Thanksgiving Day: Where to Dine Out in Central MA

Friday, November 14, 2014

GoLocal Lifestyle Team

Don't cook this Thanksgiving - check out our list of great local restaurants open for the holiday.

In our countdown we are featuring places that will be open Thanksgiving Day where you and your family can enjoy a meal without dealing with the cleanup.

"This is a big family event in the city, it takes the pressure off of families and it becomes a special tradition," says Corey Brennan, Front Desk Agent at Beechwood Hotel. "We decorate everything nicely for the holiday, and its a great to go out as a family and make memories."

The National Restaurant Association estimates that about 14 million Americans will dine out this year for Thanksgiving and 16 million will order take-out or prepared foods.

Be sure to make your reservations now while you still can - some restaurants are already booked up for the occasion.

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Storrowton Tavern

1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA

Storrowton Tavern will serve Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in their authentic New England tavern.

But act fast - they currently have limited reservations.

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Ceres Bistro

363 Plantation St., Worcester, MA

Ceres Bistro will offer a full three course set menu that finishes with a decadent combination of pumpkin caramel cake with maple walnut gelato.

See their menu here.

Photo: Ceres Bistro

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Maxwell Silverman's

25 Union St, Worcester, MA

Maxwell Silverman’s Toolhouse Restaurant will give your family variety on Thanksgiving choose from carved turkey, ham, or roast beef as the main course.

See their menu here.

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Publick House

277 Main St., Route 131, Sturbridge, MA

Don't eat meat? Publick House has dinner options to satisfy the vegetarians and meat lovers in your family.

Hurry, they are still accepting reservations! See their menu here.

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Salem Cross Inn

260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA

Salem Cross Inn is currently not accepting reservations.

But those lucky enough to snag a table will enjoy broiled salmon, pepper crusted sirloin, or traditional free range turkey for dinner.

See their menu here.

Photo: Salem Cross Inn

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Beechwood Hotel

363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA

Beechwood Hotel will serve a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. complete with a whole range of soups, salads and - of course - turkey!

Photo: Beechwood Hotel

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Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA

Old Sturbridge Village is currently booked up for their authentic 19th century Thanksgiving dinner.

But they will have festivities running for the whole holiday weekend.

See their menu here.

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Gibbet Hill Grill

61 Lowell Rd., Groton, MA

Gibbet Hill Grill will be serving a prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., but act fast reservations are limited!

See their menu here.

Photo: Gibbet Hill Grill

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The Bull Run

215 Great Road, Shirley, MA

The Bull Run will be serving a buffet complete with cold sides like shrimp cocktail and hot sides like delicious maple candies yams with toasted marshmallow.

Make your reservations while you still can!

See their menu here.