Thanksgiving will be here in just a few weeks and local families are making their Thanksgiving plans. Whether you're planning a big family gathering, your core family, or a friendsgiving gathering, plenty of food will be on everyone's mind.
Not interested in preparing a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal? Not a problem! These restaurants in the greater Lynchburg area offer dine-in or carry-out Thanksgiving dinners, side dishes, or desserts.
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Thanksgiving Dine In and Carry Out Dinners, Platters, Turkeys, Side Dishes, and Desserts
**NOTE - There may be additional restaurants offering dine-in Thanksgiving meals; however, the restaurants below have shared Thanksgiving meal information on social media.
Acorn Hill Lodge and Bistro, 2134 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg - Dine in or carry out
Complete Thanksgiving Dinner from 1 PM - 4 PM - reservations required, call 424-528-0983 to make reservations
Includes turkey, ham, a variety of side dishes, dessert, and drink (dessert and drinks not included in carry-out meals)
Call 424-528-0983 to make reservations
Also serving breakfast from 6:30 AM - 11 AM on Thanksgiving Day
*Carry out meals are for Friday pick-up, not Thursday*
Charley's Restaurant & Catering, 707 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg - Carry out only
Individual meals contain turkey, ham, multiple sides, rolls, and pie.
Order by Friday, Nov. 21. Pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26 during specified times.
Speak with a manager for details. Order by phone at 434-237-5988.
Choice Hibachi Buffet, 2623 Wards Road, Lynchburg - Dine in or carry out
Buffet style food, including traditional Thanksgiving foods and more.
Open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 AM - 7 PM
County Smoak, 7423 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg - Carry out only
Smoked turkey breast with sides, rolls, and dessert
Orders accepted while supplies last
Pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26 only during specified times
Order online on their Facebook page (linked above)
Cracker Barrel, 3820 Wards Road, Lynchburg - Dine in or carry out
Complete heat to serve Thanksgiving meals to serve 4-6 or 8-10 include: Turkey breast with a variety of sides and yeast rolls; large meal includes pies
Also available: heat to serve turkey breast, sugar cured ham, or country ham, variety of sides; rolls, and desserts
Order by Nov. 9
In store pickup Nov. 22-30
Cracker Barrel is also open for dine-in during regular business hours Thanksgiving Day and will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 AM. Join the Online Wait List to lessen your wait time on their website: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/holiday
Family Oasis Mediterranean Grill (food truck), 5924 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg - Carry out
If you’re going through a hard time, spending the holiday alone, or simply in need of a hot meal, please come eat with us on Thanksgiving. Enjoy kindness, community, and a place where you’re welcome.
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 from 12 PM - 8 PM
No reservations needed.
Fifth Street Baptist Church, 1007 Fifth Street, Lynchburg - Dine in or carry out
You are invited to a free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner.
Given by: Fifth Street Baptist Church, First Baptist South Lynchburg, Rivermont Baptist Church, Eighth Street Baptist Church, Jackson Street UMC, Old Dominion Lodge#181, Yes Program, and Pride of Lynchburg Temple #81
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 from 11 AM - 2 PM
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 4005 Wards Road, Lynchburg - Dine in or carry out
Holiday buffet includes turkey, ham, pork roast, peel and eat shrimp, and a variety of sides and desserts. Holiday selections are available for a limited time at dinner, weekdays after 4 PM.
Carry out dinners include turkey, ham, or pork roast with a variety of sides, rolls, and pie.
Order carry out dinners at least 72 hours in advance. Pickup available starting Nov. 3 during specified hours.
Order at https://www.goldencorral.com/promotion/
Grinnin' Bear Tavern, 9789 Richmond Highway, Lynchburg (formerly Spring House Restaurant) - Dine in only
Thanksgiving day dinner available Thursday, Nov. 27 from 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM - reservations required - https://www.grinninbeartavern.com/
Turkey, ham, variety of side dishes and desserts
Advance reservations required at https://www.grinninbeartavern.com/
Lynchburg Daily Bread, 721 Clay Street, Lynchburg - Carry out only
Lynchburg Daily Bread offers free daily to go meal distribution 365 days a year from 10:15 AM - 12:20 PM. Meals are open to all ages without any eligibility requirement. Lynchburg Daily Bread also accepts volunteers to work in the kitchen helping prepare the meals.
Visit https://www.lynchburgdailybread.com/get-involved for more information on volunteering, donating food or financial support, or helping in other ways.
Magnolia Foods, 2476 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg - Carry out only
**Verifying menu** Variety of appetizers, sides, yeast rolls, and desserts
Visit http://www.magnoliafoods.com/ to order online
Pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26 during specified times
Merredith's Restaurant & Catering, 1558 Dixie Airport Road, Madison Heights - Carry out only
Complete Thanksgiving dinner serves 12 includes:
15-20 pound roasted or smoked turkey with gravy, stuffing, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes or potato salad, one additional side, 12 rolls, and choice of pie
*Turkey only and additional sides, pies, and rolls are also available to order*
Call 434-845-2997 to order
Order by Friday, Nov. 21
Pickup by Wednesday, Nov. 26 during specified times
Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center, 15 Appledore Lane, Natural Bridge - Dine in only
Thanksgiving Day Buffet available Thursday, Nov. 27 from 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM - reservations required - call 540-291-2121
Roasted Turkey, Baked Ham, variety of sides, salad bar, rolls, desserts
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 540-291-2121
New Yamada of Forest, Sushi & Sake, 205 Gristmill Drive, Forest - Dine in or carry out
Now accepting reservations for Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Thursday, Nov. 27 - Call 434-907-0427
Open Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 11 AM - 9 PM and Thursday, Nov. 27 from 12 PM - 9 PM
Peakland Market & Catering Co, 4327 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg - Carry out only
Whole turkey or turkey breast; variety of appetizers, side dishes, sweets; homemade rolls
Request an order form at LetsEat@PeaklandMarket.com, or picked up in store; orders will be filled in order received
Call 434-384-2200 to order
Orders before Tuesday, Nov. 18
Pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 26 during specified times
Scott Zion Baptist Church, 2579 Galts Mill Road, Madison Heights - Dine in
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 from 12 PM - 4 PM.
No reservations needed.
The Fresh Market, 3901 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg - Carry out only
Complete Thanksgiving meals include: Ham and Turkey meal, whole turkey, turkey breast, ham, or prime rib with assorted sides.
Other items also available - Holiday Turkey Market Meal Kit that serves two, brunch, a variety of sides, desserts, rolls, and much more.
Pre-order at https://bit.ly/4nvyPuI
Ordering begins Oct. 15 and ends Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 2 PM
In store pickup between Tuesday, Nov. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 27
Sweets for Your Sweeties
Great Bakeries in the Lynchburg area for cakes, cookies, pies, and other bakery delights (listed in alphabetical order):
Batter Bar Lynchburg, 1225 Main Street #303, Lynchburg, offers a variety of baked goods including breakfast crepes, sweet crepes, savory crepes, pop tarts, scones, cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, gluten free oatmeal pies, and croissant/ cruffins. Some products rotate; however, crepes are always available.
Chestnut Hill Bakery, 5216 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, offers a variety of custom cakes, pies, dessert bars, cookies, donuts, cupcakes, cream puffs, and more in stock at their retail store. Located on Fort Avenue for more than 50 years, Chestnut Hill has been the go-to bakery for generations of Lynchburg residents.
Father's Cafe and Bakery, 1219 Main Street (Lynchburg Community Market), Lynchburg, has a variety of cakes, cheesecakes, truffles, brownies, and more in stock at their retail store.
Gabrielle's Sugar Blush Bakery, online ordering, Lynchburg with cakes, cupcakes, and other sweets. Gabrielle also offers classes!
Holy Heaven Cookie Co., 1219 Main Street (Lynchburg Community Market), Lynchburg. Holy Heaven Cookie Co. offers many pop-up opportunities and now you can now find their jumbo-stuffed gourmet cookies filled with decadent goodies at Lynchburg Community Market too.
Montana Plains Bakery, 4925 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg and 102 A Tradewynd Drive, Lynchburg, offers a variety of sweets to suit every taste at both locations.
Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats, 1008-B Commerce Street, Lynchburg, offers a variety of cakes, cookies, donuts, eclairs, gigantic cinnamon rolls, and more.
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 19399 Forest Road, Ste. 4, Lynchburg, offers a variety of bundt cakes, bundtlets, and Bundtinis® by the Dozen.
Rosie's Cozy Kitchen, 7943 Brookneal Highway, Gladys, offers a variety of pies, cookies, whoopie pies, cheesecake, and more. Located on Route 501 in Gladys, Rosie's is worth the drive.
Ry's Pies and Cobblers, 1219 Main Street (Lynchburg Community Market), Lynchburg, offers a variety of organic pies, cobblers, cheesecakes, puddings, and cakes made with their Grandma Nellie Belle’s 99-year-old cherished recipes. Vegan, Alpha-Gal, Gluten-Free, and Sugar-Free options available. Ry's Pies and Cobblers also has a location at 245 W 21st Street in Buena Vista, Va. and offers many pop-up opportunities at various locations.
Sweet Indulgence Bakery, located in Lynchburg, accepts special orders for a variety of products. They also have a booth at Forest Farmers Market seasonally.
Sweet Treats By Lauren, online ordering, Lynchburg, offers custom made cookies, cakes, cupcakes, decorated strawberries, and other goodies.
Sweet 1603, 1603 12th Street, Lynchburg, offers a variety of Southern classic desserts including cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, and more, Order online for curbside pickup.
The Flour District, 2204 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, offers European-style artisanal pastries. including croissants, cookies, muffins, quiche, breads, sandwiches, and more.
The Sweet Fox, located at 1040 Gables Drive in Forest (taking over the former Kissed Cupcakes location effective March 1), has a variety of French macarons, truffles, cake pops, custom cookies, and more in stock at their retail store.
The Sweet Stop, a self-serve farm stand and bakery located at 209 Alta Lane in Lynchburg, offers a variety of breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, holiday pies, and more.
Twenty Two Gourmet, 1381 Crossings Centre Drive, Suite C, Forest, was created through a merger between Simply Vanilla Gourmet Cheesecakes and Purple Door Gourmet Kitchen. You can pick up charcuterie boxes, gourmet cheeses and other savory goodies, gourmet soups and sandwiches, and yummy sweets all in one convenient location. Twenty Two Gourmet offers a variety of gourmet cheesecakes in multiple sizes, cookies, brownies, scones, and much more, including Keto friendly, Vegan friendly, and Gluten-free friendly desserts. In addition, enjoy a gourmet breakfast or lunch, pick up a charcuterie box, or make your own charcuterie with items in the Charcuterie Corner.
What A Blessing Bakery, 195 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst, offers a variety of baked goods including donuts, cream puffs, cookies, muffins, and more. What A Blessings is offers dine-in breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday.
Woodruff's Store: Café & Pie Shop, 3297 Elon Road Monroe, offers a variety of the best pies you've ever eaten and many seasonal items as well. Woodruff's is open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch, has been in business for 25 years, and also offers specials and contests throughout the year. If you want specific pies, it's best to order 24-48 hours in advance.
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