Leave the Thanksgiving Cooking Behind and Enjoy a Grand Holiday Buffet at Hilton Mystic

At a Glance

What: Thanksgiving Grand Buffet at Hilton Mystic
When: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 12:30–4 p.m.
Seatings: 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Dining Duration: 90 minutes per seating
Location: Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT
Setting: Hilton Mystic ballroom, with separate seating for each ticketed party
Admission: Adults $80; children ages 5–11 $35; children younger than 5 free
Included: All-you-care-to-eat Thanksgiving buffet, sales tax, and gratuity
Additional Costs: Ticketing fees; beverages not included
Reservations: Reservations required. Click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of the page
Parking: Free event parking
Featuring: Roast turkey, prime rib, vegan Wellington, holiday sides, children’s favorites, and desserts
Contact: (860) 572-0731
Cancellation Policy: Refunds available up to four days before the event, subject to ticketing terms

Event Description

Thanksgiving Grand Buffet at Hilton Mystic invites families to enjoy a traditional holiday feast without spending the morning cooking or the afternoon washing dishes. On Thursday, November 26, the hotel will welcome guests into its ballroom for a Thanksgiving celebration featuring roast turkey, herb-crusted prime rib, seasonal vegetables, classic side dishes, and a generous assortment of desserts.

The holiday buffet runs from 12:30 to 4 p.m., with five scheduled seatings and a 90-minute dining period for each party. Advance reservations are required, and guests will be seated separately with their ticketed groups.

A Thanksgiving Feast With Something for Everyone

The centerpiece of the buffet is a carving station featuring butter and herb-roasted turkey served with classic gravy, alongside herb-crusted prime rib with roasted garlic au jus.

Guests looking for a meatless alternative can choose a vegan Wellington filled with vegetables and mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry.

The hot buffet includes many of the dishes families expect to see on Thanksgiving: creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, homemade stuffing, and green bean casserole. There’s also three-cheese macaroni and cheese and creamed sweet corn.

Before the main course, guests can visit the harvest station for assorted cheeses, charcuterie, and fresh vegetables, or enjoy a bowl of pumpkin apple bisque or clam chowder.

A separate salad station offers three seasonal choices, including a harvest salad with Honeycrisp apples and a roasted beet and goat cheese salad.

Hilton Mystic’s Thanksgiving Buffet Menu

Harvest Station

• Assorted cheeses
• Charcuterie
• Fresh vegetables and crudités

Soups

• Pumpkin Apple Bisque
• Clam Chowder

Seasonal Salads

• Harvest Fall Salad with Honeycrisp apples
• Autumn Caesar Salad with kale, butternut squash, and Parmesan
• Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with arugula, beets, goat cheese, and avocado

Breads

• Dinner Rolls
• Cornbread
• Parker House Rolls

Carving Station & Main Courses

• Butter and Herb-Roasted Turkey with Classic Turkey Gravy
• Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Roasted Garlic Au Jus
• Vegan Wellington with vegetables and mushrooms baked in puff pastry

Traditional Thanksgiving Sides

• Creamy Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
• Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes
• Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole
• Homemade Creamed Sweet Corn
• Haricots Verts Casserole
• House-Made Turkey Stuffing

Young Sailors’ Selections

• Chicken Tenders
• Hamburger Sliders
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Mini Hot Dogs

Dessert Station

• House-Made Apple Cobbler
• House-Made Blueberry Cobbler
• House-Made Peach Cobbler
• Carrot Cake
• Pumpkin Pie
• Pecan Pie Squares
• Cappuccino Mousse Pie

Menu selections are subject to change.

Plenty of Choices for Younger Guests

Families dining with children will find a separate selection of familiar favorites. Hilton Mystic’s Young Sailors’ Station includes chicken tenders, hamburger sliders, macaroni and cheese, and mini hot dogs.

Children ages five through eleven are $35, while children younger than five attend free. With a variety of traditional Thanksgiving dishes and kid-friendly alternatives, families can enjoy the holiday meal together without everyone having to agree on the same menu.

Save Room for Thanksgiving Dessert

The dessert station offers plenty of reasons to linger after the main course.

Guests can choose from three house-made fruit cobblers featuring apple, blueberry, and peach. Traditional Thanksgiving favorites include pumpkin pie and pecan pie squares, while carrot cake and cappuccino mousse pie round out the selection.

It’s an all-you-care-to-eat buffet, so guests can sample several desserts rather than having to settle on just one.

Thanksgiving at the Hilton Mystic

Located across from Mystic Aquarium and near Olde Mistick Village, Hilton Mystic has long been a destination for holiday gatherings, celebrations, and special events.

The hotel is also home to The IRONS Restaurant and Bar, known for its contemporary American menu, New England seafood, craft beers, and cocktails. The restaurant’s nautical-inspired atmosphere reflects Mystic’s maritime heritage.

For Thanksgiving, the celebration moves into the hotel’s ballroom, where families and groups can enjoy the holiday buffet in a dedicated dining space.

A cash bar will be available for guests who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages. Drinks are not included in the buffet admission price.

Reservations, Seating Times, and Prices

Advance reservations are required for Hilton Mystic’s Thanksgiving Grand Buffet.

Guests can choose from five seating times: 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Each reservation includes a 90-minute dining period.

Admission is $80 for adults and $35 for children ages five through eleven. Children younger than five are admitted free.

Sales tax and gratuity are included in the advertised prices, although additional ticketing fees apply. Beverages are not included, and a cash bar will be available.

Refunds are available up to four days before the event, according to the ticketing policy.

For families hoping to enjoy Thanksgiving without the shopping, cooking, and cleanup, Hilton Mystic’s buffet offers a full holiday meal with traditional favorites, plenty of variety, and time to spend together around the table.

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