Updates for 2017
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate all we've been given or to stuff our faces until we explode and watch football behind our eyes before turkey sandwiches for days. The thought of cooking all day got you down? No problem. Here's where to buy everything you'll need to feed your family this Thanksgiving -- to go.
Whether you want a fully cooked bird or a farm fresh turkey to cook yourself, these restaurants have got your back.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Grab one of Fox Bros. delicious smoked turkeys with gravy to set the scene for your Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving moment. Not into turkey? Order a smoked ham instead. 10-14-pound smoked turkey with gravy $75. Smoked ham $60. Order by Nov. 22.
1238 DeKalb Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30307, 404-414-0826 foxbrosbbq.com
Star Provisions
Buy your free range, humanely raised turkey from Star Provisions. Whether you need a small bird for your feast or are hosting an army, Star Provisions has turkeys weighing in at 10-24 lbs. For an additional $2 per pound, they'll brine and roast it for you. Customize your Thanksgiving dinner with side dish selections like sweet potato casserole, root vegetables, and sage and apple dressing. Don't forget dessert at the bakery. Pick up an apple, pecan or pumpkin pie. Whole turkeys starting at $4.50/pound. Sides starting at $9.95. Order by Nov. 21. Pick up Nov. 25.
1198 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30318, 404-365-0410, ext. 131 starprovisions.com
White Oak Pastures
Nothing beats the smell of roast turkey in the oven filling the house on Thanksgiving. Enjoy fresh, pasture raised turkey this year at your Thanksgiving feast. American Standard Bronze and Animal Welfare Approved tells you your Georgia born and raised turkey led the good life at White Oak Pastures. No hormones or antibiotics. 8-12 pounds $75, 12.1-16 pounds $100, 16.1+ pounds $125. Ship Nov. 16-20.
22775 Highway 27, Bluffton, Ga. 39824, 229-641-2081 whiteoakpastures.com
Does the thought of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey plus several sides and pies dampen your holiday spirit? Order your dressing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie from one of these Atlanta restaurants and take the hassle out of your meal planning.
Muss and Turners
Muss and Turners wants to provide you with everything but the bird for Thanksgiving. Choose from traditional sides such as cornbread stuffing, brown butter pecan sweet potato mash, collard greens or wild rice. Serves 12-16 people starting at $12 per item. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
1675 Cumberland Parkway SE, Smyrna, Ga. 30080, 770-434-1114 mussandturners.com
PeachDish
Want to cook but don't have time to plan the menu? Let PeachDish do the prep work for you. Kits include root vegetables for roasting, creamed brussels sprouts, candied sweet potatoes, pecan apple dressing and biscuits. The best part of this side-dish extravaganza is that all ingredients are local and fresh so you can feel good about what you're serving your guests. Side dish kits $50. Serves 4 people. Want a turkey or ham? Buy the whole dinner. Includes 8-pound pastured turkey for $110 or cider cured smoked ham for $98. Orders ship to arrive the day before Thanksgiving.
1201 W. Peachtree St., Suite 3220, Atlanta, Ga. 30309, 404-939-1860 peachdish.com
Alon's Bakery
Baking not your thing? Alon's will take care of your sweet tooth. Go old school with pumpkin, apple cranberry or pecan pie. Get fancy with a French macaroon tower, pumpkin walnut Bavarian cake or Alon's famous Midnight Cake. Don't forget dinner rolls to pair with your turkey. Alon's has a wonderful selection of traditional rolls like cranberry walnut infused with white wine and apple cider or classic crusty rolls. If you're feeling feisty, add a kick to your feast with jalapeno cheddar pull-aparts. Sold by the dozen. Order by Nov. 23. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30346, 678-397-1782 alons.com
Little Tart Bakeshop
This small but mighty bakery churns out some of the city's best tarts, scones and cheddar sausage turnovers. For Thanksgiving, Little Tart will offer whole pies, tarts and quiches. Order a savory bread pudding or Crème Fraiche quiche made with Georgia's Southern Swiss Dairy and Pine Street Market bacon. Top off your meal with a Georgia apple pie or wow your guests with a salted caramel nut tart. Starting at $32. Pick up at Krog Street Market Nov. 24, noon to 7 p.m.; Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grant Park/Octane Nov. 24, noon to 7 p.m.; Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grant Park: 437 Memorial Drive SE, Suite A6, Atlanta, Ga. 30312, 404-348-4797; Krog Street Market: 99 Krog St., Atlanta, Ga. 30307 littletartatl.com
Why cook? Leave it to Atlanta's restaurant professionals to do all the work for you while you relax with a cocktail before, during and after the Thanksgiving family onslaught.
Bantam + Biddy Crescent Avenue
Order a 12-15-pound roasted Amish turkey with all the trimmings including mashed potatoes, collard greens, sage and wild rice dressing, cornbread and a fresh Georgia apple pie. Serves 10-12 people. $200. Order by Nov. 21. Pick up at Crescent Avenue location 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25
1050 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309, 404-725-5059 (call to order) bantamandbiddy.com
Pittypat's Porch
Celebrate Thanksgiving Southern-style with chef David Myree's dinner packages. Meal includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, squash casserole, sweet potato souffle, cranberry relish, cornbread, and pecan or pumpkin pie. Serves six people. $29/person. Order by Nov. 23 with GeGe or Ron. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
25 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta, Ga. 30303, 404-525-8228 (call to order) pittypatsrestaurant.com
Serpas True Food
Dazzle your guests with a seasonally inspired meal from chef Scott Serpas. Thanksgiving vittles include fried turkey, savory cornbread stuffing, butternut squash soup, mixed fall greens, roasted sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, apple or pecan pie, and cranberry white chocolate bread pudding. Order by Nov. 22. Pick up 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25.
659 Auburn Ave. #501, Studioplex, Atlanta, Ga. 30312, 404-688-0040 serpasrestaurant.com
Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Take a load off this Thanksgiving and let chef Joey Stallings do the cooking. Meal includes hickory smoked turkey, dressing, biscuits and choice of two sides of sweet potato souffle, creamed corn or smoke bacon lima beans. Serves six people. $75. Individual 10-12-pound turkeys (no sides) $75. Order by Nov. 22. Pick up 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25.
656 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306, 678-515-3550 (call to order) sweetauburnbbq.com
Tavernpointe
Are you a fan of chef Drew Van Leuvan's Seven Lamps and GRAIN? Then you need this locally sourced Thanksgiving meal. Feast includes 15-18-pound smoked turkey, local lettuce with Georgia pecans, cornbread stuffing with smoked bacon, green bean casserole with mushroom dressing and fried shallots and Kentucky Derby pie for dessert. Serves four to six people starting at $130. Order by Nov. 23. Pick up Thanksgiving morning.
1545 Peachtree St., Suite 101, Atlanta, Ga. 30309, 404-549-3954 (call to order) tavernpointe.com
Head out on the town for your feast (with wine and cocktails) and let someone else do the cooking and clean up. Here are five restaurants ready to serve you on Thanksgiving Day.
Ray's Restaurants
Dine at Ray's on the River, Ray's at Killer Creek or Ray's in the City for a Thanksgiving buffet like no other. Feast on ham, turkey and even prime rib, root vegetables, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie until you pop. Rays in the City open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All other locations open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations suggested.
Ray's on the River $45.95/person. $22.95/child (ages 5-10) for menu
6700 Powers Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, Ga. 30339, 770-955-1187
Ray's at Killer Creek $37.95/adult and $18.95/child (ages 5-10) for menu
1700 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009, 770-649-0064
Ray's in the City $37.95/adult and $18.95/child (ages 5-10) for menu
240 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30303, 404-524-9224
The Colonnade
Atlanta has changed a lot since 1927, but one restaurant has stood the test of time -- the iconic Colonnade. Thanksgiving at this Atlanta classic includes four courses of roast turkey, vegetable soup, cranberry salad, side choices of items like broccoli cheese casserole, mashed potatoes or green beans and your choice of pumpkin pie, apple pie or coconut icebox. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $25/person. Kids 10 and under $11.
1879 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30324, 404-874-5642 colonnadeatlanta.com
The Shed at Glenwood
The fine folks at The Shed want to take care of you this Thanksgiving. Relax and sip champagne while you feast on a seasonal menu of Gum Creek Farm ham, smoked turkey, salmon croquettes, jalapeño grits, cauliflower gratin, beet salad and bourbon roasted banana pudding. Buffet noon to 7 p.m. $50/person. Kids ages 4-10 $20. Reservations required.
475 Bill Kennedy Way SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30316, 404-835-4363 theshedatglenwood.com
For more ideas about gifts, decorating, where to eat and what to do, check out our complete Atlanta Holiday Guide.
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