Tired of cooking a big Thanksgiving dinner and being stuck with dishes? There are a few places that offer pre-ordered to-go meals that allow you extra time with family and loved ones. Or, take the family out to a Thanksgiving Dinner buffet. These are the restaurants offering Thanksgiving Dinner near Olympia for 2025. Need a little boost this year? We also have a list of free Thanksgiving dinner resources.

Pre-Order Thanksgiving Dinners to Go Near Olympia

The Park Side Café

1909 Harrison Ave NW
360.352.8344

If you are looking for a Thanksgiving dinner for those with dietary restrictions or allergies, check out The Park Side Café’s pre-order menu! The entire menu is organic and vegan, and most items are also gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free. This year’s menu features seitan ham roast, tofu roast with wild rice stuffing and a green bean casserole. Choose from eight sides to go with, including fan-favorite dinner rolls, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and more.

Save room for dessert! With six options, you may just want to get a couple. Choose from a classic Dutch apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake and more.

Pre-orders must be placed by 4 p.m. on November 22. Pick up is November 25 or 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order in person, by phone at 360.352.8344 or by email at hello@theparksidecafe.com

Flaming Pig BBQ

111 Tumwater Blvd SE B-102, Tumwater
360.628.3871

If you are tired of the same old turkey, check out Flaming Pig BBQ’s Thanksgiving dinners! Their meals revolve around their famous smoked turkey and gravy. Pre-order bulk items for your family, or individual plates with pie and ice cream. Desserts include a personal-sized smoked Dutch apple or pumpkin pie with a scoop of Sweetleas 2x Vanilla ice cream! Three sides – sage-craisin stuffing, garlic green beans with bacon, herbed mashed potatoes – and a dinner roll, complete the meal.

The deadline to place an order for pickup is November 22. Pickup is available from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on November 26 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 27.

To order, stop by in person or call 360.628.3871.

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Near Olympia

Indian Summer Golf & Country Club

5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia

Indian Summer Golf & Country Club will be open on Thanksgiving, November 27, with a buffet from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. You will find all your seasonal favorites here and kids under 4 eat free! Adults are $54.95, 60+ are $49.95 and kids 4-11 are $29.95. Reservations are required by November 24!

Make reservations by calling 360.459.4572 or emailing ians@indiansummergolf.com.

Budd Bay Café

525 Columbia Street NW, Olympia
360.357.6963

The Budd Bay Café does a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet for those who want to dine in.

Price is per person: Adults $49.99, seniors (65+) $45.99, children (6-12), $29.99 and toddlers (2-5) $10.99. Price does not include alcoholic drinks. Call 360.357.6963 to make reservations.

Olympia Oyster House

320 4th Ave W, Olympia
360.753.7000

The Olympia Oyster House will be open for Thanksgiving Dinner from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The full seasonal menu has everything your family could want in a holiday meal: classic turkey and gravy, glazed ham with pineapple, prime rib and even glazed salmon. All the traditional sides come with, of course! And desserts include cheesecake, pumpkin pie and pecan pie a la mode.

Being that it’s the Oyster House, you can also have fresh and local oysters as part of your Thanksgiving feast! And both mocktails and cocktails will be available to finish the meal. They are accepting reservations and also walk-ins.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner Resources

Olympia’s and Lacey’s Food Pantries

220 Thurston Avenue NE Olympia
7027 Martin Way E Olympia
360.352.8597

There are important changes to the Thurston County Food Bank’s Thanksgiving food distribution. Monday and Tuesday Thanksgiving distributions will be held offsite, NOT at our Olympia Food Pantry OR Lacey Food Pantry:

Monday, November 24: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Community

Tuesday, November 25: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Saint Martin’s University

Wednesday, November 26: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at our Olympia Food Pantry

Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November  28: closed for the holidays

Follow the Thurston County Food Bank Facebook page for more information as the holiday draws near.

Crossroads Community Covenant

11520 Bald Hill Road SE, Yelm

Crossroads Community Covenant will be handing out free Thanksgiving dinner to go on Thanksgiving, November 27 at 12 p.m. No pre-order or RSVP required.

Have a Thanksgiving dinner or resource to share? Email information to submit@thurstontalk.com.