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The Best Thanksgiving Dinners in Toronto

Christine Peddie

6 months ago

The best Thanksgiving dinners in Toronto will sate hunger, elicit excitement and inspire a wealth of gratitude as you sit down to the table. Featuring the season's most traditional flavours, these meals will keep you from kitchen chaos and instead, ensure a happy Turkey-day is had by all. Whether you appreciate the comforting clatter of a full dining room or prefer to relax with your crew at home, Toronto has options for dine-in and takeout Thanksgiving dinners this year. Make your plans, gather friends and family, and raise a glass in thanks to everything, and everyone, you're grateful for.

80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor

Kost

This year, give thanks from the 44th floor of Toronto's BISHA Hotel. Thanksgiving dinner at Köst is a three-course affair, centred on the choice of traditional roast turkey or honey-glazed ham. Reserve your table between October 8th and 10th, and come the long weekend, you'll be luxuriating at the top.

46 Blue Jays Way

Wahlburgers

Eschew Thanksgiving's formal feel for a meal that requires a hearty appetite, a stack of napkins and a penchant for eating with your hands. Loaded with turkey, stuffing, orange cranberry sauce, and roasted squash, Wahlburgers' Thanksgiving Burger delivers all of the flavours of the occasion in one seriously satisfying package.

181 Wellington St W

TOCA

This Thanksgiving, dine on TOCA fare at home, or while basking in the elegance of the luxuriously-appointed Ritz-Carlton Toronto. Offering a lavish brunch on October 9th — complete with carving stations and a seafood bar — a Thanksgiving dinner between October 8th and 10th, and a to-go option, TOCA is a perfect choice for any plan.

21 Adelaide St W

The Rabbit Hole

It's hard, if not impossible, not to feel grateful when faced with The Rabbit Hole's braised beef cheek pie. In our books, that makes it a perfect candidate for Thanksgiving dinner. Part of the restaurant's Pie-toberfest prix-fixe menu, you can enjoy it (or another of the team's fantastic pies) along with a starter and English-style dessert, and toast to a truly jolly holiday.

1150 Queen St W

The Drake Cafe

The Drake's Get Stuffed Harvest Feast is an appropriately festive, delicious way to spend Thanksgiving. Offered on October 9th and 10th, for dine-in or takeaway, menus offer options for traditionalists and the meat-averse. Stuffed with turkey roulade or baked acorn squash, sides, and apple crumble, you'll feel like life is definitely going your way.

374 Royal York Rd

SanRemo Bakery

A classic spread that won't disappoint, San Remo Bakery's Thanksgiving Special is available for pickup on October 9th. Each meal for four to six diners includes turkey, all the usual sides, plus a pumpkin pie and a French Vienna.

1539 Avenue Rd

Pusateri’s Fine Foods

Whether you're short on one item, or a dozen, Pusateri's has options for every need. Order a four-course, prix-fixe turkey or beef tenderloin dinner, an assortment of appetizers, sides, or desserts. All holiday catering Items are available for pickup or delivery.

1221 Bay St

Planta - Yorkville

For a dinner to rival most (and a way to stop your poultry-prizing friends in their tracks) a Plantsgiving Feast from Planta is a must. Centred around a Veggie Meatloaf, each meal also includes enough plant-based sides and dessert to satisfy four of your dearest, veg-loving guests.

9 Old Mill Rd

Old Mill Toronto

A perennial classic, Old Mill Toronto is welcoming guests on October 9th and 10th for Thanksgiving brunch and dinner buffets. Included in each is a dizzying array of salads and starters, fresh seafood, carving stations, and desserts. If you and the family like to mark Thanksgiving by testing the limits on your stretchy pants, Old Mill is sure to satisfy.

330 King St W

O&B At Home

Find plenty of Thanksgiving options for pickup or delivery at O&B at Home. From boneless rib-eye with Yorkshire pudding to classic turkey dinners, desserts, even flowers, O&B offers everything you need for a memorable stay-at-home feast.

488 Wellington St W

Marben

Tired of turkey? Find a traditional British Sunday Roast dinner at Marben this Thanksgiving Sunday. Complete with Beverly Creek Farms top sirloin Black Angus beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, root vegetables and horseradish, each plate is a soul-satisfying way to give thanks.

325 Bay St

Louix Louis

Toast to Turkey-day in style at one of the city's most sophisticated spots. Available on Sunday, October 9th and Monday, October 10th, Louix Louis' Thanksgiving Menu includes three courses, with options at each turn. You might start with King Crab Cake, before tucking in to Truffle Turkey Roulade with a slew of elegant trimmings. Or you might choose a different adventure. Either way, you're a guaranteed a happy ending.

42 Liberty St

Liberty Commons

Head to Liberty Village between October 7th and 9th for a taste of Thanksgiving à la Liberty Commons. From the team's famous Thanksgiving Sammy — piled high with an inordinate number of delicious toppings — to traditional turkey dinner, veggie meatloaf and more, Liberty Commons offers plenty to sink your teeth into this long weekend.

791 Broadview Ave

Kitchenette

Kitchenette's Thanksgiving Dinner includes an abundance of tempting treats sure to make this Thanksgiving a happy one. Available for two or four people, each set meal includes herb-roasted turkey, garlic mash, stuffing, Brussels sprout salad, rolls, sauces and a choice of dessert. One-stop shopping has never tasted so good.

50 Bloor St W

Holts Café Bloor Street

Few things are as becoming as relaxation. Be the stress-free host you aspire to be with a Thanksgiving Meal Kit from Holts Café. For $55 per person, diners will fawn over a meal of squash soup, turkey roulade, sides, and apple trifle. Just be sure to order by October 5th to avoid disappointment.

60 Yorkville Ave

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

The height of elegance, you'll want to break out your best bubbly to sip alongside a Thanksgiving Feast To-Go from Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Each meal for five includes a whole, 15-pound turkey, and an abundance of sides, from sage focaccia stuffing to spiced apple salad. Since every fine meal must end with dessert, the team's stylish pecan or pumpkin pie is also part of the package.

100 Front St W

Fairmont Royal York

For a feast that's as big on tradition as it on flavour, A Thanksgiving To-Go dinner from Fairmont Royal York is hard to beat. Opt for a small or large turkey or ham, and receive the protein along with an array of gorgeous sides, brioche popover rolls, and pumpkin or apple pie for dessert.

Manulife Centre

Eataly Toronto

When "heat-and-eat" are the only steps between you and a fantastic feast, you can relax and truly give thanks. Order from Eataly and your choices include salumi and formaggi platters, fresh pasta, heritage turkeys, porchetta, and a host of Italian-inspired sides and desserts.

60 Yorkville Ave

d|bar

Comfortable and cosmopolitan, d|bar at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is a perfect spot to toast to the long weekend. Between October 8th and 10th, enjoy Thanksgiving features, from morning until late. Stop in for turkey and waffles at brunch, a towering turkey burger or a classic turkey dinner later on. Or, go turkey-less and savour the day your way with one of the team's exceptional regular offerings.

19 Waterman Ave

Chef Drop

Available for delivery on October 5th, 7th and 9th, you can give thanks with ChefDrop's Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey Breast dinner all week long. Created by chef Michael Angeloni, each meal includes sous-vide turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and gravy, for two to eight people. Add in some of the company's delectable desserts, and you'll have a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in minutes.

60 Yorkville Ave

Cafe Boulud

Start the celebration early, with a two- or three-course Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Boulud. Available on October 8th and 9th, the menu includes tempting, bistro-style specialties from Buttermilk Pancakes to a Classic Turkey Breakfast.

3419 Dundas St W

Ascari Hospitality Group

In partnership with Stratus Vineyards, Ascari Hopsitality's "Reserve a Bird" offers minimal prep, but glorious rewards. Ideal for groups of two to eight people, the dinner includes herb-and-lemon-brined turkey, sides, gravy, cranberry compote and pumpkin pie. For the perfect pairing, add a bottle (or two!) of Stratus wine to any order. Meals will be delivered on October 8th, with a deadline to order of October 5th.