Best Places for Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals in Cherokee, North Carolina

Whether you live in Cherokee or are just visiting, there are several great places to spend your Thanksgiving. You may be away from home, but longing for a home cooked Thanksgiving dinner or you may live here and want to skip all of the cooking and cleaning and have someone else take care of Thanksgiving dinner for you. Whatever the case, there are so many great restaurants to choose from. Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel has several great restaurants, but there are other restaurants that should be mentioned. You'll find that these restaurants offer a Thanksgiving dinner that is very close to what you would make in your own home. So, sit back and enjoy a belt busting good meal at one of these wonderful restaurants.

Prime Sirloin Family Steakhouse
312 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497 - 2878
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost under $10 per person

Who said steakhouses had to only serve steak? Is there a written law somewhere? Well if there is, this steakhouse is breaking all the rules. Come join the friendly staff at the Prime Sirloin Steakhouse this Thanksgiving. Not only is the price affordable (under $10 per person), but the meal is served in a buffet style. This isn't a fancy restaurant. You can come dressed in your favorite Thanksgiving sweats and then, when you get home, you can hit the couch and watch TV. You will not have to have reservations either. This is such a great option. You won't have anything to cleanup, the food is great, and the price couldn't be beat.

Fresh Market Square Buffet
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497 - 7777
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost under $20 per person

Located inside of Harrah's Cherokee Casino, there is a wonderful restaurant with a huge buffet. The dessert bar is literally the same size as complete buffets at other restaurants. On Thanksgiving, they serve a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner complete with all your favorite sides, desserts, and of course turkey. This is a great place to have your Thanksgiving dinner. If you have family under 21, they will not be able to eat there though. The cost of the buffet is under $20 per person, which is much higher than the Prime Sirloin Steakhouse, but the buffet is much larger at the Fresh Market Square Buffet. The best part is, you can hit the slots once you've finished your meal.

The Oaks Restaurants
at Smoky Mountain Country Club
Whittier, North Carolina 28789
(828) 497 - 6400
Open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost $23.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 11 and under

If you're looking for a fancy Thanksgiving dinner, this is the place for you. The Oaks will be serving everything from turkey and ham to andouille sausage and sage stuffing to pecan and bourbon pie. There are so many wonderful side dishes that will be served. These aren't your regular ho-hum dishes; these dishes are upscale. You will need a reservation. I suggest calling ASAP to make sure you get in on this wonderful buffet. I mean, who could pass up bread pudding with a caramel custard sauce?