The 10 Best Places To Celebrate Thanksgiving In Louisiana When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
Sometimes, when Thanksgiving rolls around, the idea of cooking all day and all the work that goes into that just seems too overwhelming. Luckily, if you live in Louisiana, there are some really amazing options available to you that can help you enjoy a meal that will be really special for all involved. Here are our top picks from around the state.

This favorite Lafayette spot is offering a full menu of Thanksgiving options for those who would rather go out than cook—including Crown whiskey-glazed turkey, gnocchi Bolognese, and butternut squash lasagna.

This country restaurant offers a Thanksgiving brunch meal for $55, a three course menu that includes crawfish cornbread dressing and creamed sweet potatoes with cane syrup. Children eat for $17.
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This delicious Thanksgiving Buffet is one of the best deals around, for just $28 a person, you can enjoy a large and generous buffet.
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One of the oldest restaurants in New Orleans, this delicious Thanksgiving menu includes a choice of three entrees—chicken, beef, or Gulf fish, all part of a four course meal.

This favorite grocery on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain offers a to-go Thanksgiving meal that includes green beans, sweet potatoes, and a Cajun fried Turkey—plus tons of other options! They feature a special Thanksgiving cheese selection as well.

This delicious family oriented grocery store features mac and cheese, carrot soufflé, and turkey rolls with cornbread dressing.

This delicious and world class buffet offers a full day of more than 15 different dishes including oyster dressing, sausage stuffed pork loin, royal red shrimp, and squash casserole. And, of course, deep fried turkey!

This favorite restaurant also offers up two options for your thanksgiving meals. They recommend making reservations to dig into to Apple cider-brined airline turkey breast or cranberry and apple stuffed Cornish hens.
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There are two options for Thanksgiving meals at this Shreveport favorite, including the Pilgrim Platter, that offers mushroom or oyster dressing and Cajun tasso corn, or an entire Thanksgiving buffet, including a huge array of desserts like lemon bars and apple tart.

If you’re looking for a real home-cooked meal without all the work, stopping by Zuppardo’s is awesome. They offer shrimp and mirliton stuffing and yams including oven-roasted turkeys.
Where do you like to go for Thanksgiving? What are your favorite dishes? Let us know what you love. We love to hear your feedback!
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