THANKSGIVING 2025
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/28/25
From Karaoke to Carving Stations—Atlanta’s Thanksgiving Plans Are Served
Turkey Eve at Vesper: A Night to Sing, Sip, and Stay Out Too Late
The night before Thanksgiving belongs to Vesper. On Wednesday, November 27, 2025, doors open at 5 p.m., and the festivities continue late into the night. Beginning at 8 p.m., Vesper’s holiday karaoke takes center stage—an annual tradition known for its feel-good energy, strong vocals, and even stronger cocktails. Set against a backdrop of deep jewel tones, plush lounges, and a bar built for conversation, the Glenwood Park cocktail haunt invites friends and neighbors to ease into the long weekend with seasonal cocktails, zero-proof creations, and holiday-inspired bites. Whether unwinding after work or warming up for the family feast ahead, it’s the kind of night that sets the tone for the holidays. 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 404.343.1174. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @vesperatl.
From Tamales to Turkey: Tio Lucho’s Thanksgiving Feast To-Go
No fuss, just feast! Tio Lucho’s is taking the stress out of Thanksgiving with a Latin-inspired holiday package made for the whole family. Guests can pre-order the Thanksgiving Family Meal, designed to serve six to eight people, featuring a spatchcocked, brined Piura-style roast turkey marinated in Aji Panca for maximum flavor. This standout centerpiece is complemented by a pint of sofrito gravy, 12 tamales, collard greens, yeast rolls with chicha butter, aji verde, and arroz árabe—jasmine rice cooked with bacon, veggies, and crispy fried vermicelli noodles. And because no Thanksgiving feast is complete without dessert, the meal finishes with a heavenly bread pudding. Enjoy the full feast for $250, or customize the experience with à la carte options. Orders can be placed online [here] or at www.tioluchos.com. Pick-up will be available Wednesday, November 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tio Lucho’s will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Tio Lucho’s is located at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE #6000, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information, call (404) 343-0278 or visit www.tioluchos.com. Stay connected on Facebook at facebook.com/tioluchosatl and on Instagram at @tioluchos.
Thanksgiving TWO-Go is Back at TWO urban licks
Let the pros handle Thanksgiving this year, because TWO urban licks is once again serving up its signature Thanksgiving TWO-Go, taking the stress (and the oven mitts) out of holiday hosting. Known for its fiery, flavor-forward fare, TWO’s take-home feast is packed with wood-fired classics, seasonal sides, and everything needed to feed four to six hungry guests. For $180, the Thanksgiving Feast Bundle includes a brined and roasted half turkey, rich turkey gravy, one of each signature side, and a choice of Georgia apple or pecan pie. For those looking to elevate the experience, the Deluxe Package is available for $215 and includes two bottles of wine—sparkling, red, or white. The full spread features garlic whipped potatoes, white cheddar mac and cheese, sage and cornbread dressing, braised collards, and cranberry-orange sauce—plus TWO’s must-have Salmon Chips can be added on for $28 (serves four), and smoked brisket for $30 per pound. À la carte ordering is also available for those who want to build their own menu or add a little extra to the table. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 19 at noon by calling 404-522-4622 or emailing twoholidays@ctrxhs.com. Pickup is Wednesday, November 26 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. TWO will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27. TWO urban licks is located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30306. For more details, visit twourbanlicks.com or follow along on Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Sets the Table for the City’s Most Indulgent Thanksgiving
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta transforms into the city’s ultimate Thanksgiving destination on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as Brasserie Margot and Bar Margot unite for a culinary journey led by Executive Chef Axel Torres. Priced at $168 per person and $82.50 per child, the experience invites guests to wander from carving and risotto stations to seafood towers and dessert displays featuring creations by award-winning pastry chef Eric Snow. Highlights include Heritage Roast Turkey with Georgia cornbread stuffing, Prime Angus Ribeye with Bordelaise jus, Champagne-poached halibut with American caviar, and bourbon-caramel pecan tartlets. Reservations are available at www.brasseriemargot.com and OpenTable. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is located at 75 Fourteenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit fourseasons.com/atlanta or follow along on Instagram at @fsatlanta.
Bring Home the Flavor This Thanksgiving with Sweet Auburn Barbecue
This Thanksgiving, Sweet Auburn Barbecue makes it easy to bring home the flavor without the fuss, offering a holiday package featuring juicy smoked turkeys and a spread of homemade sides to-go. Choose from a whole smoked turkey or sliced turkey breast, both ready to steal the show at any Thanksgiving table. Those looking for the full spread can opt for a complete meal package featuring the turkey of choice, two sides, and all the holiday staples—cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, biscuits or cornbread, and turkey gravy. Side selections include mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, wok-fired green beans, sweet potato soufflé, and more. For a sweet finish, take home a chocolate or classic pecan pie—the perfect ending to any Thanksgiving feast. Pre-orders are open now through Sunday, November 23, at www.sweetauburnbbq.com/holiday-packages. Pick-upfor both the Atlanta and McDonough locations is on Wednesday, November 26. Sweet Auburn Barbecue’s Atlanta location is at 656 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Call 678-515-3550 or visit www.sweetauburnbbq.com. The McDonough location is at 1828 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA 30253. Call (470) 885-5004 or visit www.sweetauburnbbq.com/mcdonough. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook at @sweetauburnbbq.
Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend at Piedmont Holiday Gift Market – November 29-30
Get into the holiday spirit at the third annual Piedmont Holiday Gift Market. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, this festive two-day event will take place in Piedmont Park, right in the heart of Midtown, over Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., festivals goers are invited to sip on hot cocoa, listen to holiday music, and stroll through the park while exploring unique gift items from more than 100 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 and open to all ages, with dogs welcome too. For more information, visit www.affps.com. Stay connected on Instagram at @affps_festivals and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/affps.
Thurs., Nov. 27, 11am-8pm (last seating at 7pm) – Thanksgiving Buffet at Serena Pastificio
Let Serena Pastificio do the cooking this Thanksgiving! Beginning at 11am through 8pm on Thanksgiving Day, Serena Pastificio invites diners to indulge in an Italian-inspired festive buffet menu of holiday classics with roasted turkey, cedar plank salmon, prime rib, oysters, short rib, vegetarian wild mushroom lasagna, Italian favorites including chicken cacciatore and rigatoni bolognese and traditional sides. The menu will also offer a variety of Italian-inspired desserts including tiramisu, zeppole, chocolate cake mousse bites, fresh fruit tarts and pumpkin cannolis, alongside caffé by lavazza and after dinner drinks including espresso martinis, housemade limoncello, dessert wine and Italian digestifs.Pricing is $70/adult and $25/child (12 and under). View the full menu here & reservations can be made here.
Thurs., Nov. 27, 4-8pm – Thanksgiving Supper at The Betty
The Betty invites guests to gather family and friends and head to The Betty for a Thanksgiving dining experience. Open from 4-8pm, The Betty will offer a special three-course Thanksgiving menu for $85, plus a selection of kid-friendly entrees for $32.50 each. Reservations can be made here. See below for the full menu (here). The restaurant will also be offering a to-go menu for six people for $350, available here!
1st Course
choice of
Creamy Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
with toasted pepitas & crème fraiche
or
Fall Greens Salad
with dried cranberries, spiced walnuts, radishes, carrots, red onions, sourdough croutons & aged sherry vinaigrette
Entrees
choice of
Roasted Turkey
with pan gravy, brioche stuffing, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, cranberry sauce & autumn root vegetable medley
or
Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib
with whipped parsnips, baby carrots, brussels sprouts & orange rosemary gremolata & red wine sauce
or
Pan Roasted Bronzino
with crushed olive salsa, charred tomato vinaigrette & fried polenta.
or
Savory Butternut Squash & Brioche Pudding
with braised fall greens & crispy brussels sprouts (V)
Yeast Rolls & Cornbread for the Table with Butters
Dessert
choice of
Pumpkin Cheesecake
with chantilly & toasted hazelnut crumble
or
Chocolate Pecan Brownie
with salted caramel gelato
Thanksgiving at Le Bilboquet at Buckhead VillageLe Bilboquet at Buckhead Village will offer a special prix fixe Thanksgiving Day menu from 11:30am-4pm. The three-course dinner is $110 per person, along with a children’s menu at $40. Reservations are required.
Pre-Ordering Available Now – Thanksgiving Catering from El Super Pan The Battery
El Super Pan at The Battery is handling the cooking this year with their Thanksgiving Catering Menu featuring “aperitivos” like Empanadas and Pastelitos, “proteinas” including Pavochon and Whole Suckling Pig, “postres” like Pumpkin Passion Cheesecake and Flan de Calabaza, and more. Online ordering is available here, and guests can pick up their orders at The Battery location Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26.
