A roasted turkey surrounded by all the trimmings — Be thankful for easy reservations

Last Minute Restaurant Reservations for Thanksgiving

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by Joy Summers@JoyEstelle Nov 20, 2017, 11:34am CST

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Be thankful for easy reservations

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by Joy Summers@JoyEstelle Nov 20, 2017, 11:34am CST

It's easy to point a finger at Norman Rockwell. One quaint picture of an idealized meal and forever after we spend the last Thursday of November stuffed in a heated, heady kitchen sweating our brains out trying to pull together an approximation of a once a year meal with those nature deemed our dinner buddies.

Why not forgo the stress and sup on something glorious: a chef-made dinner with an entire staff on hand to keep those wine glasses full and that starched, white napkin on your lap?

Tullibee

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The Nordic-y restaurant on the ground floor of the Hewing Hotel will be serving both a brunch and a three course Thanksgiving dinner.

300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

(651) 468-0600

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Merlins Rest Pub

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The home of the great whiskey bible is hosting Thanksgiving with traditional food and live music. The kitchen is open from noon until 10:00 p.m., but the bar keeps pouring until 2:00 a.m. Keep this one in mind for a decompression stop on the way home from the in-laws. The regular menu is available, too.

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3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

(612) 216-2419

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A dive bar with a European pub soul on East Lake Street

ninetwentyfive

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This bi-level restaurant in the western suburbs is serving a full turkey meal courtesy chef Ryan Lund. There are still prime dinner-time reservations available.

925 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391

(612) 356-5330

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Mercy Bar & Dining Room

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This is a perfect occasion to check out the beauty of the recently revamped restaurant at the base of Le Meridien in downtown Minneapolis. Chef/owner Mike Rakun’s flavorful, unfussy food is particularly suited for Thanksgiving.

901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

(612) 252-7000

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FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar

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Both the downtown and Mall of America FireLake locations will be open and serving the traditional bird and fixings.

31 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

(612) 216-3473

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A dining room is lit by a center chandelier. — FireLake in Bloomington

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French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

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A safe haven for vegetarian, vegan and other mindful eaters since it first opened as one of the nations leaders in organic cooking. Reservations are still available for both the Lyndale Avenue and Grand Avenue locations of French Meadow with gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and meat-eating options.

2610 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

(612) 870-7855

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Monello

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Chef Mike DeCamp’s Italian menu at Monello is shifting to add a little turkey this Thursday. Guests can dine on either turkey or steak from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Make certain to pair with the incredible cocktails and wine poured here.

1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

(612) 353-6207

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