For those avoiding tackling tasks like trussing a turkey or cooking an entire holiday meal, there are plenty of options to dine out this Thanksgiving instead. Plenty of excellent eateries are catering to crowds,

Located at the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Madam’s Thanksgiving grand buffet offers seatings from 2-8 p.m. Buffet features roasted turkey plus glazed ham, cedar baked salmon, seafood towers, salads, sides and desserts. $75 per adult; $35 ages 3-10; under 3 are free. For info and ordering: daxtonhotel.com

Depending on where you’re from, you might not have a HomeTown Buffet near you, but all of Ovation Brand’s restaurants—Country Buffet, Ryan’s and Old Country Buffet—will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Each restaurant serves buffet and diner-style food featuring familiar and traditional Thanksgiving Day classic.