Thanksgiving - help please! (Columbia: hotels, cost, stores)

[mookiemonkie]

I have family members traveling into Columbia for Thanksgiving, and I really can't cook. I do bake some mean chocolate chip cookies, but while I would be happy eating that for dinner, I don't think the other 9 family members would be thrilled with that!

Does anyone have suggestions for a Thanksgiving Day Buffet or Brunch location??

[waccamatt]

I usually have Thanksgiving Dinner at Garibaldi's in Five Points. Most of the larger hotels all have Thanksgiving Buffets - the Marriott, Embassy Suites and Clarion all come to mind. The Hilton and Sheraton downtown may, also. Those are all relatively expensive - if you are more cost conscious, many grocery stores sell entire Thanksgiving meals.

[mookiemonkie]

Thank you for the suggestions! With Garibaldi's, do they offer a traditional meal, or is it their regular menu? I have one person who *has* to have turkey, and I would like to accomodate their request.

I have been to catered events at Embassy Suites before, and have enjoyed their selections. That might be a good option.

[scyogi]

Publix will also make your meal and you can go pick it up. Oh, if you can read/follow directions you can cook!

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by mookiemonkie

Thank you for the suggestions! With Garibaldi's, do they offer a traditional meal, or is it their regular menu? I have one person who *has* to have turkey, and I would like to accomodate their request.

I have been to catered events at Embassy Suites before, and have enjoyed their selections. That might be a good option.

They have a traditional turkey meal as well as their normal menu. It is excellent, but not cheap.