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Thanksgiving pies from Founding Farmers.
Not ready to tackle all that Thanksgiving entails this year? Or maybe you need some help with some side dishes or pies? Many Alexandria restaurants are standing by to help out with a variety of options.
Here's a look:
Founding Farmers, 461 Swann Ave., Alexandria
Dine-In Thanksgiving Feast
Join Founding Farmers on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27) for a special, Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner menu (11a-8p). Enjoy holiday classics and Founding Farmers favorites at all locations!
Full Thanksgiving menu can be found HERE.
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go: Hot & Ready-to-Eat
Skip the cooking and enjoy Founding Farmers’ hot, ready-to-eat prix fixe holiday meal at home - no cooking required! Available for pickup or delivery from all locations on Thanksgiving Day.
Full menu HERE (Pre-ordering for Hot, Ready-to-Eat Thanksgiving meals will open on Friday, Nov. 21!)
Heat & Eat Thanksgiving Weekend at Home
Relax all weekend with Founding Farmers’ Heat & Eat menu, featuring several options, including a not-to-be missed raw & ready-to-roast Spatchcock Half Turkey, scratch-made Cornbread Stuffing, desserts, snacks, and breakfast options.
Heat & Eat menu can be found HERE.*Available for pickup at all Founding Farmers locations excluding Founding Farmers DC in Foggy Bottom.
Pick Up Whole Cakes + Pies
Founding Farmers’ scratch-made whole pies and cakes are perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Please order at least 36 hours in advance. Pre-order HERE.
Alexandria Restaurant Partners Thanksgiving To-Go Dinner
Make this Thanksgiving effortless, delicious, and completely stress-free with ARP’s Thanksgiving To-Go Dinner for 6–8, a fully prepared feast crafted by our chefs and ready for you to heat, serve, and enjoy.
At the heart of the meal is a 20-pound Apple Cider–Glazed Roasted Turkey, seasoned to perfection and paired with rich sage gravy. Surround it with a spread of chef-made sides that capture all the holiday favorites:
- Brioche Stuffing – classic and comforting with caramelized vegetables and fresh herbs
- Praline Baked Sweet Potatoes – brown sugar, pecans, and butter
- Ratatouille (G, V) – roasted squash, onions, eggplant, and tomatoes
- Corn Maque Choux (G, V) – creamy, savory, and full of Southern flavor
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes (G, V) – buttery and smooth with a hint of chive
- House-Made Cranberry Sauce (G, V) – the perfect bright finish
Complete the celebration with your choice of Whole Pecan, Apple Crumb or Pumpkin Pie, served with whipped cream on the side. Double the sides for $55 or add a second pie for $35. Everything comes prepped and ready to heat, with full instructions included.
Preorder by Nov. 21 for pickup on Nov. 26 or 27 at Vola’s Dockside Grill.
Ada’s on the River, 3 Pioneer Mill Way
Celebrate Thanksgiving riverside at Ada’s on the River, where tradition meets modern indulgence. Enjoy the warmth of the wood grill and sweeping Potomac views as you choose from our a la carte dinner menu or a special three-course prix fixe featuring dishes like Smokey Turkey Breast Roulade, Spice-Crusted Chilean Seabass, and Wagyu Denver Steak. Cap off the experience with a Cranberry Tart or Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake.
$79 per person | $29 young diners | 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Ada’s on the River Thanksgiving To-Go
Bring Ada’s signature riverside flavors home this Thanksgiving with our chef-prepared dinner for four — a ready-to-cook feast that makes hosting effortless and elegant.Your meal centers around an Herb-Rubbed Prime Rib (4 lbs.), perfectly seasoned and packaged with au jus, horseradish yogurt, a baking pan, thermometer, and step-by-step cooking instructions to ensure a flawless roast. Round out your table with Ada’s indulgent sides, all crafted for easy reheat-and-serve convenience:
- Ada’s Lobster Mac & Cheese — campanelle pasta, white cheddar, Old Bay mornay
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes — rich with cream and butter
- Brussels Sprouts — with pomegranate agrodolce, bacon, and garlic labneh
- Ada’s Black Brioche Loaf — paired with whipped orange butter
- An 8-inch Pumpkin Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust
Limited availability. Preorder by Nov. 21 for pickup on Nov. 26 or 27.
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar, 2 Pioneer Mill Way
Gather along the waterfront at BARCA Pier for a laid-back yet lively Thanksgiving celebration. In addition to the full all-day menu, enjoy limited-edition holiday specials like Turkey Kebab with Aleppo Pepper Gravy or Seared Duck Breast with Cranberry-Duck Jus. Toast the season with cozy cocktails including the Gingerbread Toddy or Mistletoe Mulled Wine.
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Vola’s Dockside Grill, Torpedo Factory Art Center
Take in Old Town’s scenic shoreline this Thanksgiving with a feast at Vola’s Dockside Grill. Choose from Vola’s classic all-day menu or savor a three-course holiday prix fixe featuring Roasted Turkey with brioche stuffing and cranberry chutney, Braised Lamb Shank, or Chorizo-Stuffed Lobster Tail. End on a sweet note with Pumpkin Crème Brûlée or Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake.
$49 per person | $19 young diners | 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen, 100 King St.
At Mia’s, Thanksgiving is served with Italian soul. Mia’s Italian Kitchen all-day a la carte menu is joined by a festive three-course prix fixe featuring Brick Oven Roasted Turkey with fennel-sage stuffing, Pistachio-Crusted Trout, and Prime Rib with Calabrese chili cream. Start with Pumpkin Ravioli or Butternut Squash Bruschetta, and finish with Cranberry Cheesecake or Pumpkin Panna Cotta.
$49 per person | $19 young diners | 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen Take & Bake Lasagna Dinner
Bring home a little amore this Thanksgiving with Mia’s Take & Bake Lasagna Dinner for Six — a ready-to-heat Italian feast that’s perfect for family gatherings or easy holiday hosting.
Choose between Roasted Vegetable Lasagna or Beef Bolognese Lasagna, both layered with rich sauces, creamy cheeses, and baked to golden perfection in your own oven. Pair it with your choice of a crisp Caesar Salad or our house-favorite Sunday Salad, and end the meal on a sweet note with 12 Mini Cannoli, because no Italian celebration is complete without them.
Want to feed a few more guests (or ensure leftovers)? Add on an Extra Large Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, or Eggplant Parmigiana for just $40 each. Everything comes fully prepped and ready to heat with simple instructions included.
Available for pick-up from Mia’s Italian Kitchen. Preorders recommended but not required.
The Majestic, 911 King St.
Celebrate in timeless style at The Majestic with an elegant five-course Thanksgiving prix fixe that includes elevated classics like Lobster Bisque, Prime Rib with horseradish cream, and Crab-Stuffed Halibut. Savor sides for the table like Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash and Fried Brussels Sprouts, and indulge in decadent desserts including Pumpkin Cheesecake and signature Coconut Cake.
$79 per person | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Theismann’s Restaurant & Bar
Bring the whole family to Theismann’s for an all-you-can-enjoy buffet featuring chef-carved turkey, spiral ham, NY strip, and an abundance of sides and desserts—from praline sweet potatoes to pecan pie bars. A limited à la carte menu will be available at the bar for game-day dining.
$59 per person | $19 young diners | 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
