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A man reaches for the turkey that sits in the middle of a Goode Company Thanksgiving spread. — These restaurants have Thanksgiving Day covered.

35 Excellent Options for Thanksgiving Day Dining in Houston

Fancy up your home feast with a la carte sides or find a complete turkey dinner with all of the trimmings at these choice restaurants

by Brittany Britto Garley Updated Nov 8, 2023, 12:45pm CST

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These restaurants have Thanksgiving Day covered.

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by Brittany Britto Garley Updated Nov 8, 2023, 12:45pm CST

Thanksgiving preparations are underway, and for many, that means the ultimate meal prep. Now is the time that guests are choosing between turkey or ham, picking pies, and narrowing down their list of sides, which can make a day full of delicious decision-making.

In Houston, the ancestral home of the Karankawa, Coahuiltecan, Atakapa-Ishak, and Sana people, many restaurants are once again offering impressive to-go options, but several are open for dine-in on Thanksgiving Day as well. Whether you’re looking to supplement your dinner at home, or you prefer a lavish affair with live entertainment in lieu of cooking at home, you’ll find it at these following Houston restaurants.

This map will be updated with more Thanksgiving Day menus and specials from local restaurants, so be sure to check back periodically.

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Amrina

Head to The Woodlands for a Thanksgiving dinner you won’t forget. At this posh yet eclectic Indian restaurant, diners can indulge in a five-course pre-fix menu, featuring family-style sides for $85 per person. Those looking for a more intimate, but still lavish experience at home can take the experience to-go, with the Royal Turkey Offering, which features an 8- to 12-pound roasted turkey with rum glaze and sides like crispy parmesan topped Brussel sprouts, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and cornbread and sausage stuffing for $350. Turkey and sides can also be ordered separately, but all orders must be placed by Sunday, November 19.

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3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Houstonian

The Houstonian Hotel is packaging an easy-to-reheat Thanksgiving meal for four, complete with a 12- to 14-pound whole-roasted turkey, sides including mashed potatoes and French green beans, honey butter yeast rolls, and pie, starting at $185. Make your spread as beautiful as it is delicious with flower arrangements from the hotel’s onsite florist Sage N’ Bloom,

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24 Waterway Ave, Spring, TX 77380

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

Solo diners and families can find filling Thanksgiving Day dine-in options at this Houston-based chain, which has several locations in the region. For $49 per person or $149 for a family-style meal for four, diners can enjoy a turkey dinner served with mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish, homemade bread, and a Honey Crisp Apple salad to start. Top it off with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for $9.

9730 Cypresswood Dr, Houston, TX 77070

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Comfort Foodies

This Caribbean-Southern soul restaurant is offering a holiday spread, with empanadas filled with your choice of chicken, beef, spinach, shrimp & cheese, or oxtail on order by the dozen, plus Dominican pastles en hoja, whole-fried Cajun Turkeys, and pans of entrees like shrimp or chicken alfredo pasta. Sides include mac and cheese, candied yams, Caribbean rice and peas, and collard greens. Finish off the experience with homemade desserts like peach cobbler, banana pudding, and sweet potato or pecan pies. The experience won’t be complete with coquito, a festive Caribbean coconut-flavored cocktail reminiscent of eggnog.

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8128 North Sam Houston Pkwy W B, Houston, TX 77064

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A table filled with plates of empanadas, collard greens, a Cajun turkey, candied yams, and glasses of coquito. — Dominican cuisine and soul food will unite with a catering order from Comfort Foodies.

Rainbow Lodge

The cozy lodge-like setting at this iconic Houston restaurant offers a charming backdrop for Thanksgiving Day dining. Rainbow Lodge is offering a three-course menu for $75 per person on Thursday, November 24. Along with a traditional turkey dinner and its smoky duck gumbo, guests may choose from the restaurant’s famed game choices like grilled buffalo and its South Texas Nilgai antelope (A separate kids menu is available for $45 per child). Diners seeking to impress guests at home can check out the lodge’s to-go Thanksgiving menu, which offers a variety of roasted meats, seasonal sides, and more. All to-go orders must be placed 48 hours in advance, with a scheduled pickup on November 22 through November 24.

2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

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Feges BBQ

One of Houston’s top barbecue joints is making the holiday easy by shipping its heat-and-serve dinner packages and a robust a la cart menu nationwide. Find a menu that includes whole brined and smoked turkeys, and innovative takes on sides, including pimento mac and cheese, loaded potato mash, Moroccan spiced carrots, and Korean braised greens. Don’t miss out on the hog-fat cornbread batter that you can bake at home.

8217 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055

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Phat Eatery

Whether catering or dining in, Phat Eatery’s got you covered. The Malaysian restaurant, helmed by James Beard Award-nominated Alex Au-Yeung, offers a Thanksgiving to-go spread, complete with a honey-glazed turkey breast and leg, wagyu beef rendang wellington, Malaysian seafood fried rice, sides, and 2 quarts of lobster bisque for $320. Those looking to enjoy a dine-in experience for the holiday can settle in during its regular hours, to find its full menu, plus a special Thanksgiving-themed offering for $35 per person.

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23119 Colonial Pkwy suite b-2, Katy, TX 77449

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Trattoria Sofia

Families can pick and choose from Trattoria Sofia’s regular menu or enjoy a four-course, prix-fixe meal, complete with an appetizer, pasta, entree, and family-style side dishes and dessert for $68 for adults and $25 for children at this Italian restaurant in the Heights. Try not to spoil your appetite with the complimentary hot apple cider and pumpkin cookies.

911 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008

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State Fare Kitchen & Bar

Leave it up to State Fare to serve a Southern-style take-home feast for four to six people, with hand-carved fried turkey, jalapeno andouille cornbread stuffing, buttered mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and turkey gravy for $250. All orders must be placed by Sunday, November 19, with pick-up on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22 at the River Oaks or Memorial locations.

947 Gessner Rd Suite B-190, Houston, TX 77024

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Treebeards

If entertaining a large party, Treebeards’ Thanksgiving Meal Pickup, Heat, and Serve package is a steal. The meal serves 12 to 16 people for $275, with turkey breast, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry jelly, broccoli and carrots, French bread, and pumpkin and pecan pies. All packages must be ordered one week in advance, with the last order placed by Wednesday, November 15. Orders for sides, whole cakes, and pies can also be placed a la carte a day before pickup, or by Monday, November 20, the latest for pickup by Wednesday, November 22.

9655 Katy Fwy Suite 3120, Houston, TX 77024

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B&B Butchers & Restaurant

B&B’s Butcher Shop will set you up for success this holiday season, with a to-go menu of a la carte items, including turkeys that are either smoked or ready-to-roast, and various sides, plus, prix-fixe plated dinners. With a minimum of two plates per order, diners can opt to pick up pre-packaged individual dinner on Thanksgiving Day that includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, cornbread & sausage stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and slices of pumpkin and apple pie. Orders can be placed now and will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 21 through 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 23.

1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

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Brenner's on the Bayou

Though Brenner’s regular menu is special enough, diners can indulge in a prime rib dinner to-go meal on Thanksgiving. Opt for a $125 meal for two or $175 for a meal for four, which comes with roasted prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sauce, a choice of starters and sides, and a bottle of Austin Hope’s cabernet sauvignon. Orders must be placed online or by phone by Monday, November 20.

1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007

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Bludorn

Holiday or not, French and New American fare will continue to reign supreme at Bludorn. For $105 per person, diners can feast on a three-course meal comprised of dishes like smoked maitake mushrooms and turkey dinner with sides from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Kids 12 and under can also enjoy a two-course meal for $55, with an entree and dessert. Reservations can be made online. Those in favor of taking it to-go can also enjoy a feast, with items including its comforting lobster turkey pot pie topped with black truffle and black truffle crème fraiche for $150. Orders must be placed between Thursday, October 30, and Friday, November 17, with pickup on Wednesday, November 22, starting at 10 a.m.

807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019

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Étoile

Enjoy creations from Chef Phillipe this holiday whether dining in or to-go. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy a three-course dine-in menu from Chef Philippe ($78 per adult; $28 per kid), with a choice of dishes including leek and mushroom soup, braised beef short ribs, roasted salmon, and the perfect ending that is Étoile’s vanilla bourbon pecan pie topped with a salty caramel sauce. Get some of the same dishes to-go, a la carte, or order a full feast between $225 to $280. Place your order before Wednesday, November 22.

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1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Backstreet Cafe

Put the Hugo Ortega touch on your Thanksgiving feast with apricot & mustard-glazed spiral ham ($115) and roasted turkey breast $115, butternut squash or wild mushroom soups by the half gallon, and a variety of sides that serve up to six ($30) or eight people ($45), including pan-charred Brussel sprouts, cornbread and andouille sausage stuffing, and more. Backstreet will also sell 9-inch pies and cakes, including its chocolate pecan pie ($36) and orange pound cake ($18). Orders must be placed by phone (713-521-2239) or online by 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, with pickups scheduled between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

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Toro Toro

Brunch it up on Thanksgiving Day at this Four Seasons restaurant, which will feature a buffet of pan-Latin holiday favorites, including rosemary-crusted prime rib, roast turkey, and Dijon-roasted lamb from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Toro Toro gets fancy with sushi bar, a Texas cheese display, and a seafood tower, but don’t worry, there’s a kids’ section, too, that features delights that the whole family can enjoy. ($145f or adults, $65 for children 12 and under). Reservations are required.

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010

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Adair Kitchen

Pick up everything but the turkey from this neighborhood mainstay. The restaurant offers a slew of classic holiday sides by the quart ($15 each) or by the half-pan ($35), including stuffing, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, gravy, and more. Diners can also fulfill their tamale fix with chicken and pork tamales from Los Tios for $13 a dozen, plus Graze Boards, classic charcuterie or cheese boards — the perfect way to hold hungry family members over until dinner ($75-$165). All pick-up orders must be placed in advance and picked up on November 22.

5161 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77056

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Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

Though closed on Thanksgiving Day, you can count on this famed deli for a Thanksgiving menu that incorporates East European delights, whether it be an a la carte spread or in the form of a curated full feast that feeds at least 10 with a 16-pound turkey, sides, and an apple pie for $326. Place your order by Thursday, November 16, for pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

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1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Turner's

With only two seatings at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Turner’s is hosting one of the most exclusive Thanksgiving Day meals in town, complete with white-glove service and a live pianist supplying the entertainment. After a complimentary glass of champagne, guests can enjoy a free flow of passed seafood appetizers and bread service, and a three-course menu presented with traditional sides, followed by artisan cheese ,service and an assortment of desserts, including pumpkin beignets. Reservations may be made on Open Table or by phone.

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1800 Post Oak Blvd. Entrance on, Ambassador Way, Houston, TX 77056

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The Annie Cafe & Bar

From 10 a.m. to 9 p..m., families can dine at the Annie, enjoying a three-course meal, complimented by hot apple cider and pumpkin cookies for $90 per adult and $35 per child. Or, take the meal to go. The posh Uptown restaurant will also prepare prix fixe plated dinners to-go with all the trimmings for $75 per person (with a minimum of two orders.) Pre-order online starting on November 1 for pick-up on Thursday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1800 Post Oak Blvd Suite 6170, Houston, TX 77056

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Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

For $299, you can let Liberty Kitchen do the cooking. The restaurant’s holiday package for four to six people comes complete with hand-carved herb-roasted turkey, green bean casserole, Boursin mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, oyster stuffing, and Parker rolls with bacon jam and agave butter. Additional sides can be purchased a la carte for $30 each. All orders must be placed with a credit card by Monday, November 20. Customers will be charged at pickups, held on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22 at the Memorial and River Oaks locations.

4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

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Ouisie's Table

This River Oaks restaurant is willing to take over the Thanksgiving Day cooking, with a lengthy to-go Thanksgiving Day menu, that features pepper-crusted prime rib, bourbon-brined turkeys, a range of sides, warm biscuits, and plenty of desserts to choose from, whether apple strudel or tres leches is more your thing. All orders must be placed by Friday, November 21, for pickup on Wednesday, November, 23.

3939 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

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Brennan's of Houston

Brennan’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon tradition continues this year with a three-course prix fixe menu that serves up a combination of Cajun dishes and holiday classics, with seatings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006

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Hugo's

Whether dining as a couple or needing a feast for four, bless the table with Mexican dishes from this award-winning restaurant. Items like its Tamal Azteca Tortilla Casserole, its sliced pineapple & habanero spiral ham, turkey breast, and corn pudding are all available a la carte or as a part of a package. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 19, for pick-up on Wednesday, November 22.

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

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Bari

Experience an Italian twist on Thanksgiving with Bari’s to-go packages, which feature items like pappardelle bolognese and a risotto al funghi made with mascarpone cheese, along with entrees like tender deboned chicken and Ora King Salmon. Orders for packages, priced between $140 and $220, must be placed by Monday, November 20, for pickup on November 22.

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4444 Westheimer Rd suite A-175, Houston, TX 77027

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Pondicheri

Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can rejoice in Pondicheri’s take-home Thanksgiving Day feast, with dishes like crab samosas, vegan truffle mac and cheese, turmeric soup, and Tandoori paneer kabobs. Serve up to four people with the vegetarian Herbivore Holiday Meal for $210 or the omnivore option for $230, or opt for its a la carte options, including its lassi drinks. All orders must be placed by noon on Sunday, November 19, and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m. at Pondicheri or at noon at the upstairs Bake Lab + Shop.

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098

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Truluck's

Open from noon to 9 p.m. at its Houston location and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Woodlands, this seafood haven offers a luxe three-course holiday feast for those looking for a reprieve from the kitchen ($59 for adults, $29 for children ages 12 and under). Enjoy turkey, family-style sides like creamed spinach and lobster macaroni and cheese, plus desserts, including its fan-favorite carrot cake. Top it off with a boozy, holiday cocktail, including its Hearthside Old Fashioned, a Thanksgiving Day spin on an Old Fashioned made with Wild Turkey bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, and orange bitters. Reservations are recommended and can be made online via Truluck’s website or via OpenTable.

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5350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

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Amore

Dine in at this Rice Village staple, which will prepare a five-course brunch, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For $80 per person, diners can start with cacio e pepe fritters, followed by an appetizer, entrees like lamb chops, turkey, or roasted halibut, and endless sides, with the option of adding tagliolini or risotto with a side of truffles. Finish with dessert, with a choice between Italian bread pudding, a warmed apple crostata, or a white Mont Blanc.

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3310 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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Verandah

Get your turkey to-go, but like you’ve never seen before. This Indian restaurant is infusing its Thanksgiving Day meals with plenty of spices with dishes like a masala-style roast turkey, plus sides like roast potatoes made with black cumin and cilantro; a prune, apricot, and cranberry rice; and an egg and cheese stuffing. Packages that feed between 10 and 12 people go for $175, but you can also inquire about its smaller packages for two. Orders must be placed by Thursday, November 16 for pickup by 11:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

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3300 Kirby Dr Suite 7-A, Houston, TX 77098

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Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant

When in need of dessert, you can count on Picos for pumpkin flan and cheesecakes of all sorts, including brownie, coconut, and dulce de leche flavors. Diners can pre-order by phone through Monday, November 20, with pickup on Wednesday, November 22.

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3601 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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Goode Company BBQ

Though closed on Thanksgiving Day, you can still set the table with Goode Company’s barbecue smoked turkeys, delectable sides, and famed Brazos Bottom pecan pies this holiday season. Choose between a whole mesquite-smoked turkey meal for up to eight people ($200) or a smoked turkey breast ($175), served with sausage and pecan bread stuffing, potatoes au gratin, sweet potato gratin, green bean casserole, roasted cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and pecan pie. Or pick and choose items a la carte. Orders can be placed online through Thursday, November 16, with pick-up scheduled for November 21 or 22. The restaurant is also taking requests to smoke meat, with a $15 flat fee plus $2.95 per pound, with a 10-pound minimum.

5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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Hungry's

Spend less time in the kitchen this year thanks to Hungry’s holiday catering menu. Available from November 1 through December 31, families of four to 10 can enjoy spreads of oven-roasted turkeys, honey-glazed hams, and various sides, like cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, beet potato salad, and more. All orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. The last pick-up for Thanksgiving orders will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

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2356 Rice Boulevard fl 2, Houston, TX 77005

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Hungry’s catering features a trays of green beans, yams, mac and cheese, rolls, beet salad, and a whole turkey. — Hungry’s makes sure you and your guests are fulfilled with its holiday catering menu.

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Prego

This Italian restaurant will assist those celebrating the holidays with an array of a la carte sides, like porcini soup, scalloped potatoes, and beef lasagna, plus whole desserts like tiramisu and chocolate ganache cakes. Diners can order now through December 31, with orders placed 24 hours in advance.

2520 Amherst St, Houston, TX 77005

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A bowl of red pepper soup with a drizzle of olive oil. — Prego will help you set up your Thanksgiving spread.

Blossom Hotel Houston

The feasting begins early at Blossom Hotel with a Thanksgiving brunch buffet that kicks off in their swanky Luna Ballroom. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, diners can revel in a mix of holiday dishes and brunch dishes, including slices of turkey from a carving station, a variety of entrees, made-to-order omelets, pastries, fresh seafood, and a stellar salad bar. Reserve your spot for $80 per adult and $30 for kids ages 12 and under by calling the hotel.

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7118 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030

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NY Deli

Both New York Deli and its sister company Houston Catering Concepts are offering catered holiday feasts for all party sizes, with main events like roasted or fried hickory smoked turkeys, honey-baked hams, with a plethora of sides, and pies to sweeten the deal. Packages range from $18 to $22 per person, but several a la carte options are available, too.

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9720 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77096

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Amrina

3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Head to The Woodlands for a Thanksgiving dinner you won’t forget. At this posh yet eclectic Indian restaurant, diners can indulge in a five-course pre-fix menu, featuring family-style sides for $85 per person. Those looking for a more intimate, but still lavish experience at home can take the experience to-go, with the Royal Turkey Offering, which features an 8- to 12-pound roasted turkey with rum glaze and sides like crispy parmesan topped Brussel sprouts, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and cornbread and sausage stuffing for $350. Turkey and sides can also be ordered separately, but all orders must be placed by Sunday, November 19.

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A rum-glazed whole turkey served on a platter, with sides at Amrina. — As expected, Thanksgiving is a lavish experience at Amrina.

Houstonian

24 Waterway Ave, Spring, TX 77380

The Houstonian Hotel is packaging an easy-to-reheat Thanksgiving meal for four, complete with a 12- to 14-pound whole-roasted turkey, sides including mashed potatoes and French green beans, honey butter yeast rolls, and pie, starting at $185. Make your spread as beautiful as it is delicious with flower arrangements from the hotel’s onsite florist Sage N’ Bloom,

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24 Waterway Ave, Spring, TX 77380

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

9730 Cypresswood Dr, Houston, TX 77070

Solo diners and families can find filling Thanksgiving Day dine-in options at this Houston-based chain, which has several locations in the region. For $49 per person or $149 for a family-style meal for four, diners can enjoy a turkey dinner served with mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish, homemade bread, and a Honey Crisp Apple salad to start. Top it off with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for $9.

9730 Cypresswood Dr, Houston, TX 77070

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A plate of sliced turkey breast topped with gravy, green bean almondine, stuffing, and a side of cranberry sauce. — Perry’s promises a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving Day.

Comfort Foodies

8128 North Sam Houston Pkwy W B, Houston, TX 77064

This Caribbean-Southern soul restaurant is offering a holiday spread, with empanadas filled with your choice of chicken, beef, spinach, shrimp & cheese, or oxtail on order by the dozen, plus Dominican pastles en hoja, whole-fried Cajun Turkeys, and pans of entrees like shrimp or chicken alfredo pasta. Sides include mac and cheese, candied yams, Caribbean rice and peas, and collard greens. Finish off the experience with homemade desserts like peach cobbler, banana pudding, and sweet potato or pecan pies. The experience won’t be complete with coquito, a festive Caribbean coconut-flavored cocktail reminiscent of eggnog.

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8128 North Sam Houston Pkwy W B, Houston, TX 77064

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A table filled with plates of empanadas, collard greens, a Cajun turkey, candied yams, and glasses of coquito. — Dominican cuisine and soul food will unite with a catering order from Comfort Foodies.

Rainbow Lodge

2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

The cozy lodge-like setting at this iconic Houston restaurant offers a charming backdrop for Thanksgiving Day dining. Rainbow Lodge is offering a three-course menu for $75 per person on Thursday, November 24. Along with a traditional turkey dinner and its smoky duck gumbo, guests may choose from the restaurant’s famed game choices like grilled buffalo and its South Texas Nilgai antelope (A separate kids menu is available for $45 per child). Diners seeking to impress guests at home can check out the lodge’s to-go Thanksgiving menu, which offers a variety of roasted meats, seasonal sides, and more. All to-go orders must be placed 48 hours in advance, with a scheduled pickup on November 22 through November 24.

2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008

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A bowl of smoked duck gumbo topped with rice, from Rainbow Lodge. — Rainbow Lodge offers its traditional dine-in and to-go Thanksgiving Day experience.

Feges BBQ

8217 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055

One of Houston’s top barbecue joints is making the holiday easy by shipping its heat-and-serve dinner packages and a robust a la cart menu nationwide. Find a menu that includes whole brined and smoked turkeys, and innovative takes on sides, including pimento mac and cheese, loaded potato mash, Moroccan spiced carrots, and Korean braised greens. Don’t miss out on the hog-fat cornbread batter that you can bake at home.

8217 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055

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Phat Eatery

23119 Colonial Pkwy suite b-2, Katy, TX 77449

Whether catering or dining in, Phat Eatery’s got you covered. The Malaysian restaurant, helmed by James Beard Award-nominated Alex Au-Yeung, offers a Thanksgiving to-go spread, complete with a honey-glazed turkey breast and leg, wagyu beef rendang wellington, Malaysian seafood fried rice, sides, and 2 quarts of lobster bisque for $320. Those looking to enjoy a dine-in experience for the holiday can settle in during its regular hours, to find its full menu, plus a special Thanksgiving-themed offering for $35 per person.

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23119 Colonial Pkwy suite b-2, Katy, TX 77449

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Phat Eatery’s wagyu beef rendang wellington sliced open and served with a side of soup. — Phat Eatery puts a Malaysian spin on Thanksgiving.

Trattoria Sofia

911 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008

Families can pick and choose from Trattoria Sofia’s regular menu or enjoy a four-course, prix-fixe meal, complete with an appetizer, pasta, entree, and family-style side dishes and dessert for $68 for adults and $25 for children at this Italian restaurant in the Heights. Try not to spoil your appetite with the complimentary hot apple cider and pumpkin cookies.

911 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008

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State Fare Kitchen & Bar

947 Gessner Rd Suite B-190, Houston, TX 77024

Leave it up to State Fare to serve a Southern-style take-home feast for four to six people, with hand-carved fried turkey, jalapeno andouille cornbread stuffing, buttered mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and turkey gravy for $250. All orders must be placed by Sunday, November 19, with pick-up on Tuesday, November 21, or Wednesday, November 22 at the River Oaks or Memorial locations.

947 Gessner Rd Suite B-190, Houston, TX 77024

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Green beans with bacon on top. — State Fare will offer up a Southern-style spread this year.

Treebeards

9655 Katy Fwy Suite 3120, Houston, TX 77024

If entertaining a large party, Treebeards’ Thanksgiving Meal Pickup, Heat, and Serve package is a steal. The meal serves 12 to 16 people for $275, with turkey breast, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry jelly, broccoli and carrots, French bread, and pumpkin and pecan pies. All packages must be ordered one week in advance, with the last order placed by Wednesday, November 15. Orders for sides, whole cakes, and pies can also be placed a la carte a day before pickup, or by Monday, November 20, the latest for pickup by Wednesday, November 22.

9655 Katy Fwy Suite 3120, Houston, TX 77024

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A pecan-covered cake surrounded by slices of cake. — Treebeards is a great Thanksgiving Day option for big families looking for an at-home meal.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant

1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

B&B’s Butcher Shop will set you up for success this holiday season, with a to-go menu of a la carte items, including turkeys that are either smoked or ready-to-roast, and various sides, plus, prix-fixe plated dinners. With a minimum of two plates per order, diners can opt to pick up pre-packaged individual dinner on Thanksgiving Day that includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, cornbread & sausage stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and slices of pumpkin and apple pie. Orders can be placed now and will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 21 through 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 23.

1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

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Brenner's on the Bayou

1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007

Though Brenner’s regular menu is special enough, diners can indulge in a prime rib dinner to-go meal on Thanksgiving. Opt for a $125 meal for two or $175 for a meal for four, which comes with roasted prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sauce, a choice of starters and sides, and a bottle of Austin Hope’s cabernet sauvignon. Orders must be placed online or by phone by Monday, November 20.

1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007

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Bludorn

807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019

Holiday or not, French and New American fare will continue to reign supreme at Bludorn. For $105 per person, diners can feast on a three-course meal comprised of dishes like smoked maitake mushrooms and turkey dinner with sides from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Kids 12 and under can also enjoy a two-course meal for $55, with an entree and dessert. Reservations can be made online. Those in favor of taking it to-go can also enjoy a feast, with items including its comforting lobster turkey pot pie topped with black truffle and black truffle crème fraiche for $150. Orders must be placed between Thursday, October 30, and Friday, November 17, with pickup on Wednesday, November 22, starting at 10 a.m.

807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019

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Étoile

1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Enjoy creations from Chef Phillipe this holiday whether dining in or to-go. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, enjoy a three-course dine-in menu from Chef Philippe ($78 per adult; $28 per kid), with a choice of dishes including leek and mushroom soup, braised beef short ribs, roasted salmon, and the perfect ending that is Étoile’s vanilla bourbon pecan pie topped with a salty caramel sauce. Get some of the same dishes to-go, a la carte, or order a full feast between $225 to $280. Place your order before Wednesday, November 22.

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1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Backstreet Cafe

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Put the Hugo Ortega touch on your Thanksgiving feast with apricot & mustard-glazed spiral ham ($115) and roasted turkey breast $115, butternut squash or wild mushroom soups by the half gallon, and a variety of sides that serve up to six ($30) or eight people ($45), including pan-charred Brussel sprouts, cornbread and andouille sausage stuffing, and more. Backstreet will also sell 9-inch pies and cakes, including its chocolate pecan pie ($36) and orange pound cake ($18). Orders must be placed by phone (713-521-2239) or online by 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, with pickups scheduled between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

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