Book holiday tables now before they're gobbled up
So, what are you making for Thanksgiving? If the answer is reservations — which you'll need to secure seats at most of the restaurants listed below — you'd best get on the horn fast. Note: Prices generally do not include tax, beverage or gratuity.
Andaluca
407 Olive Way (Mayflower Park Hotel), Seattle; 206-382-6999
Three-course Thanksgiving prix-fixe special ($50) plus standard menu (entrees $18-$36).
Hours: 3-9 p.m.
Arnies
300 Admiral Way, Edmonds; 425-771-5688
714 Second St., Mukilteo; 425-355-2181
Four-course dinner with four entree choices (adults $18.95-$23.95); children's turkey dinner (younger than 12 $9.95).
Edmonds hours: 12:30-7:30 p.m.
Mukilteo hours: 1-7 p.m.
Barking Frog
14580 N.E. 145th St. (Willows Lodge), Woodinville; 425-424-2999
Family-style dinner with five entree choices (adults $45, children 12 and younger pay their age). Entrees available a la carte ($33).
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Bombay Grill
4737 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; 206-548-9999
Traditional Indian buffet with turkey specialties served noon-2 p.m. ($8.95, free to first 200 University of Washington students with ID); standard dinner menu 5-10 p.m. (30 percent discount for UW students with ID).
Brasserie Margaux
401 Lenora St., Seattle (Warwick Hotel); 206-777-1990
Buffet (adults $27.50, children 12 and younger $12.95).
Hours: 1-8 p.m.
Café Flora
2901 E. Madison St., Seattle; 206-325-9100
Limited four-course menu ($42.50 adults); three-course children's menu (12 and younger $16). Note: meatless menu with vegan/gluten-free options.
Hours: 1:30-6 p.m.
Cascadia
2328 First Ave., Seattle; 206-448-8884
Three-course dinner with four entree choices (adults $55, children 12 and younger $20)
Hours: 2-6 p.m.
Chandler's Crabhouse
901 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle; 206-223-CRAB
www.schwartzbrothersrestaurants.com
Four-course dinner with four entree choices (adults $29.95, children 6-10 $12.95, children younger than 5 free)
Hours: noon-9 p.m.
Coldwater Bar and Grill
1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle (Westin Seattle); 206-256-7697
www.westinseattle.com/coldwater
Three-course dinner with five entree choices (adults $37, children 12 and younger $20).
Hours: 2:30-9 p.m.
Cutters Bayhouse
2001 Western Ave., Seattle; 206-448-4884
Traditional turkey dinner (adults $21.95, children 12 and younger $7.95) plus popular entrees from the standard menu ($16.95-$45.95).
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
Daniel's Broiler
Lake Union, Seattle: 809 Fairview Place N.; 206-621-8262
Bellevue Place, Bellevue: 10500 N.E. Eighth St. (21st floor); 425-462-4662
www.schwartzbrothersrestaurants.com
Four-course dinner with four entree choices (adults $39.95, children 6-10 $12.95, children younger than 5 free). Four-course prime steak menu also available ($46.95-$55.95).
Hours: noon-9 p.m.
Earth & Ocean
1112 Fourth Ave. (W Hotel), Seattle; 206-264-6060
Three-course dinner with eight entree choices (adults $55-$66, children pay half the entree price).
Hours: 3-8 p.m.
Emory's on Silver Lake
11830 19th Ave. S.E. (Bothell-Everett Highway), Everett; 425-337-7772
Special a la carte menu with six entree choices ($21-$28); children's turkey dinner (younger than 12 $12)
Hours: 1-6 p.m.
Fish Club
2100 Alaskan Way (Seattle Marriott Waterfront), Seattle; 206-256-1040
Family-style three-course dinner with three entree choices ($45); limited a la carte menu (entrees $19-$25); children's turkey dinner (10 and younger $12.50).
Hours: 4-10 p.m.
The Georgian
411 University St. (Fairmont Olympic Hotel), Seattle; holiday reservations line: 206-287-4049.
Buffet of appetizers/desserts/cheese plus choice of four plated entrees (adults $95, children 4-12 $30, children younger than 4 free)
Hours: noon-6 p.m.
The Golf Club at Newcastle
15500 Sixpenny Lane, Newcastle; 425-793-4646
Calcutta Grill: buffet dinner (adults $39, children 4-10 $19, children younger than 4 free).
St. Andrews Ballroom: family-style dinners for parties of eight or more (adults $59, children 4-10 $24, children younger than 4 free).
Hours: noon-7 p.m.
Hunt Club
900 Madison St. (Sorrento Hotel), Seattle; 206-343-6156
Five-course prix fixe with four entree choices ($75); limited a la carte menu (entrees $20) for children 12 and younger.
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
Jimmy G's 70th Street Grill
13033 N.E. 70th Place, Kirkland; 425-827-0785
Three-course dinner with choice of roast turkey or prime rib (adults $19.95, children 12 and younger $12.95). Note: Adjacent bowling center open during dinner!
Hours: 3-8 p.m.
Kaspar's
19 W. Harrison St., Seattle; 206-298-0123
Buffet (adults $40, children 7-15 $15, children 6 and younger free).
Hours: noon-7 p.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy
10455 N.E. Eighth St. (Lincoln Square), Bellevue; 425-519-6476
Four-course Italian-inspired dinner (adults $36.95, children 5-12 $15.95, children younger than 5 free).
Hours: noon-7 p.m.
Marie Callender's
9538 First Ave. N.E., Seattle; 206-526-5785
31920 Gateway Center Blvd. S., Federal Way; 253-839-8322
Traditional ham and turkey dinners (adults $15.99, children 12 and younger $7.99); prime-rib dinner (Federal Way only, $19.99).
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Masala of India Cuisine
539 N.E. Northgate Way, Seattle; 206-417-1118
Traditional Indian buffet plus tandoori turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy (adults $14.95, children 7 and younger $7.95).
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant (Bellevue)
700 Bellevue Way N.E. (Lincoln Square), Bellevue; 425-454-2606
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner (adults $18.95, children 12 and under $9.95) plus standard menu (entrees $13.70-$26.95).
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
McCormick & Schmick's Harborside
1200 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; 206-270-9052
Limited a la carte menu (entrees $18.85-$22.60); children's portions available ($13.95-$18.95).
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
Meritage Restaurant & Wine Bar
7401 164th Ave. N.E. (Redmond Marriott Town Center), Redmond; 425-498-4002
Buffet (adults $35, children 12 and younger $14).
Hours: 1-5 p.m.
Mulleady's Irish Pub & Restaurant
3055 21st Ave. W., Seattle; 206-283-8843
Classic Irish pub fare plus hand-carved turkey sandwiches and pumpkin pie ($5.95-$14.95).
Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Palisade
2601 W. Marina Place (Elliott Bay Marina), Seattle; 206-285-1000
Traditional turkey dinner (adults $27.95, children 12 and younger $8.95) plus limited a la carte selections (entrees $18.95-$45.95, standard children's menu $7.95).
Hours: 1-8 p.m.
Ponti Seafood Grill
3014 Third Ave. N., Seattle; 206-284-3000
Three-course dinner with three entree choices (adults $39, children 12 and younger $12.50).
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
Ray's Boathouse & Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave., Seattle; Boathouse reservations: 206-789-3770; Cafe reservations: 206-782-0094
Ray's Boathouse: soup, salad plus five entree choices ($22-$36, children 5-11 half-price, children younger than 5 free); additional "combination" entrees available ($30-$56).
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
Ray's Cafe: buffet (adults $32.95; children 5-12 $16, children younger than 5 free).
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ruth's Chris Steak House (Seattle)
727 Pine St., Seattle; 206-624-8524
Traditional turkey dinner ($41.95) plus standard menu (entrees $19.95-$41.95).
Hours: 3-10 p.m.
Salish Lodge
6501 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie; 425-831-6550
Salish Ballroom: buffet (adults $59, children 5-13 $29, children younger than 5 free).
Hours: 11 a.m-6 p.m.
Salish Dining Room: limited four-course menu (adults $75, children 13 and younger $29).
Hours: 1-8 p.m.
Salty's at Redondo Beach
2801 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines; 253-946-0636
Buffet (adults $27.95, seniors $25.95, children 6-10 $12.95, children younger than 5 free).
Hours: 11 a.m-8 p.m.
Salty's on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave. S.W., Seattle; 206-937-1600
Buffet (adults $34.95, seniors $26.95, children 5-9 $14.95, children 4 and younger free).
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sazerac
1100 Fourth Ave. (Hotel Monaco), Seattle; 206-624-7755
Buffet (adults $28.95, children 12 and younger $14.95).
Hours: 1-8 p.m.
Six Seven
2411 Alaskan Way (Pier 67, Edgewater Hotel), Seattle; 206-269-4575
Four-course dinner with four entrees choices (adults $59, children 12 and under $14.95).
Hours: noon-8 p.m.
13 Coins
125 Boren Ave. N, Seattle; 206-682-2513
18000 International Blvd., SeaTac; 206-243-9500
Four-course turkey dinner (adults $19.95, seniors/children 12 and younger $17.95) plus standard menu ($11.25-$38.95).
Hours: Open 24 hours, special turkey dinner served after 11 a.m.
Waterfront Seafood Grill
2801 Alaskan Way (Pier 70), Seattle; 206-956-9171
www.waterfrontseafoodgrill.com
Traditional turkey dinner (adults $24.95, children $10.95) plus standard menu (entrees $25-$89, children's menu $6.50-$9.50).
Hours: 2-8 p.m.
Waters
1200 Carillon Point (Woodmark Hotel), Kirkland; 425-803-5595
Buffet (adults $35, children 12 and younger pay their age).
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N. (enter at West Gate), Seattle; 206-684-4825
Buffet at Rain Forest Pavilion (zoo member price: adult $21.95, children 3-10 $12.95; nonmember adult $25.95, children 3-10 $15.45; price includes zoo admission).
Hours: two seatings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
Yarrow Bay Grill
1270 Carillon Point, Kirkland; 425-889-0303
Traditional roast-turkey dinner (adults $28, children 12 and younger $14). Standard menu available.
Hours: 1-8 p.m.
Nancy Leson: 206-464-8838 or taste@seattletimes.com. More columns at www.seattletimes.com/nancyleson.
Dining at home
If you'd prefer to feast at home, don't miss our annual Holiday Cuisine package, complete with staging tips, recipes, and turkey-to-go options at www.seattletimes.com/foodwine.