Thanksgiving Extravaganza @ Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

About this event

Gather with family and friends for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. On Thursday, Nov. 26, guests are invited to enjoy a festive holiday buffet in an elegant setting, beginning with a warm welcome in the Inn’s beautifully updated lobby. For many Triangle families, it's a holiday tradition they return to year after year.

Set in the newly reimagined Presidents Ballroom and Foyer, the buffet pairs classic dishes with creative seasonal offerings from the AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room culinary team. Start with roasted apple and butternut squash bisque, citrus and old bay spiced shrimp, baby kale and romaine with macerated apples, and autumn salad greens with crisp fennel. The carving station is the centerpiece of the buffet, including herb-roasted whole turkey with savory giblet gravy, garlic-and-rosemary-roasted prime rib of beef with bourbon au jus, slow-roasted turkey breast, NC Cheshire pork roast with cider jus and pomegranate-glazed salmon. A series of comforting sides round out the menu, including Ashe County cheddar macaroni and cheese with a toasted panko crust, roasted brussels sprouts with pumpkin seeds, Yukon gold mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole with a candied pecan streusel.

Save room for dessert, where a guest favorite makes its return: the flambé station, with sweets finished in style over an open flame. The rest of the spread includes candied pepita pumpkin pie, maple pecan pie, Dubai macarons, a s’mores trifle verrine and spiced plum bread pudding. Throughout the afternoon, live piano music, intricate ice carvings and seasonal decorations add to the festive ambiance.

The Thanksgiving buffet is $145 for adults and $70 for children, excluding tax and service charge, with seatings at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 919-493-6699.

Not up for the full buffet? Vista Restaurant serves breakfast from 6:30 to 11 a.m., and Bull Durham Bar offers its regular menu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with special Thanksgiving selections available until 9 p.m. Visit https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences for details on all holiday happenings taking place at the Inn.