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.

Blockade Runner

One of the fanciest buffets in town — the Blockade Runner’s East Oceanfront Dining space has a wonderful menu to check out for Thanksgiving. Reservations required. Expect a full seafood menu, carving station, classic Thanksgiving sides and lots of desserts. 

Bridge Tender

The Bridge Tender is another local restaurant you can always count on for a Thanksgiving feast. For $43 for adults and $17 for children, expect a choice of appetizers, soups and salads, choose from four entrees, and two desserts. 

Cast Iron Kitchen

In Porters Neck, Cast Iron Kitchen will offer take-home packages for pickup, for reheating on Thanksgiving. Choose between roasted turkey breast or pork shoulder. Choose three classic sides, plus throw in some add-ons like shrimp and grits. See their Facebook 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. A new addition this year will be the Pumpkin Spice Dough Bites with caramel drizzle for dessert! Learn more on Facebook.

Junction 421

This Monkey Junction restaurant will offer Thanksgiving to-go. Find packages of roasted turkey or ham, along with sides like sweet potato casserole, cornbread dressing and pumpkin creme brûlée. For more details, see their Facebook. 

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.