Celebrate Thanksgiving At Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

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Today, I want to tell you about how to celebrate Thanksgiving at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., including their great Thanksgiving menu.  But first, let me tell you why the Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. is such an iconic destination for Thanksgiving.

About Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

Top 2025 Top 20 Historic Hotels of American Culinary Heritage & Traditions” – Historic Hotels of America

Best Hotel In D.C. 2023” – Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Award

The Willard InterContinental Washington DC has over two centuries of unrivaled hospitality.  It is a legendary hotel and celebrated landmark, standing steps away from the White House.

The Willard Hotel has had a presence in downtown Washington, D.C., since 1816 and has been a center of political and social life for decades.  Julia Ward Howe wrote “Battle Hymn of the Republic” in the hotel.  Nearly a century later, Martin Luther King wrote his “I Have A Dream” speech in The Willard Hotel.  It is celebrated as “the residence of presidents.”  Every U.S. President since Franklin Pierce has either visited or stayed in The Willard.

The Willard has been featured in  movies, including “All The President’s Men,” “Minority Report,” “The American President” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”  Among its famous guests are Mark Twain, The Duke of Windsor, Harry Houdini, P.T. Barnum, Walt Whitman, Gloria Swanson, Charles Dickins, Emily Dickinson, Joe Paterno and many more

Celebrate the season with an amazing Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at Willard InterContinental.  The ambiance, holiday decor and attention to detail is outstanding at this historic hotel.  A true luxury experience is to be enjoyed there.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving Brunch created by Executive Chef Gyo Santa and Willard’s culinary team.  It will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025.  Seating is at 11 am, 11:30 am, 2 pm and 2:30 pm.  This will be held in the Willard Ballroom, Crystal Ballroom and Peacock Alley.

Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet

Bakery

• Butter Croissants
• Muffins
• Freshly Baked Breads
• Rye, Sourdough, Wheat, Cinnamon, Multi-Grain, and Raisin Toast

These are served with Farmhouse Butter, Preserves, Honey and Marmalade

• Avocado Toast with Mashed Avocado, Sliced Tomato, Chopped Bacon and Chopped Egg

Juices

• Freshly Squeezed Orange and Grapefruit Juice
• Apple, Tomato, Cranberry, Pineapple and V8

Egg Station

• Classic Eggs Benedict with Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce
• Scrambled Egg

Served with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Chicken Apple Sausage and Breakfast Potato Medley

Omelet Station

Create your own Omelet with

• Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onion, Peppers, Bacon, Black Forest Ham, Spanish Chorizo, Crab Meat, Cheddar Cheese, Swiss and Pepper Jack

Fish Crudo Station

The Willard Home Smoked Salmon with 

• Hamachi Crudo, Mini Assorted Bagels, Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Traditional Garnish and Condiments

Charcuterie & Cheese

• Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Sopressata, Salame Felino, Pate de Campagne, Bresaola and Dry Chorizo
• Homemade Pickled Vegetables, Selection of Mustards and Baguette Croutons
• Selection of Boucheron with Goat Cheese, Blue Cheese, Gorgonzola Picante, French Brie, Gruyere Cheese, Smoked Gouda and Aged Cheddar
• Selection of Crackers, Bread Sticks and Mini Fusette

Seafood Station

• Oysters in Half Shell, Lobster Tail, Prawns, Crab Claws & Snow Crab Legs
• Cocktail Sauce, Tartar Sauce, Red Pepper Remoulade, Cognac Mousseline, Classic Mignonette, Lemon and Lime Wedges and a selection of Tabascas

Soup Station

• Butternut Squash Bisque, Mascarpone and Amaretto Cookies
• New England Clam Chowder with Saltine Crackers

Salad Station

• Mesclun Greens, Watermelon Radishes, Cucumber Noodles and Champagne Vinaigrette
• Baby Spinach, Roasted Butternut Squash, Dried cranberries, Candied Pecan and Maple Vinaigrette
• Red & Green Baby Romaine, Fried Capers, Parmesan, Miniature Croutons and Caesar Dressing
• Roasted Beets Salad, Goat Cheese Crumble, Orange Segment and Citrus Honey Vinaigrette

Carving Station

• Roasted Herb Marinated Turkey and Twice Cooked Turkey Thigh, Classic Gravy with Giblets and Orange Scented Cranberry Sauce
• Oyster Stuffing and Port Wine Apple Stuffing
• Baked Ham with Grand Marnier Apricot, Honey Cloves and Rum Pineapple Glaze
• Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream with Assorted Silver Dollar Roll
• Dill and Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon Fillet with Beurre Sauce

Sides

• Green and Wax Beans Braised in Tomato Sauce
• Roasted Root Vegetables
• Mashed Potato
• Marshmallow Sweet Potato Gratinee

Kids Table

• Mini Cheeseburgers
• Mini Turleyburgers
• Fried Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard
• Miniature Corn Dog Bites
• Curly Fries
• Cheese, Celery, and Rainbow Carrot Sticks
• Fresh Fruit Platter

Desserts

• Assorted Chocolate and Fruit Mousse Filled Verrines
• Miniature Pumpkin Pie
• French Macarons
• Miniature Chocolate Pecan Tarts
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
• Raspberry Mousse Cake
• Tropical Mango Mousse Cake
• Cinnamon Crème Brûlée
• Baked Chocolate Cream Pie
• Assorted Pralines
• Lemon Meringue Tarts
• Fresh Fruit Tarts
• Petit Four Sec Cookies
• Fresh Berries with Citrus Sabayon
• Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
• Chocolate Cups Filled with Milk Chocolate Mousse
• Assorted Cookies
• Mini Brownies

This includes Bottomless mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys for Adults.

Pricing is $195 per adult and $85 per child (ages 5 to 12 years).

Willard’s InterContinental Deals

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