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A Dozen Places to Dine In on Thanksgiving

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America's favorite eating holiday is almost here, and why not leave this one to the professionals? DC chefs have been dreaming up creative spins on Thanksgiving classics, so without further ado, here's a Thanksgiving Day Dining Map of 12 delicious dining out options around town. Once you've made your reservation, all you have to do is find your stretchiest, most forgiving dress pants —you know, the ones with the elastic waistband.
—Adele Chapin

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Art and Soul

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In addition to cornbread andouille sausage dressing, roasted turkey, maple ham and scallion mashed potatoes, guests at Art and Soul's Southern-flavored Thanksgiving day feast also receive coveted "leftovers" — a roasted turkey sandwich topped with sage gravy and cranberry orange sauce for the next day. Prices are $55 for adults and $25 for children ages 6 to 12, and seatings are available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

J&G Steakhouse

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Executive chef Philippe Reininger's three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu includes choices like salmon with a sweet chili glaze and swiss chard, roasted turkey with mushroom-chestnut stuffing, and spiced pear chewy caramel with vanilla sherbet. The meal clocks in at $49 per person and is available from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.

The Federalist

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If you have four or more in your party, you can take advantage of The Federalist's family style, $65 per person Turkey Day meal with shareable portions of dishes like roasted kabocha squash soup with duck confit, turkey with cranberry-vanilla relish and pumpkin custard with pumpkin seed brittle and ginger biscotti. Or choose the a three-course prix fixe menu with the same dishes, priced at $65 per person and $35 for children under age 12. The Thanksgiving meal is available from 11:30 a.m. till the last reservation at 8 p.m.

2941 Restaurant

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Falls Church's 2941 Restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu, priced at $65 per person for meat lovers and $48 per person for vegetarians. Both groups can agree on executive chef Bertrand Chemel's chestnut ravioli, sweet potato beignets and butternut squash veloute. The menu is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and children eat for $25.

BLT Steak

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BLT Steak is opening on Thanksgiving for the first time this year. Chef John Mathieson is making such dishes as roasted turkey with chestnut sausage stuffing and rosemary gravy, and an aged prime rib with caramelized onion bread pudding. The menu is available as a prix-fixe tasting at $68 per person or a la carte.

Farmers Fishers Bakers

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From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., the brand new Farmers Fishers Bakers in Georgetown will serve a three-course Thanksgiving day menu. Besides turkey, choose from down-home items like skillet cornbread, fried chicken with cream gravy, and Dutch apple caramel pie. The meal is priced at $35 per person and $20 for children under age 12.

Georgia Brown's

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Georgia Brown's puts its Low Country spin on Thanksgiving with a three-course meal priced at $40 per person and $18 for children under age 10. Not in the mood for turkey? Choices range from vegetarian black-eyed pea cakes to prime rib to pan-fried trout.

Hill Country Barbecue Market

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Thanksgiving goes honky tonk at Hill Country's "All You Can Eat" supper on November 22, with dishes like pit-smoked turkey with pan gravy, Texas toast stuffing and cornbread with ancho-honey butter. The meal will be served from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will cost $35 per person and $15 for children 10 and under. Walk-ins are welcome, and the restaurant is even hosting a Thanksgiving bar menu with HC's signature leftover turkey sandwiches for those who want to watch the UT vs. TCU football game on Hill Country's big screen.

Al Dente

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Yes, there is turkey on Al Dente's "Italian Style" Thanksgiving menu. It's just served scallopini style and covered in mushroom tomato sauce and mozzarella. The four course meal includes a pasta course and entree, as well as desserts like pumpkin tiramisu. If everyone at the table orders the family style Thanksgiving dinner, it is priced at $39.95 per person and $12 for children under age 10.

Blue Duck Tavern

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The three-course Thanksgiving menu by Blue Duck Tavern chefs Sebastien Archambault and John Melfi puts a gourmet twist on classic American favorites like pumpkin ravioli, turkey legs with Virginia riesling gravy, and milk chocolate caramel mousse. The meal runs $95 per person and $42.50 for children between the ages of six and 12. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and runs to 9 p.m.

Bourbon Steak Washington DC

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There's something for everyone on the $90 per person Thanksgiving menu at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown, with everything from roasted Hudson Valley foie gras apps to venison torte to pumpkin pie in a jar. The menu will be available from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lyon Hall

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Clarendon's Lyon Hall is open for the first time ever for Thanksgiving, and will serve up a three course-feast for $35 per person. Traditional and non-traditional options include pumpkin salad, seared scallops with brussels sprouts and bacon, and bavarian apple cheesecake. This menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Art and Soul

In addition to cornbread andouille sausage dressing, roasted turkey, maple ham and scallion mashed potatoes, guests at Art and Soul's Southern-flavored Thanksgiving day feast also receive coveted "leftovers" — a roasted turkey sandwich topped with sage gravy and cranberry orange sauce for the next day. Prices are $55 for adults and $25 for children ages 6 to 12, and seatings are available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

J&G Steakhouse

Executive chef Philippe Reininger's three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu includes choices like salmon with a sweet chili glaze and swiss chard, roasted turkey with mushroom-chestnut stuffing, and spiced pear chewy caramel with vanilla sherbet. The meal clocks in at $49 per person and is available from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.

The Federalist

If you have four or more in your party, you can take advantage of The Federalist's family style, $65 per person Turkey Day meal with shareable portions of dishes like roasted kabocha squash soup with duck confit, turkey with cranberry-vanilla relish and pumpkin custard with pumpkin seed brittle and ginger biscotti. Or choose the a three-course prix fixe menu with the same dishes, priced at $65 per person and $35 for children under age 12. The Thanksgiving meal is available from 11:30 a.m. till the last reservation at 8 p.m.

2941 Restaurant

Falls Church's 2941 Restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe menu, priced at $65 per person for meat lovers and $48 per person for vegetarians. Both groups can agree on executive chef Bertrand Chemel's chestnut ravioli, sweet potato beignets and butternut squash veloute. The menu is available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and children eat for $25.

BLT Steak

BLT Steak is opening on Thanksgiving for the first time this year. Chef John Mathieson is making such dishes as roasted turkey with chestnut sausage stuffing and rosemary gravy, and an aged prime rib with caramelized onion bread pudding. The menu is available as a prix-fixe tasting at $68 per person or a la carte.

Farmers Fishers Bakers

From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., the brand new Farmers Fishers Bakers in Georgetown will serve a three-course Thanksgiving day menu. Besides turkey, choose from down-home items like skillet cornbread, fried chicken with cream gravy, and Dutch apple caramel pie. The meal is priced at $35 per person and $20 for children under age 12.

Georgia Brown's

Georgia Brown's puts its Low Country spin on Thanksgiving with a three-course meal priced at $40 per person and $18 for children under age 10. Not in the mood for turkey? Choices range from vegetarian black-eyed pea cakes to prime rib to pan-fried trout.

Hill Country Barbecue Market

Thanksgiving goes honky tonk at Hill Country's "All You Can Eat" supper on November 22, with dishes like pit-smoked turkey with pan gravy, Texas toast stuffing and cornbread with ancho-honey butter. The meal will be served from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will cost $35 per person and $15 for children 10 and under. Walk-ins are welcome, and the restaurant is even hosting a Thanksgiving bar menu with HC's signature leftover turkey sandwiches for those who want to watch the UT vs. TCU football game on Hill Country's big screen.

Al Dente

Yes, there is turkey on Al Dente's "Italian Style" Thanksgiving menu. It's just served scallopini style and covered in mushroom tomato sauce and mozzarella. The four course meal includes a pasta course and entree, as well as desserts like pumpkin tiramisu. If everyone at the table orders the family style Thanksgiving dinner, it is priced at $39.95 per person and $12 for children under age 10.

Blue Duck Tavern

The three-course Thanksgiving menu by Blue Duck Tavern chefs Sebastien Archambault and John Melfi puts a gourmet twist on classic American favorites like pumpkin ravioli, turkey legs with Virginia riesling gravy, and milk chocolate caramel mousse. The meal runs $95 per person and $42.50 for children between the ages of six and 12. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and runs to 9 p.m.

Bourbon Steak Washington DC

There's something for everyone on the $90 per person Thanksgiving menu at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown, with everything from roasted Hudson Valley foie gras apps to venison torte to pumpkin pie in a jar. The menu will be available from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lyon Hall

Clarendon's Lyon Hall is open for the first time ever for Thanksgiving, and will serve up a three course-feast for $35 per person. Traditional and non-traditional options include pumpkin salad, seared scallops with brussels sprouts and bacon, and bavarian apple cheesecake. This menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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