A 2021 list of where to dine in Wichita on Thanksgiving — and of where to get meals to go
In pre-COVID-19 Wichita, a long list of local restaurants would open every year on Thanksgiving Day and serve lavish buffets to people who didn’t want to cook.
In 2021, there’s still a decent number that are opening for in-person dining, including many fine-dining restaurants as well as some casual diners and buffet restaurants. But the big trend now is Thanksgiving meals to go.
Here’s this year’s list of restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals, either in-person or to go. (Tip: Order soon as some places have already sold out.)
If I’ve missed someone, let me know by emailing dneil@wichitaeagle.com
Buffet/fine dining
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St., 316-361-6667: A buffet will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is $36 for adults, $16 for children 8 and under. Reservations recommended. Take-out and delivery meals also are available. To order, call or message reservations@6SSteakhouse.com.
Caesar’s Table, 125 N. Market, 316-946-5879: Thanksgiving buffet served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is $18.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 7-12, free for ages 6 and under. Call for reservations.
Chisholm’s American Beef & Ale House, inside the DoubleTree by Hilton, 2098 S. Airport Road, 316-945-1966: Thanksgiving buffet served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39 for adults, $22 for children 12 and under.
Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Road, 316-636-9555. Buffet served from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is $39.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 11 and under and free for 4 and under. Reservations recommended. Also serving to-go meals. (Details below).
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, inside the Ambassador Hotel, 104 S. Broadway, 316-440-5300. Buffet is $34.99 for adults, $13.99 for ages 5-12. Served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations recommended at www.sienawichita.com
Scotch & Sirloin, 5325 E. Kellogg, 316-685-8701. Serving four-course family-style Thanksgiving meals from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $36 for adults and $12 for children ages 4 to 11. Call for reservations.
Vora, 3252 E. Douglas, 316-977-9277: Brunch buffet is $28 for adults, $16 for ages 4-11, free for ages 3 and under. Served 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations recommended.
YaYa’s Euro Bistro, 8115 E. 21st St., 316-634-1000. Buffet is $35 for adults, $15 for kids ages 6-12. Seating times available at 10:30, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Call for reservations.
Diners/ Casual Dining
Cracker Barrel, 619 S. Ridge Road, 316-722-1314; 995 E. 61st St. North, Park City, 316-744-8080. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Serving traditional turkey dinner starting at 11 a.m. Also serving heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals to go. See details below.
Denny’s, 4024 E. Harry, 316-683-8362: Serving traditional turkey dinner along with the regular menu. Open 24 hours.
Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road Circle, 316-945-5100. Open for dine-in from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also offering holiday meals to go. See details below.
IHOP, Several Wichita locations: Serving regular menu plus turkey and ham dinners. Open 24 hours.
Ourr’s Family Dining, 1606 S. Georgetown St., 316-927-2191: Open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and serving a buffet that includes turkey and dressing. Price is $15 for adults and $14 for seniors. Drink included.
Spear’s Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple, 316-943-2783: Open for buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also Offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals to go. See details below.
Village Inn, 3535 S. Meridian, 316-946-9000; 1685 S. Rock Road, 316-687-4454; 7020 W. Central, 316-945-2400; 1200 N. Rock Road, Derby, 316-788-9500. Serving traditional turkey dinner along with regular menu. Open 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
To-go
AVI, 135 N. Waco, 316-264-9167: Offering holiday meals to go that can be ordered for 1 to 500, no minimums or maximums. They’re $18.99 a person and include smoked turkey, bone-in ham, sauteed green beans, grilled basil cream corn, pecan and pumpkin pie and rolls. Curbside pickup on Nov. 24. Call or e-mail info@corporatecaterersofwichita.com to order.
The Belmont, 316-477-3555: Offering Thanksgiving dinners to go that include roast turkey with gravy, honey-glazed ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, stuffing and green bean and broccoli casserole. Meals are $27 a person. Also offering take-and-baked cinnamon rolls. Free pickup Nov. 24 and 25 or delivery for $20. Call or visit thebelmontks.com to order.
Bite Me BBQ, 132 N. St. Francis, 316-729-2904: Offering 13-pound smoked turkeys for $59.99. Pre-payment and reservations required. Pickup on Nov. 24. Call to order.
Cracker Barrel, 619 S. Ridge Road, 316-722-1314; 995 E. 61st St. North, Park City, 316-744-8080. Offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals for eight to 10 or four to six. They’re available for pickup from Nov. 20-27. order at www.crackerbarrel.com/Explore/Thanksgiving. Also open for in-person dining. See details above.
Delano BBQ Co., 710 W. Douglas, 316-260-4950: Selling whole turkeys and hams plus sides like cobbler, cornbread stuffing and more. Items are chilled and ready for reheating. Call to order.
Delanos Diner, 1220 W. Douglas, 316-252-8100: Serving family meals to-go for pickup on Nov. 24 or Nov. 25. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22. Dinners are $39.99 for four and include turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls. $9.99 for each additional person.
Doo-Dah Diner, 206 E. Kellogg, 316-265-7011. Offering take-and-heat meals for two that can be picked up from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Price is $40 for two and includes roast turkey breast plus fixings. Pumpkin pies also available. Order at www.doodahdiner.com.
Elderslie Farm, 3501 E. 101st St. North, Kechi: Offering family meals four that are available for pickup on Nov. 23-24, $150. Also available are Thanksgiving charcuterie boards and Black Friday brunches. Order at eldersliefarm.com.
El Pollo Dorado al Carbon, 128 W. 21st. St. North, 316-559-4359: Selling Thanksgiving turkeys for $75 each, combos for $100.
The Fusion Restaurant, 1812 W. Douglas, 316-312-1383: This restaurant is offering a take-and-bake Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 8-10 that costs $160. Pick up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 24-28.
Georges French Bistro, 4618 E. Central, 316-831-1325: Offering take-and-bake meals for four for $80 that include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable hash, green bean casserole, cornbread and candied orange bread pudding. There’s also a meal for one for $28. Pickup between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Call to place order by Nov. 20.
Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road Circle, 316-945-5100. Offering holiday meals to go with ham, turkey or fried chicken that range in price from $49.99 to $79.99 and serve six to eight people. Individual meals also available. Order at order.goldencorral.com at least 72 hours in advance. Pick up until Nov. 25.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q: Wichita locations of this barbecue restaurant are serving turkeys, hams and complete Thanksgiving meals that include sides plus rolls and feed 8-10 people. Full meals are $99. Pickup Nov. 22-24. Order at your nearest store.
The Kitchen, 725 E. Douglas, 316-928-2899: Offering turkey dinners for four ($75) and eight ($150) plus a la carte items like hams, mac and cheese, gravy and desserts like pie and carrot cake. Pickup from 2 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 or noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24. Order at thekitchenwichita.com
Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Road, 316-636-9555. Serving family-style Thanksgiving to-go meals for two ($80) or for four ($150). Order by Nov. 23 and pickup on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book online at newportgrill.com/menus/#thanksgiving-to-go. Also serving in-person buffet. (Details above.)
Pig In Pig Out, 1003 E. 13th St., 316-263-7474: Offering a holiday meal package for 12 that costs $149.99 and includes turkey or ham, six quarts of side dishes and dinner rolls. A meal for 18-24 is $199.99. Call to order.
Public at the Brickyard, 129 Rock Island, 316-263-4044: Offering Thanksgiving appetizers and desserts to go. A la carte ordering available at public-at-the-brickyard.square.site. Pickup from noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 24.
Redrock Canyon Grill, 1844 N. Rock Road, 316-363-1844: Offering whole key lime pie, sides by the pint for $9 or by the quart for $18, and salad dressings to go. Orders accepted through Nov. 24 for curbside pickup by calling.
Spear’s Pie Shop, 4323 W. Maple, 316-943-2783: Offering heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals to go that serve six to eight and cost $74.95. Includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, baked rolls, pumpkin pie and more. Available for pickup Nov. 23. Order at least 24 hours in advance. Call 316-943-2783 to order. Open for buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar, 3661 N. Hillside, 316-838-2454: Offering only to-go curbside family packs for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. A dinner for two is $59.99, and a dinner for four is $114.99. Pick up times are from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call to reserve and to schedule a pickup time. No online orders.
Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, 1725 E. Douglas, 316-267-7687: Selling classic pies and sweet potato casseroles to go. Gluten free available. Pickup Nov. 24. Call to order.
Two Brothers BBQ & Sports Grill: Selling smoked turkeys for $49.99 or spiral sliced honey glazed hams for $64.99. Also offering holiday feasts for 10-15 ($139.99-$149.99) and for 16-24 ($239.99-$274.99.) Call to order a minimum of three days before pick up. Call your closest Two Brothers location to place an order. Pickup prior to and after Thanksgiving Day.
When Pigs Fly, 7011 W. Central, 316-295-2150: Selling smoked turkeys, smoked hams and complete Thanksgiving meals to go. Orders must be placed by Nov. 20 and will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Holiday meals serve 12-15 and are $89.99 for turkey and $94.99 for ham. Includes two side dishes and rolls. Call to order.
This story was originally published November 11, 2021 at 10:30 AM.
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