This holiday season, those seated around our dinner tables may be fewer than in years past. Although we may not be able to enjoy our relatives home cooked delicacies, never fear many local eateries are offering take out meals or a la carte items to supplement your holiday meal. Here is where to grab delicious takeout meals in Houston this Thanksgiving:
Central Market – Holiday Hotline
This year, Central Market is offering three (3) complete meals, plus best-selling sides and deserts. The minimum order is $70. The Oven-Roasted Turkey Dinner includes all-natural oven-roasted turkey breast, savory cornbread dressing, green beans with toasted almonds, whipped russet potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and brioche rolls. This dinner comes in two serving sizes – 4 to 6 people starts at $99.99 or 6 to 8 people starts at $139.99. Alternatively, the Smoked Ham with Apricot Ginger Dinner, which serves 6 to 8 people and includes hickory smoked ham with apricot ginger glaze, savory cornbread dressing, green beans with toasted almonds, whipped sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and brioche rolls. This dinner start at $149.99. Finally, the Herb-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Dinner serves 6 to 8 people and starts at $249.99. The herb encrusted beef tenderloin with herb au jus includes whipped russet potatoes, jalapeno pecan dressing, green beans with toasted almonds and brioche rolls.
In addition to the dinner offerings, Central Market is also offering a la carte offerings, which include: bread & rolls, dressings & stuffings, gravy & sauces, soups & salads, tamales, vegetables and various assorted deserts.
Orders can be picked up between November 23rd through November 26th. Order online here or call the Holiday Meals Hotline at 713-386-1785.
Ragin Cajun
If you are looking for a Cajun Fried Turkey, there is arguably no better offering than at Ragin Cajun.
The Traditional Package includes a Cajun fried turkey, holiday gravy, dinner rolls, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole and pecan pie. This package ranges from $140 (serving 6 to 8) to $310 (serving 24 to 30 and includes 2 Cajun turkeys). The Deluxe Package includes a Cajun fried turkey, holiday gravy, dinner rolls, Mandola Caesar salad, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, jambalaya, red beans and rice, peach cobbler and pecan pie. This package ranges from $200 (serving 6 to 8) to $525 (serving 24 to 30 and includes 2 Cajun turkeys). Finally, the Cajun Package includes a Cajun friend turkey, holiday gravy, cornbread, sweet potato soufflé, dirty rice, gumbo with rice, bread pudding and rum sauce. This package ranges from a small package at $165 (serving 6 to 8) to a large package at $410 (serving 24 to 30 and includes Cajun fried turkeys).
Ragin Cajun is also offering various traditional and non-traditional items including a tur-duck-ens, salads, cornbread & dressing and various sides.
Order online here or call 713-623-6321. There is a $10 deposit for all orders. Pickup as late at November 25th.
Brennan’s
This year, Brennan’s partnered with Feges BBQ to offer a Smoked Turkey. The Brennan’s BBQ Smoked Turkey Package costs $325 and includes a smoked turkey, three (3) sides of your choice, a desert of your choice, a quart of gravy, two (2) quarts of turtle soup and a quart of cranberry sauce.
Additionally, Brennan’s is offering various traditional and non-traditional a la carte items. And the pies de resistance, bulk cocktails serving 6 to 8 starting at $50.
See Brennan’s Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-522-9711. Orders must be submitted by noon on November 17th with pickup on November 24th or November 25th.
Mikki’s Soulfood Café
Looking for a Soulfood feasts? Look no further than to Mikki’s Soulfood Cafe.
The Turkey Dinner Combo includes a turkey, green beans, cornbread dressing, candied yams, giblet gravy and dinner rolls. This dinner comes in two serving sizes – 3 to 4 people starts at $89 or 6 to 8 people at $149. The Ham Dinner Combo includes green beans, cornbread dressing, candied yams, giblet gravy and dinner rolls. The dinner comes in two serving sides – serving 3 to 4 people starts at $89 or serving 6 to 8 people starts at $159.
Various a la carte items and desert selections. Additionally, Mikki’s is offering an assortment of Daiquiris 30 gallon.
See Mikki’s Soulfood Menu here or call 281-568-5115.
Ouisie’s Table
This year, Ouisie’s Table is offering three (3) meat selections served with choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert. Garlic & Pepper Crusted Prime Rib sliced and served with three sauces – Aioli, Tarragon Mustard and Horseradish Cream. The meat, choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert feeds 15 to 25 people and costs $350. However, if you want the meat only, the cost is $275. Honey Glazed Ham with your choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert feeds 20 to 25 and costs $175. If you only want the Ham, the cost is $80. Finally, Roasted Turkey with Gravy with your choice of two (2) sides and one (1) desert feeds 10 to 15 and costs $175. If you only want the Roasted Turkey, the cost is $80.
The a la carte sides each serve 10 to 12 and each cost $50. Ouisie’s Table is even offering their award winning biscuits sold by the dozen.
See Ouisie’s Table Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-528-2264. Order will be ready for pickup on November 25th.
Turkey Leg Hut
The Turkey Leg Hut has a Catering Menu that will knock your socks off! Get a full pan of 20 Turkey Legs – traditional recipe starts at $200, the flavored recipes start at $240 and the stuffed turkey legs start at $300.
See a full catering menu. To place your order, call 832-787-0770.
Backstreet Café
Backstreet Café is offering a la carte items allowing you to pick and chose exactly what works for your family. Select from an Apricot-Mustard Glazed Spiral Ham, Butternut Squash Soup, Wild Mushroom Soup, Sweet Potato Gratin, and so much more.
See Backstreet Cafe’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order call 713-521-2239.
Rainbow Lodge
Rainbow Lodge, Houston’s local game eatery, does not disappoint with the game options for Thanksgiving.
Roasted Meats are cooked medium rare. Rule of thumb for the following offerings is 1½ pounds per person. Whole Beef Tenderloin weights approximately 4 pounds for $159; Whole Venison Lion weights approximately 4 pounds for $229; Whole Bison Tenderloin weights approximately 4 pounds for $349; and Garlic and Rosemary Rack of Lamb serves two (2) for $79. Whole Roasted Turkey with turkey gravy serves 8 to 12 people for $120. Alternatively, a Whole Roasted Turkey Breast with turkey gravy bone in and skin on serves 6 to 8 for $100. Finally, the Bird offerings – Whole Grilled Texas Quail for $16 (includes two per order); Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast for $16; Whole Roasted Duck serves 2 for $49; and Whole Roasted Pheasant serves 2 for $45.
Rainbow Lodge also offers seasonal sides that serve 4 for $14 each. In addition, select from three (3) outstanding desert – Croissant Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce, Banana Cream Pie with toasted meringue and chocolate shavings and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.
Finally, there are various lodge classics being offered as well.
See Rainbow Lodge’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-861-8666 at least 48 hours in advance of pickup. Pickup between November 24th thru November 26th.
The Breakfast Klub
Each package starts at $65 and includes Smothered Turkey Wings, seasoned rice, dressing, one choice of side and your choice of bread. Breakfast Klub is also offering an assortment of sides for $12 each and desserts.
Orders must be placed by Monday, November 23rd at 2 PM. See The Breakfast Klub’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 713-524-9901 or email catering@thebreakfastklub.com.
Grace’s
Grace’s Thanksgiving Feast includes turkey, dressing, sides, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie. The Feast serves 4 to 6 and starts at $100. Alternatively, Grace’s offers meals for four (4), which includes salad, one entrée, two sides and a gallon of ice tea starting at $79.
Order by November 24th at 713-728-6410.
Carrabba’s - The Original
Although not offering an official Thanksgiving meal package, Carrabba’s has Family Meals that serve up to 5. If you are looking for a traditional feast, look at sister restaurant Grace’s.
B&B Butchers
For those who want to “cook” for Thanksgiving, try the brined & ready to cook turkey starting at $6.99/lb. For all others (me included), a pre-cooked smoked turkey starts at $7.99/lb. B&B is also offering a Roasted Prime Rib, which includes au jus, pommes puree and Yorkshire pudding. Two offering sizes – a whole prime rib serves 10 to 12 and starts at $550 or a half prime rib serves 5 to 7 and starts at $300.
Traditional sides are also offered in three offering sizes – small (serves 4), medium (serves 6) and large (serves 8). Finally, three (3) house bakes pies – pumpkin, pecan and apple crumble) start at $55 each.
See B&B Butcher’s full Thanksgiving menu here. To place your order, call 832-767-4828. Orders are available for pickup from Tuesday, November 24th thru Thanksgiving Day at 4 PM.
Killen’s Barbecue
Killen’s offers some of the states best BBQ, so it does without saying that a Killen’s smoked turkey would be divine! This year, the packages includes a smoked turkey, two (2) quarts of stuffing, two (2) quarts of green beans, two (2) quarts of bread pudding and rolls and starts at $175. The turkey only starts at $75.
Place orders online here.
Junior League
The Junior League offers complete meals for $250 serving 10 to 12 or a la carte items. The complete meal includes a 22 lb. roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, giblet gravy, mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans, corn casserole made with bacon and sour cream, cheesy broccoli rice casserole, cranberry-orange relish, dinner rolls and two pies (one pumpkin and one pecan).
Place orders online here or call 713-622-5965.