Michiana has many Thanksgiving meal options from dine-in, carryout or preordered reheats
Don't want to cook a big Thanksgiving meal or simply want a bit of help? Here is a list of area restaurants that will be open for dine-in, carryout or pre-ordered meals ready for pick-up and reheating at your leisure. Reservations are appreciated, and it never hurts to call ahead to confirm the information listed.
Allie’s Café & Catering: 2323 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Heat and serve meals for Thanksgiving. Includes roasted turkey or ham with sides. Cost: $14.95 per person. Pre-order at 574-360-2614 by Nov. 17. Pick-up is Wednesday, Nov. 22 by 3 p.m.
Applebee’s Restaurants: Open 5 to 11 p.m., Granger: 6615 N. Main St.; Goshen: 1807 Reith Road; Plymouth: 2225 N. Oak Road. Open 5 to 10 p.m., South Bend: 1150 Ireland Road. Limited menu.
The Barns at Nappanee: 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee. Thanksgiving Day Buffet, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: adults, $26.95; children (ages 4-12), $12.95; 3 and under, free. Reservations recommended by calling 574-773-4188. Walk-ins accepted. Thanksgiving pre-orders include turkey, sides, rolls and pie for $270 serving 6-10 people or $170 serving 4-6 people. Four additional add-ons available for $15.95 each. Pie pre-orders available. Choose from pumpkin, Dutch apple, pecan, chocolate cream, coconut cream, sugar cream, peanut butter cream, raspberry cream, peach, cherry, blueberry for $19.95 each. Place orders by 5 p.m. Nov. 17 by calling 574-773-4188 or email: info@thebarnsatnappanee.com. Pick-up is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Bob Evans: Locations in South Bend, Plymouth, Benton Harbor. Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for breakfast and a special homestyle Thanksgiving holiday meal. Pre-order hot meals to go or heat and serve meals at bobevans.com/thanksgiving. Check your local restaurant for adjusted hours and availability.
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro: 521 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph. Pre-order a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal that is ready to reheat at your convenience. Menu includes shrimp cocktail, turkey, prime rib, sides, salad, and choice of pumpkin, pecan, or key lime pie. Cost: adults, $60; children, (ages 5 to 12), $25; 4 and under, free. Order through Nov. 19 by calling 269-983-3882 or email cherylbernacchi@theboulevardinn.com, please include name and phone number so Bistro staff can confirm your order. Pick-up is between 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Burger King: 1113 Ireland Road, South Bend is open from 5:30 a.m. to midnight. 530 W. McKinley Ave., Mishawaka is open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. 2021 N. Michigan St, Plymouth is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1700 Elkhart Road, Goshen is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3956 S. Franklin, Michigan City is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST. 4626 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 3733 N. M-140, Watervliet is open from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Café Navarre: 101 N. Michigan St., South Bend. Order a Thanksgiving dinner today for pick-up between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Turkey or ham, sides, rolls, serves 4 to 8 for $299-$159. Variety of side items, drinks and pies available for purchase. Order online at cafenavarre.co and click on "Thanksgiving Orders."
Capri Italian Restaurant: 50827 Princess Way, Granger, 574-271-1500. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with special turkey dinners or regular menu items. Reservations preferred.
The Carriage House: 24460 Adams Road, South Bend, is open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. offering soup or salad, turkey or ham with sides, and maple pecan or classic pumpkin pie. Cost: $45 per person. Call for a reservation at 574-855-4186 or text 574-286-5801.
Chicory Café: 114 W. First St., Mishawaka. Heat and Serve Thanksgiving Dinner for five includes turkey, ham or polish sausage, sides, rolls, and pie. Cost: $130. Pre-order by 10 p.m. Nov. 17. Pick-up is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Chicory Event Center. Order online at chicorycafe.thundertix.com.
Copper Rock Steakhouse: Four Winds Casino, 3000 Prairie Ave., South Bend and Four Winds Casino, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo. Open 5 to 9 p.m. Four-course meal, $60.
Cracker Barrel: 110 Northpointe Blvd., Elkhart. Thanksgiving Heat N’ Serve Family Dinner includes turkey breast, sides and rolls. Cost: $149.99-$99.99, serves 4 to 6 or 8 to 10. Pick-up between Saturday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 25. Order online at least 24-hours in advance at crackerbarrel.com/catering/heat-n-serve.
Curve Café: 3407 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with full menu. Breakfast served 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch, including turkey and ham dinners, served 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Das Dutchman Essenhaus: 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury. Thanksgiving Carryout includes turkey, sides, rolls, pie. Serving for 5 to 20 guests: $299.99-$94.99. Meals are fully cooked and cold packed for pick-up. Orders taken through Nov. 18. Pick-up is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Order online at essenhaustogo.com.
Golden Corral: 135 E. Douglas Road, Mishawaka. Holiday Feast To-Go Meals available for pre-order. Meals serve 6 to 8 people and include turkey, ham or beef roast, choice of sides and pie. Ala Carte items available. Orders must be placed 72-hours in advance at goldencorral.com/promotion.
India Garden Restaurant: 615 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, 574-255-5600. Open for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Call first to confirm hours.
Kankakee Grille: Four Winds Casino, 3000 Prairie Ave., South Bend. Open 5 to 9 p.m. Three-course meal with traditional Thanksgiving favorites includes dessert, $35.
The Lauber: 504 E. LaSalle Ave., South Bend. 12- to 14-pound smoked turkey for $50. Preorder by Nov. 14 by calling 574-234-2342 or order in person. Payment must be given at time of ordering. Cash and credit card accepted. Pick-up will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Metro Diner: 423 E. University Drive, Granger. Open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Heat & Serve Holiday Feasts To-Go include ham or turkey, sides and rolls and can be customized to serve a party of up to eight people. Cost: $119.49-$16.49. Pre-order through Nov. 22. Pick-up times are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 22, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. Place orders online at metrodiner.com/holiday-feast.
Midwest Premium Kosher Market: 560 W. Ireland Road, South Bend, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Kramer’s Kosher will be open for take-out from 4 to 6 p.m.
OC Café: 961 Lincoln Way W., Osceola, 574-674-8848. Thanksgiving Dinner Carryout includes turkey and sides. Items are picked up cold and ready for reheating. Cost for 20 to 2 people: $279.80-$27.99. Pumpkin, pecan or apple pie, $8.99. Pre-order at restaurant or call through Nov. 20. Pick-up Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: 423 S. Dixie Way, South Bend, 574-272-0655, is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 107 Northpointe Blvd., Elkhart, 574-264-2541, is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner specials: prime rib, $21.99 or turkey dinner, $13.30. Breakfast prime rib special, $19.99. Dine-in or call for carryout.
The Prized Pig: 114 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Thanksgiving packages from $395-$175. Ala Carte items including a 20-pound turkey (average) and sides from $100-$6; pies: apple and pumpkin, $20; pecan, $25. Place an online order at theprizedpig.com by Nov. 17; pick-up will be Wednesday, Nov. 22. Prefer online orders, but will accept phone orders at 574-387-5624; must be prepaid.
Red Lobster: 3930 N. Main St., Mishawaka, 574-255-6306. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations and walk-ins welcome.
Rocky River Tap & Table: 1032 E. University Drive, Granger, 574-272-5458. Complete Thanksgiving dinner that will serve 4-5. House-smoked turkey and sides, $138. Appetizers, more sides, salads, or pies available for an additional cost. Available for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Place your order at rockyrivertapandtable.com and click on “Thanksgiving order form.”
Rohr’s: 1399 N. Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, is open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reservations via Opentable.com/r/rohrs-south-bend only. Rohr’s is cashless; debit/credit cards only.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: 902 E. University Drive, Granger, is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Three-course Thanksgiving dinner. Cost: adults, $47.95; children (ages 12 and under), $16.95. Reservations highly recommended; call 574-968-9700.
The Skillet: 2212 E. McKinley Ave., South Bend. Thanksgiving Family Meal serves 6-8, only $179. Ham or turkey, sides, and pie. Limited availability. Pre-order at 574-234-6069 by Nov. 15. Pick-up between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. See full details at legendaryskillet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Thanksgiving-Day-2023.jpg.
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