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A Thanksgiving dinner where you don't have to clean up afterward is truly something to be thankful about. The following restaurants are offering meals for gobbling on November 26.
1 Seaport Ln.; 617-385-4300
Take your appetite to the Seaport Hotel, where chef Rachel Klein will prepare a three-course prix fixe lunch menu and dessert buffet, as well as an all-natural, healthy menu for children. Dishes includes baked oysters, organic turkey, grilled pork tenderloin or rib-eye and a selection of desserts (one seating at noon; $60 for adults, $22 for children; free for children under six).
399 Grove St., Newton Lower Falls; 617-454-3399
Newton’s premier steakhouse, in the Hotel Indigo, will celebrate Thanksgiving by offering an inspired three-course prix fixe including butternut and Japanese winter squash bisque with almond chantilly; New Hampshire turkey two ways (roasted breast and confit thigh) with side dishes; and traditional pumpkin pie (2–8 PM; $45 per person, $65 with wine pairings).
40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge; 617-497-4200
Dante de Magistris' Italian inside the Royal Sonesta hotel is going to the birds with a naturally raised, free-range Vermont turkey with stuffing as part of its three-course prix fixe menu. Vegetarian options are also available (1–9 PM; $69 per person; à la carte menu for children under 12).
75 Arlington St.; 617-357-4810
290 Patriot Pl., Foxboro; 508-339-4810
Both locations will be offering a prix fixe, as well as "Tomorrow’s Turkey Sandwich" to go – a version of the day-after treat with turkey, stuffing, cranberry apple chutney and gravy (noon–8 PM; prix fixe $35 in Boston, $29 in Foxboro; children's under-12 menu $13 in Boston, $11 in Foxboro; sandwich $12 in Boston, $13 in Foxboro).
528 Commonwealth Ave.; 617-532-9100
This Traditional American–European inside the Hotel Commonwealth will give thanks all day, beginning with its normal breakfast, 7–10:30 AM, and continuing with a prix fixe dinner, which will include baked Island Creek oysters, roast turkey and lamb (1–8 PM; $50 per person, $20 for children).
61 Lowell Rd., Groton; 978-448-2900
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving in the contemporary yet bucolic surrounds of this steakhouse in Groton, where the three-course prix fixe includes New England–style roast turkey and stuffing (11:30 AM–7 PM; $35–$49 depending on entree).
44 Brattle St., Cambridge; 617-868-2255
Turkey with all the fixings is being offered at this Harvard Square New American as part of its three-course prix fixe; there will also be vegetarian options, including a roasted chestnut and mascarpone agnolotti (11:30 AM–7:30 PM; $65 per person, $25 for children 12 and under, plus $15 for half-glass wine pairing, $25 for full-glass pairing).
Multiple locations
Though hours vary, all Legal Sea Foods will be offering either à la carte specials or a traditional turkey plate, including a slow-roasted breast served with sausage, sage stuffing and mashed butternut squash; there will also be a child's portion available.
406 Stuart St.; 617-399-0015
Eric Brennan's Back Bay newcomer will be offering a special Thanksgiving menu in addition to the regular menu on T-Day. Expect a three-course prix fixe that includes choice of appetizer, entree and dessert (noon–8 PM; $42 per person).
1217 Main St., Hingham; 781-749-8200
Along with a traditional turkey dinner, this Hingham steakhouse will also offer alternatives like pumpkin ravioli as part of its three-course prix fixe (11:30 AM–7 PM; $34–$49).
378 Highland Ave., Somerville; 617-628-2877
Instead of your average pie, you can create a cupcake cornucopia with versions such as a cinnamon chai pecan sticky cupcake or a cider cake with an apple compote center topped with hard-cider frosting. Order by Monday, November 23, to have it in time for Thanksgiving ($2.75 each, mini-cupcakes $1.25, extra large cupcakes $3.75).