How will your family celebrate Thanksgiving 2024 in the Akron area? Better yet, how will you eat? There are, after all, lots of options in the northeast section of The Buckeye State — from cozy dine-in experiences to convenient takeout meals. If you don’t plan to cook on Thanksgiving, consider a restaurant, grocery store or specialty market on this curated list.

Turkey tip: Book sooner than later. Reservations and supplies may be limited. Did we miss a local favorite? Email us at hello@signalakron.org.

The Plannerz Place Eatery
Tonya Essick (middle) poses for a portrait with her daughters and co-owners of The Plannerz Place Eatery, WyTerria Thornton (left) and Carolyn Clay on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 at Northside Marketplace. (Gary Estwick / Signal Akron)

Acme Fresh Market (multiple locations)

How to book: Orders must be placed by Nov. 21. (Link to all locations)

Local Acme Fresh Markets are promoting three 10-person-sized Thanksgiving feasts for customer pick up: a spiral sliced ham, a whole turkey or a boneless rotisserie turkey breast meal package. Each warm-and-serve feast is priced at $99.99 and includes homestyle stuffing, cranberry gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy. Customers can also choose a pumpkin pie, apple pie or pumpkin cake roll. 

D’Agnese’s at White Pond (566 White Pond Dr.)

How to book: Visit https://dagneseswhitepond.com or call 234-678-3612.

This restaurant’s Thanksgiving take-out menu feeds 4-6  people for $129 and includes plenty of food: brined and roasted turkey, sage pan gravy, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, roasted root vegetables, fresh cranberry sauce with orange, Italian herb bread dressing, green beans with blistered tomatoes, green salad, and rolls with house balsamic dip. Desserts include pumpkin bread pudding with bourbon cream and fresh-filled cannoli.

The Farmer’s Rail Butcher Shop (1572 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.)

How to book: Visit the butcher’s website or call 330-576-3333.

The Farmer’s Rail in Bath is offering its Thanksgiving orders menu with cooked and cold cut proteins, sides and dessert options available for pickup. The butcher’s turkeys are locally sourced from Brunty Farms. They can be purchased whole ($4.99 per pound) or cut up. A stuffed turkey breast option is also available. 

Alternative protein options from the butcher include a nitrate-free ham ($6.99 per pound), beef rib roast cold cut ($18.99 per pound for choice cut, $26.99 per pound for prime cut), and a whole beef tenderloin cold cut ($40.99 per pound). Side options include a charcuterie tray ($60 small size, $90 medium size, $150 large size), smashed redskin potatoes ($8.99 per pound), cider-glazed brussel sprouts ($10.99 per pound) and stuffing ($7.99 per pound). Desserts include a whole cheesecake ($75.00) and a range of house bakery pies made at Farmer’s Rail’s Hudson location (each priced at $25).

Fleming’s Steakhouse (4000 Medina Road)

How to book: Call 330-670-5200 or reserve online.

Starting at $62 per guest, Fleming’s Steakhouse in Montrose offers a three-course menu featuring herb-roasted turkey, bone-in ribeye or filet mignon. Each entrée comes with stuffing, green beans and mashed potatoes. A dessert is also included. The three-course holiday entrées are also available as ready-to-heat or ready-to-serve catering bundles with a la carte sides and desserts available. Pickup and delivery options for catering are available Nov. 22-27 and Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

Honey Baked Ham (3867 Medina Rd.)

How to book: Visit honeybaked.com/storepickup or call 330-668-8700.

At its Akron location, Honey Baked Ham is featuring 13 holiday meal options serving groups of four to 20. Package deals range from a six-side sample ($64.49) to the 10-pound honey baked ham and turkey feast ($189.99).

Protein options include the company’s signature honey-baked ham and roasted or smoked turkey. Customers can also select frozen sides such as broccoli, baked cinnamon apples, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, macaroni & cheese, baked beans and more. 

Honeymoon Grille (3458 Manchester Rd.)

How to book: Visit www.honeymoongrille.com or call 330 644-4355.

Individual servings are $22, while meals for 4-6 are $129. Menu includes herb roasted turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, sage stuffing, gravy, green bean almondine, cranberry relish, sweet yeast rolls and sweet potato pie.

Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s (1561 Akron Peninsula Road)

How to book: Visit the hostess or call 330-923-7999.

Papa Joe’s Iacomini’s features a Thanksgiving menu complete with appetizers, holiday entrées, a children’s menu and desserts. Appetizers range from sauerkraut balls ($12.99) to fried calamari ($14.99) and  butternut squash bisque ($8.99). Guests can also choose from nine entrée options, including a roast Ohio young turkey ($25.99) and pumpkin sage gnocchi sauteed in maple brown butter ($22.99). Classic Italian options such as chicken parmigiana ($25.99) and eggplant parmigiana ($21.99) are also available. 

Each holiday entrée includes a garden salad, green bean almondine (in lieu of dinners not served with pasta) and a choice of whipped potatoes or yams. The dessert menu offers tiramisu ($8.99), a warm brownie sundae ($8.99) and plain or pumpkin cheesecake ($8.99).

Fried turkey
A fried turkey prepared by The Plannerz Place Eatery, located in Northside Marketplace (21 Furnace St. in Akron). The business will sell Thanksgiving 2024 meals. (Gary Estwick / Signal Akron)

The Plannerz Place Eatery (21 Furnace St.)

How to book: Visit theplannerzplace.com or call 330-365-2600.

Thanksgiving meal includes fried turkey (12-15 pounds), soul rolls, macaroni & cheese, candied yams, corn souffle, collard greens and cornbread stuffing.

Square Scullery (778 N. Main St.)

How to book: Visit toast to order. 

Offering includes traditional or vegan/vegetarian meals – ranging from roasted maple thyme turkey and smoked cauliflower loaf to umami-packed green beans, whipped potatoes and dessert.

Waterloo Restaurant (423 E. Waterloo Rd.)

How to book: Visit https://waterloorestaurant.com or call 330-773 -5158.

Serve 8-10 guests for $159. Options include roasted turkey or glazed pit ham as well as candied sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing and gravy, creamy coleslaw, famous cheese balls and crackers and baked bread. The sweet finale? Pumpkin pie. 

Whole Foods Market (1745 W. Market St.)

How to book: Customers can order meal packages online. 

The Whole Foods Market in West Akron features a variety of meal packages available for pickup, from classic Thanksgiving turkey and side combos to vegan and vegetarian offerings. Desserts and bakery options include a classic pumpkin pie ($13.99), butterflake rolls ($8.99) and a fall mini tart platter ($26.99). Thanksgiving packages range from a classic roast whole turkey meal for four ($99) to a Thanksgiving extravaganza for 12 ($539.99). 

Alternative meals include a prime rib meal for eight ($259.99), a vegan meal for two with a mushroom and root vegetable en Croûte ($39.99) and a maple bourbon ham meal for eight ($159.99).

Troy is a lifelong resident of Richfield, graduating from Revere High School in 2019 and Kent State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Outside of his reporting, he enjoys serving at restaurants and learning about hospitality. He also likes longboarding on weekends and watching stand-up comedy specials.

Patricia Sheahan is a professor, student teacher supervisor, installation artist, educational consultant for the integration of the arts across all disciplines and a freelance writer. Sheahan enjoys more than four decades of education experience at K-12 schools in New York and Pennsylvania and higher education at Seton Hill University, the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Penn State and most recently the University of Akron. Her favorite courses to teach are Social Justice Through the Arts, Ethics, Introduction to Critical Education, Classroom Management and Integrating the Arts K-12. Interests include visiting the Akron Art Museum, Akron Library, Civic Theatre, walking downtown to view murals and window light installations plus the stunning flower and plant arrangements, antiquing, especially from her own vendor space at The Brothers North Antiques in Medina. She also frequents Akron restaurants and local boutiques, travels and spends time with her family; a daughter and her newly blended family in North Canton, a son and his family in San Diego and a son in Dallas.