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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving (updated Nov. 16)

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November 9, 2009 3:32 pm
By Gail Ciampa

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and if cooking isn't part of the plan, here are the restaurants that have reported being open. Call ahead to reserve or risk being sent on your way. Prices usually do not include taxes or gratuity.

Providence

Andreas Restaurant, 268 Thayer St., (401) 331-7879, andreasri.com serves Greek and American cuisine from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. with specials and the full dinner menu.

Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott, 1 Orms St., Providence, (401) 272-5852, marriottprovidence.com. Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults $29.95, children under 12 $15.95, under five free.

Bravo Restaurant and Lounge, 123 Empire St., Providence, (401) 490-5112, bravobrasserie.com. Regular menu and traditional turkey dinner (adults $18.95, children $8.95). Reservations encouraged.

Brickway on Wickenden, 234 Wickenden St., (401) 751-2477, brickwayonwickenden.com will serve the regular breakfast and lunch menu. They are open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, 11 Dorrance St., (401) 351-4500, mccormickandschmicks.com opens from 6 a.m. to midnight serving breakfast until 11 a.m. and the dinner menu from then on.

Mill's Tavern, 101 North Main St., (401) 272-3331, millstavernrestaurant.com. Open noon to 7 p.m. Limited menu with dishes from the Autumn menu and a classic turkey dinner ($19.95, children's portion $8.95).

Napa Valley Grille, 111 Providence Place, (401) 270-6272, napavalleygrill.com serves 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to the full menu, a traditional turkey feast is offered for $24.95 (children's portion $7.95) and a lamb option for $28.95. Activities for kids will be featured.

Taste of India, 230 Wickenden St., (401) 421-4355, tasteofindiaprovri.com will serve menu items including pakoras, samosas and soups for appetizers, and tandoori items and seafood sizzlers. A lunch buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Twist on Angell, 500 Angell St., Providence, (401) 831-4500, pinellimarrarestaurants.com. Open noon to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving special ($15.95) and regular menu.

Via Roma, 308 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 331-1717, viaromaprov.com. Thanksgiving buffet with three seatings, noon to 2 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. $22.95 for adults and $10.95 for children 10 and under. Reservations a must.

Waterplace Restaurant, 1 Finance Way, Providence, (401) 272-1040, pinellimarrarestaurants.com. Open noon to 6 p.m. Turkey dinner for $15.95 and regular menu.

East Bay

Boat House Waterfront Dining, 227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton, (401) 624-6300, boathousetiverton.com is open for dinner from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames St., Bristol, (401) 254-2005, dewolftavern.com will serve a six-course dinner from 11:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $39.95 (children's portion $19.95). Harvest soup with chickpea fritters, salad, roast turkey with sage stuffing, grilled prime rib au jus and more are on the menu. Dinners to go must be reserved by Monday, Nov. 16 for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Madeira Restaurant, 288 Warren Ave., East Providence, (401) 431-1322, madeirarestaurant.com will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. serving a traditional turkey dinner as well as a full selection of Portuguese cuisine.

Redlefsen's Rotisserie & Grill, 444 Thames St., Bristol, redlefsens.com, serves a Thanksgiving buffet dinner including turkey, ham, crab-stuffed sole and all the trimmings from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $27.95, children under 10 $11.95.

Newport area

Bay Voyage Inn, 150 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown, (401) 423-2100, bayvoyage.com, has a traditional dinner buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $47.95 ($15.95 for children under 10, children under three free).

Castle Hill Inn & Resort, 590 Ocean Dr., Newport, (401) 849-3800 or castlehillinn.com, will feature a complete buffet from noon to 4:30 p.m. The carving station will feature Helger's Farm Turkey and Hereford Beef Rib Eye. Desserts include Pumpkin Pie, Pear-Almond Tart and more. The cost is $70 for adults and $25 for children under 12.

The Clarke Cooke House, Bannister's Wharf, Newport, (401) 849-2900, clarkecooke.com will be open from noon until 10 p.m. (the kitchen until 8) offering a traditional roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings (adults $32.50, children $14.50). A la carte items will also be available.

Fathoms Restaurant at the Newport Marriott, 25 America's Cup Ave., Newport, (401) 849-7788, fathomsnewportmarriott.com, has a dinner buffet from noon to 4 p.m. Dishes include traditional Thanksgiving fare with seafood raw bar, sirloin and pork loin. The cost is $39; $34 for seniors; $15 for children 5 to 12. Reservations required.

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Sayer's Wharf, Newport, (401) 846-2260, mooringrestaurant.com, will have the regular menu and a traditional dinner of all white meat turkey and more. Dinner will be served from 1 to 6 p.m.

Newport Beach Hotel and Suites, 1 Wave Ave., Middletown, (401) 846-0310. Thanksgiving buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $23, children under 12 $12. Call for reservations.

Spiced Pear at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, (401) 847-2244, the chanler.com will feature extended breakfast service from 7:30 until 11 a.m. and offer a three-course holiday-themed dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Adults $69, half price for children 5 through 12 and free for children under five.

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille, 22 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, (401) 841-8884, 22bowens.com will offer a full turkey dinner ($24.95), specials and selections from the dinner menu from noon to 7 p.m. A children's menu is available.

Trattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, (401) 423-3731, will be open Thanksgiving Day from noon to 7 p.m.

The White Horse Tavern, 26 Marlborough St., Newport, (401) 849-3600, whitehorsetavern.us offers a turkey dinner (adults $32, children $16) and selections from its regular menu from noon to 6 p.m.

North

Andrew's Bistro, 3755 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, (401) 658-1515, andrewsbistro.com, will feature à la carte specials from noon to 5 p.m.

Cricket's Restaurant, 280 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, (401) 232-0300, offers a complete Thanksgiving meal for $18.95 including soup, pumpkin pie and coffee. Baked stuffed jumbo shrimp, prime rib, veal Parmigiana, stuffed scrod and roast pork will also be offered.

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant at Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, (877) 827-4837, twinriver.com. Thanksgiving buffet from noon-6 pm, last seating at 5 p.m. $15.95 plus tax and gratuity. Kids 7-12 $8.95, under six free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Faial Restaurant, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 231-1100, faialrestaurant.com hosts dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The regular menu will also be served in addition to turkey and prime rib dinners.

Pinelli's Cucina and The Grille, 900 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, (401) 767-2444, pinellimarrarestaurants.com opens from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. serving a menu of traditional favorites featuring roast turkey and all the fixings.

The Tavern on Main, 1157 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, (401) 710-9788, tavernonmainri.com will serve a limited menu with holiday favorites in an 1800s atmosphere from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All dinners include soup, the bread bar, potato, vegetable and dessert.

South County

Casey's, 191 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, (401) 789-9714, caseysri.com offers a Thanksgiving buffet priced at $19.99 for adults and $10.99 for children under 12. Seatings are at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

Coast Guard House Restaurant, 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, (401) 789-0700, thecoastguardhouse.com. Thanksgiving day buffet featuring carving station with turkey and prime rib, $29.95. Call for reservations.

The Shelter Harbor Inn, 10 Wagner Rd., Westerly, (401) 322-8883, shelterharborinn.com will serve a four-course dinner with soup, salad, entree choice and dessert for $36 ($18 for children under 12) from 11:30 to 8 p.m.

Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Rd., Westerly, (401) 348-0055, winnapauginn.com offers its full dinner menu and a family-style roast turkey special from noon to 6 p.m. Whole turkey dinners to go, serving 8 to 10, for $119 plus tax must be reserved by Nov. 24.

West Bay

Cracker Barrel, 825 Center of New England Blvd., Coventry, (401) 827-8015, crackerbarrel.com will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with turkey specials. They have turkey dinner-to-go (preferably pre-ordered) for $49.99 for six people.

Cowesett Inn, 226 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, (401) 828-4726, cowesettinn.com open from noon to 11 p.m.; reservations accepted.

The Grille on Main, 50 Main St., East Greenwich, (401) 885-2200, pinellimarrarestaurants.com. Thanksgiving dinner buffet with turkey and all the trimmings from noon to 8 p.m. Adults $17.95, children $12.95. Regular menu selections also available.

Legal Sea Foods, 2099 Post Rd., Warwick, (401) 732-3663, legalseafoods.com. Regular menu plus Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings ($21.95) from noon to 6 p.m. Call for reservations.

Post Office Café, 11 Main St., East Greenwich, (401) 885-4444, pinellimarrarestaurants.com. Open noon to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving special ($15.95) and regular menu.

The Radisson Airport Hotel, 2081 Post Rd. Warwick, (401) 739-3000, radison.com/warwickri hosts a buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Ballroom. Cost is $28.95, $25.95 (seniors) and $13.95 (children).

Ted's Montana Grill, 2 Chapel View Blvd., Cranston, (401) 275-5070, tedsmontanagrill.com. Traditional Thanksgiving fare, including roast turkey and dressing, $15. Full menu also available.

West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom St., West Warwick, 822-2834, westvalleyinn.com offers an all-you-can-eat family-style Thanksgiving dinner served between noon and 5 p.m. The cost is $17.50 and $10 for children 5 to 10.

Massachusetts

Hillside Country Club by Lombardi's, 82 Hillside Ave, Rehoboth, (508) 252-9761, hosts a family-style dinner at 1 p.m. featuring tossed salad, penne pasta, roast turkey with all the fixings and pies. Reservations required. The cost is $21.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 6 to 10. E-mail for more at info@hillsidecountryclub.com.

Johnson & Wales Inn, 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, (508) 336-8700, jwinn.com has a buffet in the Regency Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $30.95, ($27.95 for seniors and $13.95 for children). Audrey's Restaurant, inside the inn, (508) 336-4636, serves a traditional four-course turkey dinner from noon until 6 p.m. Dinner is $32, ($27 for seniors and $14 for children 12 and younger).

Morin's Hometown Bar and Grill, 16 South Main St., Attleboro, (508) 222-9875, morinsdiner.com, hosts a buffet with turkey and more from noon to 2. The cost is $19.25 ($7.50 for children). Reservations preferred.

Venus de Milo Restaurant, 75 Grand Army Highway, Swansea, venusdemilo.com hosts dinner during the day and dining from the regular menu in the evening. The dinner menu features roast stuffed young tom turkey with sausage stuffing and sides and choice of dessert for $18.95 ($9.95 children 10 and younger). In Massachusetts, call (508) 678-3901 or from Rhode Island call (401) 861-2780.


Connecticut

The restaurants and buffets of Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. feature special dining offerings from traditional Turkey dinners to prime rib in celebration of Thanksgiving. For more information call (888) 226-7711 or visit the Web site.
Todd English's Tuscany showcases a four-course Chef's Tasting meal at $47 ($82 with wine pairings). It will serve a dinner menu throughout the day in lieu of their Tuscan Table and lunch menus.
The Longhouse, open from noon to 8 p.m., will served a carved roast turkey with sides and dessert for $26.
Pompeii & Caesar offers a three-course meal from 5 to 10 p.m. for $32. Turkey Saltimbocca with sweet potato gnocchi covered in sage brown butter and spicy broccoli rabe is featured.
Birches Bar & Grill offers a customary Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. for $21.95.
Sunburst and Seasons Buffets will both offer a roasted turkey dinner with all the usual Thanksgiving fixings. Sunburst Buffet will also feature prime rib of beef with hot sides for $19.81 from 10:30 am to 9 p.m. Seasons Buffet, open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., is offered at $16.98.


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