Give thanks for not cooking this year, and visit one of Denver's restaurants instead for your Thanksgiving meal. Dine on traditional turkey at the Chinook Tavern, or sink your teeth into a Western-style feast of buffalo steaks at the Fort.
1. Randolph's Restaurant
Chef Dave Oliveri whips up Thanksgiving dinner with a twist, from garlic-studded prime rib to caramelized salmon. Choose from a three-course meal for $32 or order a la carte at this uptown hot spot. Randolph's is open from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Randolph's Restaurant and Bar
1776 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
303-318-7272
2. The Palm
Nothing's more All-American than a thick, juicy steak, even on Thanksgiving. Indulge yourself at Denver's swankiest steakhouse, or choose from a traditional Thanksgiving meal for $45 a person at this downtown eatery. The Palm is open from 12 noon - 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. The Palm
1672 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-825-7256
3. The Fort
The whole family will get a kick out of this restaurant, styled after Bent's Fort, the first settlement west of the Mississippi. Located west of Denver in Morrison, the Fort offers its famous buffalo steaks as well as a Thanksgiving menu for $35 a person. The Fort is open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. The Fort Restaurant
19192 Highway 8
Morrison, CO 80465
303-697-4771
4. Chinook Tavern
Cherry Creek's family-owned Chinook Tavern offers a special menu for Thanksgiving. Diners may choose turkey, prime rib or other American specialties from the a la carte menu. The Chinook Tavern is open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Chinook Tavern
265 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
303-394-0015
5. Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
Stapleton's newest addition features all-you-can-eat meat offered in the traditional Brazilian style. The restaurant also offers a salad bar and dessert selections, but no special Thanksgiving menu. Texas de Brazil is open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. for dinner on Thanksgiving. Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
8390 East 49th Ave.
Denver, CO 80238
720-374-2100
