Feast Mode: Gobble Up the Best Thanksgiving Eats and Treats Along Baltimore’s Waterfront!
As Thanksgiving approaches and pumpkin spice fills the air in every coffee shop, the Baltimore Waterfront transforms into a culinary haven, brimming with festive flavors and seasonal delights.
Whether you're looking to grab a quick festive treat, reserve some mouthwatering take-home items, or simply want to let someone else handle the cooking this year, our favorite local restaurants are ready to help you celebrate. Picture yourself enjoying freshly baked pies from local favorites, savoring succulent turkey dinners, or treating yourself to decadent desserts—all crafted with care and blended with the warmth of the holiday spirit.
With a variety of tantalizing specials and seasonal menus, there's something for everyone along the waterfront. To help you navigate this festive season, we've put together a guide highlighting the best seasonal menus and featured holiday dishes for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Pre-Orders:
Kneads Bakery:
offers freshly baked pies in flavors like pumpkin, apple, and pecan for $20-$25 each. Orders can be placed via email until November 20, with pickups on November 25 (7 AM - 7 PM) and November 26 (7 AM - 3 PM).
https://www.kneadsbakeshop.com/thanksgiving-pies/
Ruth's Chris Steak House:
has a Take Home Package for four, featuring an entree of oven-roasted turkey breast, a choice of salad, sides like au gratin potatoes or creamed spinach, and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
https://ruthschrisbsm.com/2025-thanksgiving/
McCormick and Schmick’s:
provides a Thanksgiving Feast To-Go for 4-6 people, priced at $137.50. It includes sliced roasted turkey and traditional sides, packaged cold with reheating instructions. Orders can be picked up on November 26 or Thanksgiving Day between 10 AM and 4 PM.
https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/event/thanksgiving-dinner-at-home/
Thanksgiving Dine-In:
Ruth's Chris Steak House:
offers a Thanksgiving Dine-In Menu featuring a traditional 3-course turkey dinner. Guests can choose from starters like Caesar Salad or Louisiana Seafood Gumbo, followed by an entree of oven-roasted turkey breast with sausage and herb stuffing, homemade gravy, and cranberry relish. Select from sides such as garlic mashed potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts, and finish off with pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Available on November 27 from 11 am to 8 pm, with the option to take home leftovers to enjoy later.
https://ruthschrisbsm.com/2025-thanksgiving/
McCormick and Schmick’s:
presents a Thanksgiving Dine-in Menu on November 27, featuring a Traditional Turkey Dinner. The meal includes a starter choice of Butternut Squash Bisque or Walnut Mixed Greens Salad, followed by sliced roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, fresh cranberry sauce, and seasonal vegetables. A slice of pumpkin pie can be added to the meal. Reservations are highly recommended. Reservations Highly Recommended. https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/event/thanksgiving/
Max's Taphouse:
hosts its annual Black Friday Beer Festival on November 28, 2025, featuring a diverse selection of over 25 specialty porters and stouts, many aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels. Guests can enjoy unique flavors infused with ingredients like coffee and wildflower honey. Admission is free and open to the public (21+), starting at 11:30 AM. Drafts are available in 5 oz. and 10 oz. sample pours, alongside a curated selection of vintage bottles for onsite consumption or takeaway. Max’s also offers the option to carry out any draft beer in 32 oz. pours for home enjoyment. For more details, visit their Facebook Event page. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo1rQHjS7/
Festive Fall Treats
Ceremony Coffee Roasters:
is celebrating the fall season with two distinctive beverages. The Fireside Cider is a chai spiced cider inspired by traditional wassail, featuring a house-made cranberry-orange reduction and garnished with a dried orange.
Another highlight is the Over the River & Through the Woods, a delightful latte reminiscent of the beloved Danish cookies found in Grandma's blue tin. This latte is topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut, and it comes with a butter cookie on the side.
At Miss Shirley's:
The November specials embody the spirit of fall and Thanksgiving with several comforting dishes. The Sweet Potato Pancakes are crafted from a sweet potato batter mixed with mini marshmallows and diced sweet potato, finished with a cinnamon Danish sauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. For a twist on a breakfast classic, the Pumpkin Bread French Toast is made from house-made pumpkin bread, dipped in an egg mix, and topped with cream cheese icing and pumpkin seeds.
Definitely don’t forget the Thanksgiving Omelet featureing smoked turkey, diced sweet potato, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry orange relish, all enhanced by sage gravy and a house-made pimento cheese biscuit.
A limited-time special available from November 21 to November 30 is the Pumpkin Pie Cow Tales Pancakes, which consists of buttermilk pancakes with Pumpkin Pie Cow Tales pieces, topped with house-made pumpkin spice whipped cream, cream cheese icing, and caramel sauce, sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar, making for a perfect seasonal treat.
If your favorite restaurant isn’t listed or you know of an amazing deal we might have missed, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to drop us a message at info@waterfrontpartnership.org.
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