Thanksgiving week in Midtown has a particular energy. Offices along Peachtree thin out, suitcases appear by the elevator, and every group chat suddenly asks the same thing: when can we all get together before people fly home? If you’re hunting for Thanksgiving dishes Colony Square Atlanta friends can share during that stretch, Boqueria at 1221 Peachtree St NE offers a playful answer. Keep the shape of the holiday feast, and let Barcelona supply the recipes.
One thing first, so nobody plans around the wrong night. Boqueria Colony Square is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. We’re open regular hours Monday through Wednesday of that week, back to regular hours on Black Friday with brunch served alongside the regular menu, and open as usual through the weekend that follows.
That leaves room for an early-week Friendsgiving, a Wednesday-night reunion, a Black Friday brunch, or a long Saturday dinner with visiting family. Below: the holiday-week schedule, a role-by-role map from the Thanksgiving spread to our menu, and ideas for each night.
Key Takeaways
- Boqueria Colony Square is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26) and open regular hours the rest of Thanksgiving week.
- Black Friday (November 27) brings regular hours with brunch and the regular menu both available, a welcome change of pace from leftovers.
- There’s no turkey and no special holiday menu, but the regular menu fills every Thanksgiving role, with paella as the centerpiece.
- The Classics and The Boqueria Experience Chef’s Menus take the ordering off the organizer’s plate, and both include a paella.
- Bigger Friendsgiving groups can ask about private and semi-private spaces through the Colony Square events page.
1. Thanksgiving Week Hours at Boqueria Colony Square
Here is exactly how the holiday week runs at our Midtown location. Save it, screenshot it, and send it to whoever is herding your group.
| Day | Status at Colony Square |
|---|---|
| Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25 | Regular hours |
| Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day) | Closed |
| Fri, Nov 27 (Black Friday) | Regular hours, brunch + regular menu |
| Sat–Sun, Nov 28–29 | Regular hours |
Reservations are recommended, and bar seating is kept for walk-ins. For the regular schedule, check the Colony Square location page. Since we’re closed on Thanksgiving Day, every idea in this guide is built around the other six days of the week.
2. Thanksgiving Dishes Colony Square Atlanta: Every Role on the Table
Picture the traditional Thanksgiving spread as a cast of characters. Each one has a job: the showpiece, the comfort side, the green thing, the sweet-tart foil, the finale. Now recast each role from the Colony Square dinner menu. Every dish below appears on the location’s current menu.
| Thanksgiving role | Boqueria dish at Colony Square | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| The centerpiece (turkey) | Seafood, Short Rib or Vegetable Paella | A wide pan, carried out and shared by everyone |
| Second main | Roasted Chicken or Secreto de Ibérico | A familiar roast, or a richer pork option |
| Mashed potatoes | Patatas Bravas or Tortilla Española | Potato comfort with Spanish flair |
| Green beans and greens | Espinacas a la Catalana, Grilled Broccolini | The vegetable plate that disappears first |
| Sweet potato casserole | Crispy Sweet Potatoes | Sweet potatoes with crunch and a little heat |
| Stuffing and rolls | Pan con Tomate, Croquetas | Bread and soft, savory comfort |
| Cranberry sauce | Bacon-Wrapped Dates, quince purée with Croquetas de Jamón | The sweet-savory bite that ties things together |
| The cheese board | Aged Manchego, Aged Mahón, Valdeón, Jamón Serrano | Something to nibble while everyone arrives |
| Pie | Churros con Chocolate, Crema Catalana, Basque Chocolate Cheesecake, Orange Olive Oil Cake | Four ways to close the meal |
The showpiece: paella. Paella is a Spanish rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan with saffron and bomba rice, a short-grain variety that soaks up flavor. The prize is the socarrat, the crunchy, caramelized layer of rice at the bottom of the pan. Think of it as the Spanish answer to the crispy turkey skin everyone reaches for. Colony Square serves three. The Seafood Paella is loaded with monkfish, sepia (cuttlefish), squid, shrimp, clams and mussels. The Short Rib Paella is the richest of the trio, with braised short rib, Turkish figs, Piparra peppers and roasted bone marrow, and the figs give it a gently sweet, autumnal note. The Vegetable Paella combines eggplant, broccoli, peas, grape tomato and piquillo peppers.
A second main. Some tables want a roast alongside the rice. The Roasted Chicken is a half chicken finished with lemon, herbs and salsa verde, a bright green herb sauce. For a more indulgent option, the Secreto de Ibérico is the “secret cut” of the Ibérico pig, seared and served with creamy white romesco and a sherry-honey reduction.
The potato side. Patatas Bravas are crispy potatoes topped with salsa brava (a spicy tomato sauce), pimentón and garlic allioli. Mashed-potato loyalists may prefer the Tortilla Española, a thick Spanish omelet layered with eggs and slow-cooked confit potatoes and onions, soft and comforting in the center.
The greens. Espinacas a la Catalana is a Catalan classic of sautéed spinach with garbanzos, pine nuts, garlic and golden raisins. Grilled Broccolini arrives with “ajo blanco” (an almond and garlic sauce), sumac and Marcona almonds.
The sweet potato moment. Crispy Sweet Potatoes come with “mojo verde,” a lively green herb sauce, plus spicy yogurt: marshmallows traded for bite.
3. The Supporting Cast: Bread, Cranberry, Cheese and the Toast
A holiday table gets its personality from the extras, and Boqueria’s supporting players hold their own.
Bread and stuffing. Pan con Tomate is toasted bread rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil, the most beloved everyday bread in Catalonia. It plays the dinner-roll part, mopping up sauce from every plate. Croquetas handle the soft, savory comfort that stuffing usually provides: creamy croquettes filled with Serrano ham, or with mushroom and served with truffle allioli.
Where’s the cranberry? Every rich spread needs a sweet-tart counterpoint. At Colony Square it shows up twice. Bacon-Wrapped Dates are stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese, so sweet, salty and creamy land in one bite. The ham croquetas come with quince purée, a fruity, gently tart paste that sits beside them the way cranberry sauce sits beside turkey.
The board. While people drift in from the office or the airport, start with Aged Manchego (nutty sheep’s milk), Aged Mahón (tangy cow’s milk) or Valdeón (a sharp blue). Add Jamón Serrano, or go big with Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, from black Iberian pigs that forage for acorns in Andalusia.
The toast. House sangría comes in red, white and rosé, and a pitcher instantly reads as a celebration. For bubbles, choose cava, Spain’s sparkling wine. Sherry fans can finish with a glass of PX, which tastes like liquid raisins next to churros.
The finale. Get at least two desserts. Churros con chocolate come with dulce de leche, hot chocolate or Nutella for dipping. Crema Catalana is Catalonia’s creamy custard under a crackly caramelized top. The Basque Chocolate Cheesecake and the lighter Orange Olive Oil Cake complete the pie course.
Several dishes are marked gluten-free on the menu, including the paellas and Patatas Bravas. Please mention any allergies to your server.
4. Four Ways to Gather Around Thanksgiving Week
With Thanksgiving Day off the table at Colony Square, the week still offers four natural openings. Here’s how we’d match each one to the menu.
| When | Occasion | What to order |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Tue, Nov 23–24 | Early-week Friendsgiving | Cheese board, Croquetas de Jamón, Crispy Sweet Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Short Rib Paella, Crema Catalana |
| Wed, Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Eve reunion | Pan con Tomate, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, PX Chicken Wings, Patatas Bravas, Seafood Paella, a pitcher of sangría |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Black Friday brunch | Brunch Feast for the table, or Huevos Horneados, Torrija and Avocado Toast to share |
| Sat–Sun, Nov 28–29 | Dinner with visiting family | The Classics or The Boqueria Experience Chef’s Menu |
The early-week Friendsgiving. Monday and Tuesday suit coworkers and roommates about to scatter. The menu suggests two to three tapas per person, plus a paella for the table. Hosting a Tuesday Friendsgiving potluck at home instead? Use the Order Online button on the location page to order to-go for that gathering.
The Wednesday-night kickoff. Thanksgiving Eve is when friends who moved away are finally back in Atlanta and nobody has to work the next morning. It’s a night for a long table, a couple of pitchers and plenty of plates. Reserve ahead so the whole crew fits at one table.
Black Friday brunch. After a morning of shopping, or simply a break from leftovers, Black Friday is a brunch day at Colony Square, with the brunch menu served alongside the regular menu. The Brunch Feast is a family-style format: the table picks two tapas and three brunch dishes, everything is portioned to your party size and sent from the kitchen as it’s ready, with churros to finish. Brunch dishes include Huevos Horneados (two eggs simmered in tomato sauce with chorizo and piquillo peppers) and Torrija (crispy Spanish French toast with blackberry compote). Add a mimosa, which can be made with cranberry for a seasonal touch.
The weekend with family. When parents and cousins are in town, let the kitchen take charge. The Classics is a customized assortment of Boqueria guest favorites, including one of the paellas. The Boqueria Experience goes further with seasonal dishes, paella and a taste of hand-carved Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. The food arrives in waves, the table stays full, and whoever organized gets to sit down.
5. A Midtown Holiday Week: Piedmont Park, the Arts Center and Dinner
Colony Square sits near the High Museum and Atlanta Symphony Hall, in what the location page describes as the historic and cultural heart of Atlanta. Late November in Midtown has its own rhythm: crisp air, leaves turning along the side streets, and a city that slows down just a little as people head home.
Build the outing around it. Take a long walk through Piedmont Park and loop past Lake Clara Meer, or meet at the Woodruff Arts Center for an afternoon at the High before dinner. Visiting family who haven’t seen Midtown in a while will appreciate the tour, and everyone arrives at the table properly hungry.
Parking is simple: three-hour parking validation is included with your meal, handy when half the group drives in from the suburbs.
Want a bit of Spain in your own kitchen this season? The Boqueria blog has a holiday paella de mariscos recipe to try at home.
6. Visit Us in Colony Square
Boqueria Colony Square brings the buzz of Barcelona to Midtown with floor-to-ceiling windows, an open kitchen and a menu built around tapas, wine and paella. The room handles impromptu lunches, after-work Social Hour and long, lively group dinners equally well, which is exactly what a Friendsgiving needs.
You’ll find us at 1221 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361.
Planning a larger group? Colony Square’s private and semi-private spaces suit a team Friendsgiving on the Monday or Tuesday of holiday week, or a family dinner that weekend. Start on the Colony Square events page to ask about dates, and browse our earlier post on group dining in Colony Square for more ideas.
A thank-you for the organizer. Every friend group has one person who books the table and chases the replies. A Boqueria gift card, handed over at your early-week Friendsgiving, is a nice way to say thanks.
Conclusion
The heart of Thanksgiving is the crowded table and the people who make time for each other. Boqueria Colony Square keeps that spirit and changes the accent: paella and its crispy socarrat where the bird would sit, Patatas Bravas for the potatoes, Bacon-Wrapped Dates and quince for the cranberry, churros for the pie, and a pitcher of sangría for the toast.
Remember the schedule: we’re closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and open regular hours Monday through Wednesday, on Black Friday with brunch and the regular menu, and through the weekend. Pick your night, gather your people, and visit the Boqueria Colony Square location page for the full menu, or reserve a table for your holiday-week dinner today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boqueria Colony Square open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. Boqueria Colony Square is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. We’re open regular hours Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, regular hours on Black Friday, November 27, with brunch and the regular menu, and regular hours that weekend.
Is Boqueria Colony Square open the Wednesday before Thanksgiving?
Yes. Wednesday, November 25, is a regular day at Colony Square, which makes it a great night for a Thanksgiving Eve dinner with friends who are back in town. Reservations are recommended, so book once your group picks the night.
What’s served at Colony Square on Black Friday?
On Black Friday, November 27, Colony Square is open regular hours and serves brunch alongside the regular menu. You can share a family-style Brunch Feast, order brunch dishes like Torrija and Huevos Horneados, or go straight to tapas and paella.
Does Boqueria serve turkey or a special Thanksgiving menu?
No. There’s no turkey and no special holiday menu at Colony Square. This guide matches each classic Thanksgiving role to a dish on the regular menu, with paella as the centerpiece and churros or Crema Catalana standing in for pie.
How much should we order for a Friendsgiving group?
The menu recommends two to three tapas per person. Add one or two paellas for the table and a couple of desserts to share. If you’d rather not decide, The Classics or The Boqueria Experience Chef’s Menu builds a full spread for you, paella included.