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South Sound restaurants serving Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving with strangers

Pacific Grill will serve its popular cassoulet as part of its feast on Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Facebook

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With Black Friday deals now available well into Thanksgiving day, you may be asking yourself how to juggle a culinary masterpiece and the clean up that follows with waiting in lines with hordes of other conflicted but crazy shoppers seeking a good deal. Or maybe your family resides states away; (gasp) maybe they even ditched you to dine in the Caribbean and left you to fend for yourself. Whatever the case, fear not. There are still plenty of dining establishments in the South Sound willing to concoct a meal worthy of giving thanks. No hassle, no clean up, and you can stop worrying about that pile of dishes and go stand outside, chattering teeth, full belly and all with the other schmucks.

Here are a few establishments serving up Thanksgiving dinner.

La Petite Maison is serving up a French inspired Thanksgiving prix fixe menu. For the lovers of vino, sommelier wine pairings will also be available. Reservations are required. Open 2-7 p.m., 101 Division St. NW, Olympia, 360.754.9623

C.I. Shenanigans is up to its usual shenanigans, serving up a Thanksgiving dinner buffet style. Opt for traditional with slow-roasted turkey with all the trimmings or go for other carved meaty options, seafood specialties, desserts and more ... heck, it's Thanksgiving. Go all out and do all of the above. Dinner is $29.99 for adults, $24.99 for seniors, $12.99 for children 6-10 and $5.99 kids age 5 and younger. You can also sip on flutes of champagne for $3 a pop. Reservation is recommended. Open 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.752.8811

The Buttered Biscuit in Sumner is open for business Thanksgiving day, though menu details have yet to be disclosed. Check in for details as the date nears. 1014 North St., Sumner, 253.826.6099

Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma will be open to serve up a special turkey day menu featuring plenty of steak and seafood options with prices ranging from $8 to $42. A traditional turkey dinner will be available as well with all of Grandma's favorites, including carved sage-roasted turkey, wild mushroom stuffing, green bean casserole and lumpy mashed potatoes. Every table can also begin its festive feast with a complimentary relish plate. Reservations are required. Open 2-7 p.m., 1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.3535

Across the bridge, Brix 25 is serving a gourmet-style Thanksgiving feast for its third year in a row. Traditional favorites will be served with flair alongside the regular menu featuring steak, seafood and pasta options. Reservation is required. Open 1-7:30 p.m., 7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor, 253.858.6626

If you're looking for a casual dining experience sans kids, Dirty Oscars Annex is open for Thanksgiving and will celebrate with a festive fresh sheet and happy hour all night. Open at 7 p.m., 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.0588

The Dash Point Lobster Shop will serve up a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings for $25, or diners can opt for a selection of steaks and seafood ranging from $27 to $38 including lobster tail at market price. Reservation is required. Open noon to 7 p.m., 6912 Soundview Dr. NE, Tacoma, 253.927.1513

And finally, if you were hoping to snag a booth at Lobster Shop South on Ruston, rethink your plans because its buffet-style feast is booked solid.

Did I miss one? Let me in the comments below.

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