By Ebony L. Morman 

Sweet Lew’s will be serving smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Sweet Lew’s

November is here, which means it’s time to make definitive Thanksgiving plans. While those plans may not involve cooking this holiday season, your family can still indulge with seasonal dishes fit for the occasion. If you’re looking for Thanksgiving dine-in or takeout options, this list of restaurants has spiced beetroot gnocchi, pumpkin spice tiramisu, bourbon glazed carrots, lobster bisque, bourbon pecan pie, and more on the menu. 

Dine in 

Angeline’s, Uptown
The three-course, family-style menu includes squash and bitter greens salad, smoked turkey, glazed carrots, pear and ricotta cake, and more. $55 per person. Served from 2-8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Make a reservation online.

Church and Union, Uptown
The three course prix-fixe menu offers cauliflower soup, butternut and cranberry salad, flounder, citrus glazed ham, caramel apple bake, pumpkin spice tiramisu, and more. Available on Thanksgiving Day from 12-9 p.m. $70 for adults, $30 for children (12 and under).

La Belle Helene, Uptown
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a prix-fixe menu, which includes chicken liver mousse, squash soup, beetroot gnocchi, peanut shortbread, and more. Available on Thanksgiving Day from 12-9 p.m. $70 for adults, $30 for children (12 and under).

Napa on Providence, Eastover
Napa’s holiday pre-fixe menu will be served on Thanksgiving day. Items include duck gnocchi, lump crab cakes, burrata, braised pork shank, fall vegetable risotto, sweet potato cheesecake, and more. Choose one starter, one entrée, and one dessert. $46+ per person. Extra sides are an additional $9. 

Red Salt by David Burke, Uptown
Guests will enjoy a three course prix-fixe menu, which includes items such as squash soup, crab fritters, turkey breast, potatoes, pumpkin pie, and pear tart. A la carte items are available. Starts at $75 per person and $37.50 per child 10 and under. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Make reservations online. 

Steak 48, SouthPark
The restaurant will have extended hours, from 12-10 p.m. The full menu will be available. Additional items include turkey, black truffle whipped potatoes, herb steakhouse stuffing, Alaskan rock shrimp mac and cheese, and more. Make a reservation online or call 980-580-4848.

Takeout  

Angeline’s, Uptown
Pumpkin, bourbon pecan, and Dutch apple pies available for Thanksgiving. $30 per pie. Order by Nov. 18. Pick up Nov. 22-23. Order online. The restaurant will make a $5 donation to No Kid Hungry Charlotte for each pie sold.

Big View Diner, Ballantyne
All packages will be hot and ready to serve. Menu includes whole roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, cornbread, sausage, and sage stuffing, poppy seed rolls, spiced pumpkin pie, apple crumb pie, and more. Serves up to 12 guests. $349. Pick up by appointment on Thanksgiving between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Order online by Nov. 18.

The Butler’s Pantry, Cotswold
Thanksgiving menu highlights are herb-crusted turkey breast, squash, milk bread rolls, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, one pie, and more. $299 plus tax. Pre-order before 5 p.m. on November 13. Serves six people. Pick up between 10 a.m. on Nov, 22 and 11 a.m. on November 23. A la carte items will be available starting Nov. 22. A la carte items include sweet potato pie, pecan pie, cocktail ham biscuits, and breakfast items such as pumpkin bread, bacon spinach quiche, and more. Call 980-298-6608 or email aking@cltbutlerspantry.com with questions. 

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, Huntersville
Thanksgiving pie flavors for nine-inch size include spiced pumpkin, granny’s apple, I-40 (pecans, chocolate chips and coconut), nanny’s pecan, chocolate chess, and key lime. Nanny’s pecan and I-40 can be ordered as gluten-free. Pre-orders are available for pick up from Nov. 15 to November 23. Order online. 

Calle Sol, Plaza Midwood
Menu offerings include lechon asado (slow roasted pork shoulder), mojo turkey, chorizo and plantain stuffing, and rice and beans. The last day for orders is Nov. 20. Pick up on Nov. 23. Order online. 

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Menu includes mashed sweet potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, glazed carrots, and more. Most sides serve 6-8 guests. Order online by Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. Pick up on Nov. 22 from 11 .a.m-7 p.m. and Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Copain, SouthPark
Appetizers, proteins, and side options are available and feed up to six guests. Items include salmon, turkey, chicken, green beans, brussels, potatoes au gratin, roasted beet salad, ham biscuits, and more. The Thanksgiving bakery menu includes apple crumble pie, chocolate toasted marshmallow pie, blueberry bread, cranberry orange bread, white chocolate cranberry biscotti, seasonal macarons, and more. Order online. 

Harper’s, multiple locations
The restaurant offers an individual meal option with turkey breast, mashed potatoes, ham, mac and cheese, apple pie, and more. $29.95. Pick up on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Family options include whole turkeys, cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed red potatoes, squash casserole, and more. Prices vary. Pick up on Thanksgiving from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 704-366-6688 to place orders by Nov. 20.

Improper Pig, multiple locations
The smoked turkey dinner package includes smoked turkey, four select sides, gravy, cranberry relish, and dessert. $195. Feeds 6-8. Pre-order through Nov. 21. Call a local restaurant for inquiries. 

Milk Glass Pie Old-fashioned pie options include heirloom pumpkin pie and ginger custard pie with hibiscus jam swirl. $40. Order by Nov. 16. Thanksgiving pie pickup is Nov. 23. Shelby pickup is at Foothills Farmers Market from 12-1 p.m. and Charlotte pickup is at Free Range Brewing from 4-6 p.m. Order online. 

Midwood Smokehouse, multiple locations
The restaurant offers a variety of quantities and sizes. Options include Joyce Farms whole smoked turkey, which serves 20-30 people for $85, homemade sides, such as cranberry apple compote, green beans, collards, mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, pecan cobbler, banana pudding, and more. Pickup Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. Order online by Nov. 18 

Patrick’s Gourmet Catering
Menu includes shrimp cocktail, beets, turkey ballotine (deboned whole turkey with stuffing inside the bird), mashed potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, pecan pie, and more. $65 per person. Order by Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Pick up from Halal Mobile Kitchen on Nov. 23 from 2-6 p.m or Nov. 24 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Red Salt by David Burke, Uptown
Grab ‘n gobble includes turkey, mushroom, sausage and herb stuffing, rosemary gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, apple pie, and pumpkin pie. Feeds four guests for $225 and six guests for $350. Order online. 

Reid’s Fine Foods, multiple locations
The Thanksgiving menu offers various options. Main dishes, sides, desserts, breakfast items, hors d’oeuvres, and gift baskets are available. Options include turkey, ham, duck, cornbread stuffing, bourbon-glazed carrots, lobster bisque, cinnamon sweet rolls, crab cakes, caramel cake, coconut cake, and more. Contact one of three stores to place orders. Primary pick up dates are Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Orders placed after Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. are based on availability. 

Sweet Lew’s BBQ, Belmont
The Thanksgiving package includes a whole turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, two sides and a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. Meals serve 8 to 10 guests. $175. A la carte meats, sides, and desserts are also available. Order online. 

Table & Twine
The meal delivery service will offer an oven-ready menu with options such as a whole turkey, savory brioche stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, collard greens, sweet potato pie, and more. $299.99 for six guests and $389.99 for 10 guests. A la carte brunch and appetizer items are available. Order online. 

YAFO Kitchen, multiple locations
The holiday meal includes shawarma turkey, greek yogurt mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, holiday rice, Turkish street corn, Greek stuffing, and more. Sides are $35 and serve 8-10 people. Turkey breast starts at $35 and serves 2-3 people. Place orders by Nov. 20. Pick up by Nov. 23. Order online. 

Your Farms Your Table, West Charlotte
Crab cakes, bruschetta, turkey, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, mac and cheese, maple pumpkin pie, and lemon tarts are on the menu. Order online. Pickup on Nov. 22 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at City Kitch.