Whether you want a traditional Thanksgiving meal Nov. 28 or you want to shake things up a bit, restaurants are ready to supply you with takeout holiday feasts.
Meals are available to serve small or large groups, some starting below $100.
Most meals include turkey, potatoes, bread and cranberries. Side dishes vary with the restaurant.
Some meals include dessert such as pumpkin pie.
Advance orders are usually required for this kind of catering.
Many are heat-and-serve meals that require unpacking and a little coordination in the kitchen. Customers often have to pick them up at least a day in advance. Other meals can be picked up or delivered hot.
Be sure to check on these kinds of details before you order.
Here are some holiday meals offered by chain restaurants on their websites or announced in news releases. Prices may vary by location
Black Angus Steakhouse: To-go turkey dinners are available for four, eight, or 12 people for $106.99-$314.99. Dinners must be ordered by 6 p.m. Nov. 26. Pickup is before 6 p.m. Nov. 27 or by 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. blackangus.com
Buca di Beppo: This Italian chain sells both heat-and-serve and ready-to-serve take-home meals with traditional sliced turkey, spicy Italian stuffing and pumpkin pie. Both are between $105 for three people and $250 for 10. Pickup is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 25-28. dineatbuca.com
Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon: Three-course carry-out platters feed six to eight people with choice of turkey, ham or both for $145-$155. A la carte sides and desserts are also available. claimjumper.com
Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery: Meals that serve six start at $134.99. Pies are also available. To order, click on the blue button in the top left corner of the chain’s web page, select your location and then set the date for Nov. 27. A Facebook post explains the process. corkyskitchenandbakery.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Heat-and-serve turkey dinners cost $139.99 for four to six people and $209.99 for eight to 10 people and are available for pickup Nov. 23-Dec. 1. crackerbarrel.com
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Heat-and-serve dinners include smoked turkey, Cajun fried turkey, spiral-cut ham and prime rib. They serve eight to 12 people for $77.99 to $149.99. Heated buffets are available for a minimum of 10 people. dickeys.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Thanksgiving turkey bundles are available as heat-and-serve or ready to serve. They generally cost $260. The dessert is carrot cake. Tenderloin bundles are around $420. Entrées and sides are also available à la carte. Bundles are available Nov. 22-27 and Nov. 29-Dec. 1. flemingssteakhouse.com
The Honey Baked Ham Co.: This chain sells dinners with turkey, ham and both for the holiday. Meals serve seven to 19 people with three or four sides. Prices are around $72-$204. Customers who pick up Nov. 24-25 can get $10 off a turkey spread. honeybaked.com
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Heat-and-serve family meals cost $209.99 for six people and $319.99 for 10 or more. Choices include smoked turkey, ham with Coca-Cola glaze or both. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Nov. 26. Pickup is Nov. 27-28. Customers get a $20 bonus card at pickup. lucillesbbq.com
Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery: Heat-and-serve turkey meals for four to six people cost $164.99 with choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Ham meals cost $189.99. Spreads for six to eight people cost $189.99-$234.99. A wide range of pies is available for ordering. Orders will be available to pick up Nov. 25-28. Customers can order takeout on those days, but dining rooms will be closed. Dining in will resume Nov. 29. mariecallenders.com
Mimi’s Cafe: Heat-and-serve turkey or ham meals for eight to 10 people cost $179.99. Ham and turkey meals cost $219.99. Pickup is Nov. 20-27. mimiscafe.com
Norms Restaurants: Holiday family meals that serve four are available through Jan. 6. They include turkey and ham or pie for $99.99. Pickup is between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. norms.com
Polly’s Pies: A meal with a whole turkey and choice of pie costs $194.99 and feeds six or more. Ham feasts are $102-99 or $184.99. Prime rib spreads for eight or more cost $235.99. Breakfast bundles are also available. Order by Nov. 21. Last pickup is 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. The dining room will be closed on the holiday. pollyspies.com
Popeyes: Want a Cajun-style turkey on your table? You can get a frozen bird from this fast food chain for about $59.99. Popeyes has an FAQ page on its website to explain it. Prices and availability vary by location. thecajunfix.popeyes.com
Tender Greens: Holiday dinners serve four to 10 people and are $67.95 to $205. The meals are nontraditional, with steak and short ribs for protein and sides such as slow-cooked cauliflower, potato gratin and sautéed French green beans. tendergreens.com
Urban Plates: To-go turkey dinners with herb-roasted turkey breast and mushroom stuffing cost $99.95 for four people and $174.95 for six to eight people. Individual turkey plates cost $24.95. Ordering deadline is Nov. 24 and pickup is Nov. 26-27. urbanplates.com