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10 Seattle-area restaurants reimagine outdoor dining, takeout for Thanksgiving dinner

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by Christina Ausley, Seattle P-I

Nov. 18, 2020Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 8:23 a.m.

If you forgot to dethaw the turkey, the dog got ahold of the pumpkin pie, dining restrictions canceled your Thanksgiving dinner reservations, or you simply can't deal with the added stress of whipping up a feast on Thanksgiving Day after the year 2020 has been, fear not.

Restrictions in place due to the novel coronavirus hit many Seattle restaurants hard this year. But for Thanksgiving, they're pulling out some of their finest fresh fare to take care of Seattleites who aren't in the mood to whip up a full meal, or don't necessarily need to pull out a whole turkey for a small family dinner this go around.

Want an easy, no-fuss turkey day? Here's where you can pre-order Thanksgiving dinner around Seattle and who's dishing out takeout pies. To see which Seattle restaurants were originally planning for dine-in service, but have now adapted to the new restrictions to offer outdoor dining or takeout options, scroll down. — Nathan Denette/AP
Want an easy, no-fuss turkey day? Here's where you can pre-order Thanksgiving dinner around Seattle and who's dishing out takeout pies.

To see which Seattle restaurants were originally planning for dine-in service, but have now adapted to the new restrictions to offer outdoor dining or takeout options, scroll down.

Dock + Drink

Nestled within Renton's neck of the woods, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington's newest Dock and Drink service beckons bistro-lit chandeliers in their heated pavilion while enjoying a Thanksgiving and game day menu. Given their space is outdoors, they will continue brunch, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m.-close. Dine-in service is under limited capacity, and menu items will also be available to-go. — Moris Moreno, Courtesy Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Nestled within Renton's neck of the woods, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington's newest Dock and Drink service beckons bistro-lit chandeliers in their heated pavilion while enjoying a Thanksgiving and game day menu. Given their space is outdoors, they will continue brunch, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m.-close. Dine-in service is under limited capacity, and menu items will also be available to-go.

Water's Table

Also nestled within Hyatt Regency Lake Washington is that of Water's Table, paired with award-winning, farm-to-table fare and lakefront views. This Thanksgiving, bring the family to the hotel to enjoy Water's Table three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner, which will continue on Water's Table heated outdoor space to abide by state guidelines. From noon-8 p.m., dine over poached shrimp, brown sugar cured king salmon and apple tarts smothered with vanilla ice cream for $70 per person. Reservations are required. You can also nab their Thanksgiving dinner to-go at options for both $70 per person or $40 per person. Pre-orders will begin Nov. 18, and dinner can also be ordered on Thanksgiving Day via DoorDash. — Taggart Cojan Sorensen/Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Also nestled within Hyatt Regency Lake Washington is that of Water's Table, paired with award-winning, farm-to-table fare and lakefront views.

This Thanksgiving, bring the family to the hotel to enjoy Water’s Table three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner, which will continue on Water's Table heated outdoor space to abide by state guidelines. From noon-8 p.m., dine over poached shrimp, brown sugar cured king salmon and apple tarts smothered with vanilla ice cream for $70 per person. Reservations are required.

You can also nab their Thanksgiving dinner to-go at options for both $70 per person or $40 per person. Pre-orders will begin Nov. 18, and dinner can also be ordered on Thanksgiving Day via DoorDash.

Goldfinch Tavern

Chef Emmanuel Calderon is showcasing a full-fledged Thanksgiving dinner at Seattle's downtown Goldfinch Tavern this year - takeout-style. Goldfinch Tavern will offer a three-course menu on Tock for $79 per person, following a sellout of their original Thanksgiving feast boxes to-go. — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Chef Emmanuel Calderon is showcasing a full-fledged Thanksgiving dinner at Seattle's downtown Goldfinch Tavern this year — takeout-style.

Goldfinch Tavern will offer a three-course menu on Tock for $79 per person, following a sellout of their original Thanksgiving feast boxes to-go.

Shaker + Spear

Shaker and Spear's Thanksgiving dine-in dinner menu will shift to takeout and delivery for Thanksgiving Day from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. There will be limited offerings for their normal dinner menu as well as Thanksgiving specials. Enjoy pear and walnut salads for $15, or a traditional turkey dinner of sage and garlic roasted turkey breast, bacon-infused stuffing, mashed potatoes smothered in gravy and cranberry sauce to pair for $30. Gingersnap pumpkin pies and "mom's baked apple pies" with hazelnut crumble and vanilla ice cream will run $9. — Courtesy Shaker + Spear/Yelp
Shaker and Spear's Thanksgiving dine-in dinner menu will shift to takeout and delivery for Thanksgiving Day from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. There will be limited offerings for their normal dinner menu as well as Thanksgiving specials.

Enjoy pear and walnut salads for $15, or a traditional turkey dinner of sage and garlic roasted turkey breast, bacon-infused stuffing, mashed potatoes smothered in gravy and cranberry sauce to pair for $30. Gingersnap pumpkin pies and "mom's baked apple pies" with hazelnut crumble and vanilla ice cream will run $9.