Thanksgiving ATL: Where to Eat, Drink & Play
Let’s talk turkey, because Thanksgiving is around the corner so we’ve rounded up what restaurants are open, where to party the night before, who’s offering to-go and the best places to take friends and family over the holiday weekend.
Celebrate Thanksgiving All Week Long at Dantanna’s
Raise a glass and give thanks, because Dantanna’s is ready to do the heavy lifting in the kitchen this Thanksgiving and will be serving up specials all week long. Starting on Monday, November 20 through Friday, November 24, 2023, guests can belly up to the bar, relax in the expansive dining room or on the heated, dog-friendly patio as they celebrate the season. In addition to specialty cocktails and a traditional turkey dinner and sides, Dantanna’s is serving fan-favorite desserts including sweet potato pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and apple empanadas complete with vanilla ice cream. A go-to Atlanta destination to watch sports for 20 years, the Buckhead dining and drinking staple will have all the best holiday games on flat screens throughout the restaurant so diners cane embrace the spirit of the season while still catching every punt, pass, and play. Dantanna’s full drink and food menu will also be available. Dantanna’s will be open on Thanksgiving, November 23rd, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please call 404.760.8873 or visit www.dantannas.com. Dantanna’s is located at 3400 Around Lenox Dr. Suite 304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Stay connected on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @dantannas.
From Cocktails to Karaoke, Head to Vesper Thanksgiving Eve
Drink up before you eat up at Vesper on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 beginning at 5 p.m. The Glenwood Park haunt, decked out in deep jewel tones, plush lounge furniture, cozy corners and a welcoming bar, is ready to host its annual night before Thanksgiving bash. From seasonal cocktails including special pecan pie and cranberry sauce shots, impressive zero proof options to holiday-inspired treats, revelers are invited to let loose before it’s officially turkey time. And in the spirit of the season, guests are invited to embrace their inner singer while feeling all the feels during Vesper’s holiday karaoke, a.k.a. therapy. Vesper is located on the Atlanta BeltLine at 924 Garrett St. Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30316. For more information, visit www.vesperatl.com or call 404.936.6902. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @vesperatl.
Gather ‘Round With ENZO Steakhouse & Bar This Thanksgiving
No time to prep this Thanksgiving? No problem. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is giving revelers two delicious options to choose from. Not only will the modern Italian steakhouse be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio has whipped up a four-course, holiday to-go menu that is sure to impress. Offering signature favorites along with a special Thanksgiving menu including turkey roulade, smoked prime rib, roasted butternut squash lasagna and more for dine-in, guests can enjoy the same four-course menu in the comfort of their homes for parties of two, four and six by ordering ENZO at Home at enzo-itl.com/catering or by emailing catering@enzo-itl.com, now through Monday, November 20, 2023. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located in the Town at Trilith at 300 Trilith Pkwy, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information or to make a reservation, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl.
Thanksgiving ‘TWO Go’ at TWO urban licks
Don’t wing it with the turkey this year and head to TWO urban licks for Thanksgiving TWO go. Indulge in wood-fired flavors with their Thanksgiving Feast Bundle serving four to six guests and featuring an 8-10 lb. brined and roasted half turkey, turkey gravy, one of each side and choice of pecan or apple pie for $195. Opt for the deluxe package at $215, which includes two bottles of sparking, white or red wine. Sides include: garlic whipped potatoes with giblet gravy; white cheddar mac and cheese, cornbread dressing; corn and bacon spoonbread; Brussels sprouts; and cranberry and orange sauce. TWO’s must-have salmon chips are also available as an add on for $26 for four along with their smoked brisket for $30 per pound. All items are available a la carte. Order Thanksgiving TWO Go by calling 404-522-4622 or TWOTHANKSGIVING@CTRXHS.COM by Wednesday, November 15th at 12 p.m.; pick up is Wednesday, November 22nd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. TWO will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023. TWO Urban Licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information visit twourbanlicks.com and stay connected on Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks.
Gobble ’Til You Wobble: DBA Barbecue’s Thanksgiving To-Go
DBA Barbecue is giving barbecue enthusiasts another reason to say “thanks” this Thanksgiving with their juicy, smoked Thanksgiving turkeys and homemade sides to-go. DBA’s whole smoked turkeys, the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving feast, are available for purchase for $100, while turkey breasts are available at $24 per pound. Revelers can also indulge in DBA’s Whole Turkey or Whole Turkey Breast Packages that feeds eight for $240 and includes one whole turkey or one turkey breast, whipped Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, dressing, sautéed garlic green beans, and gravy. Relish is optional. All dishes come with reheating instructions and will be ready for pickup at both the Virginia Highland and Chastain location on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Both DBA Barbecue locations will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023. DBA Barbecue Virginia-Highland is located at 1190 N. Highland Avenue NE Suite B Atlanta, Georgia 30306. DBA Barbecue Chastain is located at 4441 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. For more information, visit www.dbabarbecue.com or call 404.249.5000. Stay connected on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/dbabarbecue and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/dba.bbq.
Unwrap the Magic at the Piedmont Holiday Gift Market
Get into the spirit of gift giving at the second annual Piedmont Holiday Gift Market. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the two-day event will take place in Piedmont Park in the heart of Midtown, Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event goers are invited to sip on hot cocoa, listen to holiday music, and stroll through the park while exploring gift items from a variety of artists including painters, photographers, sculptors, glass blowers, leather and metalworkers, jewelers, and crafters. The Piedmont Holiday Gift Market (1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309) is free to attend for all ages and welcomes dogs. For more information, visit www.affps.com.
Set the Par Thanksgiving Weekend at Puttshack
Ready. Set. Golf. Give the gift of making memories with a dash of friendly competition at Puttshack this holiday season. The only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience in Atlanta, the must visit eatertainment destination is an ideal spot to host friends and family Thanksgiving weekend, Black Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26, 2023. Featuring a globally inspired food and beverage program, two mini golf courses, a covered terrace and more, Puttshack Atlanta is located at 1115 Howell Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, please call 404.738.7888 or visit puttshack.com. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter @Puttshack.
Dart to Flight Club Thanksgiving Weekend
Located in the heart of West Midtown, Flight Club is ready to serve up holiday cheer with tech-infused social darts, game day specials, seasonal cocktails, elevated bites, and more. With multiplayer games for all skill levels, this one-of-kind experience promises to be a blast whether players are first-timers or seasoned dart pros. Of course, guests don’t have to dart to dine and can sit, back, relax at one of the expansive bars, on the patio, or cozy dining areas throughout the two-floor eatertainment destination. A sure bullseye for bringing friends together in a unique, upscale social environment this Thanksgiving weekend, Flight Club will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023, and open 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Flight Club is located at 1055 Howell Mill Rd Suite 140, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information, visit https://flightclubdartsusa.com/atlanta/atlanta. Stay connected on Instagram at www.instagram.com/flightclubdartsusa and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/flightclubdarts.
