We’ve put together a list of Thanksgiving Day dine-in options, takeout packages to feed the whole family, and limited-time specials from restaurants around Austin.
To-Go Options
Swedish Hill Austin
Plan your Thanksgiving meal with options from Swedish Hill Bakery. Their full to-go menu includes all the favorites: whole roasted turkey with a choice of classic sides and desserts, like herb sourdough stuffing, goat cheese and thyme bechamel Mac & Cheese, or housemade pumpkin pie plus lots more. Go big and order the whole feast family-style or pick and choose your must-haves. Orders must be placed by noon. on November 26th and picked up between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th. Place order here.
El Raval
El Raval, the latest dining concept from Chef Laila Bazahm, is offering chef prepared, take home Thanksgiving meals that are inspired by Spanish cuisine and the bold and unique flavors of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This meal includes a delicious whole roasted turkey, served with five specialty sides and a whole pumpkin basque cheesecake.
El Raval’s Thanksgiving dinner serves between four to six people and will be available to purchase for $300. Customers can also add select wines for an extra cost. Those interested can place an order anytime before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26th, and can choose a pickup time between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th. Orders can be placed here.
Aba
Aba is now accepting orders to enjoy their Thanksgiving Dinner Package, which features traditional favorites served with a Mediterranean twist. The package is made for two to share and includes both Classic and Pumpkin Hummus, Greek Village Salad, Truffled Baked Orzo, Beef Tenderloin Kebab, and Turkey Breast with Gravy. The dinner also comes with a Sticky Date Cake for dessert. All food comes refrigerated with reheat instructions.
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 25th. Pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 27th. The Thanksgiving Package For Two costs $119.95 plus tax. Order here.
Colleen’s Kitchen
This Thanksgiving, Colleen’s will be offering Take + Heat Packages for customers to build their own custom Thanksgiving Day package with classic Southern fare from Colleen’s Kitchen. Packages include day-of instructions and a timeline for heating to ensure all food is ready to go before guests arrive. Thanksgiving Packages serve 6-8 people and come in two options: Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast ($325) and Everything But The Turkey ($145). Additional add-ons include buttermilk biscuits ($40 per dozen), and Still Austin Bourbon pecan pie ($34). Pre-order is open now.
Contigo Catering
Contigo Catering is offering an exceptional, curated holiday menu for pre-order. Each order receives a brined & prepped UNCOOKED turkey that feeds 4 to 6. Plus you receive one of each side including roasted brussels & butternut squash, green beans & cabbage, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sourdough stuffing, veggie & herb focaccia, cranberry, orange & black pepper sauce, and smoked giblet gravy. They won’t leave you hanging on dessert, choose from sweet potato or buttermilk pie. Wine will also be available for purchase at pick up.
Lil Ola’s Biscuits
Little Ola’s Biscuits will offer its Everything But Turkey and Grateful Grazing packages. Orders can be placed here through November 26th at midnight and can be picked up or delivered from Little Ola’s Biscuits between 10 a.m.–4 p.m. or picked up at Olamaie from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on November 27th.
Walton’s Fancy & Staple
To place your order, call 512-542-3380 or email catering@
Fresa’s
Sales have kicked off for Fresa’s Thanksgiving – with perennial offerings such as complete turkey meals, a la carte sides—like chorizo stuffing to mac-n-cheese—gravy, cranberry sauce, pies and the beloved Next Day Pozole Kit, as well as new dessert features this year including Chocolate Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Tres Leches. All food comes fully cooked, refrigerated and includes reheat instructions.
Available exclusively for pick-up the day before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 27th at the South First location and at the 360 & Westlake Dr location. Monday, November 25th is the final day to place orders here.
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Other Offerings
Gati
Gati’s signature Thanksgiving desserts are now available to pre-order online now through November 17th at 9 p.m. (or until sold out) with a scheduled pick-up during the week of Thanksgiving. Chef Jam Sanitchat’s annual and always gluten free offerings include cakes such as Pumpkin, Carrot, Pistachio, or Vanilla as well as French Silk Pie, Crumbled Apple Maple Walnut Pie, and S’mores Ice cream, plus so much more. As always, guests can provide any and all dietary restrictions when pre-ordering pies and cakes for the big holiday such as vegan or refined sugar free.
Bakery Lorraine
Bakery Lorraine is excited to announce that its annual Holiday offerings are back this year for delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas treats. Beginning today, November 1st, guests can pre-order their Thanksgiving pies and advent calendars through its online website HERE. Items will be available for pickup at all Bakery Lorraine locations on Wednesday, November 22nd. Each of Bakery Lorraine’s nine inch pies serves between 8–10 people with flavors including:
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Roasted Pumpkin ($28) – made with in house roasted pumpkins and topped with a shortbread maple leaf
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Whiskey Pecan ($28) – made with Jack Daniels No. 7
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Dutch Apple ($32) – made using five varieties of apples and topped with a cinnamon streusel
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Apple Cranberry ($32) – made using a variety of apples similar to their Dutch Apple Pie but cranberries are added for a beautiful flavor and extra color and topped with a cinnamon streusel as well
The last day to order Thanksgiving pies is Friday, November 17th. Orders can be placed in-store or online.
Pies from Manana
Let Manana make your holiday sweet and simple with their pies made by the South Congress Hotel pastry team. This year’s lineup includes caramel apple + spiced pumpkin pies, and the return of fan-favorite chocolate bourbon pecan pie, too! Top it off with pints of classic vanilla + toasted cinnamon ice cream and vanilla whipped cream. Pre-orders are live now through November 22nd with pickup available at their South Congress location during the week of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day Dine-In Options
TLC
TLC is serving up a hearty Thanksgiving meal for the entire family with their dine-in turkey plates. Join TLC on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 8 p.m. for a classic turkey plate complete with all the fixings. Their dine-in plates are priced at $38 and include Honey-Sage Whole Roasted Turkey, Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Classic Mac & Cheese, Citrus-Vanilla Cranberry Sauce, Classic Giblet Gravy, and Texas Pecan Pie.
Fairmont Austin
Delight in a decadent Thanksgiving buffet spread with friends and family at Fairmont Austin. Savor traditional holiday dishes along with special locally-inspired dishes like Slow Smoked Texas Prime Rib plus, an array of decadent desserts.
Thursday, November 28th from 1–6 p.m. Pricing starts at $130 per person. $45 for children ages 5–12 years old. Children under 5 years old are free. Book on OpenTable.
Soupleaf Hot Pot
Soupleaf is a locally and family owned, all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant in north central Austin. Soupleaf will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and is accepting reservations as well as walk-ins. Reserve your table here.
Ciclo
This year’s Thanksgiving Day feast at Ciclo includes a variety of Brunch items, fresh seafood, hot and cold buffets, and a carving station, all featuring dishes inspired by the season. Thanksgiving Brunch is available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Hotel’s Lake-Level Ballroom.
The cost is $148 per person ages 12 and over; $50 per person ages 6 to 11; complimentary for children ages 5 and under. Reserve your table here.
Carpenter Hotel
Leave the dishes at home and celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones at Carpenters Hall, who will be celebrating all day with a handful of choices served family style, plus starters and dessert. Their family style meals include options like Wagyu Ribeye with Black Truffle Jus, Smoked Turkey Breast, Roasted and Stuffed Turkey Leg with Turkey Jus Gras, Cranberry Sauce Poached, Cod Loin, Lemon Butter Sauce with Smoked Trout Roe, and more.
The cost is $69/person ($45 for vegetarian) + optional wine pairing; $35/person for children under 12 years old. Reserve your table here.
