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The Watch will host a Thanksgiving buffet.
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10 Charleston Restaurants to Book for Thanksgiving Day

From traditional turkey to something a little more interesting

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The Watch will host a Thanksgiving buffet.
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Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, so there's plenty time to abandon plans to actually cook a turkey or battle traffic to get home. Presenting a map of restaurants that will be open, for those looking for a place to get ham and fixin's prepared by some of the best chefs in the South. Plus, insight on who is serving prix fixe options and where to gorge on pie.

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Bourbon N' Bubbles

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Clubby spot Bourbon N’ Bubbles will be open for all boozy needs plus charcuterie plates, duck confit gnocchi, and smash burgers with bacon jam.

Uptown Social

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If there’s a football game playing somewhere then Uptown Social is open, including on Thanksgiving. The rollicking sports bar will serve high-caliber bar pies, wings, chicken Parmesan sandwiches, frozen cocktails, and plenty of beer.

A glowing bar with dark wood.
酒吧在住宅區的社會。
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Bodega CHS

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Maybe you need a big breakfast sandwich to make it through Thanksgiving or a turkey sandwich for dinner — hip hangout Bodega can offer both.

Dining room with a colorful graffiti wall.
The dining room at Bodega.
Mike Ledford

Share House

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Want to feel like it's summer at the beach instead of Thanksgiving? Get to Share House for a boisterous atmosphere, fried fish, tuna nachos, and frozen drinks.

The main bar and dining room at Share house with colorful, pre-worn chairs and a rainbow of shutters hanging over the bar.
Share House bar.
Mike Ledford

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

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Enjoy Thanksgiving high above the city at rooftop hotel restaurant the Watch. Linger in the sunset with a few drinks and friends. This year, there will be a Thanksgiving buffet including roasted turkey, dill-marinated salmon, honey-glazed ham, apple brioche stuffing, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, and much, much more. The cost of the spread is $65+ per adult.

A booth at the Watch.
The Watch will offer a buffet for Thanksgiving.
Blake Shorter

Frannie and the Fox

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Frannie & the Fox chef Tim Morton and guest Italian chef Gabriele Muro will create a four-course Italian feast for Thanksgiving. Tickets are $75 per customer.

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

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Steakhouse Burwell's opens on Thanksgiving Day with a menu of wedge salad, duck gumbo, jumbo shrimp cocktails — and, of course, steak.

Peninsula Grill

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Thanksgiving is traditionally a sold out event at Peninsula Grill, but give the reservation line a try. Better yet, slide into the champagne bar if there's a free seat.

Poogan's Porch

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On Thanksgiving Day, Southern restaurant Poogan’s Porch will serve a $75 prix fixe menu with classic items from its daily menu and a traditional holiday feast — they also offer pick-up orders for customers to feast at home.

Turkey and all the trimmings on a checkered table
The Thanksgiving spread at Poogan’s.
Poogan’s Porch

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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Kiawah offers plenty of experiences for Thanksgiving from the super fancy Ocean Room to a traditional buffet at the Jasmine Porch.

103rd PGA Championship
Kiawah Island
Photo by Gary Kellner/The PGA of America via Getty Images

Bourbon N' Bubbles

Clubby spot Bourbon N’ Bubbles will be open for all boozy needs plus charcuterie plates, duck confit gnocchi, and smash burgers with bacon jam.

Uptown Social

If there’s a football game playing somewhere then Uptown Social is open, including on Thanksgiving. The rollicking sports bar will serve high-caliber bar pies, wings, chicken Parmesan sandwiches, frozen cocktails, and plenty of beer.

A glowing bar with dark wood.
酒吧在住宅區的社會。
Erin Perkins/Eater Charleston

Bodega CHS

Maybe you need a big breakfast sandwich to make it through Thanksgiving or a turkey sandwich for dinner — hip hangout Bodega can offer both.

Dining room with a colorful graffiti wall.
The dining room at Bodega.
Mike Ledford

Share House

Want to feel like it's summer at the beach instead of Thanksgiving? Get to Share House for a boisterous atmosphere, fried fish, tuna nachos, and frozen drinks.

The main bar and dining room at Share house with colorful, pre-worn chairs and a rainbow of shutters hanging over the bar.
Share House bar.
Mike Ledford

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits

Enjoy Thanksgiving high above the city at rooftop hotel restaurant the Watch. Linger in the sunset with a few drinks and friends. This year, there will be a Thanksgiving buffet including roasted turkey, dill-marinated salmon, honey-glazed ham, apple brioche stuffing, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, and much, much more. The cost of the spread is $65+ per adult.

A booth at the Watch.
The Watch will offer a buffet for Thanksgiving.
Blake Shorter

Frannie and the Fox

Frannie & the Fox chef Tim Morton and guest Italian chef Gabriele Muro will create a four-course Italian feast for Thanksgiving. Tickets are $75 per customer.

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

Steakhouse Burwell's opens on Thanksgiving Day with a menu of wedge salad, duck gumbo, jumbo shrimp cocktails — and, of course, steak.

Peninsula Grill

Thanksgiving is traditionally a sold out event at Peninsula Grill, but give the reservation line a try. Better yet, slide into the champagne bar if there's a free seat.

Poogan's Porch

On Thanksgiving Day, Southern restaurant Poogan’s Porch will serve a $75 prix fixe menu with classic items from its daily menu and a traditional holiday feast — they also offer pick-up orders for customers to feast at home.

Turkey and all the trimmings on a checkered table
The Thanksgiving spread at Poogan’s.
Poogan’s Porch

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Kiawah offers plenty of experiences for Thanksgiving from the super fancy Ocean Room to a traditional buffet at the Jasmine Porch.

103rd PGA Championship
Kiawah Island
Photo by Gary Kellner/The PGA of America via Getty Images

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