Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is quite an undertaking. And let's be honest—not everyone is a talented chef. Whether that's you, or you just want to take it easy before the rest of the holiday season kicks in, these stores and restaurants have you covered for Thanksgiving to-go meals.

From Denny's to Buca di Beppo, there's a takeout Thanksgiving option for every family. Here are the establishments that will help you save time—and money—on this year's holiday feast.

1. Albertsons

Preorder your Thanksgiving meal from Albertson's convenient Order Ahead menu. Choose from a traditional turkey or spiral ham, and round out the meal with classic side dishes like mashed potatoes, homestyle stuffing and cranberry sauce

Not responsible for the main event? There are also plenty of options for fruit and veggie trays, salads and dessert spreads. Select Albertsons will be open Thanksgiving Day if you need to grab something last minute.

2. Bob Evans

Bob Evans' Farmhouse Feast is packed cold and ready to reheat. There are several options available that feed between four to 10 people. Meal highlights include a choice of turkey or pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, a pumpkin loaf and more.

3. Boston Market

Boston Market offers Hot & Ready-To-Serve meals, catering and a la carte offerings. The Hot & Ready-To-Serve meals serve between six and 12 people, start at $11.99 per person and can be picked up the week of Thanksgiving.

You can expect turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable stuffing, spinach artichoke dip, cranberry relish, rolls, one apple pie and one pumpkin pie.

Don't have big Thanksgiving plans? Boston Market is also open on Thanksgiving. Pick up a Thanksgiving Day meal for $15.99.

4. Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Preorder a hot or cold Thanksgiving Feast To Go from Bravo! Italian Kitchen with turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and other classics. Here are your Thanksgiving takeout options:

  • Small: $105, feeds three
  • Large: $160, feeds six

If you're hosting a larger gathering, you can also opt for catering:

  • Half pan: $250, feeds 10
  • Full pan: $450, feeds 20

If you order a Thanksgiving Feast To Go, you'll need to pick it up Monday or Wednesday of Thanksgiving week between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Catering pickup or delivery is from Monday through Thursday of Thanksgiving week between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Thanksgiving turkey dinner spread. Establishments from Popeyes to Cracker Barrel to Whole Foods offer Thanksgiving to-go meal options. iStock / Getty Images

5. Brio Italian Grille

Brio Italian Grille offers their hot or cold To Go Feasts in two sizes:

  • Small: $105, feeds three
  • Large: $160, feeds six

Larger catering options are also available:

  • Half pan: $250, feeds 10
  • Full pan: $450, feeds 20

You can expect all your favorite Thanksgiving classic mains and sides without the stress. Pick up your to-go order on Monday or Wednesday of Thanksgiving week between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Catering orders can be picked up from Monday through Wednesday between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

6. Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo offers Thanksgiving Feasts To Go either cold or ready-to-serve. Small pans feed three for $105 and large pans feed six for $160.

Larger groups can opt for catering—half pans feed 10 for $250 and full pans feed 20 for $450.

Pick-up and delivery are available from Monday through Thanksgiving Day during the hours of 10 a.m. through 8 p.m.

7. Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk's Thanksgiving Take-Home Kit costs $199.99 and serves six. This "Heat & Serve" package includes:

  • Pretzel bread and butter
  • Butternut squash soup with roasted pumpkin seeds
  • Traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted green beans and carrots
  • Slow-roasted turkey slices with pan gravy and cranberry sauce
  • Eli's Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with vanilla whipped ice cream and vanilla sauce

Quantities are limited, and customers can pick up their meals on Tuesday or Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Cooper's Hawk Wine Club members get 10 percent off their meals.

8. Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel offers their Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Turkey Feast in two sizes, and they go from oven to table in just two hours:

  • Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Turkey Dinner: Starts at $154.99 and serves eight to 10 people. Includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two country sides, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
  • Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Turkey Feast: Starts at $104.99 and serves four to six people. Includes an oven-roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie.

If you miss out on this Thanksgiving meal, you can preorder your Holiday Ham Heat n' Serve meal so you're prepared for Christmas.

9. Denny's

Order Denny's Turkey & Dressing Dinner Bundle through November 22 at least 24 hours in advance. The meal includes tender-carved turkey breast, savory bread stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and a choice of herb-glazed corn, fresh vegetable medley or creamy mac and cheese.

You can round out your meal with a la carte sides, or even a pumpkin or pecan pie.

10. Goldbelly

You don't even need to leave the house to get your Goldbelly Thanksgiving meal. Goldbelly is an online food marketplace, meaning you can order from a wide range of restaurants and get your meal shipped directly to you. Take a look at Goldbelly's Thanksgiving offerings here.

11. Golden Corral

Golden Corral's Holiday Feast To Go Meals serve between six to eight people and include roasted turkey, honey glazed ham or holiday beef roast plus mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, yeast rolls and honey butter, pie and a la care options.

You can also stop by in person to enjoy the holiday buffet for a limited time on weekdays after 4 p.m.

12. Harry & David

Splurge a little this holiday on Harry & David's Gourmet Turkey Feast. The meal costs $269.99 and serves 8-10 people. It includes:

  • Ready-to-heat oven-roasted turkey (10 pounds)
  • Apple sausage stuffing
  • Black truffle and almond green beans
  • Brown sugar sweet potatoes
  • Pumpkin cheesecake
  • Classic turkey gravy
  • Spiced cranberry chutney

You can also opt for the Create Your Own Gourmet Turkey Feast for the same price to customize the meal to your family's tastes.

13. Honey Baked Ham Co.

Honey Baked Ham Co.'s frozen Thanksgiving dinner costs $164.99 and serves 14-18 people—which means there will probably be plenty of leftovers. Here's what each prepared meal includes:

  • Honey baked ham
  • Whole roasted turkey
  • Green bean casserole
  • Country cornbread stuffing
  • Savory gravy

There are also a la carte holiday options for desserts, extra sides and more.

14. Kroger

On a budget? Kroger is offering a wallet-friendly "Freshgiving" feast that feeds 10 people for under $50. They even include a list of recipes to make planning even easier.

Here's what they recommend buying to stay on budget:

  • Kroger Whole Frozen Turkey
  • Ocean Spray Fresh Premium Cranberries
  • Sweet jewel yams
  • Kroger Idaho Potatoes
  • Campbell's Turkey Gravy
  • Kroger Turkey Stuffing
  • Kroger Chicken Broth
  • Kroger Super Sweet Corn
  • Kroger Baby Carrots
  • Del Monte French Style Green Beans
  • Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Kroger Crispy French Fried Onions
  • Kroger Brown and Serve Rolls
  • Bakery Fresh Goodness Pumpkin Pie (10 inch)
  • Cool Whip Original Whipped Cream Topping

Not interested in cooking? Kroger also offers Home Chef Heat & Eat Entrees.

15. Maggiano's

Maggiano's hot and cold prepared carryout bundles serve four to five people:

  • Cold-prepared bundles: $210, pick up on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22
  • Hot-prepared bundles: $210, pick up on Thursday, November 23

The carryout bundle menu includes:

  • Caesar salad
  • Roasted turkey with giblet gravy
  • Sage and sausage stuffing
  • Country-style smoked baked ham
  • Whipped sweet potatoes
  • Spaghetti and meatballs
  • Four-cheese ravioli
  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Cranberry relish
  • Pumpkin praline cheesecake
  • Freshly baked bread

Orders must be placed by 8 p.m. the night prior to pick-up.

16. Omaha Steaks

The mail-order steak company offers a Thanksgiving promotion in which you can buy one or two whole basted turkeys for 50 percent off when purchased with any other item:

  • One turkey when purchased with another item: $99.99, serves eight
  • Two turkeys when purchased with another item: $199.99, serves 16

Add a la carte sides to complete the meal.

17. Popeyes

Spice up your Thanksgiving with a Cajun-Style Turkey from Popeyes. All you need to do is thaw, heat and serve. The turkeys start at $59.99 in stores, with the option to add classic Popeyes sides.

18. Publix

In a rush? Publix has plenty of complete Thanksgiving meal options. Or you can select individual mains and sides to build your feast. Preorder and pick up in-store before Thanksgiving (Publix is closed on Thanksgiving Day).

19. Whole Foods

Order your Thanksgiving meal from Whole Foods by November 21 and pick up in-store. There are complete holiday meals, a la carte entrees and sides available. Just need to grab something last minute for a gathering? Whole Foods is open on Thanksgiving Day.

20. Williams Sonoma

You can still have a fancy Thanksgiving meal without doing all of the prep yourself. Williams Sonoma offers a range of Thanksgiving entrees, sides and desserts so you can customize your feast to your liking. Choose from buttermilk biscuits, lobster mac and cheese, Beef Wellington bites and more.

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