Give thanks for spots open on Thanksgiving
If you haven’t made reservations for Nov. 22, now’s the time. Some restaurants, including Timmer’s Resort in West Bend and the Copper Dock in Hubertus, are already booked.
Reservations in most cases are either required or strongly recommended:
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Alioto’s Restaurant — Specials range from turkey ($18.95) to 10-ounce filet ($28.95). Dinner is served with soup or salad, potato and dessert; a menu for children is available. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3041 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa. (414) 476-6900.
Capital Grille — For dinner, turkey and traditional sides ($42; for children, $15; dessert, $12). The full steakhouse menu will be available. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 310 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 223-0600.
Coach’s Pub ’n’ Grill — The traditional turkey dinner includes dessert ($11.95), and the regular menu is available, too. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 5356 S. 13th St. (414) 281-8175.
Devon Seafood + Steak — A threecourse dinner ($38, or $19 for children 4 to 12) includes salad or soup, turkey with the trimmings, and a choice of dessert, such as apple croustade. The regular menu will be available. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 5715 N. Bayshore Drive, Bayshore Town Center, Glendale. (414) 967-9790.
Kil@wat — Brunch is served 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The holiday dinner, which is four courses ($49, or $69 a person with wine pairings), follows from 3-8 p.m. 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., InterContinental Milwaukee. (414) 291-4793.
Mader’s Restaurant — The first buffet, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes breakfast items, turkey, German dishes and more ($32.95, or $10.95 for children 10 and younger). From 4-7 p.m., schnitzel and spaetzle stations join the buffet ($34.95, or $10.95 for children). 1041 N. Old World Third St. (414) 271-3377.
Mason Street Grill — Besides steaks and seafood, the restaurant will serve a three-course dinner ($44.50, with a $15 menu for children 12 and younger): turkey or prime rib. 1-7 p.m. 425 E. Mason St. (414) 298-3131.
Miller Time Pub & Grill — Serving a plated dinner of turkey and the trimmings ($15). 4 p.m.-close. 509 W. Wisconsin Ave., Hilton Milwaukee City Center. No reservations. (414) 271-2337.
Milwaukee ChopHouse — Specials include turkey breast with andouille bread pudding ($28). The regular menu will be available. 4-9 p.m. 633 N. 5th St., Hilton Milwaukee City Center. (414) 226-2467.
Old Town Serbian Gourmet Restaurant — Besides full menu, find specials like turkey ($18) and cranberry schaum torte ($9). 1-8 p.m. 522 W. Lincoln Ave. (414) 672-0206.
The Packing House — A turkey dinner ($24.99) plus a briefer dinner menu will be served 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Turkey dinners in the drive-through are $20 (cash only), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Order soon for family-style takeout; pickup 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 900 E. Layton Ave. (414) 483-5054.
Pastiche at the Metro — Turkey breast with gravy, pork loin with cranberry chutney, dressing, mashed potatoes and pecan and pumpkin pie ($40 for adults, $15 for children 12 and younger) will be served family-style. 1-8 p.m. 411 E. Mason St., in Hotel Metro. (414) 225-3270.
Pfister Hotel — The holiday brunch buffet ($68, or $27 for children 3 to 10) includes traditional Thanksgiving dishes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the ballroom. 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 935-5950.
Polonez Restaurant — Thanksgiving Polish-style means mushroom soup and Polish sausage on the buffet beside turkey and more ($21.95, or $9.95 for children 3-11; includes coffee, tea or milk). Seatings noon and 2:30 p.m. 4016 S. Packard Ave., St. Francis. (414) 4820080.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino — The Buffet has turkey and traditional sides, ham, salmon and more ($24, or $22 for Fire Keeper’s Club); 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill will serve turkey breast with sides and pumpkin pie for $15; 11 a.m.-close or sold out. Regular menus will be served at RuYi, 4 p.m.midnight and its sushi bar 4-10 p.m., and Canal Street Cafe, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 1721 W. Canal St.
Rare Steakhouse — A three-course Thanksgiving turkey dinner ($45, or $15 for the children’s dinner) will be served along with the regular menu. Noon-8 p.m. 833 E. Michigan St. (414) 273-7273.
St. Francis Brewery and Restaurant — Turkey and ham carving stations and traditional side dishes will be on the buffet ($24.95, or $12.95 for children 12 and younger). 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis. (414) 744-4448.
Smyth — The brunch buffet will include carving stations with turkey and corned beef and unlimited mimosas ($55; buffet $20 for children 4 to 12). A Bloody Mary bar is $15. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 500 W. Florida St., Iron Horse Hotel. (414) 831-4615.
Stella Van Buren — Besides regular menu items, a Thanksgiving dinner option will be available. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 550 N. Van Buren St., Westin Milwaukee. (414) 847-5622.
Texas de Brazil — The Brazilian steakhouse will have its usual buffet plus holiday dishes ($42.99, discounts for children). 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. seatings. 2550 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa. (414) 501-7100.
Tre Rivali — A buffet will have carving stations for roast turkey breast and confit legs and thighs, and for sausagestuffed pork loin ($65, or $25 for children 3 to 12). 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Until Dec. 24, the cafe will sell 5-inch pies ($10, half to Chefs Cycle charity); 9-inch pies available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21-22 or until sold out ($20, half to No Kid Hungry). Kimpton Journeyman hotel, 200 N. Broadway. (414) 291-3971.
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Fleming’s Steakhouse — A threecourse menu includes turkey ($42) or sliced beef tenderloin ($57). A threecourse children’s menu ($19) and the regular menu will be available. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 15665 W. Blue Mound Road, Brookfield. (262) 782-9463.
Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn — Turkey is served with the trimmings ($28.50, or $10.95 for children 12 and younger). A brief dinner menu is available. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. W349-N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee. (262) 567-7047.
Weissgerber’s Seven Seas — Turkey and sides will be served noon-6 p.m. ($26.95, or $12.95 for children 12 and younger). Order in advance for takeout ($20) and pick up 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular menu items available. 1807 Nagawicka Road, Hartland. (262) 367-3903.