Cooking may not be in the cards this year, and that’s okay! Whether you’re dining in, or wanting takeout on Turkey Day, you’ve still got options. These are just A FEW to get you started; places we like that are (still) ready to take your order!
Houston:
Américas
2040 W. Gray St.
Houston, TX 77019
(832) 200-1492
I also have the recipe for Américas Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake – a specialty dessert from Michael & David Cordúa:
Backstreet Cafe
1103 South Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 521-2239
To-Go ONLY
Each year, Backstreet Cafe offers a variety of soups, sides and sweets to complement your Thanksgiving table. Orders should be placed by Monday, November 23 for pick-up with re-heating instructions on Wednesday, November 25. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
See the Full Menu.
Hugo’s
1600 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7744
To-Go ONLY
Bring home the flavors of Hugo’s authentic regional Mexican cuisine with sides and desserts to-go from the award-winning restaurant. Orders should be placed by Monday, November 23 for pick-up with re-heating instructions on Wednesday, November 25. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
See the Full Menu.
Étoile Cuisine et Bar
1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
(832) 668-5808
To-Go ONLY
Brennan’s of Houston
3300 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-9711
Join Brennan’s of Houston for Thanksgiving! $60 includes choice of starter (like the Gulf Coast Seafood Gumbo above), entrée and dessert.
See the Full Menu.
BB’s Cafe
Multiple locations
Fried turkeys and all the fixin’s from BB’s Cafe are perfect for your holiday feast. Spice up Thanksgiving this year a Cajun Fried Turkey or Boudin Stuffed Fried Turkey. Plus, all the tasty sides to go with!
Minimum 24-hour notice required for all orders. The deadline for Thanksgiving Day orders is Tuesday, November 24th at 3pm.
The Houstonian
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 680-2626
Families have been enjoying The Houstonian’s Thanksgiving Brunch for years. A lavish array of culinary delights in the majestic atmosphere of the Houstonian Grande Ballroom. Includes an array of breakfast and lunch fare with traditional holiday favorites.
Olivette and the Manor House are also open on Thanksgiving Day, and feature a seated-style service with a special holiday menu:
Olivette – Thanksgiving Menu
Manor House – Thanksgiving Menu
San Antonio:
Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar
207 North Presa
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-2900
I have several recipes off Zinc’s Thanksgiving Dinner Menu courtesy of Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin!
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Toffee Streusel:
Plus, a rare special during the week of Thanksgiving…Grilled Texas Bob White Quail:
Antlers Lodge
9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 520-4001
*Call to confirm availability.*
A family-style Thanksgiving Dinner (3-9pm) at Antlers Lodge for a unique twist on tradition. Give your taste buds a different flavor this year and try something new…you won’t be disappointed!
Part of the prize package for my latest FREE giveaway on Goodtaste.tv includes a spa weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, PLUS dinner for 2 at Antlers Lodge…
See the Full Menu.
O’liva
115 Plaza de Armas, Ste 107
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 229-2638
Enjoy a Thanksgiving menu made from all local ingredients at O’liva. They’re accepting to-go orders on dinners for groups of 4-6, 8-12 and up. $18/per person with a break for parties of 15 or more. The orders must be picked up by noon, Nov. 26!
Call to reserve – limited quantities.
Earl Abel’s
1201 Austin Hwy #175
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 822-3358
A dining tradition since 1933! Breakfast will be served on Thanksgiving Day from 7 am until 11 am, followed by lunch and dinner from 11 am until 9 pm. NOT accepting reservations.
Takeout orders must be placed by Monday, November 23rd. Earl Abel’s Whole Turkey Package feeds around 20…a 23 lb turkey, 4 quarts of cornbread dressing, 1 quart of giblet gravy, 1 quart of cranberry relish and 24 dinner rolls!
I also have the recipe for EA’s delectable Apple Cranberry Cobbler on my site…
Smoke: The Restaurant
700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 117
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 474-0175
Call Chef Brian West and his team at Smoke for one heck of a smoked turkey to-go…$60 each! All orders must be in by noon (12p) on Monday 11/23. They’ll all be ready Wednesday 11/25. Avoid the stress and the mess.
In the meantime, watch Chef West share his technique, start to finish, in The LAST Turkey ‘How-to’ You’ll Ever Need!
Austin:
Kerbey Lane Cafe
Multiple locations
This Thanksgiving, let Kerbey Lane do the cooking! Turkey breast w/gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing & all the fixin’s for only $14.95!
TRACE Austin
200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 542-3660
At Trace, all you have to do is enjoy! They’re open and accepting reservations. See their 3-course menu for Thanksgiving Day.
Carmelo’s
504 E 5th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7497
Carmelo’s Beef Stroganoff – available Thanksgiving Day!
Give thanks for Carmelo’s family-friendly buffet from 11am to 3pm, or join them for dinner for the Turkey Special with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts, corn mousse, roast potatoes, cranberries and rigatoni with cauliflower.
La Barbecue
1906 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 605-9696
La Barbecue will take pre-orders on Thanksgiving briskets for those who can’t stand not having barbecue one day out of the year! 😉
Finn & Porter
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Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin TX 78701
(512) 493-4900
Finn & Porter will be open special hours for Thanksgiving. Dine with them from Noon – 7:30pm with a traditional style turkey dinner. They’ll be offering a 3 course pre-fixe dinner with all the trimmings.
See the Full Menu. Reservations are encouraged – book now.
The Capital Grille
117 W 4th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-2005
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Capital Grille is a Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing, French Green Beans with Marcona Almonds and Cranberry Pear Chutney, accompanied by Sam’s Mashed Potatoes to share. Dessert is the luscious Pumpkin Cheesecake you see above.
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