Posted by: When we were growing up, Turkey Day meant going to Grandma's house to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal she spent days preparing and hours cooking, followed by even more hours cleaning up afterward. Times have changed and so have we.
Preparing a Thanksgiving meal is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to skip straight to the part where you’re enjoying a yummy dinner, a glass of wine, and a relaxing day with loved ones.
So, we've done the leg work for you by preparing a curated list of some of the places in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties where you can order a Thanksgiving meal to go, with little or no prep time and a lot less mess. We updated the options from last year and added more options at more price points.
You can either order a full Thanksgiving meal to go, or sometimes just individual entrees or vegetarian side dishes from the stores and restaurants below.
Some venues let you order Thanksgiving dinner online; for others, you might need to call or place an order in person.
PLEASE NOTE: Specifics such as prices and quantities may differ by location, so please check with the business before ordering and remember that prices don’t include taxes or gratuity. Plus, there are normally additional options that may allow you to serve more or fewer people, plus some vegan options and many à-la-carte items.
4 Rivers Smokehouse, Coral Springs
Sit back and relax this Thanksgiving and let 4 Rivers Smokehouse do the cooking. Main course selections include Smoked Turkey, Boneless Ham, Signature Angus Brisket, Smoked Salmon or Prime Rib ranging from $39.99 to $199. Fill your plate with the Fixins Package for $65.99, or à-la-carte sides starting at $10.99. End your meal with a sweet treat from the 4R bakery for $29.99. Choose from a Caramel Apple Pie, a Texas Bourbon Pecan Pie, or a Traditional Pumpkin Pie. Place your Thanksgiving order by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 22. To place your order call 844-474-8377 or visit 4rsmokehouse.com/HOLIDAY.
Location: 2660 N. University Drive, Coral Springs.
(Photo courtesy of Cracker Barrel)
Carmine's Gourmet Market, Palm Beach Gardens
Carmine's is offering a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving feast for $229.99 (feeds 10-14) complete with a 16-18 lb pound turkey, your choice of sausage or herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans topped w/shredded carrots & shallots, fresh turkey gravy & whole berry cranberry sauce.
The gourmet market will also offer a boneless turkey dinner for 4-6 people for $99.99 and a boneless turkey dinner for 10-14 people for $209.99 with the same sides as above. A turkey dinner for 2 is also being offered for $32.95
A la carte side dishes and pies are also available for purchase.
See the complete menu at carmines.com.
Location: 2401 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens
Cooper's Hawk Restaurant & Winery (multiple locations)
Enjoy the holiday fun without the stress of preparing the meal with a Thanksgiving Take-Home Kit from Cooper's Hawk. This heat & serve holiday bundle serves 6 people and costs $199.99.
Each kit includes:
- Pretzel Bread & Butter
- Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Traditional Stuffing, Mary's Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans & Carrots
- Slow-Roasted Turkey slices with Pan Gravy & Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Eli's Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce
Thanksgiving kits must be ordered by November 17, but early as early as possible as quantities are limited. Pick-up is on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22.
Locations: Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Doral and Dania Beach
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (multiple locations)
Cracker Barrel is accepting pre-orders now, for their holiday heat-n-serve dinners, including the following:
- Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner
Serves 4-6 | Cold to Reheat Later
Includes one Turkey Breast, Dressing, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole, one side and Rolls. $104.99 - Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner
Serves 4-6 | Cold to Reheat Later
Sugar Cured Ham, Dressing, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n' Cheese, one side, and Yeast Rolls. $114.99 - Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner
Serves 4-6 | Cold to Reheat Later
Prime Rib plus au jus and horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, two sides and Rolls. $134.99
À-la-carte side dishes and desserts range from $6 to $26.
And for a limited time, they are also serving country-fried turkey, a seasonal favorite.
Locations include Pembroke Pines, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Ft. Pierce, and Florida City.
Plus, get a FREE Bonus Card when you schedule your Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve meal for pickup on Nov. 20 or 21. Pre-order here.
Get more info and preorder your feast online at crackerbarrel.com.
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Doris Italian Market & Bakery (multiple locations)
Order Thanksgiving-to-go from Doris Market, available for pick-up on Thanksgiving at multiple South Florida locations. There are a few different options for you to choose from and range from a one-person dinner ($24.95) to dinner for 6-8 (starting at $179.95). Go with the basic dinner option for 6-8 people, which includes turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, dinner rolls, cranberry and a 10″ pumpkin or apple pie. A ham dinner option is also available, along with turkey dinner for 14-16 people.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill (multiple locations)
Meals come with an option of your main course, and that determines the price of the meal package.
These Holiday Meals serve 6 to 8 people.
- Whole Roasted Turkey — $119.99
- Honey Glazed Ham meal package — $99.95
There are also holiday side dishes available a la carte. And you can order individual meals of ham, starting at just $8.99.
Locations in South Florida include Boynton Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Florida City, Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, and Okeechobee.
See the complete Holiday Feast To Go menu at goldencorral.com.
KFC (multiple locations)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (multiple locations)
Participating Popeyes locations again are offering a cooked, hand-rubbed whole Cajun-style turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. They’ll also have à-la-carte side items available for order, including their mashed potatoes and gravy.
Most stores are currently taking orders for both turkeys and sides. Call or visit your local restaurant to learn more. And remember, these birds tend to go quickly. Online orders for fully cooked Cajun-style turkeys sent to your home are $99.99 and serve 8-12 people.
There are dozens of stores in South Florida, check out popeyes.com to find one near you.
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Publix Deli
Prices can vary by Publix location. See what's available and how to order online at publix.com. This is a sampling of the heat-and-serve meals options from 2022, including Publix Deli and Boar's Head meats:
- A fully cooked turkey breast dinner for 7 to 10 people is $79.99.
- A fully cooked turkey dinner for 7 to 10 people is $69.99.
- A fully cooked turkey dinner for 14 to 18 people is $139.99.
- A ham dinner for 7 to 10 people is $79.99.
- A small turkey dinner for just 3 to 4 people is $55.99.
- A small ham dinner for just 2 to 4 people is $49.99.
You can also order additional side dishes from an assortment prepared by the Publix Deli — there are too many to list here.
And, if you just want the fully cooked bird without the fixings, that will be about $4.59/lb. for a Butterball turkey of 16 to 18 lbs., average weight.
The Publix Deli heat-and-serve turkey meals include:
- Either fully cooked turkey OR turkey breast
- Dressing
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Marshmallow Delight
- Cranberry orange relish
You’ll need to order at least 48 hours in advance. All the heating instructions are online, for easy reference. Get more info and order online or with the Publix app (not Instacart).
What could be easier?
- Select your store
- Make your order online
- Pick it up and take it home
- Heat, serve and enjoy
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (multiple locations)
Ruth's Thanksgiving at your table: $175 serves 4
The Take-Home Feast features salad, roasted turkey breast, homemade gravy, traditional cranberry relish, sausage-herb stuffing and your choice of one medium-sized salad, your choice of one medium-sized side (Au Gratin Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans with Garlic or Sausage & Herb Stuffing) and four personal sized pumpkin cheesecakes.
Get a complete meal or just the sides.
Other options:
- Side salads a la carte — starting at $35
- Side dishes a la carte — starting at $28 — pick up hot or cold
Locations include Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach.
Order online or by phone with your local Ruth’s Chris. See details at ruthschris.com. Orders must be placed a minimum 48 hours prior to pickup. Ruth's Thanksgiving at your table is available on Wednesday, November 22 only from 4-6 p.m. The order will be picked up cold with reheating instructions.
Side dishes must be ordered a minimum of 48 hours in advance, as well, and are available for pick-up daily from 4pm – 6pm from 11/13 – 11/21.
Seasons 52 (multiple locations)
Enjoy a lighter take on Thanksgiving with a spread of freshly prepared classics using peak-season ingredients. The menu includes Oven-Roasted Turkey, Savory Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Brioche and Sage Stuffing, Green Beans, Mashed Butternut Squash and a Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence dessert. The Thanksgiving Green Box dinner allows guests to celebrate at home with turkey, all the in-restaurant fixings, salad and six Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence desserts. Additional sides and desserts are available online. Boxes serve four to six people and are available for pickup 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 22. Pre-orders and reservations can be made at Seasons52.com. Cost: $225.
Locations: Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise, Palm Beach Gardens.
Shooters, Fort Lauderdale
Let Shooters make your Thanksgiving Dinner To Go, complete with roasted turkey and classic sides. Place your order no later than Tuesday, Nov. 21, to guarantee your best Thanksgiving dinner for you and your family. Each Thanksgiving To Go can feed 6-8 guests for $190. That's only about $24 per person.
Pickup location: 3033 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Phone: 954-566-2855.
The Capital Grille (multiple locations)
At The Capital Grille, guests can enjoy a chef-prepared traditional Thanksgiving dinner with an upscale twist, including Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing, French Green Beans, Cranberry-Pear Chutney and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes, with the option to add Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey and Pumpkin Cheesecake at an additional charge. In addition, those looking to enjoy dinner at home may order a bundle of the restaurant’s Thanksgiving sides that feeds a family of four for $135. To place a pre-order by November 21 for pickup on November 22 or 23 or to make a reservation, visit TheCapitalGrille.com.
Locations include Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach Gardens.
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The Fresh Market (multiple locations)
So many options here, with choices for every wallet.
The Essential Holiday Meal package is just $74.99 and serves 3 to 5 people. This is truly a budget offering for small, informal gatherings. It includes reheatable, classic holiday dishes: A fully cooked turkey breast, whipped potatoes, herb stuffing, green beans, gravy, and cranberry relish.
The Traditional Holiday Meal package is $99.99 and serves 8 to 10 people. It includes a fully cooked turkey, whipped potatoes, stuffing, 12 dinner rolls, green beans, gravy, and cranberry relish.
The Ultimate Holiday Meal package is $199.99 and serves 12 to 14 people. It’s a feast! This package includes a 10-12 lb. cooked turkey, a 3.5-lb. boneless honey ham, whipped potatoes, herb stuffing, gravy, roasted butternut squash with pecans and cranberries, green beans, 24 dinner rolls, and cranberry relish with walnuts.
Note: Prices may vary based on your pickup location.
Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving but prefer to relax prior to guests arriving over committing to the kitchen, Tropical Smokehouse has got you covered. All menu items come ready to heat. Tropical Smokehouse will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving Family Meal serves 6-8 for $205: Whole Smoked Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry BBQ Sauce, and Butternut Squash Pie. You can add half a Smoked Heritage Ham for $75.
The À-La-Carte Menu serves 6-8 people and includes the following:
- Smoked Amish Turkey for $115
- Smoked Heritage Ham: House cured half ham, brown sugar glazed with house blend of savory spices for $95
- Cornbread Stuffing with Sweet Caramelized onions and sage blended into buttermilk cornbread for $25
- Split Brussel Sprouts with bacon and onions for $25
- Mashed Potatoes ($25), Cranberry BBQ Sauce for $8
- Butternut Squash Pie: Roasted butternut squash filling spiked with spiced rum and nutmeg for $25
Order while supplies last; no orders accepted after Tuesday Nov. 22; pick up on Nov. 22, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Call (561) 323-2573 or visit eattropical.com/thanksgiving-orders.
Location: 3815 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
True Food Kitchen
Baked or roasted? Deep-fried or grilled? How do you like your turkey? True Food Kitchen lets you prepare your turkey the way you like, but they'll help your out with the sides and pie. Order a Pies & Sides Bundle for $84 — and enjoy your choice of 2 large sides like honey roasted carrots, caramelized onion grain pilaf, herb-roasted roasted fingerling potatoes or kale salad; one squash pie and 6 chocolate chip cookies. Individual a la carte sides are also available.
This bundle is available through November 26 and must be ordered 24 hours in advance. Note: True Food Kitchen is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Locations: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton Miami
Winn Dixie
Are you interested in cooking dinner, but just want to find a deal? We have you covered, as well. Head to Winn-Dixie location and get your ingredients for a festive meal for just $30. This Thanksgiving meal deal is comprised of a 15-pound or less frozen Butterball turkey and SE Grocer sides, including stuffing mix, yams cut sweet potatoes, canned small early peas, choice of canned corn or cut green beans, cranberry sauce, brown and serve rolls and an 8-inch pumpkin pie from the bakery.
Be sure to do your food shopping early, as Winn-Dixie will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Walmart
You can order all of the ingredients for a complete holiday meal that serves 8 people for about $50. That's only $6.25 per serving. Price varies depending on actual weight for by-the-pound items like turkey and ham. Here's a sample shopping list you can order to have delivered for an extra fee or pickup yourself:
- Jennie-O, Turkey, Frozen, Whole Turkey, about 10-16 lbs.
- Sam's Choice Pork, Spiral-Cut, Boneless, Brown Sugar Double Glazed Ham, approximately 3 lbs.
- Bob Evans Real Cheddar Family Size Macaroni & Cheese, 28 oz Tray (Refrigerated)
- Bob Evans Gluten-Free Original Mashed Potatoes Family Size, 32 oz Tray (Refrigerated)
- Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey, 6 oz Box
- 12 oz Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix Side Dish (6 oz Box)
- Sweet Potatoes Whole Fresh, 3 lb Bag
- Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz Can
- Del Monte Cut Green Beans Canned Vegetables, 14.5 oz Can
- French's Original Crispy Fried Onions, 6 oz Salad Toppings
- Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, 14 oz Can
- Heinz HomeStyle Turkey Gravy Value Size, 18 oz Jar
- Fresh Baby-Cut Carrots, 2 lb Bag
- Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows, 10 oz Bag
- Marie Callender's Southern Pecan Pie, 32 oz (Frozen)
- Great Value Frozen Whipped Topping, 8 oz Container (Frozen)
- 1 Marie Callender's Pumpkin Pie, 36 Oz
- 12 oz Brown and Serve White Dinner Rolls, 12 Count
More Walmart holiday details can be found here. Also read this recent post by LivingOnTheCheap.com.
Whole Foods
The gourmet Thanksgiving spread at Whole Foods must be ordered no later than Nov. 21 and at least 48 hours in advance. Menu items, prices and availability may vary by store and location. Under the catering tab, you will see that a fully cooked, ready-to-serve Classic Roast Whole Turkey Meal for 4 is $99.99; or for 8 is $169.99. It's delicious and convenient. You order online, they prepare everything for you, you set a pickup time to bring home your feast. Plus, there is an array of appetizers, soups and side dishes to choose from. There is also a Vegan Meal that serves 2 for $39.99, See Whole Foods Market for details.
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