You should not have to buy a whole turkey to have Thanksgiving dinner. REIGN is our best confirmed choice for one person who wants a traditional plate. The Joneses is our first call for a three-course meal. Alder is the splurge for two.
For takeout for two, Farm Boy wins with a dated $99.99 package. You must collect it on October 10 and reheat it. Summerhill Market remains a useful lead for a single portion, but its holiday pickup details need confirmation. Old Mill's buffet makes sense if you want a full occasion. Its large takeaway turkey package is too much for a normal dinner for one or two.
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. This guide was checked on September 10, 2026. It compares individual meals, a two-person takeaway and the details that can spoil a booking. A place marked unconfirmed is a lead to check, not a promised holiday special. For those leads, confidence is low until a dated 2026 menu or the restaurant confirms the offer.
Our “best for” ratings judge the posted menu, portion format, location and booking limits. They are editorial fit ratings, not invented taste scores or claims that we ate every meal.
| Choice | Confirmed offer or current lead | Food price | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| REIGN | October 10–12 turkey main | $51 | Solo turkey dinner |
| The Joneses | October 11–12 three courses | $65 per person | Set-menu value |
| Alder | October 11–12 sharing menu | $80 per person | Two-person splurge |
| Seasons | October 11 buffet | $70++ per adult | North York buffet |
| Old Mill | October 10–12 buffet services | $95–$110 per adult | A longer occasion |
| Farm Boy | October 10 pickup; order by October 4 | $99.99 for two | Dinner at home with reheating |
| Summerhill Market | Current per-serving listing; holiday pickup unconfirmed | $42 per serving | Small takeout lead |
Prices are not all-in unless stated. Drinks, tax, service charges, tips and delivery can change the total. Confirm the final bill and cancellation rules before committing.
1. REIGN: our best confirmed pick for one
REIGN has the clearest choice for a solo diner who wants turkey. Its October 10, 11 and 12, 2026 menu lists a $51 turkey dinner. You can order the main without buying a fixed three-course package.
The plate includes turkey breast, stuffing, truffle mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, gravy and cranberry chutney. Pumpkin pie is $17. Turkey and pie come to $68 before tax, or $76.84 with 13% HST, before a tip. Add the $23 soup and the three dishes reach $91 before tax.
Best for: a proper sit-down turkey dinner close to Union Station. The Royal York setting makes sense if you want to mark the day, even when you are eating alone.
Pros: individual pricing, confirmed holiday dates and a full set of traditional sides. The regular menu is also available.
Cons: the extras add up quickly. A main, dessert, drink and tip can push a seemingly modest dinner close to $100. The separate Fairmont turkey-to-go offer starts at $385 before tax and fees. Orders close at noon on October 8, or earlier if sold out, for October 11 pickup. It is poor value for a normal solo meal. The first-25-orders wine bonus is advertised, but remaining eligibility is not confirmed.
Our verdict: start here for a solo reservation. Ask for one seat and order only the courses you want. The address is 100 Front Street West.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
2. The Joneses: our best confirmed three-course value
The restaurant's booking page lists a $65 three-course Thanksgiving meal on October 11 and 12, 2026. It also says dishes will be available à la carte. That gives this option a useful edge if one person wants the full menu and the other does not.
The detailed 2026 dish list was not shown in the booking description when checked. Do not assume last year's turkey plate, sides or price will carry over. The restaurant's older Thanksgiving page still describes a different offer.
Best for: two people who want a downtown restaurant and a clear three-course budget. One $65 meal is $73.45 with HST, before drinks and a tip. Two are $146.90 with HST.
Pros: a confirmed holiday experience and a lower three-course starting price than REIGN's separate soup, turkey and pie.
Cons: you still need to check the actual dishes and dietary swaps before booking. A booking labelled Thanksgiving does not guarantee that every course suits every guest.
Our verdict: our first call for a three-course meal. Book through the dated 2026 experience, then confirm the food. Find it at 33 Yonge Street, Unit 100, near Wellington.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
3. Alder: our best splurge for two
Alder's October 11 and 12, 2026 Thanksgiving experience is $80 per person, with the food designed to share between two. This is a $160 food bill for a pair, not an $80 dinner for two.
The posted menu includes chicory and burrata salads, turkey breast and confit leg, Brussels sprouts, sourdough stuffing, potato purée, gravy, bread and butter. Pumpkin pie comes with smoked caramel and chantilly cream.
Two menus total $180.80 after HST, before a tip and drinks. If you choose to tip 18% on the $160 food subtotal, the total becomes $209.60 before drinks. That is a budgeting example, not a required tip.
Best for: a couple who want to share a full meal and treat the dinner as the main event.
Pros: the current menu is detailed. Both breast and leg meat are included, and dessert is part of the package.
Cons: the price is a real splurge. Solo accommodation is not clear from the sharing description, even if the booking tool lets you search for one guest.
Our verdict: choose it for two. Solo diners should get an explicit answer before paying. Alder is inside the Ace Hotel at 51 Camden Street.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
4. Seasons: a confirmed Sunday buffet in North York
Seasons lists a Thanksgiving dinner buffet for Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The adult price is $70++. Children aged 6 to 12 are listed at $30++.
The menu uses two plus signs for extra charges. Ask for the final tax and service total. The current booking experience lists $70 without explaining the full bill. Any earlier September 1 early-booking deadline has passed.
Best for: a North York diner who wants a buffet and can reach York Mills Road easily.
Pros: a specific 2026 date and an individual adult rate. You do not need to assemble a group to buy a whole turkey package.
Cons: the all-in adult total is not clear from the headline. Other booking dates show an à la carte service, so do not treat a booking placeholder as a fixed-price Thanksgiving meal.
Our verdict: call 416-444-2511 and ask for the total for one or two adults on October 11. This is inside the Crowne Plaza at 900 York Mills Road. Check the buffet's allergy arrangements and the route home before reserving.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
5. Farm Boy: our best confirmed takeout for two
Farm Boy's 2026 dinner for two costs $99.99 for the pair, before any checkout extras. Order by Sunday, October 4, while quantities last. Pickup is Saturday, October 10, at the store selected when ordering.
The four courses include parsnip soup, mandarin and goat cheese salad, roast turkey breast with stuffing and vegetables, then pumpkin spice sticky toffee pudding with cinnamon ice cream. Gravy and cranberry ginger sauce are both listed. This solves the annoying choice between the two.
Choose this for two people eating at home. It has a clear small-package size and costs less than Alder's $160 food subtotal. It is not a hot meal to eat straight from the box. The turkey instructions call for 40 to 50 minutes in a 175°C oven, until it reaches 74°C.
The deal-breaker is kitchen space and Saturday pickup. Confirm storage instructions if you will eat it on Monday. One person can buy the box, but there is no half-box option listed. Choose an individual plate instead if you do not want leftovers.
6. Summerhill Market: our strongest small takeout lead
Summerhill's current holiday preorder page lists a $42 turkey dinner per serving. It includes light and dark meat, green beans, squash, buttermilk mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. The page asks for at least four days' notice and says orders are packed family style.
This is a useful lead, but it is not yet a confirmed October 12 pickup in this guide. The linked shop did not show us a complete, bookable holiday product with pickup dates. We could not confirm a one-serving minimum at checkout.
Best for: someone who wants the traditional plate at home and can confirm the order directly.
Pros: per-serving pricing and a complete set of sides. You avoid storing a full bird in a small fridge.
Cons: dessert is not listed in this package. Pickup date, store, minimum quantity and reheating method still need confirmation. Per-serving pricing does not prove that an online order of one is accepted.
Our verdict: call before building your holiday around it. The Rosedale shop is at 446 Summerhill Avenue, 416-921-2714. Ask for one or two portions, your chosen pickup day, the final total and written heating instructions.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
7. Old Mill: a buffet splurge, with Monday lunch as the cheaper choice
Old Mill's confirmed 2026 holiday buffet has several prices. The Dining Room lists $110 per adult on October 10 and 11. The Brulé Room lists $105 on October 11. Monday, October 12 Dining Room lunch is $95 per adult. Compare the final tax and service total when booking.
Monday lunch runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last seating at 3 p.m. Do not book your whole day around a Monday evening dinner that this offer does not list.
Best for: a diner who wants buffet choice and a longer occasion. It is poor value if all you want is one modest turkey plate.
Pros: clear dates, room choices and individual adult pricing. Monday lunch is $15 below the Saturday or Sunday Dining Room adult rate. The advertised fresh lobster feature is October 10 and 11 only, so Monday is not the same offer.
Cons: there is a two-hour seating limit measured from your booking time. Arriving late does not restart it. Changes, cancellations or no-shows within 48 hours carry a $10-per-person fee. Nearby parking is paid.
Our verdict: choose Monday lunch if the buffet matters to you. Skip the separate $515 turkey takeout package for a normal meal for one or two. It serves six to eight. The dining address is 21 Old Mill Road; follow the restaurant's dining-entrance instructions.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
8. Queen & Beaver: a pub to check, not a confirmed 2026 turkey booking
Queen & Beaver is a sensible pub lead because Sunday dinner is part of its normal offer. But its earlier Thanksgiving hours and turkey service times are not proof of a 2026 special.
Status checked September 10: the pub and its menu are current. A dated October 2026 turkey menu and price were not confirmed in our check.
Best for: someone who prefers a pub to a hotel dining room and is happy to make a quick call first.
Pros: a central address and a setting built around an ordinary meal, rather than a large holiday package. Its official site accepts indoor reservations.
Cons: a normal Sunday dinner may be a different roast. Patio and bar seating are handled as walk-ins, so do not mistake a request for a guaranteed table in those areas.
Our verdict: call 647-347-2712. Ask specifically about turkey on October 11 or 12, one-person seating and takeout. If the answer is vague, choose a confirmed menu above. The pub is at 35 Elm Street.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
9. Lakeview: watch for a small takeaway plate
Lakeview is worth checking for a smaller, casual holiday meal. Its past Thanksgiving offer included an individual turkey plate and a separately priced slice of pie. Those earlier prices and pickup deadlines are not current 2026 offers.
Status checked September 10: the restaurant has a current official menu page, but we did not confirm a dated 2026 Thanksgiving special.
Best for: a west-end diner who wants a takeaway plate instead of a formal meal.
Pros: the individual-plate format is the right size for this guide. The location can also fit a simple walk and dinner plan around Dundas and Ossington.
Cons: past holiday takeout required an earlier order deadline. A restaurant serving turkey in-house does not mean you can walk in on Monday and collect a boxed dinner.
Our verdict: ask whether 2026 turkey orders are open, what one plate includes and whether it arrives hot. Do not plan around last year's $25 claim. Lakeview is at 1132 Dundas Street West, 416-850-8886.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
10. Hemingway's: a casual Yorkville lead
Hemingway's says it opens 365 days a year. That is useful if you want a casual place to eat over a holiday. It does not confirm a turkey special or prove that turkey will be available until closing.
Status checked September 10: the venue is operating. Its 2026 Thanksgiving dishes, price and serving times remain unconfirmed here.
Best for: a solo diner or pair who would enjoy a pub meal even if the holiday special sells out.
Pros: a central Yorkville location and a regular food menu provide a fallback. You do not have to make the whole day depend on finding one traditional dish.
Cons: a reservation request is not final until the restaurant confirms it. Patio weather and holiday crowds can change the experience.
Our verdict: ask for the turkey details, then decide whether you would still go for the regular menu. If the answer is yes, this is a practical lead. If turkey is essential, use a confirmed booking. Find it at 142 Cumberland Street, 416-968-2828.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
11. The Blake House: check Monday opening before anything else
The Blake House is a useful lead for a traditional meal, including takeaway. But its regular published schedule says Monday is closed. Thanksgiving Monday is October 12 in 2026. A special holiday opening needs confirmation.
Status checked September 10: current venue details were checked. A 2026 holiday menu, price and Monday exception were not confirmed.
Best for: someone near Jarvis who can collect a confirmed preorder or book a clearly stated holiday service.
Pros: a neighbourhood restaurant can be more convenient than travelling across town for a slightly cheaper plate.
Cons: the official group-functions page lists no wheelchair access. Do not assume an accessible entrance or washroom. Past reports of takeout do not guarantee that this year's kitchen will offer it.
Our verdict: call 416-975-1867 and settle the date, access and pickup questions first. Skip it if those answers do not fit your needs. The address is 449 Jarvis Street.
Check the official menu or dated booking details.
Choose the meal size before the restaurant
Search for an individual plate first. Then compare a two-person set menu. Leave whole-turkey catering until you know how many extra meals you actually want.
For one diner, a $51 main can be a better purchase than a lower per-serving price hidden inside a six-serving minimum. For two, shared sides can be useful, but only if both people want the same meal. Alder's posted $80 rate is per person.
Good choice: a clearly priced plate with no minimum guest count. Poor choice: buying a group feast because its average price looks low. If you live in a small student room, fridge and oven space matter as much as the bill.
Compare the full bill, including pie
Write down the main, dessert, tax, service charge and transport cost. Then compare restaurants on the same basis.
REIGN's turkey and pie are $68 before tax. Its soup, turkey and pie are $91. The Joneses' three-course menu is $65, but the detailed dishes still need checking. A lower headline price is not a fair comparison if one meal includes dessert and the other does not.
For a budget of $100 per person, leave room for the rest of the bill. Ask whether a compulsory gratuity applies to your booking. Do not add a second tip by mistake after overlooking an included service charge. Choose the dinner whose final total you understand.
Ask whether takeout is hot, chilled or frozen
“Ready to eat” and “ready to heat” are different promises. A chilled dinner is awkward if you arrive at a hotel with no microwave. A family-style tray may not fit a small appliance.
Ask which parts need reheating, how long that takes, whether the containers can go in your appliance and whether written instructions come with the meal. Do not put a plastic lid or unknown container into an oven.
A prepared soup or pasta can be an easier small meal than a large roast. Eataly's Toronto grocery shop is one place to check ingredients and prepared items. Its grocery collection does not confirm a 2026 turkey dinner. Choose food that works in your kitchen.
Match pickup day to the day you will eat
A holiday meal can require pickup on Saturday even if you want to eat it on Monday. A restaurant may offer turkey on Sunday but close on Monday. Read both dates.
Check every side and dessert before leaving the counter. Then ask for a written pickup window, not “around dinner.” Check whether the kitchen closes before the bar, and whether a missed collection time means losing the order. For delivery, leave a little room in your plans for holiday demand.
Paupers Pub at 539 Bloor Street West is another past Thanksgiving lead. Its 2026 holiday plate and serving window were not confirmed in our check. Use it only after getting those details. Do not travel for an old social post.
Check what the word turkey actually buys
Ask whether the plate includes breast, dark meat or both. Then check stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce. A roast with fries is a different meal from the full traditional plate.
Chicken is also a valid choice. Swiss Chalet's official regular-value offer lists a $16.29 dark Quarter Chicken Dinner for dine-in or takeout in its May 2026 GTA price terms. That is a baseline to recheck in October, not a confirmed Thanksgiving turkey special. White meat costs extra, and delivery prices can differ.
The photographed dish here is regular food from Donlands Diner, 417 Donlands Avenue. Its 2026 turkey special remains unconfirmed. Choose the contents of the plate, not just the holiday label.
Take diet and access questions seriously
A vegetable side can contain butter, stock or bacon. Stuffing may contain meat, wheat or both. “We can leave off the turkey” is not a complete plant-based dinner.
Tell the restaurant about an allergy before booking. Ask about separate preparation and shared buffet utensils. Do not treat a buffet as safe just because you can see the ingredients you like. Old Mill warns about cross-contact; a severe allergy needs a direct conversation.
For access, ask about the entrance, washroom, table space and route between floors. A beautiful old building can still have awkward steps. If staff cannot give a clear answer, choose a place that can. The fish photo illustrates a different main; it is not a promise of a Thanksgiving substitution.
Decide whether a buffet is worth your appetite
A buffet is useful when you want several dishes and an unhurried occasion within the seating limit. It is poor value when you want one small plate and a quick exit.
Do not turn dinner into a contest to recover the ticket price. Compare a fixed main, a three-course meal and the buffet's all-in total. Think about standing, carrying plates and moving through a busy room too.
If you prefer a normal plated dinner, The Keg Mansion at 515 Jarvis Street is another restaurant to check. Its older Thanksgiving price is not confirmed for 2026. A current regular menu is a fallback, not proof of a holiday special. Pay for the format you will enjoy.
Keep a regular-menu backup
Thanksgiving can be a burger, ravioli, ramen or another meal you look forward to. There is no need to spend more just because a menu has a turkey on it.
Choose a backup close to your first option. Confirm its holiday hours and kitchen hours. A business saying it is open late does not mean every dish lasts until closing.
7 West Cafe advertises 24-hour operation at 7 Charles Street West, but its 2026 turkey offering is not confirmed here. Treat late opening as a useful fallback lead and check service before travelling. Book a traditional meal if that matters to you. Otherwise choose food you actually want.
Make the trip short and the leftovers safe
A slightly cheaper meal across the city can lose its value after a long ride or taxi fare. Check the pickup route and carry chilled food home promptly. Use the restaurant's storage instructions.
Health Canada's poultry-safety guidance says to refrigerate or freeze cooked poultry within two hours. Use refrigerated leftovers within two to four days and reheat them to 74°C. Do not plan to leave turkey in the fridge for a week.
Portion leftovers into practical amounts. Freeze what you cannot use in time. A small pasta meal, such as the ravioli pictured, can reduce the leftover problem if turkey is not essential. Buy the amount you can store safely.
Make the day pleasant without turning it into a big production
Eating alone does not make the day a failed holiday. Pick a meal, a time and one thing you want to do before or after it. A short walk, film or call with a friend is enough.
For two people, agree on the budget before one of you books a surprise $200 dinner. Decide whether you want a quiet table, a pub or food at home. These are different evenings, even when the same turkey is on the plate.
Pair a daytime meal with one of our Toronto streets for a car-free walk or keep our rainy-day ideas handy. If you stay out late, check how to get home after the subway closes. Choose a plan that feels easy to keep.
Other Thanksgiving leads that are not confirmed yet
Checked September 10, 2026. These are low-confidence holiday leads, based on earlier seasonal offers or past diner reports. They are not confirmed 2026 menus, prices or bookings.
Other names to watch include Granite Brewery, Artful Dodger, Skyline, The Dizzy, Smoque N' Bones, Mira Mira, House on Parliament, Maxim's, Fran's, Sneaky Dee's, Loons, Mandarin, The Oxley, Fox & John, Chew Chew's, Black Dog, One Eyed Jack, TO Dickens and the Oliver & Bonacini restaurant group. Grocery leads include Bruno's, Longo's, Fortinos, The Sweet Potato and Vince's Market. Farm Boy's confirmed two-person option is covered above. Check the exact branch: a chain-wide name does not prove that your local counter will have one hot turkey dinner.
Sneaky Dee's is still operating at 431 College Street, so the old demolition rumour is not a reason to treat it as closed. Its current site does not confirm this year's turkey special. The Sweet Potato's old holiday page still uses pandemic-era wording. Do not treat its $29.99 figure as a 2026 quote.
There is no verified open-to-everyone 2026 promo code for these meals in this guide. Older percentage-off claims, delivery prices and last year's holiday opening times should not drive a booking. These leads become firm recommendations only when a dated official menu, price and order window are available.
The useful question is simple: “Can I buy one or two Thanksgiving turkey dinners for October 12, what is included, and what is the final pickup or dine-in price?”
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving in Toronto in 2026?
Thanksgiving Monday is October 12, 2026. Restaurants may serve their special on October 10, 11, 12 or only one of those dates. Check the date on the actual menu or booking.
Where can one person book a confirmed turkey dinner?
REIGN lists a $51 individual turkey dinner for October 10 to 12, 2026. Dessert, drinks, tax and a tip are extra. Request a reservation for one rather than assuming a sharing menu will accept a solo order.
Is Alder's Thanksgiving dinner $80 for two people?
No. The posted 2026 price is $80 per person, with dishes designed to share between two. Two menus cost $160 before tax, a tip and drinks.
Can I order one Thanksgiving meal from Summerhill Market?
Its current page lists turkey dinner at $42 per serving. We could not confirm a one-serving checkout minimum or the October holiday pickup dates. Call your chosen store before relying on that offer.
Which confirmed meal looks best for three-course value?
The Joneses lists a $65 three-course experience on October 11 and 12, 2026. That is our first call for this format. Confirm the detailed dishes before booking because the current booking description does not name every course.
Is Old Mill serving Thanksgiving Monday dinner?
The posted October 12, 2026 offer is lunch, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last seating at 3 p.m. Do not assume an evening Thanksgiving buffet is included in that schedule. The adult Monday lunch price is $95 before the final extras are confirmed.
Can a vegetarian or vegan diner use these menus?
Only after the restaurant confirms a suitable full meal. Vegetable sides can contain dairy, meat stock or bacon. Ask about the main, sides, gravy, dessert and allergy handling before paying.
How long can I keep leftover turkey?
Health Canada advises using refrigerated cooked-poultry leftovers within two to four days. Refrigerate or freeze them within two hours and reheat to 74°C. Follow any stricter storage instructions supplied with your meal.