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.

Holiday Brunch at the Willard InterContinental Hotel is a longstanding tradition among generations in families.  It will be happening on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with seatings at 11:30 am, 2 pm and 2:30 pm in the Willard Hotel’s Crystal Room and Peacock Alley.

2026 Thanksgiving Menu

Bakery

• Assorted Viennoiserie & Muffins
• Freshly Baked Breads with Rye, Wheat & Multi-Grain
• Farmhouse Butter, Preserves, Honey & Marmalade

Juices

• Apple Juice
• Cranberry Juice
• Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Breakfast Station

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

Create Your Own Omelet

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

Additional

• Buttermilk Pancakes with Pumpkin Spread Whipped Cream and Vermont Maple Syrup
• Scrambled Eggs
• Applewood Smoked Bacon
• Chicken Sausage
• Breakfast Potato Medley

Fish Crudo Station

Willard House Smoked Salmon Hanadi Crudo with Mini Assorted Bagels Cream Cheese, Traditional Garnishes & Condiments

Avocado Toast Station

Toasted Country Bread, Mashed Avocado, Sliced Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion and Crispy Bacon

Charcuterie and Cheese

• Prosciutto di Parma, Coppa, Soppressata, Salame, Felino, Pate de Champagne, Bresaola, Dry Chorizo, House Made Pickled Vegetables, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Selection of Mustard, Baguette and Croutons
• Selection of Bucheron Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola, Picante Blue Cheese, French Brie, Gruyere Cheese, Smoked Guida and Aged Cheddar
• Selection with Crackers, Bread Sticks and Mini Fusalto

Seafood Station

• Oysters on the Half Shell, Lobster Tails, Prawns, Chab Claws and Steamed Top Neck Clam
• Cocktail Sauces, Tartar Sauce Red Pepper Remoulade, Classic Mignonette, Cognac Mouseline, Lemon and Lime Wedges and la Basco Sauce

Salad Station

• Meschun Greens with Watermelon Radishes & Cucumber Noodles and Champagne Vinaigrette
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Frisce Candied Pecan, Crumbled Goat Cheese and Maple Vinaigrette
• Artisan Baby Romaine with French Capers, Parmesan, Mini Croutons and Caesar Dressing
• Red and White Quinoa Salad with Dry Cranberries, Baby Arugula and Citrus Vinaigrette

Carving Station

• Roasted Herb Marinated Turkey & Twice Cooked Turkey Thigh with Classic Bravy with Giblets, Orange Scented Cranberry Sauce Slow Corn Bread Stuffing and Garlic Herb Stuffing
• Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream with Assorted Silver Dollar Roll
• Baked Ham with Grand Marnier Apricot, Honey Cloves and Rum Pineapple Glaze
• Dill and Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon Fillet with Beurre Blanc Sauce

Vegetarian Station

• Vegan Sweet Potato’s Shepherd Pie
• Maple Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Brussels Sprouts
• Classic French Bean
• Mashed Potato
• Marshmallow Sweet Potato Gratinee

Soup Station

• Butternut Squash Bisque with Mascarpone and Amaretto Cookies
• Turkey & Corn Chowder with Dried Cranberry Muffins

Kids Table

• Mini Cheeseburgers
• Mac & Cheese
• Mini Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich
• Fried Chicken Fingers

Desserts

• Assorted Chocolate & Fruit Mousse Filled Verrines
• Assorted French Macarons
• Assorted Pralines
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
• Fresh Fruit Tarts
• Cinnamon Creme Brulee
• Raspberry Mousse Cake
• Petit Four Sec Cookies
• Lemon Merinque Tart
• Fresh Berries with Citrus Sabayon
• Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
• Lemon Meringue Tart
• Chocolate Cup with Milk Chocolate Mousse
• Thanksgiving Holiday Cookies

Thanksgiving Pie Station

• Assorted Thanksgiving Pies with Pecan, Pumpkin and Apple Pies, served with Classic Whipped Cream, Bourbon Whipped Cream, Toasted Almond, Maraschino Cherries, Chocolate Shaving, Streusel Crumble, Cinnamon Powder, Caramel Sauce and Oreo Crumble

Bottomless Champagne & Bloody Mary Bar

• Veuve Chicquot Brut “Yellow Label”
• Mimosas
• Peach Bellinis
• Bloody Mary

Willard’s InterContinental Deals

Willard’s InterContinental has special offers to help you save money on your stay.  Check them out.