Not in the mood to cook for Thanksgiving? You’re not alone! According to the National Restaurant Association, 9% of consumers will eat out for Thanksgiving dinner, 4% said they’d buy a complete meal to-go and 9% said they would pick up portions of the meal (like a side, the turkey, etc.) Lucky for you, Loudoun has some of the best restaurants to help get you through your cooking displeasure. Whether you’re eating your complete meal at a local restaurant, or picking up some side dishes (that you will sneakily put into your own dinnerware and pretend like you labored all day cooking it), we’ve got you covered! If Thanksgiving stresses you out, we have some great places to help you de-stress and unwind too! We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
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Prime: If you want to celebrate your holiday with a Thanksgiving Eve celebration, DC Prime is the place to be! On Wednesday, November 22nd, you can enjoy $6 glasses of wine, $8 specialty cocktails and featured bites by Chef Brad! These are deals you don’t want to miss!
Salamander Resort and Spa: 
With 2 dinner options, Salamander is likely to have something to suite everyone! Indulge in a non-traditional, elaborate Thanksgiving buffet in the ballroom complete with prime rib, seafood and more! If you’re looking for a traditional feast, you can enjoy a family-style dinner at Harriman’s Grill where roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, yams and dessert will be served. And better yet, Salamander is offering a Thanksgiving leftover menu from November 24-26 so you can enjoy a special twist on the best leftovers of the year!
Lansdowne Resort and Spa: 
In the mood for 2 Thanksgiving meals?! If so, enjoy a Thanksgiving brunch on Thursday, November 23rd at Lansdowne! There will be food stations featuring local farms, a seafood bar, an omelet and cheese bar and your traditional food items such as Virginia ham, fried turkey, roast beef and more! Even better- one lucky attendee will have a chance to win a luxurious piece of jewelry from Fink’s Jewelers.
Red Fox Inn & Tavern: 
Although Red Fox Inn is closed on Thanksgiving Day, they are celebrating pre & post-Thanksgiving meals by offering a Harvest Dinner and a Champagne Brunch from now until November 26th. For the Champagne Brunch, you can enjoy a three course prix fixe menu including sparkling cider and your choice of butternut squash, apple and blue cheese salad, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, cranberry French toast and many more delicious offerings! For the Harvest Dinner, you have two selections: a three course prix fixe dinner or a four course prix fixe dinner. Have your choice of oysters, quail, grilled lamb, crab cakes, salmon, ravioli and much more! Virginia wine is also included.
Other Thanksgiving offerings:
Rich Rosendale's Roots 657 Cafe & Local Market: Pre-order smoked meats, pies and side dishes to impress your family!
Magnolia's at the Mill: For $185, order "Thanksgiving Dinner To Go" which offers a fully prepared meal ready to reheat in your home!
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant: Don't want to cook? Join Goodstone for a delicious Thanksgiving meal with their prix fixe menu!
Clyde's Willow Creek Farm: In addition to their regular menu, Clyde's will be offering a roasted turkey meal and an applewood smoked ham meal.
MacDowell's Brew Kitchen: Looking to shake your gizzard? Head to MacDowell's for their Turkey-Eve Bash.
