Y’all, Thanksgiving dinner does not have to come with a sink full of dishes and a kitchen that looks like a cooking competition just happened. 😂
Whether you want someone else to handle the whole meal or just need a little help with the table, here are a few Thanksgiving options to check out in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island.
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and some preorder deadlines arrive well before the holiday. Here’s where to start!
Let someone else do the cooking and cleanup
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort | St. Simons Island
Want to dress up a little, enjoy a holiday meal, and leave the dishes behind? The King and Prince has announced its Thanksgiving Day buffet for November 26, featuring turkey, seasonal sides, salads, and desserts.
Reservations are required. Check directly for seating times, current pricing, and availability.
Location: 201 Arnold Road, St. Simons Island
See Thanksgiving dining details
Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar | Jekyll Island
For a holiday meal with coastal flavor, Eighty Ocean’s Coastal Thanksgiving is listed for November 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The four-course menu includes choices such as turkey, beef osso buco, and Atlantic salmon, followed by seasonal desserts.
Contact the restaurant for current prices, reservation requirements, and available seating. The event listing does not guarantee an open table.
Location: 80 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island
View Coastal Thanksgiving details
Cracker Barrel | Brunswick
For a familiar, casual option, Cracker Barrel’s holiday announcement says its traditional Thanksgiving meal starts at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Prefer to eat at home? Its Thanksgiving Heat & Serve options include meals for four to six or eight to ten people, with advertised pickup dates of November 21 through 29. Select the Brunswick location to confirm available meals, prices, and pickup slots before ordering.
Location: 211 Warren Mason Boulevard, Brunswick
Explore Thanksgiving meals and ordering
Bring Thanksgiving dinner home
Halyards | St. Simons Island
Hosting at home but hoping to skip the marathon cooking session? Halyards has Thanksgiving takeout dinners for two or six, along with additional meats and sides.
The listed dinner prices are $165 for two and $475 for six. Both include turkey, traditional sides, salad, rolls, and pecan pie.
Orders and prepayment are due Friday, November 20, at 5 p.m. Pickup is Thanksgiving morning between 10 and 11:30 a.m. Confirm preparation instructions and any additional charges when ordering.
Location: 55 Cinema Lane, St. Simons Island
View Halyards’ Thanksgiving menu and order information
A little help with the Thanksgiving table
Simple Man Bread Company | St. Simons Island
Already have dinner covered? Locally baked bread is an easy addition to your holiday table. It also gives those leftover turkey sandwiches something to look forward to!
Simple Man Bread Company is accepting Thanksgiving preorders online. Holiday pickup is Wednesday, November 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
One important detail: the bakery says its checkout may show another pickup date or time. The November 25 holiday pickup window still applies to Thanksgiving preorders.
Location: 215 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island
Browse Thanksgiving preorder information
Before you reserve or order
A few quick things to check:
- How many people the meal serves
- Whether it arrives hot, chilled, or ready to cook
- Pickup deadlines and exact pickup times
- Food allergies and dietary needs
- Final pricing, taxes, and any added fees
Information checked November 7, 2026. Menus, prices, and availability can change. Confirm details directly with each business before ordering or making plans.
However you celebrate, I hope your Thanksgiving has good food, good company, and a little time to enjoy this beautiful place we call home. And if you’re bringing a store-bought pie, your secret is safe with me. 😉
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Sheila Bishop
Realtor | Southern Classic Realtors
