Top 5 Maple Grove Spots for a Tasty Thanksgiving Meal

If the thought of getting up at dawn to start cooking isn’t appealing, there are plenty of local dining options for Thanksgiving. Local restaurants are offering sit down meals, buffets and even a take-home option this year. Sleep in and skip washing dishes by taking the family to a local restaurant.

Here’s a list of the Patch's top 5 places in Maple Grove that will be serving up a hearty feast with all the fixins.

1.)  Highlander Resturant at Rush Creek Golf Course

• Meal, Buffet, Carry Out: Buffet
• Phone: 763-494-0400, Reservations accepted
• What’s on the menu: Wild Rice Soup, Smoked fish, Turkey, Ham, Sirloin, Prime rib and plenty of dessert options.
• Cost: Adults $32, Seniors $25, Kids (age 2-10) $13
• Hours: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

2.)  Old Country Buffet

• Meal, Buffet, Carry Out: Buffet
• Phone: 764-494-6606
• What’s on the menu:  All the traditional holiday staples, including ham and turkey along with side dishes and desserts.
• Cost: Adults and Kids: $10.99
• Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

3.)  Osseo/Maple Grove American Legion

• Meal, Buffet, Carry Out: Meal
• Phone: 763-425-4858. Call ahead.
• What's on the menu: Turkey, potatoes, dressing, pies,
• Cost: $10 age 11 and over, $8 children age 6-10 is $8, children 5 and under free with paid adult.
• Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

4.)  The Claddagh Irish Pub

• Meal, Buffet, Carry Out: Buffet
• Phone: 763-773-7400, Reservations accepted
• What’s on the menu: Salad bar, balsamic chicken breast, seafood pasta, turkey, ham, shepherd’s pie and an assortment of house-made desserts.
• Cost: Adults $22.95, Kids $9.95
• Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

5.)  Perkins

• Meal, Buffet, Carry Out: Meal
• Phone: 764-424-2020
• What’s on the menu: Full turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, beverage and a slice of pie.  Full menu will also be served.
• Cost: $13.99
• Hours: Open 24 Hours