Thanksgiving at the Charter Steakhouse

If cooking a turkey at 8,000 feet isn’t on your holiday wish list, Charter Steakhouse has you covered. The restaurant inside The Charter at Beaver Creek, part of the East West Hospitality portfolio, is bringing back its Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, November 26, with the classics alongside some upgraded seasonal dishes.

Regular readers may remember our profile of Charter Steakhouse this summer. Executive chef Matt Good, a Gunnison native, has built his menu around Colorado ranches and farms, and that sourcing carries through to the holiday table. The centerpiece is a herb-roasted Colorado turkey, served alongside Fitch Ranch peppercorn prime rib with bourbon jus. Fitch Ranch is the family-run Western Slope operation that supplies much of the restaurant’s beef. The kitchen’s popular shrimp cocktail is on the buffet too.

The sides are where Thanksgiving earns its reputation: four-cheese mac and cheese, asparagus-artichoke croissant stuffing, garlic herb mashed potatoes, and a traditional green bean casserole. For dessert, there’s pumpkin pie, apple bourbon bread pudding, and an assortment of sweets.

The buffet has become a well-attended tradition, so it’s worth booking early. If you can, ask for an early seating. The dining room’s big west-facing windows make for a great sunset view behind the mountain, and the cocktail bar is a nice spot to start the evening before you head to the buffet.

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Whether you’re a local skipping the dishes this year or a visitor spending the holiday in the Valley, it’s an easy way to have a proper Thanksgiving with none of the cleanup!