Maybe you burned the turkey, or maybe you just wonÂ’t want to deal with the monumental cleanup that comes with fixing the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Either way, these places offer an alternative to a home cooked meal, and itÂ’s just as delicious.

Punch Bowl Social 1331 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-749-9738 Enjoy the Lions’ game on Thanksgiving at Punch Bowl Social. You can partake in their diverse and appetizing menu with a few Thanksgiving favorites thrown into the mix. Call ahead for reservations. Photo via Facebook, Punch Bowl Social
Lily’s Seafood Grill & Brewery 410 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-591-5459 This downtown Royal Oak brewery is serving a veritable feast this Nov. 23. The all-you-can-eat dinner will be served from noon to 8 p.m. and will include deep fried turkey, honey roasted ham, Atlantic salmon, and all the trimmings. Photo via Instagram user @motorcitybrewtours
Bavarian Inn 713 S. Main St., Frankenmuth; 1-800-228-2742 The Bavarian Inn will provide Thanksgiving dinner in the form of a buffet replete with breakfast foods like pancakes and scrambled eggs as well as turkey, dressing, and mashed potatoes. Serving times are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are mandatory. To make reservations call 989-652-7200. Photo via Yelp user, Edward M.
Camp Ticonderoga 5725 Rochester Rd., Troy; 248-828-2825 Here, you’ll find maple glazed roast turkey, cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, apple dumplings, and more. Photo via @campticonderoga
D’Amato’s Italian Restaurant 222 N Sherman Dr., Royal Oak; 248-584-7400 Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine and house-crafted cocktails, D’Amato’s will be open this Thanksgiving and they’ll be serving a family style dinner from noon to 6 p.m. It’s $29 for adults, $13 for children, and free for kids five and younger. Call for reservations. Photo via Facebook, D’Amato’s
Fishbone’s Greektown 400 Monroe Ave., Detroit; 313-965-4600 Diners have several options if they want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in Greektown. Fishbone’s is offering a “Lions fan brunch” that runs from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and costs $16 per person, a Thanksgiving brunch that runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — it’s $32 per person and it’ll include traditional Thanksgiving options plus classic Fishbone’s menu items — and a $28 Thanksgiving dinner served with turkey and pumpkin pie from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Photo via Instagram user @jsaddy
TAP at MGM 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-465-1234 Modeled after a traditional sports bar, TAP is a great option if you want to enjoy a craft brew with your turkey dinner. They’ll be open from 7 a.m. to midnight, but the kitchen will close at 11 p.m. The full regular menu will be available along with a turkey special that will come with all the fixings for just $18. Dessert isn’t included, but you can pick at a piece of pumpkin cheesecake for $7. Photo via Yelp user, TAP
Ginopolis’ Bar-B-Q Smokehouse 27815 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-851-8222 Entree choices will include grandma’s oven roasted turkey, honey baked ham, baked walnut encrusted chicken, Montgomery Inn ribs, St. Louis ribs, grilled marinated lamb chops, herb cranberry glazed pork loin, stuffed gulf shrimp, Texas brisket, and egg plant parmesan. Call ahead for reservations. Photo via Instagram user @brettcbod
Iridescence 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-237-6732 The four-course meal will include options such as spinach and citrus salad, Alaskan king crab roll, free-range turkey and dressing, and chocolate pumpkin cheesecake, all of which will be served from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $65 per person. Call ahead for reservations. Photo via Facebook, Iridescence
O’Mara’s Irish Pub 2555 12 Mile Rd., Berkley; 248-399-6750 O’Mara’s is having a grand buffet for Thanksgiving, and the menu will include smoked salmon, roasted turkey, glazed ham, sausage stuffing, and plenty of desserts. The buffet opens at 11 a.m. The last seating will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s $31 for adults, 12 and younger are $16, and kids 4 and younger are free. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Photo via Yelp user, Michelle L.
Palette Dining Studio 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 313-465-1777 At Palette Dining Studio you can enjoy a buffet-style, all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving dinner replete with turkey with giblet, hickory smoked ham, and cranberry sauce, plus braised short ribs, cornbread dressing with apple chutney, steamed mussels with black bean sauce, candied yams, and carrot cake gelato. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the meal is $32 — that sure beats cleaning up the dinner mess at home. No reservations are required. Photo via Yelp user, Richard H.
Rochester Chop House at Kruse & Muer 7504 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston; 248-651-2266 Rochester Chop House is offering a traditional thanksgiving feast in their dining room, with all the trimmings and a selection of their most popular menu items. Space is limited, so reservations are required. $190 will feed up to 12 guests, menu items include: fresh roasted turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, relish, house-baked rolls and dessert. Photo via @rochesterchophouseevents
Rugby Grille 100 Townsend St., Birmingham; 248-642-5999 Looking for something a little more upscale? The Rugby Grille inside Birmingham’s Townsend Hotel will be offering a fancy four-course meal that includes wakame salad, pumpkin bisque, cider brined turkey, sweet potato cheesecake, and more. Reservations are required and the meal costs $84 per person. Photo via Facebook, Rugby Grille
The Moose Preserve 43034 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills; 248-858-7688 If you want that hunting lodge ambiance this Thanksgiving, head to the Moose Preserve. You’ll find a rustic atmosphere coupled with hearty, filling meals made with wild game and other special ingredients. They’ll have a special menu available for Thanksgiving dinner, but you don’t need to call ahead — walk-in customers are more than welcome. Photo via Instagram user @thelifeofcje
The Whitney 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700 The Whitney will be hosting a Thanksgiving parade brunch and dinner on Nov. 23. Dinner is served from noon to 7 p.m. and the menu includes cranberry-goat cheese bon bon as an amuse-bouche, pumpkin bisque, classic caesar salad for the first course and herb roasted turkey with savory turkey gravy as the main course. Photo via Instagram user @kgars30
Wolfgang Puck Steak 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit; 877-888-2121 If you’d rather down a juicy steak than tuck into some turkey and stuffing, this MGM restaurant is a good option. They won’t be serving Thanksgiving dinner, but they’ll be open for dinner service from 5 to 10 p.m. Call the restaurant to make reservations. Photo via Facebook, Wolfgang Puck Steak

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