It's that time again. The Bay area restaurant scene is gearing up to create offerings like house-made cranberry relish and cornbread-sausage stuffing for regionites seeking Turkey Day haven, and sustenance.
From all-day dinners to full-on buffets, here's a working guide to the (mostly) stress-free holiday feast-ivities happening throughout the region. Reservations at these spots are welcomed, and recommended.
File "being out of the kitchen" under your list of whosits and whatsits to be thankful for.
The Capital Grille Snag fare off the full menu or a slow-roasted turkey dinner entree. The dish comes with classic trimmings, including brioche stuffing, as well as pumpkin cheesecake at $10 per slice. $36 for adults, $15 for children ages 12 and under, noon-9 p.m. 2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, 813-830-9433.
Eddie V's Pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, green beans, acorn squash and more make up this soul-satisfying holiday lineup. Roederer champagnes, by the glass or bottle, will also be on hand. $32 for adults, $15 for kids, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 4400 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, 813-877-7290.
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Three meals will be hosted at this Palm Harbor resort. From 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., catch a classic turkey dinner at the Market Salamander Grille. A buffet in Innisbrook's Edinburgh Ballroom runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and a final feast at Packard's Steakhouse lasts from 5 to 9:30. $18-$39, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 36750 U.S. Highway 19 N., Palm Harbor, 727-942-2000.
Pelagia Trattoria Items like oven-roasted turkey, prime rib and crab claws will be served as proteins at this Thanksgiving buffet, while cornbread-sausage and wild rice stuffings, sweet potato casserole and more round off the sides. Get in on the discounted dinner pricing from 5 to 7 p.m. ($39 for adults, $12 for children). One free glass of sparkling wine will be served. $49 for adults, $18 for children ages 12 and under. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, 813-313-3235.
Seasons 52 Nosh on a spread of roasted turkey, herb stuffing, Yukon Gold mashed taters, maple-glazed butternut squash, cranberry relish crafted in house and way more. Children's and full-dinner menus will also be available. $27 for adults, noon-8 p.m. 204 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, 813-286-1152.
More eateries will be added up until Thanksgiving. If you're a restaurateur whose establishment will be open for the holiday, please email meaghan.habuda@creativeloafing.com with more information.