Whether you want a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 28 or you want to shake things up a bit, restaurants are ready to supply you with take-out holiday feasts. Feasts are available to serve small or large groups, some starting below $100.
Most feasts include turkey, potatoes, bread and cranberries. Side dishes vary with the restaurant. Some feasts include dessert such as pumpkin pie, but not all of them.
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 feasts can be picked up or delivered hot.
Be sure to check on these kinds of details before you order. Here are some holiday feasts 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, priced 106.
99-$314.99. Dinners must be ordered by 6 p.
m. Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Pickup is before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
27 or 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
blackangus.com Buca di Beppo: This Italian chain sells both heat-and-serve and ready-to-serve take-home feasts with traditional sliced turkey, spicy Italian stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Both are priced 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: Holiday feasts 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 $209.
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 feasts include smoked turkey, Cajun fried turkey, spiral-cut ham and prime rib.
They serve eight to 12 people for prices ranging from $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 heat-and-serve or ready to serve.
They generally cost $260. The dessert is carrot cake. There are also tenderloin bundles 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 feasts 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 feast.
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 on Nov. 27 or Nov. 28.
Customers get a $20 bonus card at pickup. lucillesbbq.com Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery: Heat-and-serve turkey feasts for four to six people cost $164.
99 with choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Ham feasts cost $189.99.
Feasts for six to eight people cost $189.99-$234.99.
A wide range of pies are available for pre-order. 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 Friday, Nov. 29.
mariecallenders.com Mimi’s Cafe: Heat-and-serve turkey or ham feasts for eight to 10 people cost $179.99.
Ham and turkey feasts 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 feast with a whole turkey and choice of pie costs $194.
99 and feeds six or more. Ham feasts $102-99 or $184.99.
Prime rib feasts 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. t hecajunfix.
popeyes.com Tender Greens: Holiday feasts serve four to 10 people and are priced $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. Pre-order deadline is Nov. 24, and pickup is Nov.
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