Updated Nov. 14. 2025. Washington DC is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday. As you plan your celebration, please check this post for updates over the coming weeks or look for a new post. I will keep you informed of any changes or new information.
Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Feast
Forget the long hours in the kitchen and secure a fantastic chef-prepared meal. Many of DC’s best restaurants are offering incredible Thanksgiving to-go options. The Fish & Fire Food Group is providing elegant “Thanksgiving Feast To Go” packages. 2Fifty is serving up slow-smoked feasts with turkey and brisket, available for pre-order and pickup on November 27. For a unique flavor, Moon Rabbit offers a take-home tasting menu with a Vietnamese twist, like Crawfish Cornbread Stuffing (order here starting 10/27). You can also get a full holiday meal from Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place, a massive family-sized dinner from Carmine’s, or a high-end seasonal feast from Blue Duck Tavern.
For a modern Mexican celebration, Amparo’s (Dupont Circle) Thanksgiving Dinner ($275, serves 4) features a ½ Pavo en Mole negro, 5 seasonal sides, and their signature cafe de olla flan. Each meal includes a $25 gift card for a future visit; preorder by November 21 for pickup on November 26. If you want a luxe twist on tradition, skip the turkey and pre-order the signature Peking Duck from Philippe Chow (635 Wharf St. SW). The restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so order ahead ($120, 72-hour advance notice required) for pickup on Wednesday, November 26, to let the iconic crispy duck take center stage.
Make Your Thanksgiving Reservations in DC Now
Making reservations for a festive Thanksgiving dinner in DC is the perfect way to celebrate. Gatsby in Navy Yard is serving a traditional feast with herb-roasted turkey and seasonal cocktails. Café Riggs welcomes guests with a luxurious menu featuring roasted turkey with a brioche and foie gras stuffing. Enjoy “Thanksgiving on the Potomac” at Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place, or head to The Point DC. Check out the special Thanksgiving menu at Trulucks (Mt Vernon/Chinatown) or the unique additions at The Bombay Club (White House).
For European flair, Le Diplomate (1601 14th St. NW) is a holiday staple, open from 9:30am-9pm with a Thanksgiving Prix Fixe ($80) beginning at noon, featuring comforting, classic Thanksgiving staples; reservations are highly recommended. In the Union Market district, Pastis (1323 Fourth St. NE) offers an elegant Thanksgiving with a touch of French flair. The lovely bistro will be open 11am-9pm with a Thanksgiving Prix Fixe ($72 pp) with classic staples, while Pastis favorites will be available a la carte. Reserve your spot here. Nearby, Karravaan (325 Morse St. NE) invites guests from noon to 8pm for a globally inspired, four-course pre-fixe meal ($62 pp) that channels the Silk Road’s history of spice and tradition. Make your reservations here. St. Anselm (1250 5th St. NE), an American tavern devoted to grilled meats, will be open 11am-9pm with an all-day a la carte menu with Thanksgiving specials; call ahead for details on their Thanksgiving take-out pre-order package as well.
In Georgetown, Osteria Mozza (Georgetown) will be open from 9:30am-9pm with a special four-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving a La Mozza menu ($82 pp), giving guests a choice of two ways to have their turkey. For farm-to-table classics, check out Rosedale (Van Ness) or the modern French offerings at La Bise (White Hosue).
Downtown, La Grande Boucherie (699 14th St NW) invites you to celebrate Thanksgiving the French way with a refined three-course menu featuring Soupe de Potiron, Dinde à L’Ancienne, and a decadent Pecan Cheesecake. Reserve here. At the same address, Olio e Più (699 14th St NW) will savor an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving feast with Zuppa di Zucca Violina, Tortelloni di Zucca Violina, and Tacchino Arrosto.
For a truly lavish experience, the Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown (West End) hosts a renowned buffet with a Chesapeake raw bar in the Colonnade, priced at $169 per person, $39 for children five to 12 years old and free for children 4 years and under. Email for reservations.
Unique Holiday Specials and Ways to Give Back
Many DC spots are rolling out special holiday menus and events. SABABA (Cleveland Park Station) is featuring Turkey Roulade for Thanksgiving. At Little Blackbird (Cleveland Park Station), expect indulgent dishes like Turkey Wing Confit and A5 Japanese Wagyu, plus a lively “Friendsgiving Weekend.” Thanksgiving is also a chance to connect with the community. Giant Food and the DC United Foundation have joined to distribute 1,000 holiday meal kits to furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients. Plus, you can contribute to Giant’s “Lend a Hand for Hunger” campaign at any store.
Start Your Holiday Shopping and Festive Celebrations
The celebrations continue right after the turkey! Support local shops in Old Town Alexandria during Plaid Friday – Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday on November 28. For the full holiday experience, Westfield Montgomery invites guests to “Let’s Holiday” with Photos with Santa, Santa Paws, and Brunch with Santa at Frank Pepe Pizzeria and California Pizza Kitchen. Tysons Corner Center is also a hub for festive happenings, including Photos with Santa and Black Friday deals. This is how the capital region embraces the full holiday season!
