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Sure, you don't mind the way Uncle Fred unsnaps his trousers after dinner and then calls attention to it with that special moan. No, you don't mind sitting next to Auntie Mime who wear's grandma's grandfather's step-daughter's wigs and tugs on your ear every time you utter a word. Fine, you'll pull your grandpa's finger. But here's the thing: why? Grab your immediate family and head to a restaurant this Thanksgiving:
Stanley & Seafort's: Besides a traditional turkey dinner with housemade trimmings ($25), the Tacoma restaurant will serve Chili-Smoked Tiger Prawns, Filet Mignon Wellington, Herb-crusted Prime Rib, pumpkin pie and much more on Thanksgiving day. Reserve your spot at 253.473.7300.
Thanksgiving Buffet: Rub shoulders with your fellow man on Thanksgiving Day with in C.I. Shenanigans' buffet line. Discuss the Pilgrims or the morning football game while dishing up chilled poached prawns, steamer clams, alder smoked slamon, veges, salads, fruits, pumpkin and pecan pie, and, of course, turkey, ham and roast beef from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $4.99-$28.99 based on your age. Reserve your spot at 253.752.8811.
Untraditional Thanksgiving: Babblin' Babs Bistro hosts a five-course Thanksgiving dinner - skipping the turkey for pork loin steak, Alaskan cod, stuffed ancho chile and more - from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25. The cost is $55. Reserve your spot at 253.761.9099.
Pacific Grill: The downtown Tacoma fine-dining establishment will serve a four-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving Day dinner from 2-7 p.m. The $34.95 dinner ($15.95 from children 12 and younger) will include Roast Prime Rib, Shellfish Chowder, Thanksgiving Dinner Plate, Loaded Baked Potato and much more. See the full menu here. Make your reservation at 253.627.3535.
Thanksgiving To Go: Salty's at Redondo Executive Chef Gabriel Cabrera is cooking Thanksgiving To Go. Your order needs to be by Wednesday, Nov. 17. Click here for the menu. For more details, call 253.336.6533.
What other South Sound restaurants are serving Thanksgiving Day dinners?