Thanksgiving without the prep and cleanup? Count us in. If you're looking for local restaurants offering a turkey day spread — from stuffing to the whole bird — look no further. These eateries are here to take the stress out of Thanksgiving in Raleigh.

Dress up + eat out on Thanksgiving Day

Note: Most of these restaurants accept — and recommend — reservations. Prices listed are a starting base and do not reflect taxes + additional fees.

Il Faló at The Westin | $69 per adult, $29 per child 10 and under | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Enjoy a buffet-style Thanksgiving meal this turkey day and fill your plate with carved meats, crispy Brussels sprouts with Grana Padano, sweet potato souffle, and more.
Irregardless | $60 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Dress up to dine-in and enjoy items fit for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Peck & Plume | $65 per adult, $29 per child 12 and under | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Dine on an expansive buffet including dishes like smoked ham with cherry glaze + roasted turkey with traditional sides like whipped potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole.
Sullivan's Steakhouse | $52 per adult, $25 per child | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Secure a reservation to enjoy a three-course traditional dinner with standouts like the shrimp and lobster bisque, sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, and New York-style cheesecake garnished with a pumpkin anglaise.
The Durham | $85 per adult, $35 per child 10 and under | 11-4 p.m. | Spend turkey day at this boutique hotel with a family-style meal featuring a local buttermilk brined turkey and prime rib with sides like mac and cheese with local cheddar and vegan collard greens.

You can never go wrong with a traditional spread. | Photo provided by Table & Twine

Pickup + enjoy at home

Element Gastropub | $125 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 | This plant-based spot is offering a heat-and-serve meal kit for four featuring house-made vegan turkey, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and sourdough stuffing with mushroom gravy.
Fearrington | $185 | Order by Wednesday, Nov. 19 | Pickup Thursday, Nov. 27 morning| Drive ~40 minutes down the road to pickup an upscale Thanksgiving meal feast for two including honey-roasted turkey with sage and sherry gravy, Brussels sprouts with lemon vinaigrette, and pumpkin cheesecake with a ginger snap crust and whipped dulcey ganache for dessert.
Irregardless | $195 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 + Thursday, Nov. 27 | In addition to dine-in, guests can order Thanksgiving take-and-bake meals featuring gluten-free roasted turkey and vegan moussaka.
Hummingbird | $225-$495 | Order by Wednesday, Nov. 20 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Choose from a small meal for up to four guests or the large option that feeds up to 10. Bonus: Each meal includes Union Special rolls and a choice of caramel apple or pumpkin tiramisu pie.
Longleaf Swine | Price varies | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 | From whole hog barbecue and smoked bone-in turkey breast to cornbread dressing and collard greens, this Southern spread is sure to please.

Try Sam Jones' creamy mac and cheese. | Photo by Baxter Miller

Poppyseed Market | $220 | Order by Saturday, Nov. 22 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 25 + Thursday, Nov. 26 | This local fave is offering a meal for six with a sliced turkey breast, traditional stuffing, whole berry cranberry relish, and Parker House Rolls. Yum.
Sam Jones BBQ | $149 | Order by Saturday, Nov. 22 | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 | A full meal feeds eight to 10 guests and includes a whole smoked turkey breast with a bottle of Sam Jones barbecue sauce, mac and cheese, baked beans, green bean casserole, a dozen sweet potato muffins, and pecan pie.
Table & Twine | $360 | Order by Monday, Nov. 17 | This chef-prepared Thanksgiving package is fit for up to eight people. You'll receive an oven-ready whole turkey with creamed kale and butternut squash gratin, buttermilk mashed potatoes, Southern-style green beans, and more for your fam.
The Fiction Kitchen | Price varies | Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 25 + Thursday, Nov. 26 | Order seasonal vegan items a la carte that serve four to six people, like gluten-free mac and cheese, lentil-chickpea loaf, and shiitake mushroom gravy.