As we're easing back into dining normalcy, restaurants' holiday takeout options aren't going anywhere. Whether you're a brunch family or prefer dinner, here are several options that give you a holiday twofer: You're leaving the cooking to someone else and supporting local restaurants.
WEST METRO
Benedict's Morning Heroes
Pick up brunch from a place that knows brunch. Select an egg bake (ham-Gruyère, crab-asparagus, bacon-goat cheese) and then enjoy ham, cream cheese-enriched hash browns, spinach-strawberry salad, monkey bread and fruit. Serves six, $125. Pick up April 3.
845 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-923-1903, benedictswayzata.com
Birch's on the Lake
Celebrate with a to-go brunch that features peel-and-eat shrimp, trout pâté, deviled eggs, wedge salad, ham, beef tenderloin, a mushroom-spinach breakfast casserole, Gruyère-enriched hash browns, mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, bacon and cupcakes. Serves four to six, $185. Order by April 1, pick up April 3.
1310 Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, 952-473-7373, birchsonthelake.com
Borough
Dinner's centerpiece is marinated lamb slices, served with pita, hummus, dill dressing, cucumber-feta salad and baby kale salad. Start with chorizo-filled deviled eggs, roasted and spiced nuts, olives and pickles. Dessert? Cookies. Serves two, $85.
730 N. Washington Av., Mpls., 612-354-3135, boroughmpls.com
Brasa
Let chef Alex Roberts and his crew do the cooking, with mustard- and cider-glazed ham, braised lamb shanks with a poblano-onion gravy, smashed red potatoes, glazed carrots, salad, dinner rolls and pineapple upside-down cake. Serves two ($60) or four ($120). Pick up April 3 at Brasa Commissary Kitchen.
620 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., brasa.us
The Capital Grille
The downtown steakhouse is preparing a bone-in beef filet with horseradish sauce and serving it with salad greens tossed in a Parmesan vinaigrette, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes and flourless chocolate-espresso cake. Serves two ($150) or four ($275). Pick up April 3 and 4.
801 S. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612-692-9000, thecapitalgrille.com
Chart House
A family-style brunch starts with a choice of ham, prime rib or chicken and goes on to bacon-sausage egg bake, hash browns, caramel rolls, garlic mashed potatoes, chocolate chip pancakes, honey-glazed green beans and carrots, salad, dessert (cheesecake, peanut butter cake or carrot cake), Champagne and orange juice. Serves two, $60. Order by March 31, pick up April 3.
11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 952-435-7156, charthouserestaurant.com
Create Catering and the Dining Studio
It's all about smoked ham with a pineapple-honey glaze, and chef Philip Dorwart is adding cauliflower and leek gratin, grilled asparagus, savory crescent rolls and lemon cream tartlets. Serves four to six, $120. Pick up April 2.
1121 NE. Jackson St., Mpls., 612-331-3310, createcaterers.com
D'Amico Catering
Go with brunch and enjoy orange- and honey-glazed ham with pineapple chutney, mixed greens with spring vegetables and a lemon vinaigrette, vegetable quiche, brown butter-cinnamon streusel coffee cake, fresh fruit, sausage links, bacon and roasted baby red potatoes. At dinner, it's ham or roasted leg of lamb with garlic-rosemary sauce, mixed greens with berries and a balsamic vinaigrette, deviled egg salad with bacon and chives, grilled broccolini, Cheddar-leek potato gratin, baguette and Key lime-blackberry pie. Both serve six. Brunch $155, dinner $175. Order by March 30, pick up April 3.
8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, or 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, 612-238-4444, order.damicocatering.com
Edina Grill
The family-style gathering features a cheesy croissant-based egg bake, brown sugar-glazed ham, smoked Gouda-roasted garlic hash, ciabatta French toast with maple syrup, a spinach-arugula salad and blueberry-lemon biscuits from Betty & Earl's at Rosedale's Potluck food hall. Serves four, $79.95. Order by March 31, pick up April 4.
5028 France Av. S., 952-927-7933, edinagrill.com
Fhima's Minneapolis
Chef/owner David Fhima is serving brunch with a choice of entree (lobster Benedict, prime rib, fried chicken and maple waffles or a to-be-determined vegan dish), and then enjoy frittata, hash browns, maple-glazed bacon, croissants and Danish, mimosas and juices. Brunch for adults is $55 per person, $19.95 for ages 12 and younger. Order by March 31, pick up April 3.
40 S. 7th St., Mpls., 612-353-4792, fhimasmpls.com
Grand Meal Kits with Jamie Malone
Brunch includes butterscotch sticky buns, a Bibb salad and black truffle eggs en cocotte with ham and sourdough croutons. Serves one, $25. Add-ons include smoked salmon terrine with baguette ($14), passion fruit tart ($30) and a dozen oysters ($30). Pick up April 3 at Eastside.
305 S. Washington Av., Mpls., 612-208-1638, keepitgrandmn.com
The Grocer's Table
So many a la carte choices. How about a ready-to-roast leg of lamb weighing in at 6 pounds, stuffed with herbs and tart cherries and served with pistachio-mint pesto ($165)? Or mini crêpes filled with Brie and wild mushrooms ($55)? Or a piled-high meat-and-cheese grazing board ($150)? Or a coconut carrot cake ($38)? Or a family-style brunch that serves six to eight and includes quiche, French toast bake, bacon, fruit and buttermilk biscuits and jam ($100)? Order by March 31, pick up April 2 and 3.
326 S. Broadway Av., Wayzata, 952-466-6100, thegrocerstablemn.com
Ike's Minnetonka
A traditional dinner of ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls and lemon-berry cake. Serves one, $32, and serves four, $125. Order by April 1, pick up April 3 and 4.
17805 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 952-681-7099, ilikeikes.com
Kincaid's
This classic steakhouse is presenting a few options. Brunch includes oven-baked crème brûlée French toast with thick-cut bacon and a fruit salad ($64) and a spinach-tomato frittata with roasted potatoes and a fruit salad ($72), and dinner is honey-glazed smoked ham with au gratin potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and Caesar salad or romaine-blue cheese salad ($80). Add a Key lime pie for $25. All options serve four. Pick up on April 4.
8400 Normandale Lake Blvd., Bloomington, 952-921-2255, kincaids.com
Longfellow Grill
The family-style gathering features a cheesy croissant-based egg bake, brown sugar-glazed ham, smoked Gouda-roasted garlic hash, ciabatta French toast with maple syrup, a spinach-arugula salad and blueberry-lemon biscuits from Betty & Earl's at Rosedale's Potluck food hall. Serves four, $79.95. Order by March 31, pick up April 4.
2990 W. River Pkwy., Mpls., 612-721-2711, longfellowgrill.com
The Lowry
The family-style gathering features a cheesy croissant-based egg bake, brown sugar-glazed ham, smoked Gouda-roasted garlic hash, ciabatta French toast with maple syrup, a spinach-arugula salad and blueberry-lemon biscuits from Betty & Earl's at Rosedale's Potluck food hall. Serves four, $79.95. Order by March 31, pick up April 4.
2112 S. Hennepin Av., Mpls., 612-341-2112, thelowryuptown.com
Lucky's 13 Pub
Two to-go options. First is a ready-to-cook turkey breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Second is ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Both serve four, $84.99. Add an apple or cherry pie for $12. Order by April 1, pick up April 3 or 4.
1800 W. American Blvd., Bloomington, 952-405-2213; 3000 N. Harbor Lane, Plymouth, 763-746-0071; and 2033 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, 952-435-3311, luckys13pub.com
The Lynhall
Opt for several ready-made meals. One includes spring-pea/leek quiche or frittata, salad, breakfast potatoes and bacon (serves four, $80), another offers a choice of brown sugar-glazed ham, beef short ribs or slow-roasted leg of lamb plus a beet-farro salad, potato gratin and cider-glazed carrots (serves one for $36, up to four for $136). Or select from a long list of a la carte options, including truffled Parmesan fondue (serves four, $48) or hot-cross buns (six for $11). Pick up April 3 and 4.
2640 S. Lyndale Av., Mpls., 612-870-2640, thelynhall.com
Mill Valley Kitchen
This take-and-bake brunch features spinach-roasted red pepper quiche, roasted fingerling potatoes with lemon aioli, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh fruit, a mixed green salad and banana bread. Serves four, $100. Order by March 31, pick up April 3.
3906 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-358-2000, millvalleykitchen.com
Monello
The Italian restaurant at the Hotel Ivy is offering a to-go brunch that features ham-Gruyère scones, a Greek yogurt-berry parfait with garam masala-spiced granola, salad, raspberry French toast strata with fruit compote, ham steaks and roasted fingerling potatoes. Serves four, $105.
1115 2nd Av. S., Mpls., 612-353-6207, monellompls.com
Ninetwentyfive
The restaurant at the Hotel Landing is preparing a to-go feast with lots of options. Select two entrees (ham glazed with riesling and peaches, herb-crusted leg of lamb with gremolita and rosemary lamb jus, prime rib with horseradish, grouper with capers and blistered tomatoes), and then dig into peel-and-eat shrimp, deviled eggs, salads, garlic smashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, mini frittatas, breads and a quartet of mini desserts (coconut macaroons, carrot meringues, Easter bunny cupcakes and chocolate mousse cups). Serves four to six, $360. Order by April 3, pick up April 4 .
925 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 612-356-5330, ninetwentyfive.com
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Go the cook-at-home-kit route, which includes instructions and ingredients to prepare ham with a honey-mustard glaze, shrimp cocktail, garlic green beans, au gratin hashed potatoes, salad, cornbread and Key lime pie. Serves four to six, $149. Order by April 2, pick up April 3 or 4.
50 S. 6th St., Mpls., 612-333-2277, theoceanaire.com
PS Steak
Recreate this glamorous steakhouse at home with a meal kit that includes smoked Duroc pork loin, au gratin potatoes, a spring vegetable salad and sour cream pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream. Serves four, $140.
510 Groveland Av., Mpls., 612-886-1620, psmpls.com
Patrick's Bakery & Cafe
Chef Patrick Bernet is offering two single-serving dinners: ham glazed with charcuterie sauce ($23) or roasted lamb with garlic sauce ($25); both are served with gratin dauphinois, baby carrots and broccolini. Be sure to pick up some festive macarons. Order by April 1, pick up April 3 and 4.
2928 W. 66th St., Richfield, 612-861-7570, patricksbakerycafe.com
Red River Kitchen at Braemar
This traditional ham dinner includes chicken wild rice soup, scalloped potatoes, corn casserole, berry salad, roasted carrots, dinner rolls and carrot cake. Serves four to six, $150. Order by March 31, pick up April 1.
6364 John Harris Dr. (Braemar Golf Course), Edina, 952-303-3481, redriverkitchen.com
Restaurant Alma
Dinner features roasted pork loin with smoked mustard jus and includes a Romaine-sugar snap pea salad with herb-buttermilk dressing, roasted asparagus with black truffle butter, savory bread pudding with Gruyère and shiitake mushrooms and carrot cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting. Serves four, $150. Pick up April 3.
528 SE. University Av., Mpls., 612-379-4909, almampls.com
6Smith
A family-style brunch starts with bacon and pecan monkey bread, peel-and-eat shrimp, fresh fruit, Caesar salad and pomegranate-grapefruit salad. The main course is herb-crusted prime rib and Dijon-glazed salmon, served with roasted asparagus and carrots with green goddess dressing, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and baguette, with apple pie and carrot cake for dessert. Serves four to six, $285. Pick up April 4.
294 E. Grove Lane, Wayzata, 952-698-7900, 6smith.com
Spoon and Stable
Chef/owner Gavin Kaysen is teaming up with Animales Barbeque Co. chef/owner Jon Wipfli for a collaborative meal that includes smoked pork shoulder (with fennel, apples and root vegetables), green bean Almondine, pea-radish salad, potato purée and Parker House rolls. Serves six, $180; add-ons include duck pâté with maple crackers ($24), a half-dozen filled marshmallow-malted milk Easter eggs ($25) and a spring-themed cava spritz cocktail kit ($42). Pick up April 3.
211 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-224-9850, spoonandstable.com
3 Squares
The family-style gathering features a cheesy croissant-based egg bake, brown sugar-glazed ham, smoked Gouda-roasted garlic hash, ciabatta French toast with maple syrup, a spinach-arugula salad and blueberry-lemon biscuits from Betty & Earl's at Rosedale's Potluck food hall. Serves four, $79.95. Order by March 31, pick up April 4.
12690 Arbor Lakes Pkwy., Maple Grove, 763-425-3330, 3squaresrestaurant.com
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
Chefs/owners Mike Brown, Bob Gerken and James Winberg are calling their menu a "feast" with good reason, as it includes prime rib with horseradish cream sauce, cherry- glazed ham, roasted fingerling potatoes with crème fraîche, asparagus with garlic Parmesan sauce, arugula salad with goat cheese vinaigrette, cream of mushroom soup, shrimp cocktail, dinner buns and carrot cake. Feeds four, $200. Add-ons include prosciutto-wrapped lamb skewers ($55), mini lobster rolls ($65), quiche ($30) and chocolate-covered nuts ($12). Donate $20 and Travail will provide a ham to the Prism Marketplace Food Shelf. Pick up (or delivery) April 3.
4134 N. Hubbard Av., Robbinsdale, 763-535-1131, travailkitchen.com
Wildfire
This kit includes a ready-to-roast prime rib (with au jus and horseradish cream sauce) plus a kale-spinach salad, cornbread, skin-on mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus and a Key lime pie. Serves six, $240. Order by March 31 and pick up April 3 or 4.
8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, 952-914-9100, wildfirerestaurant.com
EAST METRO
Baldamar
Start with caramel rolls, peel-and-eat shrimp, chef's salad, fruit and deviled eggs, then feast upon prime rib, pineapple-braised ham, Grand Marnier-flavored French toast and biscuits and gravy. Sides include smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots, and dessert is carrot cake and cheesecake. Serves two, $79.95. Order by April 1, pick up April 4.
1642 W. County Rd. B2, Roseville, 651-796-0040, baldamar.com
FoodSmith Bistro Pub
The centerpiece is orange- and maple-glazed ham, paired with a salad, a broccoli-cauliflower-carrot medley, cheesy scalloped potatoes and a berry-lemon pie. Serves two, $68. Pick up April 3.
975 Smith Av., West St. Paul, 651-330-0896, foodsmithpub.com
Highland Grill
The family-style gathering features a cheesy croissant-based egg bake, brown sugar-glazed ham, smoked Gouda-roasted garlic hash, ciabatta French toast with maple syrup, a spinach-arugula salad and blueberry-lemon biscuits from Betty & Earl's at Rosedale's Potluck food hall. Serves four, $79.95. Order by March 31, pick up April 4.
771 S. Cleveland Av., St. Paul, 651-690-1173, highlandgrill.com
Kendall's Tavern & Chophouse
A family-style meal that features baked ham with a bourbon-brown sugar glaze, Cheddar hash browns, roasted vegetables, fruit with honey-lime dressing, salad, mini muffins and a cupcake assortment. Serves four to five, $135. Order by March 30, pick up April 3.
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-1234, kendallstc.com
Lake Elmo Inn
"Easter Dinner Inn a Box" features honey-glazed ham, limoncello chicken, two salads, rosemary-scented roasted potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, dinner rolls, fresh fruit and a choice of raspberry torte, lemon-poppy seed torte or carrot cake. Serves four, $140. Pick up April 4.
3442 N. Lake Elmo Av., Lake Elmo, 651-777-8495, lakeelmoinn.com
Lucky's 13 Pub
Two to-go options. First is a ready-to-cook turkey breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Second is ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Both serve four, $84.99. Add an apple or cherry pie for $12. Order by April 1, pick up April 3 or 4.
2480 N. Fairview Av., Roseville, 651-330-9257 and 1352 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota, 651-452-1311, luckys13pub.com
Mason Jar Kitchen
The main event is herb-roasted strip loin and honey-glazed ham, served with au gratin potatoes, buttered green beans, Caesar (or garden) salad and dinner rolls. Serves four to six, $135. Add-ons include Key lime pie ($15), four Easter-themed cupcakes ($15), a macaron six-pack ($12), mimosa kits ($20) and more. Order by April 2, pick up April 4.
1565 Cliff Rd., Eagan, 651-340-7809, masonjar.kitchen
Parlour
A meal kit includes ham steak with pineapple chutney, scalloped potatoes, mixed green salad with Champagne vinaigrette and carrot cupcakes with cream cheese icing. Serves two, $60. Add a passion fruit Bellini kit for $42, or a whole pie (lemon meringue, French silk or Banoffee) for $23.
267 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-207-4433, parlourbar.com
Saint Dinette
Chef Adam Eaton is catering to brunch and dinner appetites with maple-glazed ham, hash browns with Cheddar cheese and cornflakes, asparagus, a spring salad, dinner rolls with herb butter and carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting. Serves four, $115. Order by March 31, pick up April 3.
261 E. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-800-1415, saintdinette.com
Tinucci's
The dinner's centerpiece is honey- and Dijon-glazed ham with horseradish sauce and also includes au gratin potatoes, green bean casserole, coleslaw, pasta salad, fruit, dinner rolls and a bottle of wine. Serves four, $59.95.
396 21st St., Newport, 651-459-3211, tinuccis.com
Yankee Tavern
Two to-go options. First is a ready-to-cook turkey breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Second is ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Both serve four, $84.99. Add an apple or cherry pie for $12. Order by April 1, pick up April 3 or 4.
1755 Yankee Doodle Rd., Eagan, 651-756-8748, theyankeetavern.com
