Where to dine out for Thanksgiving dinner in Maine (2024)

If you love Thanksgiving dinner with all of its glorious trimmings but don’t want to cook or clean up, there are several places you can dine out on turkey day.

Many restaurants are already fully booked, but we’ve rounded up the ones that still had open spots or don’t require reservations, with hours, prices and some of the menu highlights.

Dig in and happy Thanksgiving!

555 NORTH

WHERE: 10 Water St., Brunswick
WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $90
MENU: The Thanksgiving menu features chipotle-spiked sweet potato soup, roasted turkey, seared salmon, prime New York strip steak, butternut squash risotto and desserts, including ginger cranberry cake.
RESERVATIONS: 207-481-4533 or resy.com

ALTO TERRACE BAR & KITCHEN

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WHERE: 25 Hancock St., Portland
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOW MUCH: A la carte prices
MENU: The Thanksgiving brunch menu includes a traditional turkey dinner, turkey Benedict, turkey reuben, pumpkin french toast, quiche, and pumpkin and blueberry pie.
RESERVATIONS: 207-800-3421 or resy.com

BOONE’S FISH HOUSE & OYSTER ROOM

WHERE: 86 Commercial St. on Custom House Wharf, Portland
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $89, $35 children
MENU: Entrees include lobster mac and cheese, pork tenderloin, brined turkey,= and beef filet au poivre. Appetizers and sides include smoked seafood charcuterie, orange pistachio-crusted salmon, oyster stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato streusel and more. Steamed lobster and baked stuff lobster add-ons available a la carte.
RESERVATIONS:207-774-5275 or resy.com.

CAMP AT SUNDAY RIVER

WHERE: Sunday River, 97 Summit Road, Newry
WHEN: 1-8 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $54, $19 for ages 6-12, free for 5 and under
MENU: Extensive buffet with appetizers, sides, roasted tom turkey, vegan “meat” loaf, maple glazed salmon, ribeye and stuffed acorn squash. Five types of desserts include a s’mores table and pecan pie.
RESERVATIONS: sundayriver.com.

CLAY HILL FARM

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WHERE: 200 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
HOW MUCH:$53-$73 for three-course meal, depending on entree choice
MENU: Entrees include traditional turkey, prime rib of beef au jus, crab stuffed haddock, pomegranate brined salmon and stuffed acorn squash.
RESERVATIONS:207-361-2272 or clayhillfarm.com

DOCK FORE

WHERE: 336 Fore St., Portland
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m., bar open until 10 p.m.
HOW MUCH:Àla carte menu
MENU: Lobster rolls, turkey sandwiches, turkey pizza and regular menu. Bar serving cranberry sauce and apple pie Jello shots.
RESERVATIONS: walk-in

FRONT & MAIN

WHERE: 9 Main St., Waterville
WHEN: 1-7 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Àla carte menu
MENU:Details coming soon.
RESERVATIONS: 207-660-0130 or opentable.com

HARBOR BISTRO + TERRACE

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WHERE:: 468 Fore St., Portland
WHEN: Noon to 7:30 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $65
MENU: Thanksgiving buffet features roast turkey, brown sugar ham, green bean casserole, herbed mashed potatoes, maple-rosemary sausage stuffing, granny smith apple and cranberry Waldorf salad, desserts and more.
RESERVATIONS:207-523-2075 or resy.com

JONATHAN’S OGUNQUIT

WHERE: 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit
WHEN: Seatings at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $74.88, $32.64 kids
MENU: Thanksgiving buffet features soups and salad station, side dishes, main dishes (including turkey, pork and lamb) and dessert.
RESERVATIONS:207-646-4777 or tickets.jonathansogunquit.com

MOODY’S DINER

WHERE: 1885 Atlantic Highway, Waldoboro
WHEN:11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $32
MENU: Turkey dinner with all the fixings. Menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, biscuits, pie and more.
RESERVATIONS: Walk-in only

OTTO’S ON THE RIVER

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WHERE: 1885 Atlantic Highway, Waldoboro
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $47, $37 seniors, $23 for under 12
MENU: Thanksgiving offerings include roast turkey, baked ham and all the traditional fixings, as well as dessert.
RESERVATIONS: 207-213-4757 or opentable.com

RUSKI’S TAVERN

WHERE: 212 Danforth St., Portland
WHEN: Beginning at 8 a.m.
HOW MUCH: To be determined
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner along with regular menu.
RESERVATIONS: Walk-in only

SALTWATER GRILLE

WHERE: 231 Front St., South Portland
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $78
MENU: Buffet features roasted turkey, honey mustard salmon, ratatouille, red bliss smashed potatoes, stuffing, corn casserole, cocktail shrimp and more.
RESERVATIONS:207-799-5400 or resy.com.

SALT YARD CAFE + BAR

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WHERE: 285 Commercial St., Portland
WHEN: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $65, $40 for kids under 12
MENU: Thanksgiving fare served buffet-style. Offerings include herb-roasted turkey, caramelized fennel-apple stuffing, local cranberry sauce, Kennebec County whipped potatoes, cranberry almond cake and much more.
RESERVATIONS:207-791-0013, or resy.com.

THE SEDGLEY PLACE

WHERE: 54 Sedgley Road, Greene
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $72-$82
MENU: Thanksgiving menu includes butternut squash bisque, salad, turkey dinner, prime rib, salmon, butternut squash lasagna, several desserts.
RESERVATIONS: 207-946-5990

THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS

WHERE: 241 Commercial St., Portland
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $39
MENU: Buffet style meal with turkey, vegan entree option and all the fixings.
RESERVATIONS:207- 772-3310

TIQA

WHERE: 327 Commercial St., Portland
WHEN: Starting at noon
HOW MUCH: $55, half-off for kids under 10
MENU: Buffet features mezze station, roasted turkey, steak, salmon, stuffing, sweet potatoes, corn pudding, pumpkin pie and more.
RESERVATIONS: opentable.com

THE WESTIN

WHERE: 157 High St., Portland
WHEN: Seatings at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $89, $109 with two beverage tickets, $29 kids
MENU: Buffet includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, honey baked ham, roasted prime rib, stuffing, green bean casserole, brown sugar candied carrots, pies, cookies and more.
RESERVATIONS: eventbrite.com

Where to dine out for Thanksgiving dinner in Maine (2024)

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