The Holidays are expensive. Indeed, making just one special meal is a burden for some people, not just in cost, but time and stress. Making a Thanksgiving dinner at home can drive some people to go out rather than spend the hours looking at recipes, buying the groceries, and slaving in the kitchen checking the turkey, deviling the eggs and baking pies.

According to American Farm Bureau Federation the price for purchasing ingredients for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is approximately $49.41. That's 37 cents higher than in 2013. At $49.41 for dinner, why not go out for the holiday feast? Add the hours it takes for preparation, and some people are looking at more that $100 for the meal. Factor in low fuels prices and for some going out is a no-brainer. They might even end up with leftovers.

The Ballard News-Tribune has gathered a few potential options in the Ballard area so readers don’t scramble looking for a place to dine Thanksgiving Day. Good Luck!

Dinners:

Argosy Cruises:

Argosy will serve a four-course meal during a three-hour cruise. The cruise departs a 2 p.m. Prices are $72 per adult, $65 senior, $39 for children ages 4-12, (3 and under no charge).

Ballard Smoke Shop:

Ballard’s favorite diner/bar will serve a turkey dinner consisting of dark and white meat, stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, vegetables and pumpkin pie for $14.95 or Pot Roast: Pot Roast slow cooked with demi-glaze, mushroom sauce, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie.

Barking Dog:

Hidden up in North Ballard (705 NW 70th St.), Barking Dog will serve a four-course dinner for $75. However, dinner from 1 to 8 p.m. is already at capacity, but there is a waitlist for reservations, call 425-424-2999.


Golden Beetle:
Golden Beetle (1744 NW Market St.) Thanksgiving we be serving a four-course Thanksgiving dinner for $55 per person. They will not be offering their normal dinner menu.

Ray's Boathouse:
Check out a four-course dinner on the water that includes soup and salad, choice of entree and dessert for just $45 (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). Child pricing is available.


Ray's Cafe:
A $45 buffet including seasonal salads, seafood buffet and oyster shucking, oven roasted turkey with all the trimmings, prime rib, a dessert buffet and other options.