[Editor’s Note – This article was posted in 2018. Please call your favorite restaurant for updated information.]
Looking to eat out for Thanksgiving? We don’t blame you. The planning, the all-day cooking, and the cleanup can be overwhelming. Why not let someone else cook and serve you Thanksgiving dinner instead? These local restaurants will be happy to help you out.
SweetWaters on the River
Hours: 11 am-7 pm
Service type: Buffet
Highlights: carved items, seafood station, kids buffet
Price: $48 adults, $19 kids 6-12, Free for kids under 5
Reservations recommended
1000 Valley River Way, 541/743-1000, valleyriverinn.com
The Village Green
Hours: 12 pm-6 pm
Service type: Buffet
Highlights: prime rib, a wide selection of desserts
Price: $28.25 for adults, $24.05 for seniors, and $13.95 for kids
Reservations required
725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove, 541/942-2491, villagegreenresortandgardens.com
Meals for pick up:
Provisions Market Hall
Options: appetizers, sides, bread, desserts
Price: a la carte, see website for options
266 E 5th Ave., 541/743-0660, provisionsmarkethall.com
Whole Foods
Options: feasts for four, eight, or twelve
Price: $69.99-$279.99
353 E Broadway, 541/434-8820, wholefoodsmarket.com
Cornbread Cafe
Options: vegetarian alternatives to Thanksgiving classics, see website for ordering options
Price: $23-$156
1290 W 7th Ave., Eugene
541/505-9175
338 Main St., Springfield
541/650-6672
