The Best Takeout Thanksgiving Meals

Not everyone has the time or skills to host a Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you have a busy schedule. Luckily, you can always order takeout and there are plenty of places to choose from; starting with affordable restaurants to more expensive options, you’ll be sure to find the right meal for your family and friends. In this article, we share the best takeout Thanksgiving meals that you can buy just in time for your upcoming celebration or gathering. 

Best Takeout Thanksgiving Meals

Below are just a few of the best places where you can get a full meal for the whole family this Thanksgiving holiday. 

Cracker Barrel

You’ll be happy to know that Cracker Barrel is currently offering Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast and a Family Dinner that lets customers pick meal sizes and different options for their gathering. You can also build your own meal by choosing from their wide range of Thanksgiving classics, which you can then pick up from your local Cracker Barrel branch. These packages can feed groups of 4 to 6 people for $99.99 but for bigger gatherings, you can look at options that can feed 8 to 10 people for $149.99. 

Their meals come with all the ingredients you need to host a traditional feast, including an oven-roasted turkey and matching gravy. The Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve meal comes with two of their oven-roasted turkey breasts, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, cornbread dressing, and turkey gravy, and your choice of two country sides which include pumpkin and pecan pies, or sweet yeast rolls. This option offers so much and allows you to add additional desserts and side dishes for every order, so make sure to pre-order now!  

Denny’s 

You’re in luck; Denny’s is currently offering their Turkey and Dressing Dinner Bundle which includes a whole ready-to-eat holiday meal that will feed as many as 4 people. Their generous spread includes choices such as turkey breast, cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy, as well as the choice of a second side between a fresh vegetable medley, creamy mac and cheese, and herb-glazed corn. Customers will also get a pumpkin and pecan pie, so be sure to pre-order your meal right now!  

Brio Italian Grille

At Brio Italian Grille, you can choose from the following hot and cold Thanksgiving packages that you can order to go: 

• A small package to feed 3 people for $105
• A large package to feed 6 people for $160
• A half-pan package to feed 10 people for $250
• A full-pan package to feed 20 people for $450 

Popeye’s

If you have everything ready to go except for the turkey, you can always look to Popoye’s to bail you out. Here, you’ll find their Cajun-style turkey which can put a new spin on the classic Thanksgiving turkey. This delicious turkey can be delivered right to your door for $99.00.  

Bravo! Italian Kitchen

If you don’t plan on celebrating Thanksgiving at home, you can always spend it at Bravo! Italian Kitchen or you can place an order to go. Their great menu offers a wide range of classics such as roasted turkey breast, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, among many others. The prices can range between $105 to $560, which can feed anywhere between 3 to 20 people.     

Buca di Beppo

This year, Buca di Beppo, the Italian restaurant has a delightful Thanksgiving feast to go if you’re not up to doing hours of work to get food on the table. Their dinner options include sliced turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, homestyle gravy, seasonal veggies, Italian sausage stuffing, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce. If you’re interested in their meals, you can expect to pay $105 to feed 3 people or $160 for 6 people. 

Bob Evans

At Bob Evans, you can choose from 4 different dinners, which can accommodate people on a budget, with prices ranging from $79.99 to $159.99. The smallest meal can feed around 4 people while the largest meal can feed up to 10 people. Each meal will come with either a pot roast, slow-roasted turkey, or ham, as well as classic sides and one dessert. 

Carmine’s

If you’re looking to get a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with an Italian flair, you’ll be pleased to know that Carmine’s will give you everything you need with all of the classic trimmings to eat at home. Their meals can feed between 6 to 8 people and can cost between $325 and $395, depending on your location. Delivering a family-style feast, you’ll enjoy a 16-pound roasted turkey with sage and sausage stuffing, sautéed string beans with red peppers, caramelized Brussels sprouts, carrots with fresh dill, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, and sweet potatoes with marshmallows. 

For an extra $30, you can even get a pumpkin or apple pie for dessert. 

Harry & David 

Offering a wide selection of festive food, Harry & David can even provide you with a full gourmet meal that can serve between 8 to 10 people. This includes one oven-roasted turkey, black truffle, stuffing, brown sugar sweet potatoes, almond green beans, cranberry chutney, turkey gravy, and pumpkin cheesecake. All this costs $269.99 and will arrive frozen so be sure to allocate 2 to 3 days before you reheat and serve it. 

Omaha Steaks 

If you’re looking to customize your meal for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, head over to Omaha Steaks where you can choose a meal to feed 4, 6, or 8 people. To get started, you can choose your centerpiece protein, sides, and dessert. Apart from their customizable meals, you can also go for their Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner which starts at $165.47.

Golden Corral 

Luckily, the Golden Corral will be open right on Thanksgiving Day, offering a classic Holiday Buffet available throughout the holiday season. Their feast can feed between 6 to 8 people and includes a traditional roasted turkey, beef roast, or glazed ham, along with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and your choice of extra sides. Just keep in mind that orders need to be placed 72 hours in advance to ensure you’re served during this busy season.  

Gobble

Looking for a meal kit to be delivered to your home? Gobble is now offering a limited-edition Thanksgiving dinner to be delivered to your home. One box can offer meals to feed between 4 to 6 people; these include their seasoned turkey roast, classic sides, and various side dishes. Their bigger dinner box also includes an additional side dish, some biscuits, and a dessert. 

Blue Apron 

Blue Apron is another meal kit service that offers a selection of holiday dinner boxes to their customers. Their Classic Thanksgiving Box comes in at $131.98 and includes a butter-roasted turkey breast, cranberry sauce, garlic and herb gravy, rosemary pumpkin seeds, roasted brussel sprouts, white cheddar mashed potatoes, and an apple crumb pie. Finally, this option comes with a checklist and a holiday prep guide.  

Home Chef

Home Chef allows you to customize your meal kit and will help you come up with the ultimate Thanksgiving dinner. You can choose from a wide variety of staple dishes that you and your guests will want to feast on, including roasted turkey breasts, white cheddar and sage biscuits, sweet potato, and green bean casseroles, and Brussels sprouts. Lastly, their menu also comes with a duo of a pumpkin cookie skillet and pumpkin cheesecake. 

Goldbelly

This popular food marketplace is known for its tasty turkey dinner that can feed 4 people. Their meal comes with homestyle stuffing, roasted turkey breast, and mashed potatoes. They also offer optional sides that you can add, including turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. 

The Honey Baked Ham Co. 

Bringing both turkey and ham into homes all around the United States, you can have The Honey Baked Ham Co. meals from the comfort of your home. Their Thanksgiving dinner is priced at just $164.99 which can feed around 14 to 18 people, giving plenty of value for your money. You can choose from an oven-roasted turkey or a bone-in ham, but whatever you choose, you can be sure that your holiday meal will come with savory gravy, country cornbread stuffing, and a green bean casserole.  

Conclusion 

This holiday season, there are plenty of good things for you to experience without the need to cook for hours. There are plenty of restaurants and meal kit services for you to choose from that offer a variety of options, so you can have a traditional or a more customized meal for Thanksgiving. But no matter which option you go with, you can be sure to get a wonderful meal shared with friends and family.

Sources 

• nbcnewyork.com
• today.com
• goodhousekeeping.com