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November 5, 2026
Where to dine in or order Thanksgiving takeout in Charlotte
Pre-order holiday meals from these restaurants and caterers
By Ebony L. Morman
With Thanksgiving approaching, Charlotte restaurants and bakeries are preparing holiday menus for diners who want to leave some — or all — of the cooking to a professional. This year’s offerings include everything from Swedish meatballs, beef tenderloin, and cornbread stuffing to brown butter maple carrots, sweet potato gnocchi, and apple bread pudding.
Dine-In
Angeline’s, Uptown
The three-course family-style Thanksgiving dinner includes fall harvest salad, whole roasted turkey, Italian sausage and cornbread stuffing, brown butter and sage heirloom baby carrots, Brussel sprouts, tartlet samples, and more. $48. An optional wine pairing is available. $25. 2-8 p.m. Morning breakfast service is from 8-11 a.m. Make a reservation online.
Church and Union, Uptown
The three-course menu includes Swedish meatballs, harissa beet soup, short rib, sweet potato gnocchi, carrot cheesecake, and more. $65 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Make a reservation online.
La Belle Helene, Uptown
A three-course menu includes leek cream soup, turkey, seared salmon, beef tenderloin, chocolate cake, caramelized apples, and more. $80 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Make a reservation online.
Laurel Park, SouthPark
Enjoy a prix-fix menu that features seasonal dishes and Thanksgiving classics. $65. 12-6 p.m. Make a reservation online.
Napa, multiple locations
Holiday offerings include whipped feta, Caesar salad, brined pork loin, truffle mushroom macaroni and cheese, glazed sweet potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, caramel apple cheesecake, pumpkin pie, and more. $60+. Make a reservation online.
Steak 48, SouthPark
Alongside its full menu, the restaurant will offer a Thanksgiving dinner, including roasted turkey, roasted carrots, stuffing, sweet potato praline, and more. $79. Pumpkin pie will be available for $18. 12-10 p.m. Make a reservation online.
Takeout
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, LoSo
Menu options include roasted garlic mashed potatoes, brown butter maple carrots, classic stuffing, cranberry sauce, apple crumb bar, salted caramel brownie, pumpkin pie, and more. Place orders online by Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Pick up and delivery available on Nov. 24 from 12-7 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Chop Shop Butchery, Myers Park
The shop is offering turkey, duck, smoked ham, turkey stock, and a brine kit. Place orders online.
Foxcroft Food & Wine, multiple locations
The Thanksgiving wine tote includes prosecco, gamay, zinfandel, and more. $109 for a six-pack and $199 for a 12-pack. Place an order online.
The Goodyear House, NoDa
Dessert offerings include an apple frangipane tart and a pumpkin roll. $25 each. Place orders online by the end of the day on Nov. 18. Pick up Nov. 24-25.
Improper Pig, multiple locations
The smoked turkey feast includes one whole smoked turkey, mac and cheese, Asian slaw, collard greens, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie, banana pudding, and more. Serves 6-8. $190. Whole smoked turkeys are $100 each. Place orders online by Nov. 20. Pick up available Nov. 24-25.
Midwood Smokehouse, multiple locations
Menu options include whole smoked turkey, spiral-cut boneless ham, chopped pork, pulled chicken, cranberry-apple compote, pepperjack cornbread, mac and cheese, broccoli casserole, banana pudding, and more. Place orders online. Pick up on Nov. 24-25.
milkbread, multiple locations
The shop is offering milkbread dinner rolls. 12 count. $14. Pick up Nov. 24-25. Place orders online.
Reid’s Fine Foods, multiple locations
Holiday menu options include bone-in turkey breast, beef tenderloin, oysters, sweet potato souffle, brussel sprouts gratin, pumpkin chili, cinnamon sweet rolls, mini crab cakes, pecan pie, caramel cake, and more. Place orders online by Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. Pick up from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Renaissance Pâtisserie, SouthPark
The family pack includes oven roasted turkey breast, French green beans, French onion soup, mixed green salad, raisin pecan bread, chocolate cream pie, and more. To order, call 980-819-8771. Serves 4-6. $199-$279. Pick up Nov. 24-25 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Something Classic, West Charlotte
The Thanksgiving dinner package includes whole oven-roasted turkey, coconut curry pumpkin soup, green bean casserole, mushroom peppercorn pan gravy, buttermilk pecan pie, and more. Serves 6-8. $325. Place orders online by midnight on Nov. 20. Pick up and delivery is available on Nov. 24 from 4-6 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Your Farms, Your Table, West Charlotte
The holiday menu includes kale salad, butternut squash soup, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, apple bread pudding, and more. $150 for two guests and $480 for eight guests. Wine pairings are available. Lasagna trays are also available for purchase. $110. Place orders online. Nov. 25 from 5-6 p.m.
