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Bobby Shipman

Roast turkey on a braised turkey dish with a stuffing side at 8UP Elevated Kitchen and Drinkery. October 27, 2017(Photo: Alton Strupp / Louisville Courier)

It's almost Thanksgiving, but that does not mean you have to spend all day in the kitchen cooking a gigantic meal for your family. In fact, why do not you let someone else do all the hard work so you can spend the day having a good time with your family?

If this sounds like the perfect way to spend your vacation, here are over 15 restaurants in the Louisville area ready to serve you a feast of Turkey's feast.

8UP Drinkery & Kitchen Elevated

350 W. St. Chestnut, from 14h to 20h. Thanksgiving day. An à la carte menu prepared by executive chef James Moran with crisp brussel sprouts and goat cheese Capriole Farms; grilled turkey breast with applesauce and cranberries; and braised ribs with fingerling potato. Kimberly Beam's pastry chef's desserts include a Kentucky pudding with bourbon caramel ice cream and a sweet potato cheesecake with grilled marshmallow. Menu prices range from $ 8 to $ 40. Reservations are not required, but recommended. For more information or to make a reservation, call 502-631-4180 or 8uplouisville.com.

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The Bristol Bar & Grille

Highlands, 1321 Bardstown Rd., 502-456-1702; East, 300 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, 502-426-0627; Downtown, 614 W. Main St., 502-582-1995, Thanksgiving Day, 11 am to 4 pm November 22nd. Thanksgiving favorites, served as a buffet. $ 32, $ 10 for 4 to 11 year olds (without tips or drinks). Alcoholic beverages, including Bristol's unique wine selection, will be available for purchase. bristolbarandgrille.com.

Butchertown Grocery Store

Butchertown Grocery chef and owner Bobby Benjamin sits in the newly renovated space in Butchertown. November 5, 2015 (Photo: Alton Strupp / HerScene Magazine)

1076 E. Washington St., from 11h to 19h. Thanksgiving day. Chef Bobby Benjamin and his team will prepare a special menu consisting of options of salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts, offering a unique touch to traditional Thanksgiving dishes. $ 50 per person (drinks, taxes and gratuities not included); free for 10 years old and under. Reservations: butchertowngrocery.com or call 502-742-8315.

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Coffee 157

157 E. Main Street, New Albany, Indiana. Stop at Café 157 for a home-cooked meal of turkey and gravy, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans or corn pudding. Pumpkin or apple pie. Open 12h-17h 15 $ per person, taxes not included. Alcohol extra. To book, contact Linda Williams at 502-548-9114.

Champions Grid

Radisson Hotel, 505 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, Indiana. Treat yourself to a traditional four-course Thanksgiving buffet. Open from 11am to 3pm Adults $ 19.95 plus taxes; children (1-6 years) at half price. Children under 5 years free. To book, contact Emily at 812-283-4411.

Churchill Downs

700 Central Avenue, Thanksgiving Day. Celebrate on the historic track with a traditional buffet and horse racing. Full buffet with favorite holiday dishes, including sorghum glazed ham, roast turkey with herbs, butternut squash and corn salad. The buffet is served from 11h to 16h. $ 3- $ 70. 502-636-4400.

Cracker Barrel

2701 Crittenden Drive, 10150 Blvd. Brookridge Village, 275 Brenton Way, Shepherdsville, 11000 Dixie Highway and 1401 Kentucky Mills Drive. The Thanksgiving menu includes turkey, gravy, a sample of raw ham, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, a selection of country flavors, a reusable beverage, biscuits. buttermilk or corn muffins and a piece of pumpkin pie for dessert. Slices of pie can be topped with new caramel ice cream and nuts at no extra charge. The Family Style Turkey Meal is $ 12.99 per adult and $ 7.99 per child. Open 11 hours until closing.

Derby Dinner Playhouse

525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Indiana. Thanksgiving day. Enjoy the show, the "Holiday Inn Irving Berlin" and a Thanksgiving buffet consisting of carved turkey, carved ham, southern green beans, sweet potato soufflé, mashed potatoes of earth with fruit juice and a salad buffet, etc. Buffet from 11:45 to 13:00 show 1:30 pm $ 44. 812-288-8281.

English Grill

The Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway, from 11:30 to 16:30. Thanksgiving day. Official buffet meal with sweet potato and Andouille bisque, Hot Brown canapés, shrimp cocktail, Jonah crab claws, half shell oysters, variety of green salads and quinoa; choice of main dishes, including hand-carved turkey with corn bread vinaigrette and gravy; seared salmon; and the pan-fried chicken, will be served à la carte. The meal will end with an assortment of seasonal sweets and pastry creations. $ 71 per person, taxes and fees not included; $ 22 for 4-12 year olds; free for ages 3 and under. Reservations, 502-583-1234; brownhotel.com.

Corral of gold

Open Thanksgiving Day; 4032 Taylorsville Road, 502-485-0004; 5362 Dixie Highway, 502-447-6660; 8013 Preston Highway, 502-966-4970; 1402 Cedar Street, Clarksville. 812-258-2540.

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J. Graham's Cafe

The Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway, from 10:00 to 14:00. Thanksgiving day. Places are at 10 o'clock, noon and 14 o'clock. The Holiday Brunch buffet offers a variety of breakfast dishes, including a casserole, Belgian waffles with bourbon syrup and made-to-order omelettes. Roast turkey, hand-cut roast steak and many other traditional dishes. Desserts include holiday pudding, creating pastries and various seasonal treats. $ 46 per person, taxes and fees not included; $ 22 for ages 4 to 12; free for ages 3 and under. Reservations, 502-583-1234; brownhotel.com.

J. Harrods

7507 Upper River Road. Buffet from 11h to 16h30 Thanksgiving day. $ 25.95, $ 12.95 for children 12 years and under. Reservations, 502-228-4555.

Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant

2421 Scottsville Road Starlight, Indiana. Throughout the month, the family attraction serves fresh roast turkey, homemade vinaigrettes and pumpkin pie. Visitors can also have a special buffet on Thanksgiving Day. Adults: $ 21.99; children (4-11 years old) $ 12.99. 812-923-5255.

Metro Diner

4901 Outdoor Loop # 100. Enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch on Thanksgiving (7 am to 2 pm). Fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and sausage sauce, croissants with French toast and holiday dish, turkey stuffed waffles (a stuffed waffle topped with mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted turkey and cranberry sauce). Dinner will close at 14:00 502-357-0767.

Proof on Main

700 W. Main St., from 2 pm to 8 pm Thanksgiving day. Chef Mike Wajda's favorite dishes for Thanksgiving and some suggestions for traditional dishes like the Turkey Legume Feast with Smoked Chest, Roasted Legs, Butter-Smashed Potato, Cranberries, Brussels Sorghum and Sauce. Child-friendly version available too. Reservations: 502-217-6360.

Restaurant Rivue

Galt House, 140 N. Fourth St., 10 am to 3 pm Thanksgiving day. A buffet with a cutting station with roast turkey breast, honey iced ham and roasted Angus beef and crust herbs; Green bean casserole, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, chestnut stuffing, vegetarian corn bread vinaigrette, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chestnut pie, etc. $ 59, $ 25 for ages 6 to 12 plus taxes and tips; free for ages 5 and under. Reservations: RIVUE.com or 502-568-4239.

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Hyatt Regency, 311 S. Fourth St., Thanksgiving Day, 11 am-5 pm Thanksgiving brunch with traditional dishes, seasonal dishes and desserts. $ 30 per person with a discounted rate for children. 502-581-1234.

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Varanais

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2106 Frankfort Ave. Chef John Varanese and his team will prepare Turducken dinner and side dishes to pick up before Thanksgiving Day. The Turducken is a dish consisting of a boneless chicken stuffed with a boneless duck and then a boneless turkey. It can be bought pre-cooked or cooked. There are several options of side dishes available. Must be placed before November 17th. 502-899-9904; varanese.com.

Village anchor

11507 Park Road. Take turkey, a treat for six or more with a whole turkey, cornbread vinaigrette, bean casserole, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, a pot of sweet potatoes, rolls and a pumpkin pie. $ 25 per person. Order (in increments of 6, 12, 18) by November 19th. Meals will be ready for pickup. The eve of Thanksgiving, November 21, from 11 am to 5 pm. 502-708-1850.

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