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. What could be butter?
Where to dine-in:
Bargello
, 7 Patton Ave. | Thanksgiving Day, 12-8 p.m.
- A prix-fixe, multi-course meal that includes autumnal salads, deep fried turkey breast, and sides. We’re talking — chive whipped potatoes, herb + sausage stuffing, and braised collard greens. Reservation only.
Carmels Kitchen & Bar
, 1 Page Ave. I Thanksgiving Day, 12-8 p.m.
- Southern-inspired a la carte offerings.
District 42
, 7 Patton Ave. | Thanksgiving Day, 12-10 p.m.
- A pizza bar will be available for walk-ins.
Fork Lore
, 43 Town Square Blvd. I Thanksgiving Day, 12-7 p.m.
- Enjoy a feast with citrus + herb-brined turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, yeast rolls with molasses butter, and pumpkin pie with cinnamon chantilly, all served family style at the table. Call (828) 209-2715 to reserve your table.
Hemingway’s Cuba
, 15 Page Ave. I Thanksgiving Day, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Stop in for its regular full menu, its Thanksgiving Day breakfast, or dinner menu for Cuban-infused eats like empanadas, mojo green beans, fried sweet plantains, and sazon gravy.
Isa’s French Bistro
, 1 Battery Park Ave. | Thanksgiving Day, 12-8 p.m.
- Head downtown for a three course prix fixe menu with entrée selections of herb-brined turkey breast, salmon, vegan sausage ragout, and steak frites. Reserve your spot online or call (828) 575-9636.
Morgan’s Comics
, 600 Haywood Rd. | Thanksgiving Day, 6-9 p.m.
- Though not a restaurant, this beloved West Asheville comic shop has issued an open invite to anyone who’d like to attend its Thanksgiving potluck.
Pack’s Tavern
, 20 S. Spruce St. | Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- This annual buffet has plenty of space for walk-in guests and features traditional fare such as turkey, dressing, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, collards, sweet potatoes, and desserts. Call (828) 225-6944 to make reservations (the last reservation time is 6 pm).
Post 25 Kitchen + Lounge
, 2155 Hendersonville Rd. | Thanksgiving Day, 12-7 p.m.
- Indoor + outdoor seating available for a homestyle dinner featuring an entree of turkey, ham, or prime rib. Call (828) 676-2577 for reservations, or order by Nov. 19 for Thanksgiving Day pickup at 11:30 a.m.
Where to carry-out:
67 Biltmore
, 67 Biltmore Ave. | Orders must be placed by Wed., Nov. 17.
- Order ahead to pick up savory dishes, like herb gravy, french green beans, and roasted turkey, on Wed., Nov. 24.
Beebowbakes
| Accepting orders until Nov. 20. 72 hours notice required.
- Let All Soul Pizza’s pastry chef Kelsianne Bebout whip up your Thanksgiving dessert. DM her to nab pies like smoked apple + brown sugar buttermilk. Better still? BeLoved Asheville will get 10% of the proceeds.
Bear’s Smokehouse
, 135 Coxe Ave. | 72 hours notice required.
- Choose Turkey Day classics a la carte, or purchase feasts that feed up to eight people.
Black Bear BBQ
, 800 Fairview Rd. | Email
order by Sat., Nov. 13.
- Choose from a half or whole smoked turkey or chicken for the main dish. Other entrees sold by the pound include smoked turkey breast, Chinese five-spice pork belly, smoked sausage, and veggie BBQ.
Buxton Hall Barbecue
, 32 Banks Ave. | Orders must be placed by Nov. 18
- Order handmade pies in flavors including caramel spice banana pudding, sweet potato, and chocolate + orange pecan to pick up Nov. 23 or 24.
Chef Andreas
| Order by Sat., Nov. 20.
- Share any dietary restrictions and allergies you may have with the former Chef de Cuisine at Posana for a full, multi-course meal that includes an entree, sides, and dessert.
Doc Brown’s BBQ
| 1320 Smokey Park Hwy. | Order must be placed by Mon., Nov. 22
- Call for smoked turkey breast, mac and cheese, and sweet potato souffle.
New Stock Pantry
, 175 Clingman Ave. | Pick up on Wed., Nov. 24.
- Snag classics like cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and apple or pumpkin pies that you can quickly warm at home.
Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge
| Order by Fri., Nov. 19.
- For pickup on Thanksgiving Day, choose between a variety of proteins, sides, and desserts.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
, 1455 Patton Ave. + 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Order by Sun., Nov. 21.
- Pimento cheese, deviled eggs, mac and cheese, and banana pudding are highlights from this menu. Served cold with heating instructions.
Smoky Park Supper Club
, 350 Riverside Dr. | Orders must be placed by Mon., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
- Entrust these talented chefs with your whole meal, from smoked organic turkeys, kale salad with vegetables, to oysters and dessert.
The Thirsty Vegans
| (941) 350-3054
- This plant-based + vegan catering biz can prepare food for Thanksgiving dinner, brunch, or dessert.
Where to shop local ingredients:
Eat More Bakery
, 547 Elk Park Dr. | Mon., Wed., Fri., 3-5 p.m.
- Gluten-free + vegan pies, rolls, and pie crusts.
- Pre-order whole, local hams + turkeys, or grab ready-to-bake pies, biscuits, and any other ingredient you may need handy in your kitchen for the week.
NY Butcher Shoppe
, 200 Julian Shoals Dr., Arden | Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m, Sun., 12-6 p.m.
- Make your centerpiece a pre-brined Joyce Farms turkey. Reserve ASAP at (828) 676-0594.