If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Madison, let our restaurants bring the holiday to you. Several Madison-area spots are offering dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner that will make the festive day go as smoothly and as stress-free as possible.

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Open on Thanksgiving

Delta Beer Lab

Delta Beer Lab is celebrating community, diversity, and good food this Thanksgiving by opening their taproom to all people looking for a place to spend the holiday. The taproom will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. with a free Thanksgiving meal being served from 3 to 5 p.m. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite beginning Nov. 1.

Traditional Thanksgiving food will be served. Please see the server on-site for questions about ingredients and/or allergies. No to-go meals will be available. Leftovers will be donated to a nonprofit kitchen and shelter.

Cost: Free, online reservation recommended.

The Edgewater

Join The Edgewater from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (seatings every 30 minutes) for a Thanksgiving meal in The Grand Ballroom. Indulge in a holiday feast with all the classic flavors, including a 24-hour brined roast turkey, savory brioche stuffing, cranberry compote and more.

Cost: Dine-in: $62 for adults, $35 for children; infants are welcome at no charge. Make your reservations today.

Fireside Theatre

Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet with a show at Fireside Theatre. The holiday classic “A Wonderful Life,” will get you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit. 

Cost: Ticket prices vary. Youth prices are available for children ages 14 and younger. Buy your tickets online or by calling (920) 563-9505.

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.—all locations

The Great Dane will offer a limited menu at its three Madison locations. The brewpub's Fitchburg location will offer a Thanksgiving buffet beginning at 11 a.m. The downtown and eastside locations will serve plated turkey dinners beginning at 11 a.m. Delivery services and online ordering will not be available on Thanksgiving Day.

Cost: Plated dinner: $21.95 for adults, $13.95 for kids. Buffet: $33.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids. 

Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

The Madison Concourse Hotel will host a Thanksgiving brunch in their Grand Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful seasonal spread of vegetables, charcuterie, turkey and prime rib carving stations, artisanal side dishes and desserts from the bakery.

Cost: $59 for adults, $49 for seniors 65 and older, $25 for children ages 4–10, children 3 and under are free. Reserve your table online.

Willy Street Co-op

Willy Street Co-op will kick the holiday off early by offering signature Thanksgiving food at the hot bars beginning Nov. 21 and in the deli grab-and-go cases beginning Nov. 14. The co-op will be open Thanksgiving morning from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: Varies depending on items.

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To-go Thanksgiving meals

Fromagination

It's no Thanksgiving without an impressive cheese spread and the mongers at Fromagination are here to help. Order a curated, ready-to-go cheese-and-companions assortment with a how-to plating guide or work one-on-one with a cheesemonger to create a specialty cheese board. Ready-made cheese boards will be available for last-minute plans. Don't forget to pick up a board or other specialty item as a gift for your holiday host! Pre-orders must be placed by Nov. 10.

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.—Downtown and Eastside locations

Get all the great flavors of Great Dane's Thanksgiving specials at home from Great Dane's downtown and eastside locations. Pre-orders will be open from Nov. 3–23 with pickup options on Nov. 26 and 27. Each meal includes turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy and a slice of pumpkin pie.

Cost: $20 for turkey dinner, $12.95 for a kid's dinner.

The Edgewater

Take-home meals will be available for pickup at The Edgewater from 2 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 26. Meals must be ordered by 3 p.m. on Nov. 24. Serve your guests a stunning lineup of Thanksgiving fixings including a brined, seasoned and ready-to-cook turkey, buttermilk whipped potatoes, shaved root vegetable salad with honeycrisp apples, toasted pepitas and cider vinaigrette, savory brioche stuffing and more. Finish with a choice of desserts. 

Cost: $280 (serves 4–5), $150 (serves 2).

Heritage Catering

Get all your holiday favorites from the kitchen of James Beard-honored Chef Dan Fox. The Heritage Catering Thanksgiving To-Go Feast serves five and comes complete with easy reheat instructions. Pre-orders can be placed by Nov. 21 and pickup is available on Nov. 26.

Cost: See details online.

Miggy's Bakes

Be the talk of the table when you bring treats from Miggy's Bakes to your holiday party. Miggy's will offer a special menu for pick up or delivery with themed desserts including cookies, cookie cups, cakes, pies, bars and mixed platters.

Cost: Variable depending on items.

Pasture and Plenty

The Pasture and Plenty culinary team is baking and making all of the festive, harvest goodness, loaded with local ingredients and love. Take-and-bake holiday meals—featuring locally-sourced turkeys from Riemer Family Farm—are easy. Just roast your turkey (and use the P&P brining kit), reheat the sides, pour the wine and enjoy.

Need help with sweets? Pies from Tart and cinnamon rolls from the P&P Bakeshop are available to make your gatherings just a bit more festive and sweet. Place your order today.

Superette at Mint Mark

Bring one of Madison's favorite side dishes to your Thanksgiving event! Superette will sell Mint Mark's signature biscuits by the half dozen, available for pre-order Nov. 1–24. Orders can be picked up by 9 p.m. on Nov. 26.

Cost: See details online.

Tricky Foods

Ensure your Thanksgiving spread is delicious and stylish with Tricksgiving Charcuterie Boards from Tricky Foods. Each board will contain typical charcuterie findings like meats, cheese, crackers and fruits but presented with a fall flair. Boards will be offered in a variety of sizes: Party Platter (8–12 people), Hangout Platter (4–8 people), Fineee, I'll Share Box (2–4 people) and ILY Box (1–2 people). Orders must be placed by Nov. 25. Pickup will be available only on Nov. 26.

Cost: See details online.

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More to do on Thanksgiving (and beyond)

Forage Kitchen

Get an early taste of all your favorite Thanksgiving flavors with Thanksgiving bowls from Forage Kitchen available Nov. 10–30. The Thanksgiving Bowl includes mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, gravy, crispy onions and cranberries. Available with a turkey meatball or tofu.

Henry Vilas Zoo

Get out, stretch your legs and see some fierce, cute and crawly animals before your Thanksgiving dinner. The always-free Henry Vilas Zoo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thanksgiving Day. Kick off the holiday season in a dazzling display of light and color at Zoo Lights. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a one-of-a-kind festival of lights featuring a never-before-seen show, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and unlimited carousel rides. The zoo's annual light show begins on Nov. 22.

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 Additional community resources

Thanksgiving looks different for everyone. If you or someone you know needs help securing a holiday meal, or food any day of the year, please consider these resources.

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