Thanksgiving Dining and Catering in Albany

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This unique holiday is all about gathering with family and loved ones while sharing your gratitude for one another over a delicious meal. While being a host can be rewarding, getting stuck in the kitchen cooking for hours isn’t always ideal. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of restaurants in Albany where you can either enjoy a tasty meal on Thanksgiving Day or pre-order catering so you can still enjoy the joys of hosting in your home, without the hard labor.

Traditional Buffets & Fall-Inspired Menus

While most locally owned restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, there will be a few businesses open where you can enjoy a holiday meal. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill will be serving up a traditional buffet service on Thanksgiving, perfect for a family gathering of any size. Their menu will feature carved-to-order turkey and ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, seasonal sides, and a full dessert bar. Cracker Barrel is another popular chain that will be open for a traditional meal starting at 11:00 a.m. You and your loved ones can enjoy special plates like the country fried turkey along with other Southern-style classics.

If you’re looking for an upscale option,1906 Brasserie at the St. Nicholas Hotel will be hosting a special Thanksgiving Buffet that’s reservation-only. Their fall-inspired menu will include decadent dishes like roasted heritage turkey, gulf oyster dressing, butter-whipped potatoes, assorted seasonal pies and cakes and even a milk chocolate fountain. Pricing is per person and reservations can be made by calling 229-647- 9009.

Catering Options for Your Holiday Meal

For those who enjoy hosting their friends and family, there are plenty of restaurants in Albany that are offering holiday catering menus! This is a great option for hosts who want to focus their time and energy on putting together a special tablescape for Thanksgiving. First up on the list is Blackbeard’s B & B Bar-B-Que, which is a Southern-style restaurant that is offering holiday catering services this year! Their menu features classics like slow-smoked turkey, spiral-slice honey glazed ham, cornbread dressing, mac & cheese, creamed corn, and other festive sides. They’ll also have pecan pie and pumpkin pie available! You can either visit the store in-person to ask a cashier for an order form or give the restaurant a call at 878-6369 to place your holiday order.

The Rib Shack is another popular spot in Albany that uses family recipes to craft delicious barbeque favorites. This year, they’re offering a holiday catering menu! Their selection encompasses a wide variety of holiday favorites including a whole turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, turkey gravy, dressing, and even Brunswick stew. For desserts, they have pecan pie bread pudding, banana pudding and peach bread pudding available, which is a fun twist on traditional Thanksgiving desserts! Their servings range from 6-8 people to 20+, so you can select the perfect amount of food to fit your gathering’s needs. For pricing and to place an order, you can call the restaurant at 229.405.1946 or message them on Facebook.

Last up on our list is The Canterbury Kitchen that will have catering orders available on the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving to pick-up. Their offerings include a whole turkey, sliced turkey, mac & cheese, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, squash casserole, collard greens, cornbread, dressing & gravy, frozen cranberry salad and a special butternut squash soup. They also have pumpkin pies available so you can have that traditional slice of goodness at your holiday table. You can either visit the restaurant in person to get an order form or call them at 229-883-3538 to place your catering order.

Spend less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving by letting Albany’s incredible restaurants take care of the hard work! Whether you’re wanting a no-fuss gathering by enjoying a Thanksgiving buffet or you’re wanting to order catering so you can still host your loved ones, there are plenty of options to choose from.