If you’ve burnt the turkey, made lip-puckering cranberry sauce, or liquified the mashed potatoes one too many years in a row, it’s time to hang up your apron and drop those pot holders. Instead of spending Thanksgiving Day in the kitchen, focus on family and let someone else cook. Here are 24 places to choose from, for eating Thanksgiving dinner out.

HARRASEEKET INN

WHERE: 162 Main St., Freeport

WHEN: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m seatings

HOW MUCH: $165 for adults, $65 for kids ages 6-12

MENU: Starters such as autumn squash bisque and shaved root vegetable salad lead into an entree with your choice of turkey, lobster, salmon or prime rib. Finish the meal with a house-made pumpkin-spice gelato or spiced rum carrot cake, among other decadent options. Additionally, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available, making this a meal that works for the whole family. View the full menu at harraseeketinn.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at harraseeketinn.com


NATALIE’S AT CAMDEN HARBOUR INN

WHERE: 83 Bayview St., Camden

WHEN: 1, 4 and 7 p.m. seatings

HOW MUCH: $147 per person

MENU: The five-course meal starts with a fall salad (apple, charred grape, chèvre, walnut, and balsamic), followed by potato leek soup, lobster or duck, then turkey or porcelet. Vegetarian alternatives are available upon request. Finally, guests can choose from a mixture of local and imported cheeses or a pumpkin, pecan, or chocolate tart for dessert. You can view the full menu at camdenharbourinn.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at opentable.com.


SEA GLASS

WHERE: 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth

WHEN: 1-7 p.m.; pickup for the to-go meal will take place from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 22

HOW MUCH: The prix fixe dinner is $85 per adult, $32 per child ages 4-12; pickup meal is $275

MENU: The restaurant will be offering a pre-order, to-go meal that serves 6-8 people, or a three-course eat-in dinner. The to-go meal includes everything from salad to pie. The prix fixe dinner includes starters that range from butternut squash and apple bisque to kale salad. For the entree, guests will have a choice between turkey, haddock or seitan, and dessert is either pumpkin or apple pie. See the full menus at seaglassmaine.com.

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RESERVATIONS: In-person reservations can be made at resy.com and the to-go meal can be ordered by calling 207-799-3134.


CITY FARMHOUSE

WHERE: City Farmhouse, 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland

WHEN: The buffet will be served from noon to 3 p.m., and the prix fixe dinner will be served from noon to 9 p.m.

HOW MUCH: The buffet is $46 per person, $23 for kids under 12, and the prix fixe dinner is $44 per person, $22 for kids under 12.

MENU: Guests will have the option of eating at a Thanksgiving buffet in the restaurant’s ballroom or a sit-down, prix fixe meal in the dining room. The buffet will serve turkey with all the trimmings. In addition to the food, it will also have live entertainment, ice sculptures and hot mulled cider. The prix fixe dinner includes options like butternut squash ravioli, slow-roasted tom turkey, and wood-grilled flat iron steak, among many others.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling 207-347-6894.


SALTWATER GRILLE

WHERE: 231 Front St., South Portland

WHEN: 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $75 per adult, $35 for kids 6-12, and kids 5 and under eat free

MENU: Saltwater Grille will serve a buffet-style meal with all of the traditional Thanksgiving staples. The menu highlights include clam chowder, roasted porchetta, and honey mustard glazed salmon. View the full menu at saltwatergrille.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling 207-799-5400.


UNION

WHERE: 390 Congress St., Portland

WHEN: 1-8 p.m.; pickup for the to-go option will be from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22

HOW MUCH: $85 per person; to-go meal costs $120

MENU: Union is offering in-person and to-go dinner options. The to-go meal serves two people and includes items such as baby kale and Brussels sprouts salad, dry-brined turkey, and pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon chantilly cream. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. The full to-go menu can be viewed at order.ehungry.com. Highlights from the in-person menu include heritage squash bisque, New England cioppino and pear streusel.

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RESERVATIONS: In-person reservations can be made by calling 207-808-8800 and the to-go meal can be ordered at order.ehungry.com.


M.K. KITCHEN

WHERE: 2 School St., Gorham

WHEN: 1-5 p.m.; takeout pickup starts at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23

HOW MUCH: $60 per person

MENU: Visitors get the choice of takeout or dine-in with this dinner. The three-course meal has notable mains such as autumn gnocchi (sage butter roasted squash, shaved brussels, almonds, and parmesan) and a turkey dinner (slow roasted breast and confit pulled leg, cranberry sauce, gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans, and traditional stuffing). Desserts such as caramelized pumpkin cheesecake and an apple tart are also featured on the Thanksgiving menu, which can be viewed at mkkitchen,net.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at mkkitchen.net or by calling 207-222-2588.


OCEAN AT THE CAPE ARUNDEL INN

WHERE: 208 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport

WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $105 per person, wine paring is an additional $60

MENU: Some highlights from this decadent three-course menu include poached shrimp salad, pumpkin risotto and Valrhona milk chocolate mousse. Wine pairing is also available.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at opentable.com or by calling 800-514-0968.


WHITE BARN INN RESTAURANT

WHERE: 37 Beach Ave., Kennebunk Beach

WHEN: 1-7 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $125 per person

MENU:  This three-course menu has not been solidified, as food selections depend on what is fresh and accessible to the chef. Previously, this restaurant has served items such as parsnip soup, turkey with all the fixings, and apple crumble souffle.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at aubergeresorts.com or by calling 207-967-2321.


EARTH AT HIDDEN POND

WHERE: 354 Goose Rocks Road, Kennebunkport

WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $85 per person, $40 for children 12 and under

MENU: Starters include lobster risotto and pan-seared scallops, followed by main course items such as traditional turkey and short rib bourguignon, with pumpkin whoopie pies or pecan pie for dessert.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at earthathiddenpond.com or by calling 207-967-6550.


CLAY HILL FARM

WHERE: 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick

WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.

HOW MUCH: This is an à la carte menu

MENU: Options include baked brie en croûte, vegetarian wellington (wild mushroom stuffed portobello, wrapped with spinach in puff pastry, finished with yellow pepper coulis and olive tapenade), and prime rib of beef au jus. For dessert, guests have the options of pumpkin, pecan, blueberry or apple pie. View the complete menu at clayhillfarm.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at clayhillfarm.com or by calling 207-361-2272.


CAMP AT SUNDAY RIVER

WHERE: Camp at Sunday River, 97 Summit Road, Newry

WHEN: 1-8 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $52 for adults, $19 for kids 6-12, and kids 5 and under eat free

MENU: Starters from this three-course dinner will range from autumn minestrone to a smoked seafood display. Mains include roasted turkey, stuffed acorn squash, and vegan “meatloaf.” This meal finishes with French silk pie, s’mores or pumpkin pie. View the full menu at sundayriver.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at sundayriver.com.


JONATHAN’S OGUNQUIT

WHERE: 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit

WHEN: Noon to 7:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: This is an à la carte menu

MENU: Starters on a sample menu are oysters malpeque on half shell, chimichurri steak tips and baked boursin stuffed mushrooms. Notable entrees, such as a three roast combo with turkey, lamb and pork, or steak au poivre, may be offered. Possible desserts are Maine blueberry pie, Ida red apple crisp or Belgian chocolate mousse. The entire sample menu can be viewed at jonathansogunquit.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling 207-646-4777.


SAMOSET RESORT

WHERE: 220 Warrenton St., Rockport

WHEN: 1-7 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $58 per person, $29 for kids under 12

MENU: Samoset Resort will offer a prix fixe meal and a buffet this Thanksgiving. The prix fixe meal will include items such as herb butter-basted fresh turkey (with whipped potato, baby root vegetables, traditional sage stuffing, cranberry orange relish and pan gravy) and local day boat scallops (with creamy pumpkin ravioli, caramelized shallots, fresh sage butter, fall vegetables and Maine maple cream), among other delicious items. The buffet option includes chilled jumbo shrimp, a carving station and other hot entrees served from silver dome dishes.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling 207-593-1549.


THE MILLBROOK TAVERN & GRILLE

WHERE: 21 Broad St., Bethel

WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $49 for adults, $25 for kids

MENU: This buffet-style menu has turkey with all the traditional fixings as well as beef and fish options.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required and can be made by calling 207-824-2175.


YORK HARBOR INN RESTAURANT

WHERE: 480 York St., York

WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $69.95 per adult, $24.95 per kids 12 and under

MENU: Highlights from this menu include roast tom turkey with gravy, sausage and cheddar stuffing, and Maine blueberry pie.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required and can be made here or by calling 800-343-3869.


TIMBER KITCHEN & BAR

WHERE: 22 Bass Park Blvd., Bangor

WHEN: Noon to 8 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $40.95 per adult, $16.95 for kids under 12

MENU: Dishes from this four-course menu include local butternut squash soup, herb butter-basted Misty Knolls organic turkey breast and thighs, stuffed acorn squash, and pecan apple crisp. The full meal can be viewed at timberkitchenandbar.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling 207-433-0844.


THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS

WHERE: Three Dollar Deweys, 241 Commercial St., Portland

WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $35 per person

MENU: Three Dollar Deweys will serve a buffet-style meal that includes turkey with all the fixings.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling 207-772-3310.


DIZZY BIRD ROTISSERIE

WHERE: 65 Main St., Suite 15, Biddeford

WHEN: Pickup will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23.

HOW MUCH: Single meals are $24.99 a piece, and family meals are priced based on turkey size.

MENU: Dizzy Bird Rotisserie will be offering a various pre-order, to-go dinner options this Thanksgiving. The smallest meal style is the “single meal,” which could be baked haddock, New England pot roast or a turkey dish. Vegetarian options are also available. The second largest option, “family meals,” is a selection of turkey dinners that feed up to four people. There is also a meal kit which includes a whole turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, butter braised butternut squash, and cornbread stuffing with cranberries, among other dishes. View all of the options at order.toasttab.com.

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RESERVATIONS: Meals can be ordered at order.toasttab.com.


WAYSIDE TAVERN

WHERE: Wayside Tavern, 747 Congress St., Portland

WHEN: 1-5 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $90 per person

MENU: Dishes from this four-course, prix fixe meal will include salad, soup, turkey or an alternative meat, classic Thanksgiving sides and dessert.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required and can be made by calling 207-613-9568.


DOCK FORE

WHERE: 336 Fore St., Portland

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HOW MUCH: This is an à la carte menu

MENU: The Old Port bar will be serving its usual menu in addition to a special Thanksgiving menu which includes a slow roasted turkey sandwich and turkey dinner pizza. For dessert, Dock Fore is offering apple pie or cranberry sauce jello shots.

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RESERVATIONS: Walk-in


LOTUS RESTURANT

WHERE: 279 Center St., Auburn

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $17.95 per person

MENU: This Thanksgiving, Lotus will be serving a buffet-style menu with fresh turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, pies, and more.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations are not required, but can be made by calling 207-241-0870.


MOODY’S DINER

WHERE: 1885 Atlantic Highway, Waldoboro

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $30 per person

MENU: Moody’s will be serving a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Some highlights include pumpkin bread, corn chowder and four-berry pie for dessert.

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RESERVATIONS: Walk-in


RUSKI’S TAVERN

WHERE: 212 Danforth St., Portland

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HOW MUCH: This is an à la carte menu

MENU: Ruski’s will be serving its usual food and drink menu.

RESERVATIONS: Walk-in

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