Thanksgiving meals and takeout in Bellingham, from full turkey dinners to ‘drunk’ pumpkin pie
If you’d rather order a premade turkey dinner, pumpkin pie, or even go eat at one of Bellingham’s restaurants on Thanksgiving day, you’re not alone. Many Bellingham restaurants are offering pre-made meals and takeout options, saving you time to watch the parade or visit with loved ones. Here’s your guide to local Thanksgiving meals you won’t have to cook yourself:
To-go Thanksgiving meals, treats in Bellingham
▪ Penny Farthing, Chuckanut Bay Distillery’s restaurant, will offer to-go Thanksgiving meals and housemade bourbon pumpkin pie. The Thanksgiving meals feed 8-10 people and include apple cider-brined roasted turkey, sea salt and cracked pepper green beans, herb and cranberry stuffing, orange-infused cranberry cause, gravy and brioche rolls for $199. The 9-inch pumpkin pies serve 6-9 people for $19. Pre-orders can be made online. Penny Farthing is at 1309 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.
▪ Cascade Pizza is offering ready to eat or take and bake lasagnas for Thanksgiving. Each lasagna feeds 4-6 people and costs $30. Cascade Pizza is at 2431 Meridian St. in Bellingham. Pre-orders can be made over the phone or in person.
▪ Hela Provisions is offering to-go charcuterie boards, veggie boards and cheese and meat boards for Thanksgiving. Pre-orders are available online or by phone. Hela Provisions is at 2000 Franklin St. in Bellingham.
▪ Boundary Bay Brewery’s popular “Drunkin’ Pumpkin Pie” is back for Thanksgiving, and available for pre-order only. The homemade pumpkin pies are infused with Boundary Bay’s Imperial Oatmeal Stout, and cost $15 each. Pre-orders can be made online. Boundary Bay Brewery is at 1107 Railroad Ave. in Bellingham.
▪ Old World Deli is offering take home Thanksgiving dinners and pie. The half turkey dinners include mashed potatoes, carrots, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce, and feeds 6 people for $175. Pumpkin pies are also available for $20. Orders can be made online, over the phone or in person. Old World Deli is at 1228 N State St. in Bellingham.
▪ Chocolate Necessities & Gelato is making to-go gelato pies for Thanksgiving. The gelato pies are 9 inches, and are available in pumpkin spice, pecan crunch, hazelnut and pistachio flavors for $35 each. Pre-orders can be made by calling 360-733-6666. Chocolate Necessities & Gelato is at 1408 Commercial St. in Bellingham.
▪ Pure Bliss Desserts is known for its delicious cakes, pastries and sweets, and is also offering special Thanksgiving treats available for pre-order. Pure Bliss Desserts is baking pumpkin cheesecake, caramel pecan tarts, a chocolate hazelnut orange torte, shortbread cookies and cupcakes. Pre-orders are available online. Pure Bliss Desserts is at 1424 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.
▪ Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe is offering special Thanksgiving charcuterie boards available on pre-order. The bakery and cafe has a variety of sized boards, as well as dessert bars, cookies, cakes and more. Preorders can be made in person or by emailing Sliceofheaven.bham@gmail.com. Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe is at 300 N Samish Way in Bellingham.
Bellingham restaurants open on Thanksgiving
If you rather go out to eat on Thanksgiving, these restaurants will be open and serving delicious Thanksgiving meals:
▪ Skylark’s Hidden Cafe is offering a Thanksgiving dinner, as well as to-go Thanksgiving dinners. The Thanksgiving meal will be served from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 and includes turkey, ham, potatoes, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce and rolls for $39 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 360-715-3642. Meals can be made to-go for the same price.
▪ The Lighthouse Grill at Hotel Bellwether is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. The buffet includes a carving station, salmon, turkey, oysters, jumbo prawns, salads, stuffing, potatoes, yam lasagna and pastries and baked goods. The buffet costs $125 per person, $85 for seniors and $65 for children 10 and under. Children ages 4 and under eat for free. Reservations can be made online or by calling 360-392-3100. The Lighthouse Grill is inside Hotel Bellwether at 1 Bellwether Way in Bellingham.
▪ The Hotel Leo is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. The Thanksgiving meal will be served to tables of eight as a traditional dinner including turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing and a self-serve dessert display. The dinner costs $70 per person, and reservations can be made online. The Hotel Leo is at 1224 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.
▪ B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The five-course dinner includes salad, bruleed brie, fried mac and cheese, turkey, potatoes, stuffing and bourbon pumpkin bread pudding. The dinner costs $52 for adults and $47 for seniors, and reservations can be made online or by calling 360-392-6520. B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar is at 714 Lakeway Dr. in Bellingham.
▪ Carnal is going to be open from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 serving a special Thanksgiving dinner. The preset menu features brioche rolls, Brussel sprouts, turkey, duck confit, cranberry sauce, holiday cocktails, honey crisp apple tart and coconut cranberry pie. The dinner costs $75 per person and $35 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by calling 360-306-3587. Carnal is at 1234 N State St.
▪ That’s What I Like Island Grill will be open from 1:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 with live music and dinner. The restaurant will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner including charcuterie, turkey, ham, stuffing, vegetables, potatoes and gravy and pumpkin and apple pie. The dinner costs $34.99 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 360 778-2766. That’s What I Like Island Grill is at 3236 Northwest Ave. in Bellingham.
