Thanksgiving Dinners in Framingham, Sudbury and Sherborn, Massachusetts Restaurants

Thanksgiving is a warm, wonderful family oriented holiday that brings back memories of years past and delicious food. It's a time for you and your family to gather together and enjoy a home cooked turkey dinner with all the fixings. The only problem with Thanksgiving is that sometimes it is so much work for the host who is preparing the Thanksgiving dinner, that it really takes the fun out of it. If you are the one doing most of the cooking, then chances are, you are going to be totally exhausted by the end of the meal and never really have time to sit down and enjoy yourself with the rest of your family. A lot of people think that the notion of dining out on Thanksgiving Day is ludicrous, but I disagree. If you find a great restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere and delicious food , then as long as you and your family are together, you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you want some time at home with your family then just invite everyone back over to your house for dessert after dinner. That will give you an opportunity to catch up with family.

If you decide to to to a restaurant for Thanksgiving, then pick one with a lot of charm. Here are three local favorites.

Longfellow's Wayside inn, located in Sudbury, Massachusetts is a perfect place to share Thanksgiving day with your family. The restaurant boasts fine dining and atmosphere at it's best. From the moment you step into this restaurant built in 1716, you will smell the sweet aroma of an old fireplace and feel like you have stepped back in time. From the beautiful old New England Charm to the exquisite dining and service, you will not find a more suitable restaurant for you and your family to enjoy and old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner than at Longfellow's Wayside Inn. This restaurant is located on a beautiful and scenic road. It is situated across the street from breathtaking view and gristmill.

Longfellow's Wayside Inn Thanksgiving menu consists of a traditional three course turkey dinner with soup or salad. If you are not a turkey eater, then they also offer prime rib, scrod, or squash ravioli as a main course. Their prices on Thanksgiving day range from $33.95-$35.95 per person depending on your main course choice.

Another great restaurant to try on Thanksgiving Day is The Sherborn Inn. This local favorite is located in Sherborn, Massachusetts and has that wonderful old New England charm which is exactly what you want on Thanksgiving. The quaint setting of this restaurant will set the mood for a relaxed yet elegant dinner. The cuisine is outstanding and the wait staff is superb.

Sherborn Inn's Thanksgiving menu consists of a traditional turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry relish. There is an appetizers of cream of butternut squash bisque and ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms. If you'd like something other than turkey, you can always order the honey braised baked ham, roast sirloin or sword fish. There is really something for everyone. The price of their Thanksgiving dinner is $48.00 per person

An old favorite for Thanksgiving dinner is Ken's Steakhouse located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Ken's Steakhouse is the home of the famous Ken's Salad Dressing. The restaurant has been serving up delicious food since 1941. The atmosphere is rustic with pine walls and a fireplace. Ken's has a loyal following of patrons and has a nice relaxed atmosphere. It is casual dining with great food.

Ken's Thanksgiving dinner offers a traditional turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and a famous Ken's salad. If you don't want turkey on Thanksgiving, they also offer a steak , fish or chicken dinner. All dinners are ala carte but there are appetizers and dessert available. The price of the turkey dinner is $19.00 per person.