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Editor's note: This story has been updated for Thanksgiving 2019.

If you're skipping the stress of hosting Thanksgiving this year, consider one of the many St. Louis restaurants offering places to dine or pick up prepared dishes and entrées. The following list has been ordered by type, then from least to most expensive, unless otherwise noted. If we missed a restaurant that will be open or provides a pick-up service, let us know in the comments below.

Casinos

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• Ameristar Casino: Landmark Buffet is offering a $27.95 per person Thanksgiving buffet, 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
• River City Casino: Thanksgiving buffet is $29.95 per person, 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
• Hollywood Casino: The Eat Up Buffet, for $29.99, includes Thanksgiving favorites such as a roasted carved turkey, maple brined roasted turkey, glazed ham, and options for seafood lovers, such as salmon oscar and the option to add crab legs for $12.99.
• Casino Queen: Restaurants are open; pricing on website. hours to be determined.

Hotel Restaurants

• Eclipse at theMoonrise Hotel: Thanksgiving buffet for $55 per person and $27.50 for children ages 6 to 12, 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
• Boundary at the Cheshire: Thanksgiving buffet with a limited menu for $58 per person and $18 for children ages four-12, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Provinces Grille at theHilton St. Louis Frontenac: Regular hours, with a Thanksgiving brunch for $58 per person and $29 per child between 3 and 12, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• The Last Kitchen at The Last Hotel: A buffet for $60 (includes tax and tip) is available at three seating times, 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Visit Eventbrite to reserve a spot.
• Grand Tavern by David Burke: The new restaurant is offering a three-course semi-traditional Thanksgiving dinner (with a traditional roasted turkey as the main appeal) for $65 per person and $25 for children ages 5–12. 11 p.m.–10 p.m.
• The Prestonat The Chase Park Plaza: Thanksgiving brunch in Starlight Ballroom for $78 per adult and $25 for children between 6 and 12,11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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• Cinder House: Thanksgiving buffet available from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for $95 per person or $39 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children ages 4 and under. A special dinner menu will be served after that.
• The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis: Thanksgiving brunch in The Restaurant, for $95 per adult, $47.50 for children between 5 and 12 years,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner in The Grill, for $99 for adults, $49.50 for children between 5 and 12 years, 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and Brewhouse Historical Sports Bar: Open, visit website for hours and menu.

Restaurants

• Union 30: Plated, smoked turkey dinner includes a glass of wine. Price still TBD but 'under $20.' Served after 2 p.m.
• Pangea: Jessie Gilroy's restaurant in New Town is the only one we know of that's offering a Thanksgiving meal and serving it family style, including dessert. $23 adults/$12 children. Details in comment section below. Vegan/vegetarian options are available. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Candicci's Restaurant: Buffet for $24.99 per person, $8.99 for children between 5 and 10, 11 a.m–5 p.m. Call 636-220-8989 for reservations.
• Walnut Grill: All locations will have a Thanksgiving Buffet for $28.95 per person and $16.95 for children between 6 and 12, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Cooper's Hawk: Open regular hours with a thanksgiving menu, $28.99 per person and $12.99 for children 12 and under, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Weber Grill Restaurant: Serving a three-course plated dinner, $29.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 10 and under. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Bishop's Post: Brunch buffet, $34.95 adults and $15 kids 12 and under, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Turkey dinner, hand-carved with all the trimmings, $19, 4 p.m–8 p.m. Reservations are preferred.
• Ruth's Chris: All locations open and will be offering a Thanksgiving Day menu for $41.95 per person and $14.95 per child, Noon–7 p.m.
• Bristol Seafood: The seafood eatery will be serving regular brunch buffet items, plus roasted turkey, cornbread and sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, and other T-day classics. Adults $42; $20 children 12 and under; children younger than 3 eat free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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• The Capital Grille: Full menu plus a Thanksgiving dinner, $43 per person and $15 per child. 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Full menu plus a three-course prix-fixe special (including a traditional turkey dinner or filet mignon), $45 per person. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Blueberry Hill: Open every day of the year, but just the bar on Thanksgiving. 7 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Pricing varies.
• Caleco's: Open and serving full menu, hours to be determined. Pricing varies.
• Lu Lu Seafood & Dim Sum: Open and serving full menu, visit website for hours. Pricing varies.
• Morton’s The Steakhouse:Now located at Lumiere Place, the full dinner menu will be offered from 4 p.m. - 9.p.m. Pricing varies.
• Pi Pizzeria: Delmar Loop and CWE locations will be open, visit website for hours. Pricing varies.
• Texas De Brazil: All day the Brazilian steakhouse will serve rodizio-style dinner as well as traditional holiday foods, including roasted turkey with gravy and sweet potato casserole. Opens at 11 a.m. Pricing varies between locations.

Where to pick up Thanksgiving meals and sides

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• Frida's and the Center for Plant-Based Living: Two local vegan powerhouses collaborate to provide Thanksgiving options, individual meals for $19.95 or purchase in bulk to feed a group. Order by 11/24.
• SweetArt: The bakery is selling a vegan Thanksgiving meal that serves four, including eight vegan drumsticks, green beans, maple sweet potatoes, and more. $100
• Grand Tavern: by David Burke:: Order your holiday dinner to-go meal, which feeds four to six people and includes a meal from executive chef Robert Cantu, before November 18. $250
• Bailey's Restaurants: Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 17. Pick up between 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. Order online here. $140–$240
• Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions: Order a brined or unbrined turkey to cook at home. Place orders here. Brined bird, $6 per pound, unbrined bird $5.25 per pound.
• Dalie's Smokehouse: Order bacon-wrapped ham or smoked turkey with green bean, peach, and sweet potato casseroles before November 22 to pick up the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Pricing varies.
• Pastaria: Order sweets and sides to pick up for Thanksgiving. Purchase online here. Visit website for prices.
• St. Louis Rotisserie: Complete Thanksgiving dinner for 8 includes 14-pound turkey and sides. $159. Different sizes of ham and turkey are also available, rotisserie-roasted over hickory wood. Visit website for prices.
• Sugarfire Smoke House: (Downtown location) Pre-order before Thanksgiving and pick up on Thanksgiving Day between 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Visit website for prices.
• A Fine Swine BBQ: Pre-order smoked turkey, pork, and sides for Thanksgiving and pick up Wednesday before. Pricing varies.
• Beast Craft BBQ: Order dishes to pick up on Thanksgiving only from the Belleville location, between 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Check out the options here. Pricing varies.
• Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine: Side dishes priced by the pound, desserts also available. Visit website for prices.
• Weber Grill Restaurant: Appetizers, salads, smoked turkeys, side dishes, desserts, and complete platters are available. Pricing varies.

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The Chocolate Pecan Tart pie ($30)

Where to order Thanksgiving desserts

• La Patisserie Chouquette: Thanksgiving pies and pastries...or a rustic pear and cranberry galette. Order here.

• Nathaniel Reid Bakery: Customers can place dessert and pastry orders, for everything from a chocolate pecan tart pie to an Autumn Macaron Box, now by calling the bakery or ordering online here.
• SweetArt: Vegan and traditional Thanksgiving pies and desserts available for pre-order here. Pick-up on November 27, between noon and 6 p.m.
• YolkloreThe breakfast spot is offering a Thanksgiving dessert menu to pre-order from through November 24. Turtle cheesecake, caramel crumb apple pie, and gooey butter cake are among the options.