As great as the traditional Thanksgiving festivities may be, cooking for a large number of family and friends can sometimes be too hot to handle. Capitol Riverfront restaurants are here to save the day - taking away the stress with meals available for pre-order, pick up, or dine-in at a variety of the neighborhood’s eateries and bakeries. Have a look at the many ways you can celebrate your Thanksgiving holiday the CapRiv way.

Pre-Order Your Dinner To Go 

Pre-order your dinner from Stadium Sports Bar & Smokehouse and have it ready for pick up between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Thanksgiving day. The menu offers packages for 6 - 8 people, which will include turkey, sides, and dessert all for $250. Stadium Sports is also offering in-house dinning starting at 4:00 pm. 300 Tingey Street, SE

Celebrate New Traditions at The Point D.C.

Enjoy a new menu rollout at The Point D.C., with a family-style Thanksgiving dinner. Adults and kids can enjoy a full-course meal that will include a selection of one starter, an all-you-can-eat carving buffet station, must-have family sides at the table, and a dessert option of your choice. Meals are priced at $50 for adults and $25 for kids under 12. 2100 2nd Street, SW

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at This Bakery

Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery is open Thanksgiving day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm offering holiday sweets perfect to take home to add to your thanksgiving table. Expect apple crumble pies, carrot cake, and more. 1205 Half Street Suite #105, SE

Step Back in Time With Classic Cuisine 

Looking for a thanksgiving feast without any of the work? Let Gatsby take care of you this year. To start warm up with a wild mushroom soup (puffed barley, garlic-parmesan crisp) then indulge in your classic full Thanksgiving feast that includes herb-roasted turkey, roasted turnips, brioche & chestnut stuffing, sautéed green beans + crispy shallots, and cranberry sauce. At Gatsby you can finish off your meal with a Mah-Ze-Dahr Apple Crumble Pie or keep the party going with their special holiday drink the GRETA’S TODDY (gentleman jack whiskey, green chartreuse, Palais des Thés Big Ben, lemon, honey). Happy Hour will be available for all guests from 12:00 pm -6:00 pm at the bar only. Full Thanksgiving menu can be found here reservations can be made here. 1201 Half Street, SE

Have A Caribbean Thanksgiving Feast

This Turkey Day, add a little Caribbean flavor to your festivities at Bammy's- choose between Chef Peter Prime’s ½ Roasted Creole Turkey - brined in green seasoning and then roasted with browning, butter and peppers OR a ½ Smoked & Jerked Turkey - Brined in  Jerk seasoning and allspice brine, lightly grilled and smoked over pimento and finished in the oven. Sides include Collard Greens with Coconut Milk , Macaroni Pie with Cheddar & Grated onion, Stuffing with Sweet fried Plantains/Festival & Sage plus Gravy- Turkey brown Stew/Allspice. Orders must be placed by November 20th at 2:00pm for Pick-Up on November 23rd between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Menu ($270), can be found here. Contact Holly@ElevenElevenPR.co for more information! 301 Water St, SE

You’re Due South for Turkey Day

If you’re feeling like Southern-inspired dishes, then head over to Due South to celebrate turkey day. Take the stress out of Thanksgiving by ordering one of our two complete dinner packages, that can feed up to a family of eight. This year, anyone ordering with a Capitol Hill or Navy Yard billing address will receive a southern hospitality bonus gift card in the amount of $20.  All orders must be finalized by 1:00 pm on Friday, November 18th! Meal packages will serve anywhere from 2 to 8 people, and start at $125 for 2 - 4 people and $250 for 6 – 8 people. Meals will include favorites such as Apple-Cider Brined Smoked Turkey, Cornbread Leek Stuffing and Pumpkin Bread Pudding Cups for all the sweet tooths out there.  301 Water Street, SE

Switch it Up With Savory Sweets

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Ice Cream Jubilee has got your show-stopping dessert covered!  Ice Cream Jubilee has all your fall favorite flavors covered from apple butter oatmeal cookie, to pumpkin honeycomb. Order your dessert today!  301 Water Street, SE

Enjoy Turkey-Perfect Wines

Consider your holiday hosting needs covered with wine bundles from District Winery. Whether you prefer a Pinot Noir or Zinfandel, you’re sure to find delicious wine options to pair with your Thanksgiving sides and turkey. 385 Water Street, SE

Celebrate The Puerto Rican Way

La Famosa is a full Puerto Rican style spread including a 12-14lb turkey Pavochón, mofongo & beef picadillo stuffing, arroz con gandules with crispy pork belly, guava & orange infused cranberry sauce, pan gravy and your choice of either coquito bread pudding or flan for desert.  This meal feeds 6 people for $250 and must be picked up Wednesday November 23rd between 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The prepaid package is $250 and can serve up to six people. 1300 4th Street, SE

Take Home Your Thanksgiving Spread

Jackie is offering a well-packaged Thanksgiving Spread that can be pre-ordered until Monday, November 21and will be available for pickup on Wednesday, November 23. Menu items include turkey, dark and white meat, with turkey gravy, butternut squash salad, fried brussels sprouts, apple sage cornbread stuffing with bacon,and more. 9 Potomac Avenue, SE

A Feast at Side Door

Side Door is offering four different turkey preparations! Maple brined turkey breast, confit thigh with black pepper honey glaze, braised leg with sage parsnip cream, and smoked wings with Alabama white sauce. “Feasters” will receive a portion of each type of turkey option with their order. Each feast comes with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, yams, brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, gravy, and cranberry sauce! The intention is that the orders come with enough for dinner plus some leftovers (the best part)! Packages are available for 2, 4, or 8 guests and are available for preorder now until November 20. Pick up will be on Thanksgiving (11/24) morning. Guests can place their orders online. 909 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Give Thanks With an Italian Flare 

Nothing says warm, cozy, and homey like Osteria Morini. Join the favorite neighborhood Italian spot from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm for a three-course dinner, served family-style. To view the menu click here. Pre-order options are also available for two with the menu including, roasted turkey breast, vegetable lasagna, whipped potatoes, and more! 301 Water Street, SE

A  Festive Feast at Surveyor

Pass the rolls (with whipped maple butter), please! This Thanksgiving, come break bread and enjoy a festive feast with your family and friends at Surveyor. Menu items include butternut squash bisque, herb roasted turkey, honey glazed spiral ham, cedar pink salmon, sweet potato pie, and more! The delicious prix fixe dinner will be from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Reserve your table today. 221 Tingey Street SE