Let's talk turkey: Several area restaurants are doing the Thanksgiving cooking for you

Creating a Thanksgiving feast can be overwhelming so local restaurants and catering services are taking the hassle out of the holiday by preparing decadent spreads for you. There are several options whether you are looking to dine-in, pick-up and reheat at home, or have it delivered to your door.

Sit down, relax, and be served from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, at Indian Pueblo Kitchen inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW. The restaurant will offer its regular menu plus a special Thanksgiving feast menu. Featured items include rosemary roasted turkey with all of the trimmings ($28), roasted prime rib with red skin mashed potatoes and red chile gravy ($37), pumpkin French toast with cranberry compote ($16), pumpkin mousse ($7), and pecan pie with candied pecans ($7). The complete menu can be viewed at indianpueblokitchen.org/events/thanksgiving-feast. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact the restaurant at 505-724-3510.

Join Level 5 inside Hotel Chaco, 2000 Bellamah Ave. NW, for an enticing Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. Start with crispy winter squash salad or pollo guisado soup, followed by green chile agave glazed all-natural turkey accompanied by local herbed brown gravy, pickled cranberry sauce, whipped organic potatoes, haricot verts, toasted garlic and almonds, and traditional stuffing; or Maldon salt and cracked black pepper crusted prime rib with twice cooked potatoes, caramelized corn, grilled tomato, and a Chimayó red chile demi-glace. Conclude the meal with either a traditional pumpkin pie or chocolate mousse cake. The dinner is $64 per person plus tax and gratuity. Required reservations can be made at hotelchaco.com/eat_drink/level-5 or by calling 505-318-3998.

The Downs Racetrack & Casino, 145 Louisiana Blvd. NE, is reopening its fine dining space, The Crown Room, for one day for its Thanksgiving Gourmet Dinner. The feast is $49.99 per person and will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. French onion soup or a house salad with champagne vinaigrette are the first course options. For the main course, guests can choose from garlic herb butter roasted turkey with herb turkey gravy and uniquely prepared fixings; or roasted prime rib with red wine au jus, Boursin mashed potatoes or baked potato and honey glazed carrots. Patrons end the meal with a dessert of their choosing: spiced pumpkin cheesecake or chocolate mousse three-layer cake. The Downs Café is offering a garlic herb butter roasted turkey dinner for $15.99 per person. For complete menus, visit abqdowns.com/dining or call The Downs with questions at 505-767-7171.

Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Road NE, is offering special Turkey Day offerings on Thursday, Nov. 23, at four of its dining venues. The feast at Bien Shur Rooftop Restaurant is sold out, but diners can check for possible cancellations by calling 505-798-3920. The Council Room will have a roasted turkey breast dinner with mashed potatoes, herb cornbread dressing, sage gravy, vegetables, salad, and choice of dessert from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $30 per person. Beginning at 11 a.m., Sandia Sports Bar will offer a roasted turkey breast special that includes green chile cheddar mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and dessert for $30 per person. At Mountainside restaurant, patrons can choose from a roasted turkey breast plate ($20), baked ham special ($20), or a combination of both ($25) served with fixings that include cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and green chile gravy from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full menus are available at sandiacasino.com/dining/thanksgiving-specials-at-sandia.

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Santa Ana Pueblo, is offering a Thanksgiving Day special, beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, at Juniper Steakhouse. It features cream of pumpkin soup, roasted turkey with gravy and stuffing, and chocolate pecan pie for $65 per person. Recommended reservations can be made at santaanastar.com/juniper-steakhouse. Call 505-867-0000 for more information.

Several places have you covered if you prefer to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at home. All you have to do is reheat and serve.

The Rolling Chef mobile kitchen will deliver a Thanksgiving meal package to your door on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The package includes your choice of carved turkey or glazed ham with bread, whipped potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole, classic stuffing, cranberry supreme, salad, chopped green chile, red chile gravy, candied yams, and a baked pie. The meal package is $250 and serves four to six people. Place your order by Monday, Nov. 20, by texting Chef Tony Saccoccia at 505-527-7781. More information is available at facebook.com/TheRollingChef.

Whether you are planning a small Thanksgiving gathering of one to four people, or a larger feast for six to 10 people, Fork & Fig has you covered. Choose from starters including posole, yeast rolls, and pumpkin empanada; mains such as herb crusted prime rib roast, sliced ham, herb brined-roasted turkey breast; sides including sweet potato casserole, buttered mashed potato, green bean almondine, traditional stuffing, cranberry compote, red chile sauce, herb brown gravy; and dessert options include cream cheese kolaches. View the full menu and schedule your order by Monday, Nov. 20 by visiting forkfig.com, clicking on the drop-down menu at the top right corner and selecting “Thanksgiving Pre-Order.” Order pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the restaurant located at 6904 Menaul Blvd. NE. Call 505-881-5293 for more information.

Create a Thanksgiving meal from various options that feed up to four people from Slate Street Café, 515 Slate Ave. NW. Offerings include herb roasted turkey breast, smashed potatoes and gravy, green chile turkey sausage stuffing, three cheese mac and cheese, oven roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts, orange cranberry sauce, apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin pie. Place your order by Saturday, Nov. 18, at slatestreet-togo.square.site or by calling 505-243-2210. Order pickup is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Thanksgiving Family Meals made up of traditional favorites are available at El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina, 10500 4th St. NW. The meal, which serves between four to six people, includes a four-pound roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with homemade seasonings and butter, red chile, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, salad, baked rolls and pumpkin pie. Extra sides are available for an additional charge. The meal is $159.99 and must be ordered by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, by calling 505-898-1771, extension 1. Order pickup is before 5 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 22. Visit elpinto.com for a complete menu and information.

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