Whether you are dining in or taking out, a number of local restaurants are offering a Thanksgiving spread. Thanks to these amazing places, you can spend more time with your family and friends around the table instead of in the kitchen making dishes and cleaning up the aftermath.

Sweet & Savory

This Wrightsville Beach spot always offers a big family-style all-you-can-eat feast. Make reservations now to seat your entire group and check out their menu. Expect all the classic Thanksgiving dishes, plus plenty of desserts to choose from.

Bridge Tender

The Bridge Tender is another local restaurant you can always count on for a Thanksgiving feast. , Expect a choice of appetizers from fried Rockefeller oysters and Brussels sprouts, soups and salads. Choose from nine amazing entrees, classic sides and three desserts. 

Cast Iron Kitchen

In Porters Neck, Cast Iron Kitchen will offer take-home packages for pickup, for reheating on Thanksgiving. Choose from a number of different packages depending on how many you plan to serve. Choose three classic sides, plus throw in some add-ons like shrimp and grits. See here for details.

Front Street Brewery

No reservations required! Front Street Brewery is serving a Thanksgiving menu throughout the day. Expect their regular menu, plus turkey and classic sides available. Learn more on Facebook.

Junction 421

This Monkey Junction restaurant will offer Thanksgiving hot to-go. Find packages of roasted turkey or ham, along with sides like sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing and cranapple cake. For more details, check their website. 

Oceanic

Enjoy a coastal Thanksgiving with a view at The Oceanic on the Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Check out their classic feast here and make reservations.

Pine Valley Market

Turkey and sides are available for pre-order at Pine Valley Market. Grab Thanksgiving dinner ahead of time (pickup is a day before the big day) but get your orders in quickly! These plates of goodness go fast. Check out Pine Valley Market for more details.

Looking to make something special and sweet for Thanksgiving? Check out my very own Pumpkin Roll Recipe to add to your table.