From takeout to dining in, 40-plus options for Thanksgiving dinner and dessert

Make a reservations at a restaurant or make plans to order a whole meal, an array of sides and pies.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
November 5, 2025 at 12:00PM
Red Cow has Thanksgiving meal kits available for pickup at its Uptown and Rochester locations. (Provided by Red Cow)

THE MEAL: TO GO

Alma

The restaurant offers an “Everything but the Turkey” Thanksgiving package with accompaniments of hearth bread, squash, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, Brussels sprouts, cranberry relish and pumpkin pie. Prepaid packages start at $91, serve two or four and are available for pickup from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26. 528 University Av. SE., Mpls., almampls.com

Crasqui

Feed two people or a crowd with dinner packages for two to 10 people with prices ranging from $144-$720. Choose two proteins from sliced turkey and pernil or vegan options of ratatouille or mushroom and garbanzo meatloaf. Sides include creamed kale and spinach, seasonal veggies, sweet plantains and more. Dessert choices include a chocolate and coffee tart, pecan pie or mango and cream cake (vegan). Pre-ordered meals ordered by Nov. 24 can be picked up Nov. 24-27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 84 Wabasha St. S., St. Paul, crasquirestaurant.com

Chowgirls

It’s holiday dinner made easy with by-the-box options of sides, desserts and even table decor and cocktail mixers ($6-$185). Or take the traditional route with the Whole Feast package ($675, $575 for vegan) or Essential Sides. Order by Nov. 21 for pickup or delivery on Nov. 26. 336 NE. Hoover St., Mpls., chowgirls.net

Create Catering

They’ll do all the prep work and cooking for those who want to be able to heat and serve. Meals with turkey, cauliflower gratin, silky potato purée, Sun’s pumpkin tiramisu and more feeds two ($125) or four ($231). Supplement with vegetarian offerings, too ($50). Meals can be picked up from the dining studio from 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 26. 1121 NE. Jackson St., Mpls., createcaters.com

D’Amico Hospitality

A chef-prepared meal that feeds six ($280) with a choice of salads, mashed potatoes, dressing, fall-spiced cranberries and rolls. The entrees include herbed-roasted turkey breast and slow-braised turkey thighs with gravy. For dessert, a silky pumpkin pie. Add on additional pies of pumpkin, pecan and French silk or an autumn cookie assortment ($36). Curbside pickup on Nov. 26 at Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom. 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, damicohospitality.com

Dahlia

Guarantee your to-go favorites one final time before the pop-up moves into its northeast Minneapolis brick-and-mortar location. Orders must be placed by 3 a.m. the day of the pop-up. Remaining quantities after pre-sale will be available for walk-ups. Pre-ordered items can be picked up from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 25-26 at Venn Brewing. 3550 E. 46th St., Mpls., eatatdahlia.com

El Sazón

Order a feast serving five with Guatemalan and Mexican flavors ($290) for pickup from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 26 or 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 27. Choose a main dish of prime rib or a whole roasted turkey. Sides include green beans, birria tamales, harvest salad, pozole rojo and a charcuterie board. For dessert, a pumpkin spice tres leches cake. 5309 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls., elsazonmn.com

France 44 Wines & Spirits

Options are plenty with fresh free-range turkey ($20-$90) from Ferndale Farms in Cannon Falls, sides of stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls and more ($12-$35). Pumpkin, apple and pecan pies ($35-$40) are available, too. There are also “extra fun” items of a holiday cheese ($95) or combo board ($95) and garlic crostini ($8.99). Place orders by noon on Nov. 21. Pickup available both France 44 and St. Paul Meat Shop. 4351 France Av. S., Mpls.; 1674 Grand Av., St. Paul; france44.com

The Grocer’s Table

Get a la carte offerings to serve at home, like pre-cooked sides of maple, sage and sausage stuffing; roasted baby carrots and a ready-to-roast brined turkey. There’s also gather-and-share items of mini-Swedish meatballs, a smoked fish board, poached shrimp, charcuterie and cranberry baked brie. Pre-orders available for pickup Nov. 25-26 by 5 p.m. 326 Broadway Av. S., Wayzata, thegrocerstablemn.com

The Herbivorous Butcher

A handmade vegan feast feeding eight to 10 with two mini, 1-pound “turkeys,” mac sauce, brie, smoked gouda, maple sage breakfast sausage and hickory bacon ($85). Pickup available from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 20-22 or 25-26 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23. 507 1st. Av. NE., Mpls., theherbivorousbutcher.com

Heather’s

Get parts of a meal or a whole meal with appetizers ($10-$14), turkey ($40-$150), more than a few sides ($9-$27) and, of course, pies ($26-$28). Preorders available until 9 p.m. Nov. 24 and can be picked up from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 26 or 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 27. 5201 Chicago Av. S., Mpls., heathersmpls.com

Keller Grill

The Maplewood restaurant offers a chef-prepared meal kit ($195) that serves four to six persons. It includes a brown sugar and herb roasted turkey breast, potatoes, stuffing, green bean and shallot confit, cranberry ginger chutney and sweet potato souffle. There are also options to add on autumn jewel salad ($30), baked rolls ($15 per dozen) and pumpkin cheesecake bars ($25 per dozen). Preorder by Nov. 21 for pick 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26. Keller Grille at Keller Golf Course, 2116 Maplewood Dr., Maplewood. kellergrille.com

Dine on a heat-and-serve meal of roast turkey and all the trimmings from Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar in Eagan.

Mason Jar and Kitchen & Bar

A feast of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, yams, green beans, salad and rolls serves six ($189). Splurge on extra sides or add-ons of strip loin, ham, macaroni and cheese, pies and more. Order by 3 p.m. Nov. 25 for heat-and-serve pickup on Nov. 26 and ready-to-serve pickup on Nov. 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 1565 Cliff Rd., Eagan, masonjar.kitchen

Patrick’s Bakery & Cafe

A Thanksgiving dinner special ($125) that serves six contains a glazed turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and a choice of holiday pies. Add-ons of breads, salads, desserts and more ($2.50-$85) are available, too. Order by Nov. 24 for pickup at the Southdale Square location. 2928 W. 66th St., Richfield, patricksbakerycafe.com

Red Cow

Order a heat-and-serve feast for six to eight ($289) with a roast turkey breast, the usual sides and a pumpkin pie, or purchase items a la carte. Add-ons include Brussels sprouts, glazed ham, charcuterie boards and more ($18-$139). Orders must be placed by midnight Nov. 23 for pick up at Uptown and Rochester locations. 2626 Hennepin Av., Mpls.; 217 14th Av. SW., Rochester; redcowmn.com

Reverie

A plant-based prep kit serving four to six has herb-rubbed turkey, hambasha stuffing, roasted delicata, braised green beans, mashed potatoes and spiced wine cranberries ($180). A special this year is a complimentary mocktail kit from Dreamstate Cafe. Pickup is 4-7 p.m. Nov. 26 at Dreamstate Cafe. 2558 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls., reveriempls.com

Seward Co-op

A one-stop shop for a turkey day meal made from local ingredients. Those who want to do some of the cooking can buy sides and from-scratch pies. Or the traditional family dinner serving six to eight includes roast turkey, garlic butter mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, horseradish Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, gravy and sweet potato rolls ($250). Vegans won’t be left out, with a dinner of lentil and sweet potato shepherd’s pie, garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, mushroom gravy, horseradish Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and sweet potato rolls ($150, serves three to six). Pre-order through Nov. 21 for pickup on Nov. 26-27 from Seward Co-op Friendship Store (317 E. 38th St., Mpls.) or Seward Co-op Franklin Store (2823 E. Franklin Av., Mpls.); seward.coop

Surdyk’s

Offering more than wine to accompany your meal, shoppers can order sides to supplement your holiday meal or order the whole dinner. There’s everything from essentials and snacks ($9-$18) to sides ($40-$50), free-range turkeys ($125-$165) and pies ($36). Online ordering through Nov. 25 for pickup on Nov. 25 from noon-4 p.m. or Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 303 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., surdyks.com

More than just a brewery, Surly offers a Thanksgiving meal kit that feeds four to six for $251.

Surly Brewing Co.

You don’t have to be of legal age to enjoy this menu of smoked turkey, cheddar mashed potatoes, turkey demi gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, salad, milk buns and pumpkin pie ($251, serves four to six). For those of age, a bottle of 2025 Feastbier is included. There’s an option of adding dark meat with jus ($35) and the Grazer, a platter of smoked salmon, cornichon, capers, mortadella, marinated olives, coppa, ham and pickle rolls, grilled artichoke, giardiniera, caprese bites, brie, bleu cheese, prairie breeze, crackers and crostini ($120). Meals sell out, so order soon for pickup Nov. 25-26 at the beer hall. 520 Malcolm Av. SE., Mpls., order on Tock.

Travail

The Robbinsdale restaurant’s family meal kit feeds six to eight with a chef-curated meal of turkey breast roulade, whipped potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, green beans, bread and pumpkin pie. ($349). Available for pickup Nov. 26 from 2-6 p.m. 4134 Hubbard Av., Robbinsdale, travailkitchen.com

Wise Acre Eatery

Get turkey, sides and desserts galore, including spiced confit turkey legs or smoked turkey breast, cranberry-raisin sweet relish, potatoes, caramel apple pie and more. Order by 6 p.m. Nov. 19 for pickup 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 25-26. 5401 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls., wiseacreeatery.com

Yum

Yum offers everything except the turkey with an assortment of sides, from acorn squash soup, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and more for pickup at locations in St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, St. Paul or Woodbury on Nov. 26. Prices range from $6.95-$59.95. Pumpkin and pecan pies are also available ($26.95). yumkitchen.com

DINING IN

6Smith

A buffet of classics including turkey, herb stuffing and pumpkin pie along with a chilled seafood bar. Reservations available between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $76.95, ages 5-12 $36.95, and kids 4 and under are free. 294 Grove Lane E., Wayzata, 6smith.com.

Breva Bar & Grill

A dine-in, three-course meal is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with turkey roulade, chicken-apple sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and a choice of soup or salad. Indulge one more corner of your stomach with a pumpkin pie finale ($55 per person). Or get a two-course dinner to go ($45 per person for turkey roulade and the fixings) with orders available for pickup on Nov. 27. Free 15-minute valet is offered for pickup orders at Hotel Ivy. 1115 2nd Av. S., Mpls., brevabarandgrill.com

The Capital Grille

Order from the full dinner menu or a traditional family-style served meal of turkey, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and mashed potatoes ($50 for adults, $20 for children). Add-ons include pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey and pumpkin cheesecake. The same meal can be pre-ordered by Nov. 25 for pickup 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26 or 9-11 a.m. Nov. 27. 801 Hennepin Av., Mpls., thecapitalgrille.com

Giulia

An Italian-inspired feast with an autumn Caesar ($15), half chicken, haricot verts, cranberry and focaccia stuffing ($38), ending with a pumpkin panna cotta ($12). Located at Hotel Emery, reservations start at 5 p.m. 215 S. 4th St., Mpls. hotelemery.com

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served, along with some items from their regular menu. Cost is $24 for adults, and $12 for seniors and children under 12. Reservations available from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. on Open Table. 3675 Minnehaha Av., Mpls., howempls.com

Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse

A Thanksgiving buffet with breads, fruit, salads, dressing, turkey and more. There’s also limited items available from the regular menu. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Cost is $44.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids, ages 3 and under free. 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW., Coon Rapids, kendallstc.com

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

A classic dinner has herb-roasted turkey with the usual sides ($59) or guests can choose the prime pair of filet mignon and lobster tail with asparagus and pecan turtle cheesecake ($79). Both served from noon-8 p.m. 50 S. 6th St., Mpls., theoceanaire.com

The St. Paul Grill

All the guessing about what to eat is taken care of with a three-course prix fixe menu, with dishes such as pumpkin bisque, turkey, filet mignon and walleye. Finish the meal on a sweet note with pumpkin or pecan pie. Served 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $42.95 for adults; $21.95 for kids. 350 N. Market St., St. Paul, stpaulgrill.com

Stock & Bond

Dining out means no sweating over a stove or worrying about the dishes. Book your table at this downtown Minneapolis restaurant for Thanksgiving turkey supper ($60) that features a roast turkey roulade, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes with truffle gravy, green beans and candied yam. Warm up with a Fireside Old Fashioned ($17) or Winter Spiced Espresso Martini ($18). Available 11 a.m.- 6:15 p.m. 88 S. 6th St., Mpls., stockandbondmn.com

Tattersall Distilling

Head east to Wisconsin for a Thanksgiving buffet with salad, several vegetable options, roast turkey, pork loin and artisan bread. For dessert, there’s traditional apple, pumpkin and pecan pies as well as bars and shooters. Served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults $39.95; ages 16 and under $18.95; free for ages 4 and under. 1777 Paulson Road, River Falls, tattersalldistilling.com

Tria Restaurant

Get a three-course prix fixe menu with choice of soup or salad, turkey or ham dinner, walleye or beef bourguignon and choice of desserts. Adults $49, kids $24. The regular kids’ menu is also available. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks, triarestaurant.com

Tullibee

A Thanksgiving buffet surely to leave you stuffed. Proteins like turkey and prime rib are served alongside mashed potatoes, veggies, deviled eggs and seasonal desserts. Reservations available from noon-8 p.m. $128 for adults; $27 for kids 12 and under (prices include tax, gratuity and credit card fees). Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Av. N., Mpls., hewinghotel.com

In addition to homemade Key lime pie, Wildfire in Eden Prairie will offer in-person dining and carryout for Thanksgiving. (Anjali Pinto)

Wildfire

Reserve a spot between 2:30-8:30 p.m. for a family-style menu with roasted turkey, cedar-planked salmon, and roast tenderloin and a variety of side dishes (adults, $74.95; $29.95 ages 12 and under). Gluten-free dishes are available, too. There are also pies to go including pumpkin, Door County cherry and others ($7.95-$57.95). For those dining at home, pick up appetizers ($16.95-$24.95), salads ($15.95-$53.95), main courses ($114.95-$314.95), individual dinners (Nov. 27 only, $36.95-$55.95) and sides ($12.95-$39.95) that can be picked up between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 26 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 27. 8251 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie; order on Toast

Woolley’s Kitchen & Bar

A chef-carved turkey or ham along with sides of green bean almondine, sweet corn casserole, chopped salad, stuffing and more. Served on Thanksgiving Day from 4-8 p.m. Adults $35, kids 10 and under $15. Call 952-854-1010 for reservations. 7901 34th Av., Bloomington, woolleysrestaurant.com

JUST DESSERT

The Buttered Tin

Leave the baking to someone else with choices of caramel apple coffee cake, pumpkin pie (including a gluten-free option), banana cream, peach streusel, blueberry crumble and more. Order your post-dinner sweets by Nov. 19 for pickup Nov. 24-26 at the Lowertown (237 E. 7th St., St. Paul) and northeast Minneapolis (2445 NE. Marshall St.) locations. thebutteredtin.com

Fruit & Grain

The nut-free bakery not only has pumpkin bourbon, salted maple, pear-caramel-cardamon and chocolate oat pies, but sides and Zhug (a green hot sauce) for preordering. Pick up preorders at their kitchen parking lot from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 26. 1490 Fulham St., St. Paul, fruitandgrainbakery.com

Honey and Rye

Baked items of both sweet and savory nature include kringle; pumpkin, pecan, apple and chocolate coconut cream pies; quiche; breads and more. Preordering is available until 4 p.m. Nov. 22. Pickups at their bakehouse, 4615 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, from 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 26. honey-and-rye.com

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit

Choose from classic apple, sweet potato, pecan, chess or pumpkin pies. Pickups 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25-26 and 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 27. 272 Snelling Av. S., St. Paul, hothandspie.com

Rustica

Take a post-dinner walk and make room for a pumpkin tart ($65), garam masala molasses cookies ($10 for a six-pack) and Chai apple strudel ($50). Ordering available through Nov. 17 for pickup at the Minneapolis location only. 3220 W. Lake St., rusticabakery.com

Sarah Jane’s Bakery

Pies available include classics like apple, Dutch apple and pumpkin to Key lime and French silk. Also available are dinner rolls, breakfast items, frosted turkey sugar cookies and more. Place orders by Nov. 19 for pickup Nov. 25-26 from 5 a.m.-4:15 p.m. 2853 Johnson St. NE., Mpls., sarahjanesbakery.com

Sift Gluten Free

Yummy sweets for gluten-free guests. An assortment of baked items including pies, breads, bars, brownies and breakfast items ($10-$45). Orders due by 6 p.m. Nov. 21 for pickup 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 25-26. 4557 Bloomington Av., Mpls., siftglutenfree.com

Vikings and Goddesses Pie Co.

Holiday dinners aren’t over until pie is served. Pick from Key lime, sweet corn custard, pumpkin, pecan date and caramel apple pies ($5 and up). Also, pastries and frozen Danishes, croissants and pie crusts ($6 and up). Order by 6 p.m. on Nov. 23 for pickup Nov. 25 or 26 at Nina’s Coffee (St. Paul) from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Backstory Coffee (St. Paul, North Loop and Bloomington) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; or at Vikings & Goddesses from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (2036 Marshall Av., St. Paul). vikingsandgoddessespiecompany.com

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