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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2016

Mackensy Lunsford
mlunsford@citizen-times.com

ASHEVILLE - Dining out for Thanksgiving? Here are a few options. Have a restaurant open on Thanksgiving? Let us know at mlunsford@citizen-times.com. Deadline for submissions is noon Wednesday.

Turkey day options abound in Asheville.

The Bier Garden: Regular menu 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Kitchen closes at midnight. 46 Haywood St.

Biltmore Estate restaurants: Thanksgiving menus abound. Seats do not. To that end, visit www.biltmore.com to view Thanksgiving meal details and search for reservations. 1 Lodge St.

Blackbird Restaurant: Prix fixe three-course dinner, 3-9 p.m. with children's and gluten-free options available. $65 per person/$15 children, 20 percent gratuity added to check. Bar is open until 2 a.m. Reservations and more details at 828-254-2502. 47 Biltmore Ave.

Block Off Biltmore: Vegan Thanksgiving potluck, 4:30-11 p.m. Bring a vegan dish to serve five people. A portion of the bar sales will benefit Animal Haven. 39 S. Market St.

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse: Meat, meat and more meat (and some veggie options, too). 5-9 p.m., 828-785-1599. 26 E. Walnut St.

Buffalo Nickel: Serving a prix fixe menu from noon-8 p.m. Price is $30 per person and includes one appetizer, one entree and one dessert. Reservations at 828-575-2844 or through Yelp. 747 Haywood Road.

Carmel's: This downtown restaurant has a special Thanksgiving menu available noon-8 p.m. Call 828-252-8730 for availability and reservations. Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.

Cornerstone: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., serving a special Thanksgiving menu with ham, turkey or chicken with two sides for $17.99, numerous other specials and regular dinner menu. No reservations accepted. 102 Tunnel Road.

Ducker Tea Room at the Double Tree Hotel: Dinner buffet 1:30-6 p.m.; Reservations at 828-274-1800. 115 Hendersonville Road.

East Village Grille: Full menu along with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Large groups welcome. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1177 Tunnel Road.

Edna's of Asheville: Cafe fare and coffee, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., 870 Merrimon Ave.

Hickory Tavern: Open at 4 p.m. until close with a regular menu. 30 Town Square Blvd. 828-684-0975.

Isa's Bistro: Three-course prix fixe meal for $55 per person. Thanksgiving to-go meal for $35 per person. More at 828-575-9636. 1 Battery Park Ave.

Iron Hen Cafe: Regular hours, regular menu. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at 309 College Street, 828-575-1187.

Moose Cafe: Open 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with a few turkey day specials, kids' plates and vegetarian options, too. 570 Brevard Road in Asheville. The restaurant also has a location in Hendersonville.

OneFIFTYOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen: Noon-9 p.m. with special Thanksgiving menu at the Hotel Indigo,151 Haywood St. Reservations at 828-239-0185.

Pack's Tavern: Thanksgiving buffet, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., large groups welcome, reservations encouraged at 828-225-6944 or on Open Table. 20 S Spruce St.

Red Stag Grill: Four-course holiday prix fixe menu 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., $69; Kessler Ballroom, some holiday buffet reservations available. Reservations at Open Table or 828-398-5600. 11 Boston Way.

Sovereign Remedies: Cocktail bar open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. with small bites. 29 N. Market Street.

Strada Italiano: 11 a.m.-8 p.m., serving regular menu, traditional Thanksgiving entrees and desserts. Call 828-348-8448 for reservations. 27 Broadway St.

The Social Lounge: Regular menu 3 p.m.-midnight. 29 Broadway St.

Writer's Bistro: Meat and three, plus dessert table, Renaissance Asheville, $26 per person plus tax, gratuity not included. 11-1:30 p.m. and 4-10 p.m., reservations recommended at 828-210-3022. 31 Woodfin St.