Best Places for Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals in Cleveland, OH

Thanksgiving is coming up soon and a lot of you out there are going to be cooking at home, but others would prefer not to. If you want to avoid doing dishes and cooking but would still love to spend time with your family and have a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner in the Cleveland area, below are a few places that are open on Thanksgiving. Additionally, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open on Thanksgiving this year and is free to everyone in the Cuyahoga County. So, before you enjoy your lovely Thanksgiving dinner, take your family and enjoy the festive metroparks zoo.

The Pier W.
Location: 12700 Lake Avenue, Lakewood OH 44107
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Phone: (216) 228-2250
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Sunday
Brunch: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00am, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

Info: Pier W, a landmark Cleveland restaurant, has been serving a critically acclaimed seafood and contemporary menu since May 11, 1965. Having recently undergone a $3 million interior renovation, the new Pier W resembles a spohisticated luxury liner cantilevered over Lake Erie offering dramatic views of both the Lake and the downtown Cleaveland skyline.

Sans Souci
Location: 24 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Phone: (216) 696-560
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 1130am - 230pm
Dinner: Daily: 530pm - 10pm

Info: Find the flavors of the Mediterranean region, particularly France and Italy, near a downtown hotel's lobby. The beamed ceiling, murals of rural landscapes and hardwood floors decorate this relaxing eatery. Enjoy dishes such as Ratatouille in Phyllo, Osso Buco and Grilled Scallops with couscous. Having only 85 seats, this award-winning restaurant is small enough to act as a romantic setting. Before dining, you can have a cocktail at the bar. Valet parking is available.

Don's Pomeroy House
Location: 13664 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Phone: (440) 572-0583
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday - Friday 5:00pm - Close
Sat 5:00pm - Close, Sun: 4:00pm - Close

Info: Over looking the Town Square in Strongsville, Ohio is stately Don's Pomeroy House Restaurant. This beautifully restored mid-19th century mansion and architectural gem is southside Cleveland's legendary home of the freshest seafood, steaks and chops and a premier dining spot in Northeast Ohio and the nation. Those doing business entertaining or seeking a fine dining experience may be seated in one of the many rooms of the mansion including the Study, Parlor, Dining Room or the Library. Casual diners will feel at home in our downstairs Pub or (during summer months) al fresco on The Patio, featuring lighter menus and live entertainment. An elegant, intimate dining room for 2 to 6 guests (known as the VIC for "Very Important Couples") and an equally elegant private party VIP dining room (for up to 26) are available on the second floor.

Below the websites for these restaurants are posted if you'd like more details on the restaurants.

Pier W.
www.selectrestaurants.com

Sans Souci
http://marriott.com/property/abouthotel/restaurants/

Don's Pomeroy House
http://www.donspomeroy.com/