Photo: The Wynfrey Hotel
Thanksgiving is almost here, but if you’re not in the mood to stuff a 20-pound turkey, fear not. Birmingham restaurants have special menus, buffets and meals planned for the holiday.
The Bright Star: $17.50, $9.95 for age 11 and younger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Menu [PDF] includes roasted turkey and grilled center-cut ham steak. (205) 426-1861. 304 19th St. N., Bessemer [map].
Century Restaurant and Bar at the Tutwiler: Open regular hours 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Regular menu, but adding turkey and prime rib. (205) 458-9611. 2021 Park Place N., downtown [map].
Embassy Suites Hotel: $38, $32 age 62 and older, $14 age 7-12, free age 6 and younger. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Menu [Facebook] includes turkey, roasted pork loin and grilled flank steak. Jazz music. Reservations available by calling (205) 769-3846. 2960 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover [map].
Lone Star Steakhouse: Open regular hours with regular menu [PDF]. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (205) 661-9339. 4720 Norrell Drive, Trussville [map].
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant: $22.95. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (but fully booked from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Menu, in addition to regular menu, includes roasted turkey and cornbread stuffing. Reservations recommended by calling (205) 871-5171. Colonial Brookwood Village, 719 Shades Creek Pkwy., Homewood [map].
Renaissance Ross Bridge: $40, $35 age 62 and older, $20 age 8-15, free age 7 and younger. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Menu [Facebook] includes stations for breakfast, salad, carving (turkey and ham) and pasta. Reservations available by calling (205) 949-3027 or e-mailing brunchreservations@rossbridgeresort.com. 4000 Grand Ave., Hoover [map].
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: $32.95, $14.95 age 12 and younger. Open regular hours 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Menu includes roasted turkey and sausage and herb stuffing. Reservation available online or by calling (205) 879-9995. Embassy Suites Hotel, 2300 Woodcrest Pl., Homewood [map].
Silver Coin Indian Grill: Open regular hours with regular menu. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. (205) 823-9070. 3321 Lorna Road, Ste. 13, Hoover [map].
Veranda on Highland: $33.50, $14.95 children, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Menu includes roasted turkey, New Orleans barbecue shrimp and beef bourguignon. Reservations accepted online and by calling (205) 939-5551. 2220 Highland Ave. S., Southside [map].
The Wynfrey Hotel: $38, $36 age 62 and older, $14.50 age 7-12, free age 6 and younger. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Menu [Facebook] includes roasted turkey, orange- and pineapple-glazed baked ham, prime rib and beer-steamed Gulf shrimp. Music by Reggie and Company. Reservations available by calling (205) 444-5750. (Also, Shula’s will be open for dinner.) Riverchase Galleria, Hoover [map].
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