20 Lowcountry Thanksgiving Dining & Takeout Options for 2026
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. If you'd rather spend time with family than spend three days cooking and cleaning, we've rounded up 20 places across Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, and Horry counties where you can dine out or pick up a holiday meal.
The Quick Take
From Charleston buffets to Pawleys Island dinners and family meals to go, there are plenty of ways to let someone else handle Thanksgiving. Some restaurants serve on November 26, while others require advance ordering and pickup earlier in the week.
Important: Menus, prices, hours, and availability can change. Confirm directly with each restaurant before making plans.
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1. Oscar's of Summerville — Summerville, Dorchester County
Address: 207 W. 5th North Street, Summerville, SC
Thanksgiving: Buffet, 11 AM–4 PM
Price: $58 adults; $19 children ages 6–10; $9 children under 5. Reservations required.
Local Tip: Save room for the shrimp and grits and oyster cornbread stuffing.
View Oscar's Thanksgiving Menu
2. Church and Union — Charleston, Charleston County
Address: 32B North Market Street, Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Three-course dinner, 11 AM–9 PM
Price: $80 adults; $35 children 12 and under, before tax and gratuity.
Local Tip: Thanksgiving inside a former church makes for a memorable setting.
3. Poogan's Porch — Charleston, Charleston County
Address: 72 Queen Street, Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Three-course Southern holiday dinner, 11 AM–9 PM
Price: $75 adults; $16 children's holiday menu.
Local Tip: A historic Charleston house is a great place for Thanksgiving when somebody else handles the dishes.
4. Sorelle — Charleston, Charleston County
Address: 88 Broad Street, Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Italian-American family-style dinner, noon–8 PM
Price: $125 adults; $50 children 12 and under, before tax and gratuity.
Local Tip: A little Italian influence might be exactly what your Thanksgiving tradition needs.
5. Iron Rose — Charleston, Charleston County
Address: 115 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Buffet, 11 AM–7 PM
Price: $115 adults; $40 children under 13, plus 22% gratuity.
Local Tip: Buffet and carving stations mean you don't have to choose between turkey and everything else.
6. Local Eat Drink Celebrate — Pawleys Island, Georgetown County
Address: 10880 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC
Thanksgiving: Dining from 10 AM–2:30 PM, with regular menu and holiday specials.
Local Tip: She-crab soup followed by pumpkin or pecan pie sounds like a solid Thanksgiving plan.
Visit Local Eat Drink Celebrate
7. Litchfield Country Club — Pawleys Island, Georgetown County
Address: 619 Country Club Drive, Pawleys Island, SC
Thanksgiving: Dinner approximately noon–3 PM
Price: $44.95 adults; $22.95 children ages 4–12. Reservations required.
Local Tip: Turkey, prime rib, ham, and salmon make this a good choice for families with different tastes.
8. Pawleys Tap House & Grill — Pawleys Island, Georgetown County
Address: 13089 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC
Thanksgiving: Dinner seatings from 11:30 AM–3 PM
Price: $32 adults; $15 children under 8.
Local Tip: A traditional Thanksgiving plate without the formal holiday production.
9. Wahoo's Fish House & Bovine's — Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County
Address: 3993 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC
Thanksgiving: Buffet, 11 AM–5 PM
Price: $48.95 adults; $15.95 children ages 6–12; younger children free. A 20% gratuity applies.
Local Tip: Prime rib, turkey, fried shrimp, and a view of the MarshWalk. Not a bad Thanksgiving.
10. Wicked Tuna — Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County
Location: Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Thanksgiving: Buffet, 11 AM–5 PM
Price: $48.99 adults; $25 children ages 6–10; younger children free.
Local Tip: Seafood and a raw bar alongside the turkey make this a very coastal Thanksgiving.
11. Amalfi at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort — Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Location: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Thanksgiving: Buffet, noon–6 PM
Price: $52 adults; $38 seniors; $25 children.
Local Tip: Look for shrimp and grits and braised short ribs alongside the traditional favorites.
12. Just Off Main at Avista Resort — North Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Location: Avista Resort, North Myrtle Beach
Thanksgiving: Seatings at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM
Price: $40.95 adults; $17.95 children ages 4–10, plus tax and gratuity.
Local Tip: You don't have to be staying at the resort to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.
13. Tidewater Grill & Bistro — North Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Thanksgiving: Three-course dinner, 11 AM–7 PM
Price: $38.99 adults; $17.99 children 10 and under; ages 3 and under free. Reservations required.
Local Tip: Choose your starter and dessert while the Thanksgiving sides come with the meal.
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Pick It Up & Take It Home
14. It's a Win-Win Restaurant & Catering — Moncks Corner, Berkeley County
Address: 417 Altman Street, Moncks Corner, SC
Thanksgiving: Dinner for 8–10 people, $350. Early-bird price $325 through November 13.
Order deadline: November 20
Pickup: November 25, 10 AM–noon.
Local Tip: A practical option for a bigger family gathering without spending all week cooking.
15. Mercantile & Mash — Charleston, Charleston County
Address: 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Dinner for 4–6 people, $265
Order deadline: November 21
Pickup: November 25 or Thanksgiving morning.
Local Tip: Their package includes turkey, sides, and pie. Add extra sides if your family takes mac and cheese seriously.
16. Square Onion — Mount Pleasant, Charleston County
Address: 18 Resolute Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC
Thanksgiving: Holiday sides and dishes by preorder
Order deadline: November 21
Pickup: November 24 or 25.
Local Tip: Cook the turkey yourself and outsource the side dishes. Nobody needs to know.
17. Cru Catering — North Charleston, Charleston County
Address: 1784 Harmon Street, North Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Meal kits and individual holiday items
Order deadline: November 18 at 2 PM
Pickup: November 25 at designated pickup locations.
Local Tip: Meal kits are designed around groups of four, making holiday planning easier.
18. Hamby Catering & Events — West Ashley, Charleston County
Address: 925 St. Andrews Boulevard, Charleston, SC
Thanksgiving: Meal packages starting at $239 for four, plus à la carte items
Order deadline: November 21 at 3 PM
Pickup: November 25.
Local Tip: Order the whole dinner or just the dishes you don't feel like making.
19. Get Carried Away Southern Takeout — Pawleys Island & Georgetown, Georgetown County
Locations: 10126 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, and 109 Screven Street, Georgetown
Thanksgiving: Turkey, casseroles, sides, biscuits, and desserts
Ordering: Prepaid orders. Published information lists November 18 as the cutoff; confirm with the restaurant.
Pickup: November 23–25.
Local Tip: Don't overlook the cheese biscuits. Thanksgiving leftovers deserve good biscuits.
20. Shoreline Café at Grande Shores — Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Location: Grande Shores, Myrtle Beach
Thanksgiving: Dine-in buffet or heat-and-serve family takeout
Price: $28.95 adults for dine-in buffet; $64.95 for family takeout
Takeout deadline: November 23.
Local Tip: A handy option for a Thanksgiving at the beach without cooking in a vacation rental.
One More Worth Sharing: A Community Thanksgiving Meal
Aunny's Country Kitchen — Georgetown
Address: 926 Front Street, Georgetown, SC
Thanksgiving: Free community meal, November 26, 11 AM–4 PM. Walk-ins welcome; donations accepted.
Thanksgiving is about community, and this is a wonderful local tradition to share.
Before You Make Thanksgiving Plans
All prices, hours, menus, and deadlines are subject to change. Restaurants may sell out or fill their reservation books early. Please contact each business directly to confirm its 2026 Thanksgiving offerings.
Whether you're dining out, ordering takeout, or cooking the whole thing yourself, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with the people who matter most.
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