GREEN BAY − Whether you are looking for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with homemade gravy and mashed potatoes or a more high-end course with some bourbon-glazed ham, these restaurants can help if you don't want to spend your precious holiday hours cooking.
Chefs around the region have put together a variety of seasonal menus for the public to enjoy, and once again, Streetwise brings readers a list of restaurants in Green Bay, Howard, Bellevue and beyond which are open on the holiday or offering carry-out options.
Some establishments have reservation or order deadlines as early as this Friday. This list maybe updated if information or availability changes.
Poke The Bear at Hotel Northland
Address: 304 N. Adams St., Green Bay
Phone: 920-770-2433
The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with its full menu and is offering a Thanksgiving dinner for $32 that includes sliced turkey, Yukon gold mash potatoes, which are creamier, traditional stuffing, cranberries, green beans and gravy.
The Walnut Room at Hotel Northland
Address: 304 N. Adams St., Green Bay
Phone: 920-770-2399
The Walnut Room will be open from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for cocktails and drinks and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the full food menu and two specials. One will be the same offered at the Poke the Bear for the same amount.
The other meal is a Tomahawk Pork Chop topped with apple and cranberry sauce, with sautéed garlic asparagus and baked sweet potato for $42.
1951 West - Green Bay
Address: 1951 Bond St., Howard
Phone: 920-497-4701
1951 West is offering a Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a cost of $26.99 for adults, $14.99 for children under 12 and free for under 4. They are encouraging people to make reservations of five people or more. The menu includes baked haddock with lemon-dill sauce, roasted turkey with gravy, bourbon glazed ham, broasted chicken, green bean casserole with onion, loaded omelet bites, mashed potatoes, salads and vegetables.
The Ravine Pub & Grill
Address: 2633 Manitowoc Road, Bellevue
Phone: 920-468-4147
The Ravine is taking reservations and will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23 for a Thanksgiving Day buffet. It will offer turkey, baked and broasted chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable salads, rolls and desserts, as well as coffee and milk.
The cost is $25.99 for adults, $12.99 for children ages 4 to 10 and $6.99 for those 1 to 3.
The Woods: Golf Club, Pub and Grill
Address: 530 Erie Road, Green Bay
Phone: 920-468-5729
The restaurant is accepting reservations and will serve from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. It's offering chicken for adults priced at $19 and children 3 to 9 for $11; turkey for adults at $21 and children 3 to 9 for $13. Those who desire both meats will be charged $25 if adults and $14 if children between 3 and 9. All dinners include mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, corn, coleslaw and dinner rolls. For dessert there is pumpkin pie and dessert bars.