November 21 – There are many things to be thankful for this holiday season, and not having to cook a turkey dinner is one item to add to your list. Several restaurants and community locations are open to serve Thanksgiving dinner. Others have takeout options for Thanksgiving meals. Some community events are even free for everyone.
To be included in this Thanksgiving meal list, email the restaurant/organization name, address, phone number and Thanksgiving hours to Chris at cbieri@adn.com.
Communal dinners
USUAA Fall Feast – The USUAA Student Government’s annual meal is free and open to the public. Donations will go to the UAA Food Insecurity Fund. The meal is Tuesday, November 26 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Gorsuch Commons, 3700 Sharon Gagnon Lane.
Bean’s Cafe — Bean’s Cafe is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone in need. Dinner is served at 1020 E 4th Ave on Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Donations are accepted for Bean’s work on food insecurity.
Food Bank of Alaska — The Food Bank’s Thanksgiving Blessing program has been distributing holiday meals for more than two decades. There are five distribution centers in the Mat-Su that will be open from 10am on Saturday, and six will be open in Anchorage on Monday from 2pm. Visit the Food Bank website for full details of schedules and locations.
Kriner’s Diner – For the 12th year, Kriner’s Diner is offering a free Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s drive-thru and all donations go to The Children’s Lunchbox.
Restaurants
Simon & Seafort’s – The restaurant in downtown Anchorage offers both dine-in and take-out options. Orders must be placed no later than 4:00 PM on Friday. Collection is possible from November 27 to 28. 420 L St., 907-274-3502, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Golden Corral – The buffet chain offers takeout and regular restaurant hours. For the pick-up option, you must order 72 hours in advance. 4520 Union Square Drive, 907-563-9000, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse — The eatery is open for dine-in dining and offers takeout and delivery options for dining at home. Pre-order by Tuesday, November 26 and pick up on November 27 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., or on November 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 320 W. Fifth Ave., 907-258-2882, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Humpy’s — The downtown restaurant offers takeout and is also open on Thanksgiving. Order before Thursday, November 21, collection possible at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27. 610 W. Sixth Ave., 907 276-2337, noon – 8 p.m.
Alaska Dinner Factory – Take-and-bake options are available in a number of sizes and price options. Order before 3 p.m. on Friday and pick it up on Wednesday, November 27. 5905 Lake Otis Parkway, 907-677-6633.
Crush Bistro – The bistro has a take-and-bake menu available for Thanksgiving. Order before Friday and pick up on Tuesday, November 26 or Wednesday, November 27. 328 G St., 907-865-9198.
Altura Bistro – The Midtown bistro is offering its signature breads and soups for takeout to complement a Thanksgiving feast. Order before Tuesday, November 26, 12:00 noon, pick up on Wednesday. 4240 Old Seward Highway, 907-561-2373.
Carr’s — The grocery chain has full dinners for sale. Pickup times and dates are flexible and locations vary.
