Where To Get Thanksgiving To-Go in Atlanta
Whoever thinks Thanksgiving is relaxing has clearly never been in charge of cooking the meal.
You’re worried about sourcing a turkey (it weighs how much?!), choosing sides and appetizers (do people actually like cranberry sauce?), figuring out seating for your visitors (will Cousin Kyle be offended he’s at the kid’s table?), and preparing for the monsoon of dishes you’ll have to wash (Siri: how do I clean a dish coated with burned mac and cheese?).
On top of that, the food might flat out suck. Your turkey might be dry. Your stuffing could be soggy. And maybe that casserole you saw on TikTok didn’t quite translate to your kitchen.
Luckily, there are restaurants all over the Atlanta area who want to take over the hard part for you and handle the cooking, letting you focus on watching football and debating politics with the family (ah, the holidays!)
Here are some of those places helping to make your Thanksgiving stress-free.
1. Local Three
The food at Local Three is hard to define in terms other than “delicious”. It’s a relaxed yet creative take on refined American style cuisine, with comforting cocktails to boot. It’s exactly the kind of place you can trust to make your Thanksgiving meal one to remember.
What You Get:
You can either opt for the full Family Feast or choose your items à la carte. The Family Feast includes your choice of a turkey or a spiral cut ham, along with a whole lotta sides, including but not limited to: green bean casserole, four-cheese mac and cheese, and Grateful Bread yeast rolls (I mainly included those for the name). The full feast is $399, which may seem steep until you realize it feeds up to 12 people, which shakes out to roughly $33 a head.
What You Need to Know:
There are pickup times available every half hour from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM from 11/21 to 11/22. Place your order here ASAP!
2. DBA Barbecue
When you think about unbelievably tasty BBQ, chances are your first thought is a shack in the middle of nowhere rather than an air-conditioned restaurant in Virginia Highlands. But DBA Barbecue is no joke when it comes to brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings, or turkey. Their turkey is so good, in fact, that it’s ready to be the star of your Thanksgiving table.
What You Get:
Barbecue plus Thanksgiving can only mean smoked turkey, and DBA has you covered with either a whole one or sliced turkey breast that you can buy by the pound. The full Turkey Package includes a turkey, several classic sides, gravy, and relish.
What You Need to Know:
All orders require a 48-hour notice (smoking an entire turkey takes time!) and can be placed either here or by emailing [email protected].
3. South City Kitchen
South City Kitchen serves “Southern classics with a sophisticated spin.” Need we say more? You’ll find everything you love, no matter the time of day or the occasion, and that includes Thanksgiving dinner.
What You Get:
Their Thanksgiving pre-fixe has everything you could want in a Thanksgiving meal. You’ve got roasted sliced turkey breast with all your favorite sides and delicious apps to choose from such as their gruyere custard onion tart or pan fried chicken livers. Get in touch with your true Southerner with the chocolate pecan pie!
What You Need to Know:
Place your order online here by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22nd. Your meal will be available for pickup on Thursday, November 23rd.
4. Tucker Brewing Company
There’s no place quite as welcoming as a local brewery, and Tucker Brewing Company is no exception. If you find yourself around the Tucker area, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better hangout spot than their 8,500-square-foot beer garden. They also happen to serve fantastic German food, a level of quality that carries over to their Thanksgiving offerings.
What You Get:
Take your pick of any combination of entrees, sides, and desserts. Each serves 4-6 people and includes reheating instructions. Highlights include: citrus brined turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, wild mushroom green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie.
What You Need to Know:
Peruse the menu and place your order here. Pickup is on Wednesday, November 22 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
5. Castellucci Hospitality Group (Mujo, Cooks & Soldiers, Iberian Pig)
This restaurant group is one of the finest in Atlanta, one of those where you see the full list and think, “Wow, all of those?!” That list is: Cooks & Soldiers, Double Zero, Sugo, Mujō, and The Iberian Pig. See what I mean? With such a fine lineup of eateries, you already know their Thanksgiving meal is going to be off the charts.
What You Get:
The basic package is the “one click” Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a whole UNCOOKED brined turkey (so make sure you plan ahead to toss it in the oven), sage sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, 5-cheese mac and cheese, and much more. If you’re just looking for a few extra goodies to supplement your home-cooked meal, you can get just a turkey or just the family-style sides (or just go for broke and get the apple or pumpkin pie). While you’re there, you can also opt in for a couple of bottles of wine.
What You Need to Know:
Order online here by Monday, November 20th and pick up your order on Wednesday, November 22nd from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at your preferred CHG restaurant location.
6. Table & Main
There’s a lot to love about Canton Street, Roswell’s version of Bourbon or Beale Street, with dozens of places to eat, drink, and be merry. Table & Main is a southern tavern serving up to-die-for fried chicken, succulent shrimp and grits, and an extensive bourbon bar. It should come as no surprise that their Thanksgiving is equally craveworthy.
What You Get:
You can grab a meal for 6 ($385), or go the à la carte way of life. These offerings include roasted potatoes, an autumn salad, apple cranberry-crumble, and a smoked turkey with turkey giblet roasted gravy. And don’t be afraid to ask about wine additions!
What You Need to Know:
Place your order at [email protected]. Orders must be placed by 5:00 PM on November 17th and picked up on November 22nd between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
7. Souper Jenny
Souper Jenny is one of Atlanta’s most beloved restaurant brands, known for its hearty soups, tasty sandwiches, and nutritious salads. Thanksgiving calls for comforting fare and nothing says comfort food quite like Souper Jenny.
What You Get
You get “everything but the bird”. As you might expect from a place with these soup bonafides, you can get hot soups like Roasted Pumpkin-Butternut Squash Soup. You can also get sides like Jenny’s Sausage & Apple Stuffing with Sage & Thyme, and end on a sweet note with a dessert like Chocolate Midnight Cake from Alon’s Bakery.
What You Need to Know
Place your order here by Tuesday, November 14th at 4:00 PM. Orders must be a minimum of $60. You can pick it up the day before Thanksgiving between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM from either the Buckhead, Westside, or Roswell locations (specify when you place your order). You can also have it delivered for an additional $35.
8. Cabernet Steakhouse
Cabernet Steakhouse has been the pride of Alpharetta since opening its doors over two decades ago. Executive Chef Richard Holley and his tenured team serve up only the finest in steak, seafood, and more, so why not let them also handle your Thanksgiving spread?
What You Get
You can either pick and choose your items or go for the full Thanksgiving spread. Side options include a Ciabatta Herb Stuffing, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, and White Wine & Herb Turkey Gravy; salads can be Caesar or Mixed Greens; and desserts include Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Blueberry Pie. Entrees include a 12-16-lb Aromatic Herb & Citrus Turkey, a 6-lb Herb Crusted Prime Rib (with horseradish and au jus), a Whole Roasted Tenderloin, or an 8-lb Spiral Honey Glazed ham. The entrees will need to be cooked/heated in the oven.
The complete dinner for 6 includes your choice of entree and dessert and all six sides. Luckily, all items come with step-by-step reheating and cooking instructions so you can enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving!
What You Need to Know
Orders must be placed here by November 17th. Pickup is on Wednesday, November 22nd between 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
9. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Is there any cuisine better served family style than Italian? Davio’s already brings some of the best bites you’ll find in Buckhead, so you already know that their Thanksgiving dinner will be next-level.
What You Get
You can’t beat the classics, especially when they’re prepared by the Davio’s team. Your Thanksgiving dinner includes a free-range organic turkey, Yukon creamy potatoes, butternut squash, herb stuffing, cranberry apple chutney, and more! You can also add special desserts, including Apple Pie, a Cranberry-Pecan Bread Pudding, or a Pumpkin Pie.
What You Need to Know
You must place your order by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21st and you can pick up your order on Wednesday, November 22nd anytime or on Thanksgiving Day before 11:00 AM. All meals are prepared and refrigerated and packaged in oven-safe containers. Place your order by calling 404 – 844 – 4810 or by emailing [email protected].
10. The Select
What more is there to say about The Select besides that it’s one of the best restaurants in Atlanta? We don’t want to say they make turkey and sides BETTER than your loved ones…but why not let them handle the dirty work so you can focus on the fun parts (eating, drinking, and being merry)?
What You Get
You have two entree choices: Free-Range Turkey or Applewood Smoked Ham. Then pick between a Winter Salad, Butternut Squash Soup, or French Onion Soup. Then you don’t need to make any more hard choices because your meal comes with all the sides: Dinner Rolls, Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, The Select Mac & Cheese, Green Bean Casserole, and more! For desserts, you get a lovely assortment including Pumpkin Pastry Tart and gluten-free chocolate brownies. Add on even more sides a la carte if you really love mac & cheese or mashed potatoes!
What You Need to Know
You can order online here. Pickup will be on Thanksgiving Day before 11:00 AM.
11. Le Bon Nosh
This elegant Buckhead cafe and dinner spot is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful restaurants in Atlanta. They will be closed on Thanksgiving, but have a variety of tempting items for you to choose from to bring home.
What You Get
Le Bon Nosh has a luxe spin on your favorite Turkey Day sides, with a lobster Mac and cheese, Sourdough Stuffing, Apple Cake, and Pecan Tart. You will have to get your turkey elsewhere, however.
What You Need to Know
Pickup will be after 2pm on Tuesday, November 21st, or Wednesday, November 23rd.
12. TWO Urban Licks
This Beltline spot has been wildly popular, and one whiff will tell you exactly why. This spot knows their meat and how to bring out the most scrumptious flavors through their wood-fired ovens–it’s always the most heavenly smell walking into this spot!
What You Get
Their Thanksgiving Feast Bundle serves 4-6 guests, with a 8-10 lb. Brined and Roasted half turkey, Turkey Gravy, a selection of sides and Pecan or Apple Pie for $195. Are sides your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Then you’re in luck, because listen to this spread: Garlic Whipped Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Cornbread Dressing, Corn and Bacon Spoonbread, Brussels Sprouts, and Cranberry and Orange Sauce. You can also order any of the above a la carte.
What You Need to Know
Order Thanksgiving TWO Go by calling 404-522-4622 or [email protected] by Wednesday, November 15th at 12:00 PM. Pick up is Wednesday, November 22nd from 12:00 PM – 4:00 pm
13. Tio Lucho’s
Tired of the same old same old Thanksgiving dinner year after year? Then dive into Tio Lucho’s spin on Thanksgiving! This Peruvian spot is a new addition to the dining scene, and crushing it with their Peruvian fare.
What You Get
How does a Spatchcocked Roast Turkey with Aji Panca Marinade and Turkey Neck Gravy sound? Or Arroze Arabe, a mix of jasmine rice, vermicelli noodles and veggies? Green Tamales, Sweet Potato Puree, Sofrito Canary Beans, Crema de Aji, and Pumpkin Bread Pudding with a Warm Spiced Syrup are also on the menu.
What You Need to Know
$250 will feed 6-8 guests and can be ordered online.