Click here for Thanksgiving in Nevada 2023.
This year you can be blessed with great food and even better company thanks to an abundance of special spots that make Thanksgiving dining in Nevada sweet and simple. So for a heart as full as your plate, be sure to check out these restaurants.
Gold Hill Hotel
Virginia City
There’s no better way to spend Thanksgiving than at the charmingly historic Gold Hill Hotel. This year, the hotel will create an unforgettable Thanksgiving dining experience in Nevada by giving guests an experience that they will have to make a tradition of. The evening begins with Christmas melodies, twinkling lights on the Christmas tree and a roaring fire in the fireplace. Then, guests will be wowed by a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with carved turkey and ham, savory stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and all the trimmings that you know and love. At the Gold Hill Hotel, the staff does all the work so that you can truly soak up all of the holiday fun. In addition, the hotel’s saloon will be open early and show football games while serving up beverages. The dinner buffet will be $35 per adult and $20 for children under 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit goldhillhotel.net.
Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Stateline
Turn your Thanksgiving into a Lake Tahoe staycation at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, which gives guests the freedom to celebrate Thanksgiving their way while creating magical holiday memories. You’ll feel at peace nestled on the shores of the stunning lake bordered by the magnificent snowy Sierra peaks. At the same time, your Thanksgiving dining experience in Nevada will also be simplified and serene. At every single restaurant at the resort, guests can enjoy holiday-inspired fare and cocktails with live entertainment. All day long, you can swing by each of the restaurants to experience new tastes while also enjoying the views, shopping and maybe even hitting the slopes. First, the Bistro Edgewood will be dishing out veal sweetbread, turkey roulade with cranberry, and brown butter mashed potatoes, as well as pumpkin pie. On the other hand, you also need to visit Edgewood Restaurant for roasted bay scallops, gala apple salad, cider-brined turkey and stuffing. Last, but not least, you can end your evening at Brooks’ Bar & Deck to peer out over the stars and have a holiday drink to accompany your final feast of the day. For more information, visit edgewoodtahoe.com.
STK Steakhouse
Las Vegas
Give thanks at STK Steakhouse, for a dine-in experience accompanied by seasonal cocktails, pumpkin-flavored creations and classic turkey. Or, take things to-go to bring back home, whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving with family, or a Friendsgiving with your best pals. Whatever the case, your feast will commence with the help of roasted free-range turkey breast and confit turkey thighs seasoned with love. In addition, some savory sides include foie gras stuffing, cranberry sauce, maple-baked sweet potatoes, sweet corn pudding and Brussels sprouts. Lastly, your sweet tooth will meet its match with a unique spiced pumpkin pie topped with candied ginger cream and crunchy caramel honeycomb. With all this for $79 a person, your Thanksgiving dining experience in Nevada will be one of the best you’ve ever had (surely one with no leftovers!). For more information, visit stksteakhouse.com.
Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is being able to watch football with family and friends. Thankfully, the Nugget Casino Resort is putting together a Thanksgiving tailgate buffet for the ultimate Thanksgiving dining experience in Nevada. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., guests will be invited to the grand ballroom to enjoy all of their Thanksgiving favorites and, of course, watch some football games. The buffet begins with smoked salmon, butternut squash salad, shrimp cocktail, farfalle pasta salad and plenty of mixed greens. Then, things get hot with roasted turkey breast, maple-pecan-crusted salmon, pork loin with bacon-apple butter, mashed potatoes and gravy, bourbon brown sugar sweet potato with brulée marshmallow, sausage and sage stuffing and honey mustard-roasted Brussels sprouts. And if that isn’t enough, be sure to save room for dessert because there will be endless amounts of everything from caramel pecan cheesecake to apple cranberry crumble. For more information, visit nuggetcasinoresort.com.
Oscar’s Steakhouse
Las Vegas
Prepare to eat, drink and be thankful at Oscar’s Steakhouse. To help take the cooking hassles out of the holiday, Oscar’s Steakhouse will help you celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a special three-course menu for $85. The menu items will also be available à la carte, so you don’t have to miss out on any of your favorites. For starters, the first course kicks things off with a butternut squash soup with burgundy truffle. Then, for the star of the show, a traditional turkey entrée with a chef’s selection of traditional accoutrements Finally, guests will end things on a sweet note with maple pumpkin pie or pecan pie with vanilla chantilly. So be sure to spend your Turkey Day in the Plaza Hotel’s iconic glass dome overlooking the lights of Fremont Street to make the most memorable Thanksgiving dining experience in Nevada. For more information, visit plazahotelcasino.com.
The Shore
Reno
This Thanksgiving, you’ll be able to feast your eyes not only on a delicious plate of comfort food, but also on stunning views of the Truckee River thanks to riverside dining at The Shore. With the help of seasonal and local ingredients, the inventive creations on the menu entice customers on a gastronomic journey while demonstrating Executive Chef Jacob Burton’s attention to detail and excellent palate. This year’s Thanksgiving menu starts off with a seasonal salad, butternut squash soup and The Shore’s signature Caesar salad. From there, guests will be comforted by roasted turkey, garlic-herb mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, stuffing and cranberry sauce. There will also be options like citrus-pineapple glazed pit ham, seared flat iron steak, pan-roasted Verlasso salmon and house-made risotto gnocchi for those who are craving something other than traditional turkey. Last, but certainly not least, the dessert is decadent and includes pumpkin pie, pecan pie and persimmon sorbet. For more information, visit shoreroom.com.
Peppermill Resort
Reno
You’ll be thankful to find out that you can spend your entire day on Thanksgiving exploring the pristine Peppermill Resort while dining and enjoying fall flavors at every single restaurant available. Begin your day bright and early at noon for a brunch-like feast at Biscotti’s. Guests will be greeted with sugar pumpkin chowder, harvest salad and, of course, slow-roasted turkey breast with roasted ruby beets and candy-spiced pepitas. To make things even sweeter, there will also be a pie bar packed with pumpkin, apple, cranberry and pecan pies. Then, between meals, guests can check into the spa or do some shopping before heading to their dinner reservation. You may want to check out the stunningly decorated Romanza Ristorante for an elegant and tasteful evening. Here, the first course will begin with a grilled butternut salad, followed by a main of lemon-roast turkey breast with sweet Italian sausage stuffing, whipped mashed potatoes, honey-balsamic yams, and so much more. For a finale to your Thanksgiving dining experience in Nevada, be sure to savor the pumpkin maple eton and some wine pairings. For more information, visit peppermillreno.com.
Crossroads Kitchen
Las Vegas
Being vegan during the holiday season can be daunting, but at Crossroads Kitchen, you can enjoy spending time with family and enjoying a delicious meal without having to worry about dietary restrictions. This Thanksgiving, vegans, flexitarians and meat eaters can come together for a tasty meal and a fun time. Here, your Nevada Thanksgiving dining experience will be a decadent three-course feast for just $65. The meal begins with an autumnal chopped salad loaded with Granny Smith apples, persimmons and candied pecans, topped with a pomegranate vinaigrette. Then, the main course boasts two choices: either breaded scallopini or pulled king oyster mushrooms, both accompanied by mashed potatoes with gravy, gluten-free stuffing, maple-mustard-glazed Brussels sprouts and sweet potato biscuits with maple butter. Finally, guests will be grateful for a dessert of either pumpkin mousse cheesecake or cranberry sorbet. For more information, visit crossroadslasvegas.com.
Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro
Las Vegas
Food always tastes better when you can appreciate it with the company of loved ones. This year, be sure to gather some good company and visit Spiedini Fiamma Italian Bistro, the new Italian restaurant at the beloved Rampart Casino. Here, a tempting Thanksgiving three-course meal is being offered from 5 to 9 p.m. at for $65 per person. The meal begins with guests’ choice of butternut squash risotto, orange and fennel salad or zuppa toscana. Then, the entree choices include turkey scallopini with green beans, sundried tomato Italian sausage stuffing and cranberry relish; braised lamb shank with brussels sprouts and roasted garlic potato gratin; or seared grouper with cannellini bean and pancetta ragout and caramelized orange beurre blanc. No matter what dishes you decide on, you can surely rely on the pumpkin cheesecake tart to put a smile on your face. For more information, visit theresortatsummerlin.com.