If there was ever a year to say “no thanks” to cooking Thanksgiving dinner, 2020 is it. Charlotte restaurants, bakeries and catering companies are showing out for this year’s Turkey Day. Browse through the options below to find your perfect holiday meal.
Dine-In or Takeout
Fine & Fettle
The Scoop: Canopy Charlotte’s restaurant is offering a multitude of options this Thanksgiving. If you prefer to dine in, a pre-fixe menu will be available from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. You may also pre-order a takeout/curbside pickup meal now through November 21.
What’s on the Menu? Dine-in pre-fixe includes turkey or porchetta plus sides and dessert for $35 a person. Takeout options include meals for groups of 4-12 people.
Make It Happen: Make dining room reservations here. Email Daniel.Lydia@Hilton.com to pre-order a takeout meal.
Harper’s
The Scoop: Get full off a good ole Southern Thanksgiving at Harper’s in Southpark or pre-order a pickup meal for the big day. Dine-in will be available 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and takeout orders can be picked up on Thanksgiving from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
What’s on the Menu? For $32.95 per person, dine-in guests can enjoy slow-roasted turkey breast, honey-baked ham or prime rib with homemade sides and desserts. Children 12 or younger are only $15. Takeout orders include either roasted or Cajun deep-fried turkey plus accompaniments. Chocolate pecan pie, anyone?
Make It Happen: Call 704-366-6688 to make a reservation or to pre-order a meal.
New South Kitchen & Bar
The Scoop: Enjoy a three-course meal at New South Kitchen this Thanksgiving from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or order a to-go meal by November 20 (for turkey) or November 23 (for extra items). Takeout orders will include heating instructions.
What’s on the Menu? The dine-in in feast includes your choice of small plate, entrée, sides and dessert. We’ve got our eyes on deviled eggs, deep fried turkey, collards and pumpkin pie for a true Southern meal. The to-go meals include two options: deep fried turkey plus sides and dessert for 4-6 or 8-12 people.
Make It Happen: Make a dine-in reservation here and place a takeout order here. All details can be found on New South Kitchen’s website.
Sophia’s Lounge
The Scoop: Join Sophia’s Lounge for Thanksgiving dinner (dine-in only.) Each adult runs $50 each, and children 12 and under are $20.
What’s on the Menu? Dig in to three courses of butternut squash bisque, salad, turkey (or vegetarian entree) and dessert.
Make It Happen: You can book a table here.
Red Salt by David Burke
The Scoop: Join the Red Salt team in the dining room on Thanksgiving Day from 1-8 p.m. or pre-order a takeout meal. To-go orders must be placed by November 23 for pickup on November 24.
What’s on the Menu? The $65 per person pre-fixe menu includes three courses with dishes like squash soup, turkey breast, brioche stuffing and sticky toffee pudding. Takeout meals are $200 to feed four or $300 to feed six. See all the details on their website.
Make It Happen: Book a table here or order a takeout meal by filling out this form.
Takeout Only
204 North
The Scoop: Let 204 North do the cooking with their Family Style Thanksgiving Dinner To Go. Order by November 21 at 4 p.m.
What’s on the Menu? The $140 package feeds four and includes a ready-to-roast turkey, choice of three sides, salad and pie. See the menu here.
Make It Happen: Order online and email stephanie@204north.com with questions.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
The Scoop: Some may argue the sides and dessert are the best part of the Thanksgiving meal, and Chef Alyssa is the one to trust to make them just right. Order by Friday, November 20 at 4 p.m. for pickup on November 24-25.
What’s on the Menu? Mashed sweet potatoes, glazed carrots, gravy, fresh dinner rolls, pecan pie, pumpkin pie…and more! See the full menu here.
Make It Happen: Place an order online.
Copain Gatherings
The Scoop: Copain has everything you’d ever need for a holiday meal. Order by November 21 for pick up between November 23-25.
What’s on the Menu? Like we said – everything! You’ll find proteins, sides, appetizers, desserts, soups, salads and breads. See the full menu here.
Make It Happen: Order online.
Cuzzo’s Cuisine
The Scoop: Hosting a big group? Cuzzo’s has you covered with their catering trays that serve 10-14 people each. Orders must be picked up by November 25 at 3 p.m.
What’s on the Menu? Lobster mac and cheese, candied yams, strawberry banana pudding and more. See it here.
Make It Happen: Call 980-298-6811 to order.
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
The Scoop: This SouthPark favorite is offering a meal for four people for $150. Order by November 21 for pick up on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Start with salad and lead into brined and roasted turkey breast, beets, stuffing and gravy and mashed potatoes.
Make It Happen: Order online or call 704-910-4919.
Dressler’s Birkdale Village
The Scoop: Dressler’s in Huntersville has a great meal for four for $150. Order by November 21 and pick up on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? You’ll enjoy dishes like marinated turkey breast, butternut squash, green bean casserole and key lime pie.
Make It Happen: Order online or call 704-987-1779.
Dressler’s Metropolitan
The Scoop: Enjoy a classic meal for four for $150. Order by November 21 and pick up on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Feast on roasted turkey breast, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes and, of course, pumpkin pie.
Make It Happen: Order online or call 704-909-6295.
Fin & Fino
The Scoop: Jazz up your Thanksgiving with seafood-focused dishes. The items are available November 23-25.
What’s on the Menu? Choose from a seafood boil, seafood and cranberry paella for two or four, jumbo shrimp cocktail and oysters on the half shell. Two cocktail kits are also available (just add alcohol.)
Make It Happen: Order online.
Firebirds
The Scoop: Feast your eyes upon all the options from Firebirds this Thanksgiving. Family meals serve 4-6 or 10-12 starting at $139.95. Orders can be picked up November 24-25 and included heating instructions.
What’s on the Menu? The turkey and prime rib feasts both include sides like spiced pecan green beans and cranberry sauce plus pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
Make It Happen: Order online by November 21.
Leah & Louise
The Scoop: Chef Greg Collier has made celebrating the holiday super easy with the November Holiday Family Dinner for $65.
What’s on the Menu? Pick smoked chicken or braised beef plus three sides. We highly recommend throwing in a sweet potato pie, too.
Make It Happen: Place your order here (select November 23 as the pick up date.)
Mac’s Speed Shop
The Scoop: No smoker? No problem. Order a smoked turkey and all the fixin’s from Mac’s. They’re also accepting nominations to done a turkey dinner to a family in need.
What’s on the Menu? Smoked turkey, of course! Add on brisket chili, mac and cheese, cheddar grits and more. Items can be served cold (with heating instructions) or hot.
Make It Happen: See the full menu, place and order, or nominate a family here.
Mert’s Heart and Soul
The Scoop: Get your turkey meals to-go from Mert’s. Feed 2-4 people for $75 or 6-10 for $175.
What’s on the Menu? Whole fried turkey for the win! Sides include mac and cheese, collards and mashed potatoes. See the full menu here.
Make It Happen: Order online for pickup.
Midwood Smokehouse
The Scoop: Put together your perfect meal from Midwood. Order by November 22 and pick up on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Lots of meats (turkey, pulled chicken, boneless ham), sides (baked beans, coleslaw, broccoli casserole), smoked wings and dessert. See the full menu here.
Make It Happen: Call your local Midwood to order.
Mimosa Grill
The Scoop: Mimosa Grill is offering their Turkeys on the Run meal for the big day. For $195, feed 4-5 people with salad, bread, starters, turkey, sides and dessert. Order by November 22 for pick up on November 25 or Thanksgiving Day.
What’s on the Menu? Old Bay crab cakes, country ham biscuits, turkey breast and Mimosa’s signature sides? Sounds like a winner. Whole Ashley Farm’s Naked Turkeys are also available for $55.
Make It Happen: Call 704-343-0700 to order.
Noble Smoke
The Scoop: This BBQ joint’s dinner package will please the whole crowd for $160. Order by November 21 at 8 p.m. for pickup on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? The package feeds 4-6 people and includes smoked turkey, three sides and slaw or cranberry sauce.
Make It Happen: Order online.
Sea Level
The Scoop: Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with a coastal twist from Sea Level. Order by November 22 at noon and pick up curbside on November 24-25.
What’s on the Menu? Go with turkey or beef tenderloin and add on shrimp cocktail, bucket of oysters and family-style sides. See the menu here. All orders include complimentary house-made cranberry jelly and a $15 gift certificate for later use.
Make It Happen: Start your order here.
Sweet Creations
The Scoop: The folks at Sweet Creations can take care of your meal from start to finish. Order by November 20 at noon for pickup on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? The $230 package feeds 10-12 people and includes whole turkey, gravy, stuffing, collards, choice of dessert and more. See it here.
Make It Happen: Order online.
Sweet Lew’s BBQ
The Scoop: Let Sweet Lew take care of the cooking! Holiday orders are now live, and this menu makes pleasing a crowd a breeze.
What’s on the Menu? Order a turkey (ranging from 10-22 lb.) or go for whole ham, smoked pork loin, smoked salmon or prime rib. Then up your plate with sides like corn pudding, green bean casserole and roasted potato hash. Don’t forget a whole pie, too.
Make It Happen: See the full menu here and email catering@sweetlewsbbq.com to order.
Table & Twine
The Scoop: This meals-made-easy company has you completely covered for dinner. Choose between three feasts based on your party size. Pickup or delivery will occur November 24-25.
What’s on the Menu? Each feast comes with oven-ready turkey, various sides, potato rolls and dessert. Wine packages are available for an extra fee.
Make It Happen: See your options and place an order here.
The Goodyear House
The Scoop: Just add turkey when you order sides, staples and sweets from The Goodyear House. Order by Sunday, November 22 at 8 p.m. for pickup on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Vegan options include smoked cashew mac, hard squash and butter bean spread. They’ve also created brioche stuffing with their popular table bread. Yum! See the menu here.
Make It Happen: Email info@thegoodyearhouse.com with subject line: Turkey Day Essentials.
The Porter’s House
The Scoop: The Waverly restaurant has a feast for four for $150. Order by November 18 for pick up on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Dig in to roasted turkey breast, cornbread and sage dressing, herb roasted veggies and lowcountry bread pudding.
Make It Happen: Order online or call 704-930-7878.
VANA
The Scoop: One of Charlotte’s newest restaurants offering takeout meals this holiday. Order by November 23 and pick it up on November 24-25.
What’s on the Menu? Get fancy with a sous vide turkey dinner for 4-6 or 8-10 people. The dinners include four sides and one dessert like cheesy potatoes, roasted brussels and N.C. apple strudel. Add a charcuterie board for $65-120, too.
Make It Happen: Call 980-819-5913 to order.
Make It Yourself (With Some Help)
Piedmont’s Bounty
The Scoop: Wanna cook but don’t feel inspired? Chef Rob Clement will walk you through a full Thanksgiving meal via Zoom. His “Thanksgiving Made Easy” class will go live on Wednesday, November 25 at noon.
What’s on the Menu? For $50, you’ll get access to the class plus a shopping list and recipe book (no ingredients included.) For $250, the team will deliver all necessary ingredients right to your door in time for the class. The menu includes Evans Family Farm turkey and delicious sides like cast iron corn bread, shaved brussel sprout salad and cheesy potatoes gratin and easily feeds 4-6 people.
Make It Happen: Sign up for the class here.
Complete Your Meal
Check out our Holiday Pies (and Cakes) to Order HERE. (giveaway ends Sunday 11/22)
Burney’s Sweets & More
The Scoop: Every Thanksgiving dessert spread needs a cake from Burney’s. Place your baked goods order by November 20.
What’s on the Menu? Treat everyone to a 4-15 layer cake, cheesecake, pie or their famous glazed croissants. See the menu here.
Make It Happen: Stop by either location to order or call 980-819-9949 (CLT) or 980-224-3537 (Waxhaw.)
Burtons Grill & Bar
The Scoop: Burtons has a great lineup of family-style appetizers, salads, desserts and wines to-go to complete your meal. Just add your own protein. Order by November 22 for pickup on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Butternut squash soup, signature chicken wings, pumpkin bread pudding… yum. See the full menu here. Items can be served cold with re-heat instructions or hot.
Make It Happen: Call the Park Road (980-299-0999) or Blakeney (980-701-0910) locations to order.
BW Sweets Bakery
The Scoop: Sweeten the day with a creation from BW Sweets Bakery. Order by November 22.
What’s on the Menu? Pies, cobblers, cheesecakes, pound cakes and regular cakes. See flavors here.
Make It Happen: Call 704-464-0767 or email customcakesnc@gmail.com to order.
Cupcrazed
The Scoop: Treat your fam with dessert from Cupcrazed. Order by November 18 for early-bird pricing. Pickup will be November 24-25.
What’s on the Menu? Get in the holiday spirit with cupcake flavors like pumpkin spice, butter pecan and carrot cake. Pies, cakes, cheesecakes, pastries and take-and-bake cinnamon rolls are also available.
Make It Happen: Call 803-396-8372 or email orders@cupcrazed.com to order.
Suárez Bakery
The Scoop: It’s raining pies at Suárez! Pre-order now before they sell out.
What’s on the menu? Several pies including pumpkin, bourbon pecan and chocolate cream. The 9″ pies serve 8-10 people.
Make It Happen: Order online or call 704-525-0145.
Sweet Spot Studio
The Scoop: Bring some sweetness to the table with fun additions from Sweet Spot Studio.
What’s on the Menu? Get personal with edible cookie table settings or serve your pie cookie-style with the pumpkin pie cookie platter.
Make It Happen: Order table settings here and cookie platter here.
The Culture Shop
The Scoop: If you plan to eat all day long, you gotta start strong with hors d’ouevres. The Culture Shop has you covered with meats and cheeses. Order by November 20 for pickup on November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Let them craft a beautiful charcuterie and cheese board for your crew or go with crab stuffed mushrooms or baked brie (or all of it, really.) See the menu here.
Make It Happen: Call 704-458-3207 or email thecultureshopclt@gmail.com to order.
The Fig Tree
The Scoop: Stock up on bottles for the big holiday. The Fig Tree is offering a package of “Wines to Drink Throughout Thanksgiving Dinner.”
What’s on the Menu? See the wine list here ($199.)
Make It Happen: Email Sara@charlottefigtree.com to place an order.
The Stanley
The Scoop: No time to bake? Order a pie from The Stanley and pick it up Wednesday, November 25.
What’s on the Menu? Choose from Traditional Pecan Pie, Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie. $20 each.
Make It Happen: Order by Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m. by phone (980-299-2741) or email: info@thestanleyclt.com.
Your Mom’s Bazaar/Donuts
The Scoop: Get your order in now (deadline is November 19) for goodies from Your Mom’s Bazaar/Your Mom’s Donuts. Orders may be picked up at Charlotte, Matthews or Davidson locations on November 24-25.
What’s on the Menu? The bazaar is offering Thanksgiving staples to help complete your meal like Joyce Farms turkey, brioche dinner rolls, stuffing mix, cinnamon rolls and, of course, donuts.
Make It Happen: Place your order here. Make sure you specify where you’d like to pick up!
