Pulling off a successful Thanksgiving Day feast at your home may make you feel like the accomplished and sexy man or woman you are. Nevertheless, the aftermath consisting of a kitchen full of dirty dishes, a stained sweater and enough leftovers to promise five extra pounds of holiday weight do not. Avoid the mess, the cleanup and the added hassle this year and dine out.

OpenTable.com allows you to reserve a spot in one of many restaurants in 47 of the states for a Thanksgiving meal prepared by a professional chef. Not only does this make for a relaxing holiday, but the opportunity to sample a different kind of Thanksgiving cuisine, straying from the traditional Mom’s cooking.

To select your restaurant of choice, search by price, cuisine or neighborhood. Most restaurants offer a prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu, so you can spend less time making decisions on your holiday and more time enjoying the company of loved ones. Picture coming home to a sparkling clean house after your feast with only a take-out box full of leftovers. Now that is something to be thankful for.

To peruse participating restaurants and make a reservation, visit OpenTable.com.