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Wild Oats’ Thanksgiving spread of turkey, pumpkin pie, casseroles, rolls, pies, gravy, and more. — Whether opting to dine-in or taking the feast home for the family, these Houston restaurants have you covered.

30 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 Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley Updated Nov 16, 2022, 11:53am CST

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Whether opting to dine-in or taking the feast home for the family, these Houston restaurants have you covered.

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by Megha McSwain and Brittany Britto Garley Updated Nov 16, 2022, 11:53am 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.

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Orleans Seafood Kitchen

Laissez les bon temps roulez with Orleans’ take-home Thanksgiving options. Order a la carte or spring for the Cajun Family Thanksgiving Feast ($200), which comes with a Cajun fried turkey, boudin stuffing, three-cheese mac and cheese, smothered green beans with bacon, jalapeno cornbread, turkey gravy, and choice of pecan pie or bread pudding. All orders must be placed online or by phone by Friday, November 18. Pick-up dates will be held at the Katy location from November 21 through November 23.

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20940 Katy Fwy G, Katy, TX 77449

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A bowl of Orleans Seafood Kitchen’s boudin stuffing, a whole pecan pie, a bowl of string beans, and a glimpse of a salad. — Craving Cajun food? Orleans in Katy is offering to-go spreads.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar

Leave it up to State Fare to serve a Southern-style take-home feast for four to six people, with smoked turkey, jalapeno andouille cornbread stuffing, buttered mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and turkey gravy for $250. Additional sides can be purchased for $30 each. All orders must be placed with a credit card by 9 p.m. on November 20. Customers will be charged at pick up, held on November 22 and November 23 at any of its 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.

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Back Table

If a brunch buffet is more your style, head to this hideaway in the Woodlands between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a full spread of baked goods; breakfast staples like eggs benedict; a seafood and raw bar; and a “Hot Table,” complete with braised beef short ribs, cornmeal fried catfish, and Mississippi chicken pot pies. Compliment mains like tender prime rib and roasted turkey with sides like its indulgent three-cheese mac and cheese, and don’t forget to fulfill your sweet tooth with pumpkin tarts, spiced apple crisp, and white chocolate oat cookies ($75 for adults, $32 for kids).

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2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Truluck's

With both the Houston and the Woodlands locations open on Thanksgiving Day, Truluck’s offers a luxe three-course holiday feast for those looking for a reprieve from the kitchen ($59 for adults, $25 for children). Enjoy turkey, family-style sides like creamed spinach and vegan bolognese, plus desserts. Top it off with a boozy, holiday cocktail, including its Holiday Nog, or its Turkey 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. (The Houston location will be open on November 24 from noon to 9 p.m. and the Woodlands location will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

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5350 Westheimer Rd, 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 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1800 Post Oak Blvd Suite 6170, Houston, TX 77056

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Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

With a host of a la carte items, holiday platters, and packages prepared for the whole family, this lauded Houston deli knows how to prepare a feast. Kenny & Ziggy’s offers to-go meals for 10 to 12 people with a cooked 16-pound turkey (carving optional for an additional $20), 2 quarts of gravy, wild mushroom and chestnut stuffing, cranberry nut relish, two additional sides, plus apple pie. Appetizers (with a two dozen minimum), soups by the quart, salad bowls, challah bread, and whole desserts are also available for purchase. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours ahead, by phone (713-871-8883), or online by Thursday, November 17. Pick-ups will be scheduled through 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

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1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

This Uptown Park hideaway is offering a four-course French affair for $92 per adult and $28 per child on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlights include butternut squash soup with truffle cream and shredded duck confit; poached Gulf shrimp cocktail served with an avocado marmalade; duck foie gras with dried praline mousseline and toasted brioche; roasted turkey, beef short ribs; veggie risotto; seared Atlantic salmon; and desserts like Etoile’s vanilla bourbon pecan pie. Family-style packages and a la carte items are available to-go as well.

1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Etoile’s vanilla bourbon pecan pie served with a side of ice cream and caramel drizzle, with a bottle of wine and a glass in the background. — Indulge in French fare from Etoile Cuisine Et Bar this holiday.

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Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

For $275, 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 9 p.m. on November 20. Customers will be charged at pickups, held on November 22 or November 23.

4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

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Liberty Kitchen’s buttery parker rolls, covered in seasonings, with a side of butter. — Liberty Kitchen will go beyond seafood with its Thanksgiving take-home menu.

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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 venison (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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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 November 22.

1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007

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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 November 20 and can be picked up on November 24 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop.

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098

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Pondicheri’s Thanksgiving spread, with vegan truffle mac and cheese, turmeric soup, crab samosas, and more. — Pondicheri offers a Indian-spin on the traditional Turkey Day feast.

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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 & 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 November 18. In it just for the pies? Pick up at Goode Company’s annual drive-thru pie booths held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 23 and November 24 at the Armadillo Palace parking lot on Bartlett Street, or get them shipped through the Hall of Flame website.

5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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Goode Company BBQ’s Thanksgiving spread with smoked turkey, cranberry sauce, rolls, green bean casserole, stuffing, and more. — Thanksgiving Day doesn’t have to be without the smoke.

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Kin Dee

Head to this Heights hotspot between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day to enjoy Thai staples and newer dishes crafted by chef Miranda Loethamfu, including a smoked turkey leg green curry, and rice fried chicken —a marinated, crispy fried chicken thigh topped with sweet and sour Thai chili sauce served with rice chicken soup. Reservations are encouraged.

1533 N Shepherd Dr Suite 160, Houston, TX 77008

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Kin Dee’s sliced smoked turkey leg, served with a green curry sauce, chopped green apple, basil, and rice noodles. — Kin Dee is debuting some newer dishes on Thanksgiving Day.

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MAX's Wine Dive

Whether dining in or to-go, for $155, diners can indulge in an award-winning fried chicken spread, with 12 pieces of jalapeno marinated fried chicken with gravy, Southern-style biscuits served with cranberry jalapeno jam, two family-style sized of mashed sweet potatoes, classic mashed potatoes, braised collard greens, jalapeno cheese grits, or truffle MAX n cheese; plus a choice of four desserts from its menu, including its special edition caramel sweet potato cheesecake or pumpkin spiced pecan bread pudding a la mode. Diners will also have the option to order a $20 bottle of wine to go. Call 713-880-8737 to get your order started. Available November 17 through November 24.

4720 Washington Ave ste b, Houston, TX 77007

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A person pour syrup over fried chicken, with sides, liek mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and more. — You won’t miss turkey thanks to Max’s Wine Dive Thanksgiving chicken dinner.

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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 Sunday, November 21, with pickups scheduled between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 24.

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019

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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 $65 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.

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911 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008

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Hugo's

Chef Hugo Ortega’s restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, but they’re still preparing a feast. Pre-order a regional Mexican food celebration this season with pineapple and habanero spiral ham or roasted turkey breast with four sides, and a pumpkin cheesecake or tres leches cake for $295. Packages for couples ($110) and a la carte items are also available. Orders must be placed by phone (713-524-7744) or online by Sunday, November 21, with pickup scheduled for Wednesday, November 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

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Hugo’s spiral ham on a platter surrounded by various sides, including jalapeno cornbread and cranberry sauce. — Hugo’s is helping diners prepare for a traditional Mexican Thanksgiving Day celebration.

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The Pit Room

Whole turkeys ($85), whole briskets ($110), and honey-glazed smoked hams ($60) are available for pre-order by phone from The Pit Room before Saturday, November 18. Proteins are sold cold and unsliced with reheating instructions included with each order. Amp up the meal by adding smoked oyster or traditional stuffing, turkey giblet gravy, or a cherry or sugar cream pie for $26.

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1201 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006

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A pitmaster loads turkeys on a pit at the Pit Room. — The Pit Room’s smoked meats, including its smoked turkey, are worthy Thanksgiving entrees.

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Gatsby's Prime Steakhouse

Whether craving steak or seafood, both Gatsby’s Prime Steakhouse and Gatsby’s Prime Seafood will celebrate Thanksgiving Day, from noon to 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. respectively. Expect their regular menus, with the option for a spread of turkey and sides for those seeking a more traditional experience.

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4319 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

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Le Jardinier

Enjoy an artful meal at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s restaurant between noon and 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. For $165, diners will be treated to three courses, including an amuse-bouche, sides like fried Brussels sprouts, mushroom stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and main events like Le Jardinier’s Foie Gras Royale with pumpkin emulsion and red port; citrus-cured ora King salmon with beets and yuzu; potato gnocchi; and turkey ballotine with confit.

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5500 Main St Suite 122, Houston, TX 77004

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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 fennel soup, Heritage turkey served with gravy and cranberry sauce, dry-aged New York strips topped with peppercorns and beef jus, potato gnocchi, and family-style sides like sweet potatoes and stuffing. Kids can also enjoy a two-course meal for $55, with an entree and dessert. Reservations can be made online.

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807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019

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A Heritage turkey, served with mashed potatoes, rolls, stuffing, and a glass of wine at Bludorn. — Reservations for Bludorn’s Thanksgiving Day feast go fast, so be sure to make plans now.

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Lucille's

Lucille’s will help craft your at-home meal, with a slew of whole pies and to-go sides, including braised collard greens made with smoked turkey, baked mac and cheese, smoked mashed potatoes, collard greens cornbread dressing, its famous hot rolls, and more. All orders must be placed by Thursday, November 17 by midnight for pick-up on Wednesday, November 23. Delivery is also available for select zip codes.

5512 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004

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Lucille’s Thanksgiving Day spread, with slices of pie, bowls of stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, hot rolls, green beans, and more. — You do the turkey work. Let Lucille’s handle the sides and pies.

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Brennan's of Houston

For $84 per adult and $30 per child, you can leave the cooking up to this iconic Houston restaurant. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Brennan’s will continue its tradition, with its luncheon featuring a three-course prix fixe menu with a variety of Creole and holiday classics. To make a reservation, call 713-522-9711.

3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006

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Brennan’s of Houston’s Thanksgiving spread, with roasted turkey, green bean casserole, pecan pie, and more. — Brennan’s of Houston’s annual Thanksgiving Day luncheon allows residents to indulge in Creole fare for a festive celebration.

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Wild Oats

Underbelly Hospitality’s Texas-inspired restaurant will offer a to-go feast for four, including smoked turkey roulade ($80), smoked Creole ham ($45), pepper jack cornbread dressing ($27), a shallot-topped mushroom and green bean casserole ($27), chile tater tot casserole ($27), and whipped potatoes ($27). Diners can also purchase sides and Thanksgiving staples like turkey neck gravy ($20), cranberry orange sauce ($12), gumbo ($30), and $25 jars of pepper jelly and house farmers’ cheese.

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2520 Airline Dr Suite C-315, Houston, TX 77009

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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 starting November 1 and will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 22 through 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 24.

1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

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Weights + Measures

With options for both meat-eaters and vegans alike, Weights & Measures is offering a Thanksgiving meal to-go for up to six people. Opt for the $150 turkey feast that comes with slow-roasted rosemary and lemon butter-basted turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, sweet potato casserole, dill carrots, a cranberry and orange sauce with gravy — or the vegan and gluten-free meal with a Beyond Meat “non-meatloaf” with a smoky tomato glaze. Don’t skimp on dessert, which includes apple and pumpkin pies; a vegan, gluten-free pumpkin pie cheesecake; or a gluten-free dark chocolate, coffee and cardamom cake, each for $35. Orders must be placed by noon on November 18 and should be picked up by 5 p.m. on November 23.

2808 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004

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Hilton Americas-Houston

If brunch is more your style, kick off Thanksgiving at this Downtown hotel with bottomless mimosas. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hilton will offer a range of dishes, including an omelet station, salad bar, roasted turkey breast, maple glazed salmon, rosemary-crusted prime rib, and pastries.

1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010

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J-Bar-M Barbecue

Bring the smoke home to Thanksgiving this year with J-Bar-M’s smoked meats. Order briskets and turkey by the pound and sausage links to feed the family, plus sides like cream corn, green bean casserole, and sweet potato casseroles, and homemade sauces like cranberry jelly. Orders must be placed no later than Monday, November 21 by emailing info@jbarmbbq.com with pickup on Thanksgiving Day from 8 a.m to 10 a.m.

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2201 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77003

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Indianola

Pack your plate at Indianola’s Thanksgiving buffet, which will offer dozens of dishes from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on November 24. For $65 per adult and $25 per child, diners can stuff their bellies, starting with horse d’oeuvres like garlic parmesan cheese deviled eggs, before moving on to meats like brown sugar glazed ham and mesquite grilled Angus filet, and sides like sausage and sharp cheddar dressing, mac and cheese, and more.

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1201 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003

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Orleans Seafood Kitchen

20940 Katy Fwy G, Katy, TX 77449

Laissez les bon temps roulez with Orleans’ take-home Thanksgiving options. Order a la carte or spring for the Cajun Family Thanksgiving Feast ($200), which comes with a Cajun fried turkey, boudin stuffing, three-cheese mac and cheese, smothered green beans with bacon, jalapeno cornbread, turkey gravy, and choice of pecan pie or bread pudding. All orders must be placed online or by phone by Friday, November 18. Pick-up dates will be held at the Katy location from November 21 through November 23.

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20940 Katy Fwy G, Katy, TX 77449

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A bowl of Orleans Seafood Kitchen’s boudin stuffing, a whole pecan pie, a bowl of string beans, and a glimpse of a salad. — Craving Cajun food? Orleans in Katy is offering to-go spreads.

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 smoked turkey, jalapeno andouille cornbread stuffing, buttered mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, and turkey gravy for $250. Additional sides can be purchased for $30 each. All orders must be placed with a credit card by 9 p.m. on November 20. Customers will be charged at pick up, held on November 22 and November 23 at any of its 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.

Back Table

2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

If a brunch buffet is more your style, head to this hideaway in the Woodlands between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a full spread of baked goods; breakfast staples like eggs benedict; a seafood and raw bar; and a “Hot Table,” complete with braised beef short ribs, cornmeal fried catfish, and Mississippi chicken pot pies. Compliment mains like tender prime rib and roasted turkey with sides like its indulgent three-cheese mac and cheese, and don’t forget to fulfill your sweet tooth with pumpkin tarts, spiced apple crisp, and white chocolate oat cookies ($75 for adults, $32 for kids).

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2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Truluck's

5350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

With both the Houston and the Woodlands locations open on Thanksgiving Day, Truluck’s offers a luxe three-course holiday feast for those looking for a reprieve from the kitchen ($59 for adults, $25 for children). Enjoy turkey, family-style sides like creamed spinach and vegan bolognese, plus desserts. Top it off with a boozy, holiday cocktail, including its Holiday Nog, or its Turkey 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. (The Houston location will be open on November 24 from noon to 9 p.m. and the Woodlands location will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

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5350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056

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A slice of pecan pie topped with egg nog whipped cream, served with a glass of boozy eggnog at Truluck’s. — Whether you prefer to drink or eat your dessert, don’t forget miss out on Truluck’s sweet way to end your meal.

Turner's

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

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

1800 Post Oak Blvd Suite 6170, Houston, TX 77056

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 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1800 Post Oak Blvd Suite 6170, Houston, TX 77056

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Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

With a host of a la carte items, holiday platters, and packages prepared for the whole family, this lauded Houston deli knows how to prepare a feast. Kenny & Ziggy’s offers to-go meals for 10 to 12 people with a cooked 16-pound turkey (carving optional for an additional $20), 2 quarts of gravy, wild mushroom and chestnut stuffing, cranberry nut relish, two additional sides, plus apple pie. Appetizers (with a two dozen minimum), soups by the quart, salad bowls, challah bread, and whole desserts are also available for purchase. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours ahead, by phone (713-871-8883), or online by Thursday, November 17. Pick-ups will be scheduled through 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

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1743 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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A platter of chopped liver topped with boiled eggs, tomatoes, and surrounded by onions, cucumbers, and slices of tomatoes. — Kenny & Ziggy’s provides an Eastern European spin on the holidays.

Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

This Uptown Park hideaway is offering a four-course French affair for $92 per adult and $28 per child on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlights include butternut squash soup with truffle cream and shredded duck confit; poached Gulf shrimp cocktail served with an avocado marmalade; duck foie gras with dried praline mousseline and toasted brioche; roasted turkey, beef short ribs; veggie risotto; seared Atlantic salmon; and desserts like Etoile’s vanilla bourbon pecan pie. Family-style packages and a la carte items are available to-go as well.

1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Etoile’s vanilla bourbon pecan pie served with a side of ice cream and caramel drizzle, with a bottle of wine and a glass in the background. — Indulge in French fare from Etoile Cuisine Et Bar this holiday.

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

For $275, 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 9 p.m. on November 20. Customers will be charged at pickups, held on November 22 or November 23.

4224 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

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Liberty Kitchen’s buttery parker rolls, covered in seasonings, with a side of butter. — Liberty Kitchen will go beyond seafood with its Thanksgiving take-home menu.

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 venison (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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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 November 22.

1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007

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Pondicheri

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098

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 November 20 and can be picked up on November 24 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop.

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098

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Pondicheri’s Thanksgiving spread, with vegan truffle mac and cheese, turmeric soup, crab samosas, and more. — Pondicheri offers a Indian-spin on the traditional Turkey Day feast.

Goode Company BBQ

5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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 & 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 November 18. In it just for the pies? Pick up at Goode Company’s annual drive-thru pie booths held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 23 and November 24 at the Armadillo Palace parking lot on Bartlett Street, or get them shipped through the Hall of Flame website.

5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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Goode Company BBQ’s Thanksgiving spread with smoked turkey, cranberry sauce, rolls, green bean casserole, stuffing, and more. — Thanksgiving Day doesn’t have to be without the smoke.

Kin Dee

1533 N Shepherd Dr Suite 160, Houston, TX 77008

Head to this Heights hotspot between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day to enjoy Thai staples and newer dishes crafted by chef Miranda Loethamfu, including a smoked turkey leg green curry, and rice fried chicken —a marinated, crispy fried chicken thigh topped with sweet and sour Thai chili sauce served with rice chicken soup. Reservations are encouraged.

1533 N Shepherd Dr Suite 160, Houston, TX 77008

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