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Thanksgiving at Austin restaurants
The November issue of Bon Appetit magazine dedicated its “Hot Ten” list to restaurant Thanksgiving spots, and Austin’s Driskill Grill (604 Brazos St. 391-7162, www.driskillgrill.com) made the cut:
“At this beloved farm-to-table treasure, free-range hot smoked turkey wows with quince puree and sourdough sage stuffing. There is lobster on the menu for those who don’t need the usual turkey.”
Here are a few more Austin restaurant options for Thanksgiving Day, which is Nov. 26. I’ll add to this list as more places roll in.
• Cannoli Joe’s (4715 U.S. 290 W., 892-4444, www.cannolijoes.com): Buffet includes turkey, pumpkin gnocchi, turkey cacciatore, candied yams, pumpkin cheesecake and its regular Italian dishes. $17.99, $5.99 for children 4-12, free for 3 and younger. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Carillon (AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., 404-3689, www.meetattexas.com): Buffet features charcuterie, cheeses, smoked fish, roasted turkey, sourdough dressing, smoked duck pozole and more. $36.95, $16.95 for children 12 and younger. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cru: A Wine Bar (238 W. Second St., 472-9463; 11410 Century Oaks Terrace at the Domain, 339-9463; www.cruawinebar.com): Three-course dinner. Appetizer choices include sweet-potato tortelloni and lamb tamales. Among the main courses are turkey, beef tenderloin, lamb, or salmon. Dessert options include pumpkin pie and chocolate lava cake. $32, half-price for children younger than 12. Noon to 9 p.m.
• Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant (834 Kramer Lane, 490-1426, www.fortuneaustin.com): Full dim sum cart service. Prices vary. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Four Seasons Hotel Austin (98 San Jacinto Blvd., 685-8300, www.fourseasons.com): Buffet options include salads, pastas, pastries, pates, crab claws, sushi, roasted turkey, prime rib, wild-mushroom dressing and desserts. $75 at Trio, $68 in the ballroom, $20 children 6-11, free for children 5 and younger. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Hyatt Regency Lost Pines (575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, 512-308-4860): Buffet including turkey, ham, oysters, omelets and a dessert bar. $47, $23.50 children 4-12, free for 3 and younger. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• SWB (208 Barton Springs Road in the Hyatt Regency Austin hotel, 480-2035, www.austin.hyatt.com): Buffet with complimentary champagne. Choices include pates, cheeses, crab legs, shrimp, sushi, breakfast favorites, sushi, sea bass, prime rib, turkey and desserts. $52, $27 children 4-12, free for 3 and younger. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• III Forks (111 Lavaca St., 474-1776, www.iiiforks.com): Options for the four-course meal include tomato-basil soup, III Forks salad, roasted turkey, Chateaubriand, pumpkin pie cake and bourbon pecan pie. $42.95, $14.95 for children younger than 12. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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By Bob Hauser
November 7, 2009 10:26 AM | Link to this
Mike, Thanks for including us on your Thanksgiving list. Considering it is our first Thanksgiving to be open, we will take all the help we can get. Now I just need to figure out how much Turkey to roast! If you don’t feel like cooking for the holiday, I hope that you make it in. Sincerely, Bob Hauser Chef/Partner Cannoli Joe’s
By Sandra
November 9, 2009 8:47 AM | Link to this
And then there is always Luby’s
By Paul Silver
November 12, 2009 10:02 AM | Link to this
Also for the cost conscious consider Furr’s Thanksgiving Buffet including Turkey, Beef and Ham
By Trisha
November 16, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this
I went to Casa De Luz last year and it was incredible! It is the healthiest thanksgiving I have ever had. This year they have swapped out the plated dinner for a buffet and I think it is going to awesome.
By Chloe Simmons
November 18, 2009 12:51 PM | Link to this
THANKS FOR GIVING US THIS ARTICLE!!!! Due to work we will be unable to go to our families home for the holiday and wasn’t sure what was open for Thanksgiving. Also my husband hates Turkey! This list includes such great buffets at every price point I know we will find one we will love. Thanks again and happy Thanksgiving