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Take A Thanksgiving Day Cruise Aboard BB Riverboats In Kentucky For A Unique Holiday Outing

Andrea Limke

A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.

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Thanksgiving is a holiday that is all about gratitude, togetherness, family, and, of course, delicious food. But the traditional Thanksgiving meal in Kentucky can be a huge hassle to prepare, and if you don’t enjoy the process, you may be looking for a unique outing for the family instead. If you live in Northern Kentucky or nearby, the BB Riverboats cruises in Kentucky offer the perfect holiday outings for you. The company offers Thanksgiving Day Cruises that feature all of your favorite recipes, as well as plenty of scenery and history. So come along with us as we take a riverboat cruise for a unique holiday outing in Kentucky this season.

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This Thanksgiving meal in Kentucky is a treasured tradition for many and everyone has their own take on the holiday. If you’d prefer to leave the work to someone else, consider taking a cruise with BB Riverboats in Kentucky this November for a unique holiday outing.

Hare you ever taken a riverboat cruise in Kentucky? Would you ditch the dishes and make memories aboard this Thanksgiving Day Cruise? Have you embarked upon any other fall cruises on BB Riverboats? Let us know in the comments and be sure to tag any friend or family member who always overcooks the turkey 🙂

For more information on the Thanksgiving Day Cruise, visit the BB Riverboats website.

And for more fun outings this season, check out these 10 perfect fall day trips in Kentucky .

If you’re interested in making a weekend trip to Newport, KY be sure to consider the  Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Newport Cincinnati.

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• Burke’s Distillery in Loretta is one of the most famous distilleries in the state, although it now goes by the name of Maker’s Mark.
• The Louisville Water Company Pumping Station in Louisville is the oldest ornamental water tower in the world.
• The Dr. Ephraim McDowell House in Danville is where the first successful Ovariotomy was performed in the U.S.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other fascinating historic landmarks in Kentucky.

Where can we go camping in Kentucky?

• Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Mammoth Cave is a themed campground with traditional camping sites, an inflatable water park on the lake, and lots of other activities.
• Renfro Valley KOA Holiday in Mt. Vernon is the best kid-friendly campground in the state.
• Nolin Lake State Park in Mammoth Cave features RV, tent, and beach spots right on the lake.

Read on to learn more about the many places to go camping in Kentucky .

  Where can we find small towns in Kentucky?

• Paducah is an art-centered town known for its community events and the popular Paducah Historic Riverfront.
• Berea is a y charming mountain town and where you’ll find the 9,000-acre Berea College Forest.
• Harrodsburg, founded in 1774, is called the “Birthplace of the West” because is the oldest city in the state and the oldest American settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Read on to learn about some of the many other wonderful small towns in Kentucky .

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Here's what's open on Thanksgiving for the whole family

Many families choose to spend Thanksgiving at home feasting and watching television. However, there are other families that like to go out. Cincinnati has no shortage of family-friendly entertainment venues open on Thanksgiving Day.

BB Riverboats

101 Riverboat Row, Newport.  bbriverboats.com

BB Riverboats offers a Thanksgiving buffet, sightseeing cruises at two time slots, from 1-3 p.m. and 5:30.7:30 p.m. Guests can board up to one hour prior to departure. A DJ will provide musical entertainment. Admission is $49 for adults and $27 for children ages 4-12. The Thanksgiving buffet will feature roast turkey and dressing, applewood smoked boneless ham, green bean casserole, corn, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce, salad, bread, pumpkin pie, cheesecake, pecan pie, coffee, tea and milk.

The Cincinnati Zoo

3400 Vine Street, Avondale.  cincinnatizoo.org

Open during the day on Thanksgiving, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The PNC Festival of Lights will not open on Thanksgiving night. Admission costs $15 for adults and $9 for senior citizens and children, ages two to 12. Parking costs $10.

Coney Island

6201 Kellogg Avenue, Anderson Township.  coneyislandpark.com

Christmas Nights of Lights, a two-and-a-half-mile car ride featuring over one million LED lights. The cost is $6 per person and free for children ages three and under. Nights of Lights starts at 6 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. 

Dave & Buster’s

781 Heights Boulevard, Florence; 11775 Commons Drive, Springdale.  daveandbusters.com

Open from 5 p.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving. Families can spend Thanksgiving enjoying video games not found on home consoles, good food and watching football games on large, flat-screen televisions.

Great Wolf Lodge

2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason.  greatwolf.com/mason

Rooms available for rent, which include water park passes. On Thanksgiving, Great Wolf Lodge offers a special Thanksgiving buffet between 1 and 5 p.m. It costs $28.99 for adults, $12.99 for kids ages 4-10, and free for kids 3 and under. The buffet will offer salad, raw shrimp, Jonas crab, smoked seafood, roasted turkey, prime rib, bread and rolls, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and mac and cheese. Horseradish crusted salmon, roast pork loin, chicken breast, butternut squash ravioli and vegan polenta will also be available. Cakes, pies, cookies and other desserts will be offered, too.

Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods

11450 Lebanon Road, Route 42, Sharonville.  holidayinlights.com

Open from 6-9 p.m. It is an outdoor holiday display of over one million lights in over 250 light displays at Sharon Woods Park. Admission is $15 per vehicle, however; $2 off coupons are available on its website.

The Fountain Square Ice Rink

Fountain Square, Downtown.  myfountainsquare.com/ice-rink

Open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $6 for admission plus $4 for ice skate rental.

Holiday Lights on the Hill

1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton.  pyramidhill.org

Will operate from 6-9 p.m. It is a two-mile drive-through holiday light display, located at Pyramid Hill. Admission is $20 per automobile.

The Newport Aquarium

One Aquarium Way, Newport.  newportaquarium.com

Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission is $25.99 for adults and $17.99 for kids ages 2-12. The aquarium’s Sharkey’s Café will be open and sells turkey sandwiches in case you cannot get your turkey fix elsewhere.

The Krohn Conservatory

1501 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park.  cincinnatiparks.com/krohn

Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for youth, ages 5-17. On Thanksgiving Day, visitors can enjoy A Zinzinnati Holiday, a Christmas show that celebrates Cincinnati’s German heritage. It will include holiday trees and plants, such as evergreens and poinsettias, model train tracks created in natural components and a variety of ornaments.

If you want to celebrate Thanksgiving in a movie theater watching a film and eating popcorn instead of watching television at home and eating turkey, you are in luck. Every movie theater in Greater Cincinnati will be open and operate as usual on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Cincinnati 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Posted on Published: October 20, 2023  - Last updated: November 17, 2023

Here’s a look at  Thanksgiving Cincinnati 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Please reach out to me  [email protected] if you are a restaurant/business that wants to be featured. Provide all the details of your holiday offering in your message. For faster processing, please provide a ready to copy and paste excerpt in paragraph form in a similar format to the restaurants featured below.

This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.

Subito is celebrating Thanksgiving with an Italian twist on November 23.

Their grand buffet include: Individual caesar salad, panzanella salad, spinach salad, Cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, braised greens, seafood paella, veal ragu with gnocchi, truffled mushroom campanelle, butternut squash ravioli, baked mac & cheese, fried chicken tenders, acorn, butternut and spaghetti squash, fruit & cheese display. Carving stations, made to order cacio e pepe out of a parmesan wheel and seasonal assorted desserts.

Reservations are available from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.  Priced at $75 for adults and $45 for children 2-12.

Palm Court Grille Restaurant

Palm Court Grille Restaurant is hosting a Thanksgiving brunch on November 23.  Menu includes:  Assorted Local Cheeses and Charcuterie Display – Salads and Soups, Carving Stations serving Turkey with gravy and other carved meat selections – Seafood Display featuring Jumbo Shrimp, Oysters, and more.  Reservations are available from 10:30 am to 5 pm.  Priced at $89 for adults, $69 for seniors, and $35 for children 5-12.

Incline Smoke Shack

Incline Smoke Shack is offering a Thanksgiving Meal Kit. $45 for pickup the day before Thanksgiving.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is offering Thanksgiving dinner as well as regular dinner menu available on November 23. Adults $55, Children $20. Plate features: Slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing; French green beans; Cranberry-Pear Chutney.

They are also offering Thanksgiving sides to go. Does not include turkey or dessert. Pre-order by November 21. Pick up scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 9am–5pm and Thursday, November 23, 9am–11am. Days and times may vary by location. $135 and serves 4 people.

• Brioche Stuffing
• French Green Beans
• Cranberry-Pear Chutney
• Sam’s Mashed Potatoes
• Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
• Seeded Rolls
• Housemade Gravy

Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood

Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood is serving a 3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner on November 23.  Reservations are available from 11 am to 8 pm.  Priced at $49 for adults and $24 for children.

Coppin’s at Hotel Covington

Coppin’s at Hotel Covington is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on November 23.  Offerings include Cold Station (shrimp cocktail, fresh fruit, salads, deviled eggs, etc.), Hot Station (gravy, dressing, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and other hot sides), Sweet Station (fall desserts), and Turkey Carving Station.  Reservations are available from 11 am to 6 pm.  Priced at $75 for adults, $55 for seniors, $19 for children 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Maggiano’s Little Italy is offering a Thanksgiving Family Style Menu. Start off with Balsamic Tomato Bruscheteta. First Course includes choice of Maggiano’s Salad or Caesar Salad. Next, choose from Traditional Roasted Turkey; Country-Style Smoked Baked Ham; or Branzino Fresca Style. You also choice of two pastas and two additional sides. Finish off with a Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake; Warm Apple Crostada; or Tiramisu.

Buca di Beppo

Your neighborhood Buca di Beppo is open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. Reserve your table to enjoy a relaxing traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as a selection from our a la carte menu of authentic Italian favorites, all served family style. Start with a choice of Caesar or Mixed Greens Salad. Enjoy a choice of pasta including Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo or Penne alla Vodka. Sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy and all the trimmings. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Celebrating at home? Pre-order your  Thanksgiving Feast To Go  and enjoy a complete traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or anywhere you wish to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. Available in two sizes, and perfect for leftovers, which everyone loves! The SMALL  Feast feeds 3 people and  LARGE  Feast feeds 6 people. Make it an even bigger feast by adding your favorite classic Italian dishes including Baked Ziti, Chicken Carbonara and our World Famous Meatballs.

Choose to pick up your Thanksgiving meal at your local Buca di Beppo location, at a convenient time that works best for you. Pick up COLD to  heat and serve later , or get it HOT and  ready to serve immediately .

Cracker & Barrel

Here is a look at  Cracker & Barrel Thanksgiving offering s   this year. Please contact your local Cracker & Barrel on what they offer and pricing.

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves 8 – 10) . Includes two Oven-Roasted Turkey Breasts, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 11/20 or 11/21.

Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves 4 – 6) . Includes one Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans, choice of one Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours of pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 11/20 or 11/21.

Heat n’ Serve Turkey Breast . One Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast. Makes a great addition to your holiday meal. Serve within 72 hours after pickup.

Heat n’ Serve Spiral Sliced Sugar-Cured Ham . Tender, flavorful spiral sliced Sugar Cured Ham. Serve within 72 hours after pickup.

Crown Restaurant Group

Crown Restaurant Group is offering Thanksgiving Feasts to Go. Pick up at Five On Vine (1324 Vine St. Cincinnati) the day before Thanksgiving Wednesday November 22nd between the hours of 10am-12pm.

Option 1: Maple Ham Style Pork Loin, Charred Onion Mashed Potatoes, Sage & Sausage Stuffing, Creamed Greens, Cranberry Sauce, Wedge or Kale Caesar Salad, Losanti’s Butter Cake or Mama’s Cookie. Serves 4-6.

Option 2: Smoked Turkey Breast, Turkey Leg Confit, Turkey Neck Gravy, Charred Onion Mashed Potatoes, Sage & Sausage Stuffing, Creamed Greens, Cranberry Sauce, Wedge or Kale Caesar Salad, Losanti’s Butter Cake or Mama’s Cookie. Serves 4-6.

Option 3: Lasagna Bolognese, Focaccia, Creamed Greens, Wedge or Kale Caesar Salad, Losanti’s Butter Cake or Mama’s Cookie. Serves 6-8.

Cooper’s Hawk

Cooper’s Hawk is serving a Thanksgiving menu. Adult $34.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $14.99. Menu based on availability.

• Butternut Squash Soup  with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream
• Slow-Roasted Turkey  with Pan Gravy
• Traditional Stuffing
• Roasted Green Beans & Carrots
• Mary’s Potatoes
• Cranberry Sauce
• Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake , a collaboration with Eli’s Cheesecake of Chicago, with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce

They are also serving a ​​Thanksgiving Take-Home Kit​. $199.99, serves 6 .Pre-order now, as quantities are limited. Then, pick up your Take Home Kit on Tuesday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 22.

• Pretzel Bread & Butter
• Butternut Squash Soup  with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Traditional  Stuffing, Mary’s Potatoes , Roasted  Green Beans & Carrots
• Slow-Roasted Turkey  slices with Pan Gravy &  Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake  with   Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce

Eighteen at the Radisson

Eighteen at the Radisson (Covington KY) is offering a Thanksgiving Buffet on November 23. $55 adults, $27 ages 7 – 12, $15 ages 4 – 6.

Seasons 52 is offering Thanksgiving dine-in priced at $40 adults, $18 children.

• Roasted Turkey
• Savory Pan Gravy
• Yukon Mashed Potatoes
• Brioche and Sage Stuffing
• Green Beans
• Mashed Butternut Squash
• Cranberry Relish
• Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence

They are also offering Thanksgiving to go with everyone on the menu above plus a fresh Field Greens Salad to start and six Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgences to end. $225, serves 4 – 6. Preorder by November 20 and pickup on November 22.

McCormick & Schmick’s

In addition to their regular menu, McCormick & Schmick’s will be serving a Traditional Turkey Dinner complete with all of the classic staples. Adults $38, Children $15.

They are also offering Thanksgiving to Go featuring the following below. Serves 4-6, $236.50. Preorder by November 20.

Sliced Roasted Turkey  •  Cornbread Dressing • Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy • Butternut Squash Bisque • Seasonal Salad • Butternut Squash Casserole •  Green Beans with Bacon Apple Vinaigrette • Sourdough Bread with Butter • Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Golden Corral

Golden Corral is offering a holiday buffet on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 4 pm.  Featuring Carved Roasted Turkey, Carved Holiday Glazed Ham, and Carved Holiday Beef Roast on the endless buffet along with all the traditional holiday favorites like Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin & Pecan Pie.

They are also offering holiday feasts to go serving 6-8 people and includes traditional Roasted Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham, or Holiday Beef Roast plus Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, your choice of additional side, Cranberry sauce, their famous Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter and a whole Pie. All of their proteins, delicious sides, rolls, and desserts are also available a la carte.  Orders must be placed 72-hour in advance.

Eat, drink & give thanks at Kona Grill featuring their Signature Traditional & Macadamia Nut Turkey with all the trimmings (also available for takeout & catering) and Seasonal Cocktails from Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26.

deSha’s American Tavern

deSha’s American Tavern is offering a Thanksgiving dinner on November 23.  Priced at $40 per person.

They are also offering a Thanksgiving Carryout.  Priced at $28 per person.

BB Riverboats

BB Riverboats is offering two Thanksgiving sailings on November 23.  Offerings include a traditional holiday feast with all the trimmings.  Boarding times are 12 pm and 4:30 pm.  Priced at $54 for adults and $32 for children.

Market Street Grille

Market Street Grille is serving up their Thanksgiving menu for November 23.  Offerings include Succulent turkey and dressing, prime rib carving station, spiral ham, homemade mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, over 12 salads, bread, and desserts…Including pumpkin pie and their chocolate fondue.  Reservations are available between 11:15 am and 6 pm.  Priced at $28 for adults and $16 for children 4-10.

Eighteen at the Radisson (Covington KY) is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on November 23.  Some of the offerings include Prime rib carving station, turkey, peel and eat shrimp lunch entrees, salads, traditional sides, breakfast staples, assorted desserts and much more!  Priced at $55 for adults, $27 for children 7-12, $15 for children 4-6, and free for children 3 and under.

Laszlo’s Iron Skillet

Laszo’s Iron Skillet is open for Thanksgiving on November 23 from 1 pm to 7 pm.  They are offering a holiday a la carte menu for both dine-in and take-out.  No reservations needed for parties less than 7.  

Bailey Family Catering

Bailey Family Catering is offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go for pick up on November 22.  Offerings include whole meal packages and a la carte items.  Deadline for pre-order is November 19.

Matt The Miller’s Tavern

Matt The Miller’s Tavern (West Chester) is serving a Thanksgiving Day buffet on November 23.  Reservations are available from 11 am to 4 pm.  Priced at $39.95 for adults, $14.95 for children 4-10, and free for children under 4.

Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center

Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on November 23.  Reservations are available from 12 pm to 6 pm.  Priced at $33.95 for adults, $19.95 for children 7-12, and $9.95 for children 2 and under.

The Wooden Barrel

The Wooden Barrel is open for service for Thanksgiving on November 23 from 8 am to 7 pm.  They will be serving their regular menu as well as a traditional meal consisting of: turkey, homemade dressing, green beans, yams, homemade mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, dinner roll and a piece of pumpkin pie.  Priced at $19.99 per person.

Incline Smoke Shack at 13 Below

Incline Smoke Shack at 13 Below is offering Thanksgiving meal kits for pre-order.  Kit that feeds 4 people is priced at $45.  Pick up date is November 22.

Midwest Best BBQ

Midwest Best BBQ is offering ready to bake Thanksgiving meals for preorder.  Pre-order deadline is November 12 and pick up is on November 22.

The Pickled Pig

The Pickled Pig is offering Thanksgiving pre-order for pick up on November 22 and 23.  Items on offer include meats and sides.

Twin Peaks is offering discounted shots, cocktails and energizers on November 20, 21, 22, and 24.  Deals include:

Cheap Shots:

• $3.99 Wild Turkey
• $3.99 Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine
• $3.99 Ole Smoky Salty Caramel Whiskey
• $3.99 Skrewball
• $3.99 Fireball

Cocktails: 

• $6 Wild Turkey Stone Sour
• $6 Tennessee Stud
• $5 All Mules 
• $8 Spicy Hennessy Lemonade
• Energized: 
• $5 Sparkplug 
• $7 Irish Coffee
• $9 Espresso Martini

Wine: 

• ½ priced wine by the glass

All Day Every Day ($5/$6):

• House Margarita
• Amaretto Sour
• Bloody Mary 
• House Long Island Iced Tea
• Hard Seltzers

DIY Thanksgiving Cincinnati 2023 Meal Ideas

The fresh market.

The Fresh Market  is helping its guests prepare for a fabulous Thanksgiving celebration this year, with  order-ahead now available , a special holiday print edition of The Fresh Market Magazine, and a bodacious livestream featuring brand ambassador and Chef Anna Rossi.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, The Fresh Market wants to take the stress out of cooking by saving guests time in the kitchen so they can focus on what matters most this time of year: being with family and friends. The specialty fresh food retailer listened to its guests, who requested that they be able to order even earlier in advance, and they can now pre-order their Thanksgiving meals  online . In addition to The Fresh Market’s larger holiday meal deals, it is also offering a brand-new traditional meal option this year to feed a group of two:

• Ultimate Holiday Meal  – Serves 12-14. $199.99 (less than $15 per person).  Members of The Ultimate Loyalty Experience save $10 at the register!
• Traditional Holiday Meal  – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (starting at $10 per person).
• Essential Ham Meal  – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (starting at $14 per person).
• Essential Holiday Meal  – Serves 3-5. $74.99 (starting at $15 per person).
• Holiday Ham Meal  – Serves 8-10. $99.99 (starting at $10 per person).
• NEW!  Holiday Turkey Market Meal Kit for 2 . Perfect for those having a small celebration. $19.99 ($10 per person). Includes: Turkey Breast Medallions, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf, Peppercorn Gravy, Green Beans, Seasoning and Olive Oil. Available for ordering in advance or pickup in the Meal Solutions case.
• Prime Rib Meal – Serves 2. $49.99 ($25 per person).

A-la-carte, show stopping turkey, ham and sides are also available for ordering in advance.  Online ordering  is available through November 21 at 2pm EST. Guests are invited to pick up their meals in-store November 20-23, 2023. As a bonus, The Fresh Market’s 2023 Holiday Meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes (while supplies last). 

As a holiday gift to its guests, The Fresh Market is bringing back the print editions of its November and December magazines! The November Magazine will be available for pickup in store beginning Oct 25-30, and is also available  online . It includes meal inspiration, including ideas for the perfect Friendsgiving, plus cooking tips, ideas for delicious desserts, and more.

Home Chef has your holiday season covered with Thanksgiving favorites made easier than ever. From the turkey and other main course to beloved sides and delicious desserts, customers can order dishes for their fall feast online or pick up on their pre-holiday grocery store trip. Either way, Home Chef takes care of the menu prep so you can focus on making Turkey Day memories.

You can also visit your local Kroger-owned store – including Kroger, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Fry’s Smith’s, Ralph’s and more – to pick up Heat & Eat meal options, with order ahead available at YourOrderOnline.com (order by 11/21).

City BBQ has a variety of holiday offerings. Holiday offerings are available for pickup only Nov 15–Dec 1. Pickup limited to 9 am–12 pm on Nov 23. Some options include:

• Small Holiday Ham Meal, serves 4 – 6: a quarter of a boneless ham (available hot at pickup or fully cooked and chilled), 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 bun.
• Small Holiday Turkey Meal, serves 4 – 6: a half smoked turkey breast, 2 housemade sides (1 quart each), and 12 buns 
• Smoked Turkey Breast, serves 8 – 10: a whole hickory-smoked turkey breast for your holiday table

FORNO Osteria & Bar

FORNO Osteria & Bar, Montgomery and F ORNO Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park are offering Everything But The Turkey Package. Pick up Date: 11/22. Please Order by 11/20, Monday at 10pm. $199, serves 4 – 6. $375, 8 – 12.

• “Harvest Salad”- Prosecco Shallot Vinaigrette, Spring Mix, Dried Cherries, Candy Pecans, Pecorino
• Roman Style Artichokes
• Butternut Squash Soup – EVOO, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons
• Shrimp Cocktail – Chef Josh’s “Cocktail Sauce”
• Forno’s Truffle Cream Corn
• Creamy Potato Puree
• Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
• Cauliflower – Parmigiano Gratin
• Penne Alla Vodka – Toasted Bread Crumbs
• Allez Bakery Baguette- Vermont Butter
• Panettone Bread Pudding

Thanksgiving food list

Here is a  Thanksgiving Food List  to help you prepare or get inspired for your Thanksgiving celebration. You’ll find ideas for Mains, Stuffing, Vegetables, Salads, Desserts and more.

Things to Do

The Price Hill Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23. The parade route will start at Western Hills High School, pass along Glenway Avenue and Warsaw Ave, then end at St. Lawrence Church.

Thanksgiving Quotes

Check out these Thanksgiving quotes and messages to demonstrate your gratitude for your loved ones this holiday season.

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BB Riverboats will operate at a much-reduced capacity as we start cruising. We will offer reserved seating on our meal cruises at an interior table. This exercise, coupled with the removal of some seating, will allow us to ensure every guest with a meal ticket has a table to sit at that properly allows them to socially distance. For guests that have purchased a sightseeing ticket or guests that choose to transit the outside decks after their meal, sanitized deck chairs will be available in stacks at locations around the outside decks. If you would like to sit outside (which we believe is the best seat in the house!) we ask you to take your own seating and place it in an area you feel comfortable with. We please ask you to keep every other guest in mind when you choose that location and adhere to a 6-foot distance between you and other guests.

Cancellation Policy

If notification is made 48 hours prior to your scheduled cruise, a reservation can be transferred to a new date and cruise. Any difference in cruise value will be returned in the form of a gift certificate. We do not offer any monetary refunds.

Food Shortages

BB Riverboats will make every attempt to deliver your stated menu. Due to the expected nationwide food shortage, some items may be difficult to obtain. If an item is not available to us, our Executive Chef will prepare a substitute item. This will be a day by day process and we may not always be able to disclose our menu until shortly prior to your cruise. If you have any food allergies, please tell us about them when you book to ensure we are able to accommodate you.

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Experience Cincinnati and the Ohio River like never before and unwind on a day or evening cruise aboard one of the magnificent BB Riverboats. We aren’t your typical cruise company. Choose from a wide variety of our signature cruises, Read More all of which include a fully stocked bar and delicious food from our buffet. Plan a date night with your loved one on our Stonebrook Winery Sunset Cruise, relax the day away with friends on our Captains’ Lunch Cruise, or bring the kids and have some family fun and bonding on our Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Our Signature, or Specialty Cruises are offered daily throughout the season. Read Less

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Are you looking for a fun way to spend the summer holidays with family and loved ones? Forget the movie theatre or dinner at a boring restaurant and come aboard one of our lavish Riverboats to sail on the mighty Ohio. Read More Spend Father's Day, July 4th or Labor Day on a boat cruise that is sure to be one of the highlights of your summer! Our dinner cruises travel along the Ohio River and give you the greatest of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky sightseeing. Whether it is dining at our extensive buffet, sipping cocktails at our full bar, or busting out your best moves on our dance floor, you are sure to make memories your family and friends will cherish forever. Read Less

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Top 9 restaurants in the Tri-State serving Thanksgiving meals

CINCINNATI — Thanksgiving is a great holiday to get together with family and be thankful for what you have — it's also a great holiday to devour lots and lots of food.

While many families get together and cook meals, that's not always attainable. For those wanting to feast this Thanksgiving without the hassle of cooking (and cleaning), there are plenty of restaurants in the Tri-State offering meals. Be quick on reservations though, most restaurants fill up quickly!

Here are the Top 9 restaurants in the Tri-State area that are offering sit-down meals on Thanksgiving:

BB Riverboats Thanksgiving Day Cruises

BB Riverboats, which holds various dinner cruises throughout the year, is set to host a Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise. The riverboat will be serving a traditional holiday feasts with "all the trimmings but without all the work," according to the cruise's website. The menu will included roasted turkey, green bean casserole, whipped potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and more classics.

All seating for the dinner cruise is reserved, and dinner costs $54 per adult and $32 per children aged 4 to 12. On Thanksgiving, the boat will board at either noon or 4:30 p.m. and sail from 1-3 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. depending on when you book for. You can click here to reserve your spot.

Cooper's Hawk Winery

Cooper's Hawk Winery, which has locations in both Kenwood and Liberty Township, is hosting a Thanksgiving meal. The restaurant and winery encourages reservations to book your party's table, and the meal costs $34.99 per adult and $14.99 for children 12 and under.

The restaurant will be serving butternut squash soup, slow-roasted turkey, Mary's potatoes, pumpkin praline cheesecake and more. Guests 21 and older can also pair their mel with a glass of Cooper Hawk's November Wine of the Month, a glass of red or white wine or the winery's Cranberry Sangria. You can click here to reserve your table at Cooper's Hawk.

The Golden Lamb

Serving food from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., The Golden Lamb is serving its classic Thanksgiving meal this year. The Lebanon restaurant's Thanksgiving menu has multiple options, including cream of sweet onion soup, butternut squash lasagna, oven-roasted turkey breast and more. The Golden Lamb's meal will be based on what entree guests choose, and then appetizers and desserts are a la carte. There is also a children's menu available.

To make reservations at The Golden Lamb, you can click here.

Subito, which is located in downtown Cincinnati, is celebrating Thanksgiving with an Italian twist. The restaurant is offering multiple menu items, including panzanella salad, green bean casserole, yams, seafood paella, butternut and spaghetti squash, carving stations, made-to-order cacio e pepe out of a Parmesan wheel and more.

To reserve a table at Subito, you can either call 513-579-3860 or book online here.

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove is set to throw a Thanksgiving dinner like no other with its "Thanksgiving at the Cove" event. The day-long event goes from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the restaurant will have a buffet including ham, turkey, prime rib, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, dressing, pecan and pumpkin pie, banana pudding and more. While the event is hosted by Pirates Cove, it is actually being held at the Four Seasons Marina, which is directly next to Pirates Cove.

Those interested in attending must reserve a spot, which you can click here to do. The buffet costs $39.95 per person and parties of eight or more people must pay a deposit via the phone.

Maggiano's Little Italy

Mixing the best of Italian cuisine with the best of Thanksgiving food, Maggiano's Little Italy is offering a three-course, family-style dinner for Thanksgiving. Options for the meal include salad, country-style baked smoked ham, butternut squash ravioli, Tuscan creamed corn, warm apple crostada and more. Guests can also add a drink to their meal, such as Maggiano's Italian Sangria or wine by the bottle.

To book a table with Maggiano's, click here.

Laszlo's Iron Skillet Restaurant

Located out in Clermont County, Laszlo's Iron Skillet Restaurant focuses on Hungarian and European fare. The restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving from 1-7 p.m., and will be serving multiple appetizers and entrees. Options include sauerkraut balls, turkey drums, prime rib of beef au jus, wiener schnitzel, oven-roasted turkey and more.

Laszlo's said walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are needed for groups of seven people or more. For those wanting to book a larger table, you can call Laszlo's at 513-561-6776.

Located along Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati, Metropole is offering guests a three-course dinner. For their entrees, guests can go the traditional route with a Thanksgiving turkey plate or switch things up with either seared salmon or mushroom risotto. To stay in line with tradition, Metropole will also be offering pumpkin pie as one of the two dessert options.

For those wanting to book a table at Metropole, you can click here.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille, which is located in the Rookwood area, is offering a full Thanksgiving menu to guests , as well as their normal dinner menu. The dinner, which includes slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing and mashed potatoes among other items, costs $50 per adult and $20 per child. Outside of that dinner price, guests can also purchase pecan-crusted mashed sweet potatoes with hot honey and pumpkin cheesecake at an additional price.

To reserve a table with The Capital Grille, click here.

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