The Art of Thanksgiving: Holiday Dining at The Alfond Inn

Our signature Thanksgiving celebration returns for 2026, featuring an expansive chef-designed Thanksgiving buffet with premium seafood, fresh carving selections, classic favorites, decadent desserts, live music, lawn games, and a signature welcome drink.

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
• Location: The Alfond Inn Event Space (not located in Hamilton's Kitchen)
• Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Seating: Select your preferred seating time when securing your reservation
• Experience Length: Each reservation includes up to two hours
• Adults: $140
• Children Ages 4–12: $48
• Children Ages 3 & Under: Complimentary
• Service charge is included. Applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees are additional.

• Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet: An expansive holiday buffet featuring traditional holiday favorites, seasonal dishes, premium seafood, fresh carving selections, salads, sides, and desserts.
• Signature Welcome Drink: Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with a festive welcome beverage upon arrival.
• Live Music: Enjoy music throughout the experience, creating a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere.
• Lawn Games: Step outside between courses and enjoy family-friendly lawn games.
• Full Cash Bar: Additional cocktails, wine, beer, and beverages will be available for purchase.

• Cornbread
• Dinner rolls
• Sweet rolls
• Served with butter, cinnamon butter, and herb butter

• Selection of watermelon, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, kiwi, and dragon fruit

• Vegetable crudité with carrots, leeks, enoki mushrooms, radish, broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini
• Beetroot hummus
• Red pepper hummus
• Purple potato bites
• Grilled naan bread

• Blackberry & Goat Cheese Crostini
• Peach, Honey & Ricotta Canapé with Prosciutto
• Strawberry Mascarpone Bruschetta
• Caprese Canapé

• Meats: mortadella, prosciutto, chorizo, and Rosa salami
• Cheeses: Irish cheddar, Sage Derby, double cream Brie, and aged Gouda
• Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries
• Savory Bites: Flatbread crackers, pickled onions, Greek olives, and pickled red peppers
• Sweets: Glazed pecans, honey, and strawberry jam

• Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, carrots, and white balsamic dressing

• Romaine, shaved Parmesan, herb croutons, cracked black pepper, and Caesar dressing

• Pearl couscous, butternut squash, Craisins, pecans, red onion, roasted pepitas, crispy kale, and maple tahini vinaigrette

• Shrimp cocktail
• Cocktail crab claws
• Oysters served with house cocktail sauce, house tartar sauce, and fresh lemon

• Snapper Ceviche with Kalamata and tiger’s milk
• Bay Scallop Ceviche with Amarillo pepper

• Served with traditional turkey gravy

• Served with au jus and horseradish sauce

• Finished with za’atar salsa verde

• Served with butternut squash purée, spinach, and bourbon cherry glaze

• Served with white bean herb purée, marinated chickpeas, crispy zucchini, micro cilantro, and paprika oil

• Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Candied Yams with Cinnamon Butter
• Apple & Leek Stuffing
• Miso Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots
• Bourbon Peach Cranberry Sauce
• Roasted Honey-Glazed Heirloom Baby Carrots
• Baked Gouda Mac & Cheese

• Pumpkin
• Vanilla

• Spiced Pineapple Rum Cake
• S’mores
• Pumpkin Cake

• Dublin Chocolate Cake
• Carrot Cake
• Red Velvet Cake

• Apple Pie
• Pumpkin Pie
• Pecan Pie

Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

• Adults: $140
• Children Ages 4–12: $48
• Children Ages 3 & Under: Complimentary
• Service charge is included
• Applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees are additional
• Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase

Please note that this reservation is not for Hamilton’s Kitchen. The Art of Thanksgiving will be hosted in The Alfond Inn Event Space.

• Seating Requests: If you have any special seating requests, please include them when placing your order. We will do our best to accommodate requests; however, specific table locations cannot be guaranteed.
• Time Allotment: To accommodate all guests, each reservation is allotted a maximum of two hours to enjoy The Art of Thanksgiving experience. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
• Menu Changes: Menu selections, ingredients, entertainment, and event offerings are subject to availability and may change without notice.
• Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Please notify The Alfond Inn in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. While we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• Refunds: For any approved refunds, the purchasing attendee will receive a refund for the amount paid, minus applicable Eventbrite ticketing fees.

For inquiries or assistance, please contact: [email protected]

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