Local restaurants offer Thanksgiving buffets and dinner plates.
Here is a list of some of the restaurants offering Thanksgiving buffets in our area. Some places recommend reservations, and others require reservations. It never hurts to call ahead, especially if you have a party of more than four.
THANKSGIVING BUFFETS:
Blockade Runner Resort & Hotel, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach [Map this], (910) 256-2251. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $45 adults; $16 (ages 6-12); $6 (5 and under). Reservations required.
Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St., Wrightsville Beach [Map this], (910) 256-8500. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price: $24.99 (adult); $11.99 (ages 6-12). Reservations recommended.
Carolina Barbecue, 2703 N. College Road, Wilmington [Map this], (910) 392-1955. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8.99 (adult), $8.49 (seniors), $3.99 (ages 3-10).
Carolina Barbecue, 1602 S. College Road, Wilmington [Map this], (910) 799-3464 . 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8.99 (adult), $8.49 (seniors), $3.99 (ages 3-10).
Casey’s Buffet, Barbecue & Home Cookin’, 5559 Oleander Drive, Wilmington [Map this], (910) 798-2913. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Price: $10.39 (adults); $9.35 (seniors); $5.19 (kids 4-12).
Derbsters, 10101 Beach Drive SW, Calabash [Map this], (910) 579-6228. Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Price: $15.95 adults; $6.95 (12 and under).
Eddie Romanelli’s, 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland [Map this], (910) 383-1885. Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Price: $14.99 (adults), $6.99 (ages 6-12). Reservations recommended.
Golden Corral, 5211 S. College Road, Wilmington [Map this], (910) 392-7777. Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Price: $11.49, $10.99 (seniors), $4.19-$6.19 (kids).
Golden Corral, 5130 New Centre Drive, Wilmington [Map this], (910) 392-1984. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Price: $11.59, $11.09 (seniors), $3.99-$5.99 (kids).
Innovations at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N. Water St., Wilmington [Map this], (910) 763-5900. Hours: Noon and 2:30 p.m. seatings. Price: $29.95 adults; $19.95 (seniors); $9.95 (kids). Reservations required.
Oceans at The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach [Map this], (910) 256-2231. Hours: Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Price: $38.95 (adults); $18.95 (ages 7-12). Reservations required.
Some restaurants offer the traditional turkey and stuffing as a plate instead of a buffet.
THANKSGIVING MEALS:
Atlantic Seafood & Steak, 5059 Southport-Supply Road SE, Southport [Map this], (910) 457-4477. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: Thanksgiving plate $9.95.
K&W Cafeteria, 3501 Oleander Drive, Wilmington [Map this], (910) 762-7011. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Price: Thanksgiving plate, $6.99.
Date posted: November 24, 2010
User-contributed question by:
A.B. Jackson
Other places open on Thanksgiving Day are Fat Tony’s (both locations), Front Street Brewery, Pilot House and Ruth’s Chris.
I’ve also heard that IHOP will be open as well as Hoplite and Harbor Masters, both in Carolina Beach.
The Bridge Tender Restaurant – the menu for Thanksgiving looks yummy! Thanksgiving Menu ~
Appetizer ~ Crab Dip served with Garlic Toast Points
Soup or Salad ~ Classic New England Clam Chowder
or Gorgonzola Walnut Salad
Entrees ~ All Entrees are served with Traditional Stuffing, Corn Pudding, Fresh Rolls and your choice of Potato and Vegetable.
Oven Roasted Turkey or Honey Ham or Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib – add $5
Haricot Verts or Baby Glazed Carrots
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes or Candied Yams
Dessert ~ A Cinnamon and White Chocolate Bread Pudding and Homemade Pumpkin Cheesecake
Blockade Runner runs out of food every year, better be the first in line.