Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine-in + carry-out for Thanksgiving dinner. We’re totally falling for these local options for cranberry relish, sweet potato bake, and bourbon pecan pie — plus, we’re breaking down where to get local ingredients for those who are rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen this holiday. What could be butter? (Sorry, are our puns too corny? 🌽)
Where to dine-in:
The Pit , 328 W. Davie St. | Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Reserve your Thanksgiving spot at The Pit for $45 a person + a menu featuring pit-cooked sliced turkey and sweet potato casserole. Take-out options are available, too — order by Fri., Nov. 19. by calling 919-890-4500.
Parizade , 2200 W. Main St., Durham | Open 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Vegetarians, this one’s for you — Triangle Vegetarian Society still has room for reservations for a feast including Kabocha squash fritters and baked vegan mac + cheese. Dinner is $43 for non-members + $15 for children (children under five eat for free).
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen , 301 Glenwood Ave. | Open 12-5 p.m.
Benefitting the Food Bank of Central + Eastern NC, this Thanksgiving feast has choices like herb stuffing, braised short rib + sticky toffee pudding for $55 a person.
Perry’s Steakhouse + Grille , 4509 Creedmoor Rd. | Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Snag a traditional Thanksgiving plate including turkey + all the fixings by reserving your table at Perry’s now. $45 per person, with the option to add a slice of pumpkin cheesecake to your meal.
Maggiano’s Little Italy , 8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham | Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Enjoy a family-style Thanksgiving dinner with your choice of traditional roasted turkey, country style baked ham, or parmesan-crusted tilapia — $44.99 for adults + $18.99 for kids.
Midtown Grille
, 4421 Six Forks Rd. | Open 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dine on a soup + salad inspired by the season and sides like shallot and sage stuffing with turkey — $45 for adults and $20 for kids (children under five eat for free).
Brown sugar glazed ham is on the menu at Rocky Top Catering | Photo via Rocky Top Catering
Where to carry-out:
Weaver Street Market , 404 W. Hargett St. | Orders must be placed by Fri., Nov. 19 at 9 p.m.
Feast on complete holiday dinners like turkey dinner for 6-8 or supplement your table with side dishes like crunchy sweet potato bake, homemade turkey gravy + fresh cranberry relish. Reader Deb says they have great vegan options, too.
Donovan’s Dish , 800 W. Williams St. | Orders must be placed by Sun., Nov. 21 by midnight
Order Thanksgiving dinner for 6 with your choice of meat + pie plus seven fixed sides including Donovan’s signature truffle whipped potatoes, or pick up some individual Thanksgiving meals . Get dinner delivered or pick up at their Apex market.
Rocky Top Catering | Orders must be placed by Fri., Nov. 19
Grab a take + bake Thanksgiving meal on Wed., Nov. 24, or pick up a hot + ready meal on Thanksgiving day, featuring two meats, dessert, and sides like house made pimento mac + cheese.
Salt + Lime Cabo Gril l , 6006 Falls of Neuse Rd. | Orders must be placed by Wed., Nov. 17
Pick up house-spiced turkey for 6 the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, plus sides like chorizo cornbread stuffing, glazed brussel sprouts + pumpkin bread pudding.
Irregardless , 901 W. Morgan St.
Grab classic turkey or vegetarian options like lentil + mushroom shepherd’s pie from their Thanksgiving menu , plus sides like garlic mashed potatoes and apple and fig crisp.
Gravy , 135 S Wilmington St. | Orders must be placed by Tues., Nov. 16
Pick up specials like balsamic peach glazed turkey breast + truffle ricotta mashed potatoes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving — call 919-896-8513 to place your oder.
Bonus for dessert folks — place Thanksgiving orders for Lucette Grace by Mon., Nov. 15 to snag goodies like bourbon pecan pie + chocolate hazelnut cake for your table.
Where to shop local ingredients:
The Butchers Market , 5045 Falls Neuse Rd. | Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Pick up local ingredients for your Thanksgiving meal like fresh produce, pork belly, or even prepared foods like cranberry orange relish at this one-stop-shop.
Alimentari at Left Bank , 500 E. Davie St. | Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Step outside of the box this Thanksgiving and use local ingredients from this Italian specialty shop. Find ingredients like herb butter + fresh meats from the nationally recognized Left Bank Butcher, and all things charcuterie.
Videri Chocolate Factory , 327 W. Davie St. | Open Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Make Thanksgiving desserts with local ingredients from this ethical + sustainable chocolate shop. Videri Chocolate offers both cacao nibs, baking chocolate, and even various vegan options.