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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
Here’s a “sneak peek” at a story scheduled to run in Friday’s (11-19-10) Dayon Daily News Go section. Some of these restaurants are filling up fast, or have already filled slots in the most popular times, so if you’re planning to go out to eat Thanksgiving Day, don’t delay in making reservations. And if you can’t wait until Thanksgiving to get your turkey fix, The Stockyards Inn, 1065 Springfield St. in Dayton, is offering a special turkey meal with traditional sides at both lunch ($7.95) and dinner ($9.95) Thursday, Nov. 18. Call 254-3576 for details.
In the 31 years that l’Auberge has been serving diners at the Kettering restaurant, it has never opened for Thanksgiving Day dinner — until this year.
“We’ve had quite a few requests to do this,” said l’Auberge owner Josef Reif, who said the struggling economy also played a role in his decision to open on the holiday.
About one in 10 Americans celebrates Thanksgiving by dining out, and as many as half of Americans supplement their meals with ready-to-eat takeout items of some kind, according to the National Restaurant Association.
In the Dayton area, more than a dozen restaurants let us know they were open on the holiday and offering a special Thanksgiving menu of some sort, and those restaurants are listed here. Several more restaurants and sports bars are opening Thanksgiving evening for regular dinner menu and hours, such as T.G.I. Friday’s, which is inviting customers to “Plan Your Escape” Thanksgiving night. Some restaurants such as Pasha Grill at The Greene and Lone Star Steakhouse off of Miller Lane are open during the day on Thanksgiving but are offering their regular menu only. And some restaurants, including Bob Evans, are closed on Thanksgiving Day but are promoting holiday dinners that can be picked up in advance.
Here’s a list of restaurants that let us know they are open Thanksgiving Day and serving a special holiday menu:
Amelia’s Bistro
129 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook, (937) 310-3040. Buffet featuring turkey, salmon, prime rib and sides. noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $24.95 includes nonalcoholic beverages; children 5-10 and younger $9.95. Under 5 are free. Reservations recommended.
L’Auberge
4120 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, (937) 299-5536, noon to 6 p.m. Four-course Thanksgiving dinner, with an entree of Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing and Truffle Gravy. Reservations required. Cost: $26.95 for adults, $13 for children 12 and under
Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Washington Twp., (937) 433-7099; Noon to 8 p.m. Two turkey-dinner options that include stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie; also serving the regular menu. Reservations recommended. Cost: $19-$21.
Champps Restaurant and Bar
7880 Washington Village Drive, Washington Twp., (937) 433-2333; noon to 10 p.m., Traditional Thanksgiving meal, $16.99 per person, reservations accepted.
Cracker Barrel
All locations including 5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, and 7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp., (937) 890-0047; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Turkey and traditional sides. No reservations. Cost: $8.99 for adults, $4.49 for children.
Crowne Plaza Hotel/Starz Restaurant
33 E. Fifth St. in downtown Dayton, (937) 224-0800. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet. Cost: Adults & Seniors $17.95; Kids 4-12 $10.95; under 3 are free.
Golden Corral
Beavercreek (937-431-7300), Dayton Mall (937-312-2400) and Vandalia (937-264-3300) locations; 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Vandalia until 5 p.m.) Turkey and traditional sides. Reservations not required. Cost: About $11.99, not including tax or beverage.
Hasty Tasty
3509 Linden Ave., Dayton, (937) 254-8431; 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thanksgiving dinner specials, no reservations. Cost: $8.95, includes dessert.
Holiday Inn Dayton Airport
10 Rockridge Road, Englewood, (937) 832-1234. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buffet featuring turkey, ham and traditional sides. Reservations recommended, but not required. Cost: Adults $15.95, seniors $14.95, children 4-12 $8.95. Children under 4 are free.
Hometown Buffet
745 Lyons Road, Wasington Twp., (937) 438-3075; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet that includes turkey, roast beef and ham. No reservations required. Cost: Adults $10.49, seniors $9.99, (prices do not include beverage or tax), children’s meals discounted based on age.
Kohinoor Palace
39 S. Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, (937) 723-9015. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Special buffet, $8.99 per person, reservations accepted. Serving regular menu at dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
McCormick and Schmick’s
4429 Cedar Park Drive in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 431-9200; noon to 8 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and regular menu also available. Reservations requested. Cost: $22.95 for three-course Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations not required but recommended.
Mimi’s Cafe
4402 Walnut St. in The Greene in Beavercreek, (937) 426-9153; Serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $14.99; $6.99 for children under 12. Reservations accepted.
Palermo’s
2667 S. Dixie Drive, Kettering, (937) 299-8888. noon to 9 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations available. Cost: adults $15. Children $10.
Stagecoach Restaurant
1238 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, (937) 847-0789; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, ham, sides and dessert. Reservations accepted. Cost: Adults $10.99, includes tea or coffee; children 10 years and younger $5.25.
Starlite Restaurant & Diner
4090 Wilmington Pike in Kettering, (937) 293-4000; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dinner specials will include Roast Turkey, Turkey Hot Shots and Ham Steak. Reservations available for large parties. Cost: Prices vary by entree. Children’s menu available.
Young’s Jersey Dairy Golden Jersey Inn
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. (U.S. 68), just north of Yellow Springs, (937) 324-2050. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., seating every 90 minutes. Traditional Thanksgiving buffet including turkey, ham, sides, and desserts. Reservations required. Cost: Adults $19.95, children 4-10 $7.95, children 3 and under free.
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By Ponderosa Steakhouse
November 23, 2010 5:35 PM | Link to this
Ponderosa Steakhouse 4918 Airway Road Dayton, Ohio 937.252.8652 Ponderosa Steakhouse will be open for Thanksgiving Day from 11 am until 4 pm. We will be serving a special Thanksgiving Buffet sure to please everyone. Traditional Thanksgiving items such as roasted turkey, maple glazed ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, fried chicken, pumpkin pie, and so much more. A special price of $8.99 for adults and discounted prices for seniors and children make this an affordable option to experience. Come on in and let us worry about cooking, and we’ll even do the dishes!