Nov. 25. Pickup is available on Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Nov. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Eldr+Rime
2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 867-9200
eldrandrime.com
Eldr + Rime will offer a Thanksgiving Carryout Feast that feeds four for $175. The meal package includes smoked turkey, apple and sage sourdough stuffing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato and butternut squash hash, green bean almondine, Brussels sprouts with pork belly and balsamic glaze, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie. Pre-orders can be made online with pick-up on Nov. 26 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Emerald City Catering
3555 S. 13th St., (414) 672-3434
emeraldcitycatering.com
Emerald City will offer heat-and-eat options for Thanksgiving including roast turkey breast, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy and more for $26.95 per person. A la carte menu items are also available. View the menu and place your order by phone or online before Nov. 21 for pick-up on Thanksgiving.

i.d. Delafield
415 Genesee St., Delafield, (262) 249-6473
iddelafield.com
Save time and leave your side dishes to i.d.  They are offering a full complement of heat and eat sides (and add-ons) for your holiday spread ($116.67 for package, plus additional add-ons available).  View the menu and order online. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Nov. 24 for pick up on Nov. 26 between 3 and 7 p.m.

The INN
110 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland (262) 361-4079
theinnhartland.com 
The INN in Hartland is offering a full Thanksgiving take-home spread, all ready to take home and celebrate. The main menu is tailorable to your preference and serves four to six people, featuring savory classics, including a half of a roasted free-range turkey, roasted Brussels sprours, fall chop salad, mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce along with homemade breads and sweets. The restaurant will also offer wine, as well as floral add-ons from Avant Garden Florist to elevate the meal.

Pre-order up to November 24 via phone at (262) 361-4079. Pickup is at The INN from 9 a.m. to noon (Nov. 27) Thanksgiving Day.

Le Reve Patisserie & Cafe
7610 Harwood Ave., (414) 778-3333
lerevecafe.com
Le Reve will be offering glazed ham, side dish packages, pastries, croissants, dinner rolls and desserts for your Thanksgiving celebration. View the menu and place your order online by Nov. 23 for pick up on Nov. 26.

Maxie's
6732 W. Fairview Ave., (414) 292-3969
maxies.com/milwaukee
Maxie's is serving up the sides you actually want, from mashed potatoes and collard greens to stuffing and white cheddar mac 'n' cheese. And you can order it all for pick-up and save yourself the work. Heat and eat sides include stuffing, slaw, beans and rice, plus extras like pulled pork, chopped chicken and smoked brisket. View the full Maxie’s Side Show menu online and place your order by Friday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.  for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 2 to 4 p.m.

Rupena's Fine Foods
7641 Beloit Rd, West Allis, (414) 543-7447
rupenas.com
Rupena's is offering fully cooked heat-and-eat Thanksgiving meals. The menu features carved roasted turkey, Rupena's housemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, a choice of corn or green beans, turkey gravy, dinner rolls, fluff and pies (apple or pumpkin). Additional items can be added for additional cost.  Dinner for 7-10 guests is $259.90 (plus tax); 11-14 guests is $383.86 (plus tax); and 15-18 guests is $467.82 (plus tax). Pre-orders can be made by phone until Sunday, Nov. 16 with pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 26. To place your order call (414) 543-7447 and ask for catering.

Saz’s 
Saz’s Catering, 201 W. Walker St.
sazs.com
Heat-and-eat Thanksgiving meals and a la carte items are available for pre-order and pick-up at Saz’s catering in Walker’s Point. View the full menu and order online by Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 27 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Smoke Shack
332 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 431-1119
smoke-shack.com
Smoke Shack will be offering a heat and eat Thanksgiving dinner package (including a half a smoked turkey, creamed corn, brandy cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corned bread muffins and pumpkin pie) that feeds six for $165. View the full menu and place your order onlineby Monday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. for pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 25 or Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Stone Bank Farm Market
N68 W33208 County Rd. K, Stone Bank, (920) 355-4021
stonebankmarket.com
Stone Bank Farm Market will be offering Chef-inspired Thanksgiving side dishes for pre-order and pickup. Offerings include turkey gravy, whipped potato puree and sourdough stuffing. Orders can be placed online for pickup on Nov. 26 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fresh turkeys and sweet potato pies are also available to order.

Ward's House of Prime
540 E. Mason St., (414) 223-0135
wardshouseofprime.com
Ward’s will be offering a variety of pick-up options, from individual dinners to full turkey or prime rib dinners. View the full menu online and call (414) 223-0135 to place your order. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 25 for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27) between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Dine in options

The Capital Grille 
310 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 223-0600
thecapitalgrille.com
Capital Grille will offer Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner is $50 for adults and $20 for children and includes slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with almonds and cranberry-pear chutney, with Sam’s mashed potatoes for the table. Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey and pumpkin cheesecake are available for and additional charge. The full dinner menu also is available in the dining room. Reservations can be made online.

Crawdaddy's on Greenfield
9427 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 778-2228
crawdaddysccb.com
Crawdaddy's will be open on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving up a Thanksgiving feast. Make your reservations online and leave the cooking to them. 

Mason Street Grill
425 E. Mason St., (414) 298-3131
masonstreetgrill.com
Mason Street Grill will be open for dining on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose from their regular menu or a Thanksgiving prix fixe menu for $74 per person. Private dining rooms are also available. View the menus and make your reservations online.

Milwaukee Chophouse
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 271-2337
milwaukee.millertimepubandgrill.com
Milwaukee Chophouse will be offering a special prix fixe Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 featuring diner's choice of  Chophouse Salad, Caesar Salad or Butternut Squash Soup; Prosciutto Turkey Ballotine or Grilled Swordfish; and Crème Brûlée, Peach Cobbler or Pumpkin Cake. View the full menu and make reservations online.

Old Town Serbian Gourmet Restaurant
522 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 672-0206
oldtownserbian.com
Old Town will be offering dine-in service on Thanksgiving day from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (reservations are required). Offerings will include both their regular menu and holiday specials.  Call the restaurant to make reservations and get more details.

The Packing House
900 E. Layton Ave., (414) 483-5054
packinghousemke.com
The Packing House will be serving their full sit-down dinner holiday menu plus a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Turkey dinner includes: hand-carved roasted turkey, gravy, apple sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, brown sugar glazed sweet potatoes cranberry relish and green beans for $39.99 per person, children $23.99. Guests can also get their turkey dinner via drive thru from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $30 (cash only).  Call the restaurant for reservations. 

Pfister Hotel
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 273-8222
thepfisterhotel.com
The Pfister will be offering a Thanksgiving brunch buffet in their ballroom on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ($104 per adult and $35 for children ages 3 to 10). Offerings include chilled seafood, salads, Wisconsin cheeses, pastries, egg dishes, pastas, carved meats and traditional side dishes. View the menu and make your reservations online.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel
1721 W. Canal St., (800) 729-7244
potawatomi.com/restaurants
Multiple venues at Potawatomi will be open on Thanksgiving.  

Canal Street Café is open from noon to 6 p.m. offering the choice of their full menu or a Thanksgiving buffet featuring herb-roasted turkey, New York Strip, whitefish, sides and desserts. Price for the buffet is $45 for adults and $20 for kids age 12 and under. 

Dream Dance Steakhouse is open from 5 to 10 p.m. for a Thanksgiving Feast featuring ambrosia and Waldorf salads, turducken, holiday sides and pumpkin pie.  Cost is $45 per person. 

Sportsbook will open at 10 a.m. for the Packers game. A special  Thanksgiving turkey burger topped with mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry aioli, and served with sweet potato fries and marshmallow fluff will be on the menu for $18.

The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails at Saint Kate
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 270-4422
thestudiomke.com
The Studio is hosting a special Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Their special prix fixe menu is packed with everyone's favorite traditional dishes, so you can enjoy every moment and focus on what truly matters: making cherished memories around the table. Reservations can be made online.

Tre Rivali
200 N Broadway, (414) 291-3971
trerivalirestaurant.co
Tre Rivali will offer breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, followed by a Thanksgiving Buffet from noon to 4:30 p.m. Pricing is $70 per adult and $30 per child under twelve-years-old.  View the full buffet menu and make reservations online.  The Cafe will also be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 2.