Bistro Thyme, 1321 N.E. Loop 1604, (210) 495-0244 — Thanksgiving Day hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The meal opens with assorted hors d'oeuvres served family style, followed by choice of squash bisque or spinach salad. Entrée selections include honey-roasted turkey, grilled rib-eye, Moroccan braised lamb shank and Bistro shrimp with cilantro lime butter. The three-course menu costs $35. A children's menu for kids 3 to 10 years old costs $10.
Boudro's, 421 E. Commerce, (210) 224-8484 — Dine on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. A four-course meal will be served featuring two entrées from which to choose: achiote butter-basted turkey breast or herb-roasted black Angus prime rib. Finish with sweet potato pecan pie, Mexican chocolate cheesecake or pumpkin custard profiteroles. Cost is $37. Children's turkey dinner costs $15. The regular menu will be available.
Caliza Grille, The Westin Riverwalk Hotel, 420 W. Market St., (210) 444-6047— A four-course holiday dinner will be served noon-8 p.m. Slow-roasted turkey breast and braised turkey leg, with side dishes, make up the main course. Canela-spiced pumpkin tart finishes the meal.
Green Vegetarian Cuisine and Coffee, 1017 N. Flores, (210) 320-5865 — The vegan Thanksgiving meal will be served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The menu will be roasted acorn squash, green bean casserole, herbed mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry apple stuffing, cranberry salad, "turkey" gravy, pumpkin pie and herbal tea for $12 per person. Visit www.green santonio.com.
The Grill at Leon Springs, 24116 I-10 W., (210) 698-8797 — Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner hours are 5-9 p.m. The house menu plus a turkey with homemade stuffing special will be offered.
India Oven, 1031 Patricia Drive, (210) 366-1030 — Grand Champagne Buffet will be served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The buffet includes appetizers, vegetables and a variety of dishes featuring beef and chicken as well as turkey kebabs and turkey masala. Cost is $10.95 for adults, $5.50 for children, and free to kids younger than 5. Dine from the regular menu plus turkey specials from 5 to 10 p.m.
L'Étoile, 6106 Broadway, (210) 826-4551 — Dining hours are 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for lunch and 5-9 p.m. for dinner. A special a la carte menu will served. Selections from the menu include turkey with homemade stuffing ($17.95), shrimp "Toulouse Lautrec" ($20.95) and pork tenderloin with poblano and mushroom sauce ($21.95). A children's menu with a turkey option will be available.
Las Canarias, La Mansión del Rio, 112 College St., (210) 518-1063 — The holiday buffet includes dishes such as smoked chicken Cobb salad, sage-studded roast turkey, chimichurri-rubbed prime rib, honey rosemary leg of lamb and roasted grouper with cranberry wild rice. A variety of desserts such as butter pecan pie, Key lime tart, cranberry pear tart and assorted holiday cookies will be prepared. Cost is $58 for adults and $29.95 for kids 12 and younger.
Limestone Grille, Ye Kendall Inn, 128 W. Blanco, Boerne, (830) 249-2138 or (800) 364-2138 — Dine from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A three-course meal with amuse bouche includes choice of soup or salad and choice of entrée: slow roasted herbed turkey, glazed smoked ham or Texas pecan crusted trout. Cost, including dessert, is $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors 55 and older and $12.95 for children ages 10 and younger.
Luce Ristorante Enoteca, 11255 Huebner Road, (210) 561-9700 — The doors open at 1 p.m. for a three-course Thanksgiving special. Start with choice of butternut squash, radicchio, pancetta and chestnut soup or salad of goat cheese truffle with mesclun greens, roasted tomato and prosciutto. Slow-roasted turkey, chestnut stuffing, and basil garlic mashed potatoes are followed by pumpkin cheesecake. Cost is $23.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.
Oro, Emily Morgan Hotel, 705 E. Houston, (210) 244-0146 — The Thanksgiving special will be part of a special a la carte menu served from 6 to 10 p.m. Highlights from the menu: roasted turkey breast with the trimmings ($19.50); honey glazed spiral ham ($19.50); roasted prime rib ($29). Dessert options include pumpkin ice cream timbale ($7.50) and traditional pumpkin pie ($6.50). The house menu is available. Complimentary valet parking.
Pesca on the River, Watermark Hotel, 212 Crockett St., (210) 396-5817 — Highlights from the Thanksgiving buffet include bloody Maria seviche, crab-stuffed crêpes, wild salmon tournedos, broiled East Coast black cod, roasted turkey, pecan crusted rack of lamb and an assortment of holiday desserts. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Cost is $48 for adults and $23.95 for kids.
Radisson Downtown Market Square, 502 W. Durango, (210) 224-7155, ext. 56 — Thanksgiving Day buffet will be served 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The carving block features ham and roast turkey. Other entrées include baked salmon, chicken Cordon Bleu and roasted pork loin. Complimentary Champagne. Cost is $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors and military, $8.95 for children ages 12 and younger. Free covered
Go get your Holiday dinner
Acadiana Café, 1289 S.W. Loop 410, (210) 674-0019 — Cajun deep-fried turkeys are available for $44.78. Each bird weighs in between 13 and 14 pounds. Or make it a meal for $61.31 with cornbread dressing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce added. Additional sides, such as country greens, cornbread and green beans as well as desserts, are ready for order. You can also pick up turkeys at either Habanero's Grill location.
Aldaco's, Sunset Station, 100 Hoefgen Ave., (210) 222-0561 — The brandied pumpkin tres leches cakes will be available only during Thanksgiving week. A 9-inch round cake costs $34.95.
Central Market, 4821 Broadway, (210) 368-8607 — Central Market has several full meal packages, a la carte options from main course to sides to dessert and “complete the meal” packages. Free-range turkey dinner feeds 6-8 and costs $139.99. Also available: fire-glazed ham dinner, $99.99; oven-roasted beef tenderloin dinner, $249.99; maple-chipotle rack of pork dinner, $119.99; and vegetarian dinner, $79.99. Visit www.centralmarket.com.
Pat’s BBQ - 1701 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 223-7959
Holiday Feast
Podna's Catfish and Po' Boys, 1264 Austin Hwy., (210) 829-8333 — Deep-fried turkeys with gravy are available for $39.95. A complete meal with fried turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce goes for $59.95. Deadline for orders is Monday with pick-up on Nov. 21.
Railroad Seafood Station - Fried Turkey
170 Buffalo Lane
Cibolo, Texas 78108
210-659-1366
Spice of Life Catering, 11319 West Ave., (210) 366-1220 — Spice of Life is offering complete holiday meals as well as main and side dishes. Call for complete details.
Whole Foods, 255 E. Basse Road, (210) 826-4676 — Several holiday dinner packages are offered. The classic turkey dinner is available in two sizes, to feed 4 ($79.99) or 6-8 ($109.99). Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans amandine, cranberry sauce, gravy and rolls complete this feast. The turkey breast dinner feeds 6-8 for $109.99 and the vegan dinner may be purchased for one ($15.99) or to feed 4 ($59.99). Visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com for details.