Although expats can enjoy the regular bangers-and-mash menu at Merlins Rest, the kitchen at this British Isles pub also embraces its American side, serving a $15.75 dinner that includes wild rice soup, turkey breast braised in Finnegans Beer, a potato-parsnip mash, herb stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and pie.
3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-216-2419,
www.merlinsrest.com
Perenially popular Stanley's Northeast Bar Room is putting together a T-giving dinner — turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and more — for $11, with a $15 all-you-can-eat option, available noon to 8 p.m. Reservations accepted and encouraged.
2500 University Av. NE., Mpls., 612-788-2529,
www.stanleysbarroom.com
At Common Roots Cafe, owner Danny Schwartzman is thinking of adding some kind of turkey daily special but will otherwise concentrate on its regular daytime fare. "We've learned that what people really want on Thanksgiving is to have brunch away from their families," he said with a laugh. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2558 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls., 612-871-2360, www.commonrootscafe.com
