This post was updated on October 30, 2019, in order to reflect the most current information.

There is no doubt that enjoying a home-cooked meal around the dining room table is a delightful Thanksgiving tradition. Doing the dishes afterward, on the other hand, is one tradition we could do without! Luckily, there are a handful of local Akron and Canton restaurants offering up Turkey Day feasts of their own. Bring your loved ones to indulge in a hearty buffet or an elegant prix-fixe meal in the area — you will still get to spend time together, and you can relax knowing the kitchen will be clean when you get home.

Beau's on the River

1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls 11 am-3 pm

Photo courtesy of Beau's on the River

The holiday brunch buffets at Beau's on the River are legendary — and Thanksgiving will be no exception. The selection is fresh, healthy and delicious, and you can eat your fill of trimmings while marveling at the nearby river and falls. Call 330-920-7520 to reserve your spot.  

The Galaxy Restaurant

201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth 11:30 am-3:30 pm For just $27.95 a person ($13.95 for kids ages 6-12), you and the family can sit down to a spectacular feast at the Galaxy Restaurant. Menu offerings will include freshly carved turkey and pork, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and all of your favorite seasonal items. Call 330-334-3663 to reserve your spot. Large groups are welcome.  

Tangier Thanksgiving Buffet

532 W Market Street, Akron 10:30 am-3 pm Join the Tangier Event & Entertainment Center for an elegant brunch buffet this Thanksgiving! You can choose from a selection of traditional favorites and contemporary options. Think: roasted turkey, broiled whitefish, artisanal cheeses, butternut squash soup and more! Call 330-376-7171 to make a reservation.  

Mulligan's Restaurant and Pub

4118 Belden Village Street, Canton 11 am-8 pm The cozy yet elegant atmosphere at Mulligan's draws you in from the beginning. Cozy up in a booth for Thanksgiving day to enjoy options from the regular menu as well as a traditional Thanksgiving feast. Don't miss it! Call 330-493-8239 to make a reservation.  

AA Executive Catering

5211 Tuscarawas Street, Canton 10 am-4 pm The cozy yet elegant atmosphere at AA Executive Catering draws you in from the beginning. Cozy up at a table on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner, a brunch menu and a non-traditional menu. Call (330) 477-8588 to make your reservation.  

Hartville Kitchen

1015 Edison Street, Hartville 44632 9 am-6 pm While Hartville Kitchen isn't technically "open" on Thanksgiving, they're still on a mission to make putting a Thanksgiving dinner on your table as easy as pie! That's why they're offering a curbside Thanksgiving meal pick-up on the big day. All you have to do is place your order before end of day on November 21st and you'll be treated to a fresh, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing and pumpkin pie—which will be hand-delivered to your car on Thanksgiving Day.    

Happy Thanksgiving!