Thanksgiving will be here before we know it!
If you’re looking to skip hosting this year and dive headfirst into turkey comas and pumpkin-pie overload without all of the elbow grease, we’ve got you covered.
Thankfully, many restaurants in Victoria offer special meal packages for Thanksgiving Day, with options for dine-in AND take-out.
These are full of all of the Thanksgiving classics, and some even have special twists unique to the restaurant.
If you’re looking to skip the stress next weekend, here are 7 restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in and around Victoria:
Q Bar at the Fairmont Empress
Fancy a feast fit for a king (or queen)? Q at the Empress is providing a special Thanksgiving menu at the hotel’s main restaurant.
Guests can enjoy dishes like slow-cooked turkey with truffle croissant bread pudding, whipped potatoes, and baby carrots.
Seasonal starters include winter squash bisque and a bright carrot salad. With beautifully made desserts to finish, this is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving without any effort.
Reserve your table today!
Want it to go? The Empress has also created a Turkey to Go feast that promises to be both easy and tasty.
All you need to do is heat, serve, and enjoy more quality time with your loved ones.
The menu is exactly what you’d expect from the Empress. It balances tradition with culinary skill.
Each order includes a whole herb-brined and slow-roasted free-run turkey. It is carved with care to showcase its flavour and tenderness.
Surrounding the main dish are all the classic sides, including sourdough-sage stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, maple-roasted root vegetables, and brussel sprouts with double-smoked bacon and confit onion.
Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or a small get-together, the Empress provides two perfectly sized options. A full turkey ($599 plus tax) serves 8 to 10 guests. The half turkey ($349 plus tax) is great for gatherings of four.
- Where: Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street
- When: Sunday, October 12th & Monday, October 13th
10 Acres
Dine in or take home, 10 Acres is bringing you a farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner!
Book your table on October 12th or 13th at either The Commons in downtown Victoria or the Pier in Sidney.
It costs just under $49.95 per person, and can be reserved here.
If you’re hoping to take advantage of the take-out option, you may do so for $34.95. Place your order online here!
- Where: 10 Acres—locations vary
- When: Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th
Brentwood Bay Resort
Join Brentwood Bay Resort in their Arbutus Room or Pub for a dining experience overlooking the bay, where the atmosphere is warm, the wine is flowing, and every plate is crafted with care.
Their Thanksgiving menu celebrates the bounty of the season, highlighting the best of Vancouver Island’s local harvest.
You can reserve at the Arbutus Room for their three-course, Prix Fixe menu ($65 per person), or head to The Pub, which only takes walk-ins for their $48 menu which also features three courses.
- Where: Brentwood Bay Resort, 849 Verdier Avenue
- When: Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th – 4 p.m. to close
Bard & Banker
Enjoy all of your Thanksgiving favourites in the exclusive, unique atmosphere of the Bard & Banker!
It will take place on both October 12th and 13th, with the cost set at $32.50 per person.
- Where: Bard & Banker, 1022 Government Street
- When: Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th
Fathom at Hotel Grand Pacific
Fathom’s special three-course menu is served family style, bringing festive flavours to the table the way they’re meant to be enjoyed—together.
From fresh seasonal starters to a classic turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and decadent desserts to finish, they’ll take care of the cooking so you can focus on what matters most: time with family and friends.
Reserve your spot online here.
- Where: Fathom at Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street
- When: Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th
The Courtney Room
Looking for a locally sourced, exquisitely crafted and mouthwateringly delicious Thanksgiving dinner?
Look no further than the Courtney Room!
Gather with family friends, and join them on October 12th and 13th for $89 per person—all reservations can be made online here.
- Where: The Courtney Room, 623 Courtney Street
- When: Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th
Victoria Harbour House
Victoria Harbour House will be offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner on October 11th and October 12th.
You’ll have your choice between turkey, steak or salmon with a delicious starter and dessert.
Reserve your spot in advance here!
- Where: Victoria Harbour House, 607 Oswego Street
- When: Sunday, October 12th and Monday, October 13th
