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The indoor seating area at Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn By the Sea. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY

Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch

Where: 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn
When: Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $45, $40 seniors 62 and older, $23 for children 3 – 12, free for under 3
Menu highlights: Harvest vegetable soup, honey and thyme roasted turkey, green bean casserole
Reservations: (207) 514-2213

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

555 North

Where: 10 Water St., Brunswick
When: 12:30 – 7 p.m.
Cost: $90.
Menu highlights: Slow-cooked duck confit salad, oven roasted turkey with fennel sausage stuffing and pumpkin latte creme brulee.
Reservations: resy.com.

Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen

Where: 25 Hancock St., Portland
When: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: A la carte brunch
Menu highlights: Traditional turkey dinner, turkey Benedict, turkey reuben, pumpkin french toast.
Reservations: resy.com.

Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room

Where: 86 Commercial St. on Custom House Wharf, Portland
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $74, $29 for 12 and under.
Menu highlights: Pumpkin butternut bisque, bourbon cider brined turkey, Maine blueberry crisp.
Reservations: (207) 774-5275 or resy.com.

City Farmhouse at Sable Oaks Sheraton

Where: 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland
When: Noon – 3 p.m. (buffet), noon – 9 p.m. dinner
Cost: $55, $27 for under 12 (buffet), $53, $44 for under 12 (dinner)
Menu highlights: Turkey, honey-ginger glazes Atlantic salmon, pan-seared gnocchi, fall harvest salad
Reservations: (207) 871-8000 ext. 6071

Dock Fore

Where: 336 Fore St., Portland
When: 11 to 3 p.m., bar open until 11 p.m.
Cost: A la carte menu
Menu highlights: Lobster rolls, turkey sandwiches, turkey pizza, cranberry sauce Jello shots, apple pie Jello shots
Reservations: Walk-in

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Harbor Bistro & Terrace

Where: 468 Fore St., Portland
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $85, $52 for under 12, 2 and under free.
Menu highlights: Maine lobster deviled eggs, slow-roasted turkey leg, seasonal cakes and pies
Reservations: harborbistroandterrace.com

J.R. Maxwell & Co.

Where: 122 Front St., Bath
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $44.95
Menu highlights: Maple-glazed butternut squash, slow-roasted rosemary and sage turkey, pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust
Reservations: (207) 443-2014

Porter Kitchen & Bar at Harraseeket Inn

Where: 162 Main St., Freeport
When: Starting at 11 a.m.
Cost: $109, $49 for children 5 – 12
Menu highlights: Smoked seafood, cider-brined turkey, confections from Valley View Orchard
Reservations: (207) 865-1085

Richard’s Restaurant

Where: 115 Maine St., Brunswick
When: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Not available
Menu highlights: German entrees, roast turkey, glazed ham
Reservations: (207) 729-9673

Rosie’s Restaurant & Pub

Where: 330 Fore St., Portland
When: 11 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Cost: $50
Menu highlights: Thanksgiving dinner includes champagne or wine and dessert
Reservations: Walk in

Ruski’s Tavern

Where: 212 Danforth St., Portland
When: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Cost: $28
Menu highlights: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, regular menu also available
Reservations: Walk-in

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Salt Yard Cafe + Bar

Where: 285 Commercial St., Portland
When: 1- 6 p.m.
Cost: A la carte
Menu highlights: Roasted Scottish island salmon, rigatoni Bolognese, apple crisp cheesecake
Reservations: Walk-in

Sea Glass

Where: 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth
When: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: $90, $35 for children 4-12
Menu highlights: Shaved kale salad, slow-roasted turkey, pumpkin pie
Reservations: (207) 799-3134

Three Dollar Deweys

Where: 241 Commercial St., Portland
When: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: $39
Menu highlights: Traditional and vegan dinners, roasted butternut squash, chocolate tuxedo bomb ($9)
Reservations: (207) 799-5400

Tiqa

Where: 327 Commercial St., Portland
When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: $59, $25 for children under 12
Menu highlights: Mezze station, roasted turkey, maple butter sweet potatoes
Reservations: tiqa.net.

KENNEBEC COUNTY

Front & Main at Lockwood Hotel

Where: 9 Main St., Waterville
When: 1 – 6 p.m.
Cost: A la carte
Menu highlights: Oysters, roasted butternut squash bisque,turkey, spiced root vegetable melange
Reservations: frontandmainwaterville.com.

SAGADAHOC COUNTY

Taste of Maine

Where: 161 Main St., Woolwich
When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $49.95, $29.99 for children 12 and under
Menu highlights: Corn chowder turkey, pecan pie
Reservations: tasteofmaine.com.

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YORK COUNTY

Bonissoni Brazilian Steakhouse

Where: 82 Shore Road, Ogunquit
When: Spots left from 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
Cost: $59.99
Menu highlights: Turkey, ham, roasted salmon
Reservations: bonissonsteakhouse.com

Clay Hill Farm

Where: 200 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick
When: Noon – 5 p.m.
Cost: $63 – $75
Menu highlights: Lobster bisque, fresh roasted turkey, chocolate oblivion
Reservations: clayhillfarm.com

Earth at Hidden Pond

Where: 354 Goose Rocks Road, Kennebunkport
When: Noon – 5 p.m.
Cost: $105, $55 for children under 12
Menu highlights: Three-course family style meal
Reservations: earthathiddenpond.com/specials.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit

Where: 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit
When: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $65, $25.50 for children under 12
Menu highlights: Curried butternut squash soup, roast tom turkey, spiced pumpkin pie
Reservations: jonathansogunquit.com.

Oak Street Bistro

Where: 3 Oak St., Alfred
When: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: $37.99
Menu highlights: Minestrone soup, roasted turkey, chocolate caramel mousse
Reservations: (207) 324-9700

Stage Neck Inn

Where: 8 Stage Neck Road, York Harbor
When: Noon – 4 p.m.
Cost: $119.95, $29.95 for children 12 and under
Menu Highlights: Cranberry pancetta salad, roast turkey, blueberry pie
Reservations: (207) 573-7416

The Tiller at The Cliff House

Where: 591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
When: 7 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (brunch) 5 – 9 p.m. (dinner)
Cost: A la carte
Menu highlights: Short rib hash, Misty Knoll turkey, apple galette
Reservations: cliffhousemaine.com.

Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town...

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