If you want to celebrate the day of thanks, but don’t want to (or can’t) cook 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.
Bonus: You’ll be supporting our local restaurants while enjoying your scrumptious feast. What could be butter?
Where to dine in on Thanksgiving Day:
Bargello, 7 Patton Ave. | 12-8 p.m.
The prix fixe, multi-course meal includes autumnal salad, turkey, and sides. We’re talking chive whipped potatoes, herb + sausage stuffing, and brussels sprouts. Reserve your spot by calling or booking online.
Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, 135 Coxe Ave. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The dining room will be open with live music in the afternoon and a special Thanksgiving menu, but you can also order ahead to carry out.
Blue Mountain Pizza and Brewery, 55 N. Main St., Weaverville | 12-3 p.m.
The 19th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner includes turkey, ham, potatoes, and all the trimmings. This dinner is catered toward those who might not have a place to go for the holiday. To place an order for multiple pickups or delivery, call between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.
Embassy Suites, 192 Haywood St. | 12-4 p.m.
Enjoy this inaugural feast with a buffet of all the traditional favorites — 25% of the ticket proceeds will benefit Eblen Charities, and all leftovers will go directly to Asheville Poverty Initiative’s 12 Baskets Cafe. Reservations are encouraged.
Fork Lore, 43 Town Square Blvd. | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Call to make reservations for a family-style feast of elevated Southern fare.
Gemelli, 70 Westgate Pkwy. | 3-8 p.m.
Opt for delectable Italian antipasti and pasta or Gemelli’s turkey dinner — you can’t go wrong either way.
Glass Onion, 18 N. Main St., Weaverville | 12-5 p.m.
This cozy eatery offers a Thanksgiving meal in addition to its full menu.
Pack’s Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St. | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
The annual buffet features fare like turkey, dressing, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, collards, sweet potatoes, and desserts. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Posana, 1 Biltmore Ave. | 12-6:30 p.m.
Make a reservation to dine on Thanksgiving classics with a contemporary twist — there is also an optional wine pairing for each course.
Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge, 2155 Hendersonville Rd. | 12-8 p.m.
Reserve a seat for a homestyle dinner featuring turkey, ham, prime rib, or steak — you can also place a catering order by Friday, Nov. 22 to pick up platters on Thanksgiving Day.
RendezVous, 184 New Haw Creek Rd. | 12-5:45 p.m.
Make a reservation online to dine at the French-influenced eatery, or call to make a reservation for parties larger than five people.
Strada, 27 Broadway St. | 3-8 p.m.
In addition to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, the Italian spot is offering its current menu of house-made pastas.
The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave. | 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Make a reservation for the whole family to dine on seasonal Southern fare.
Where to carry out:
67 Biltmore Downtown Eatery + Catering, 67 Biltmore Ave. | Pick up Tuesday, Nov. 26-Wednesday, Nov. 27
Order items, including appetizers, soups, mains, sides, and sauces, for groups of two to 14.
Baked Pie Company, 4 Long Shoals Rd., Ste. A | Pick up from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Wednesday, Nov. 27
You’re spoiled for choice with 14 decadent pie flavors, from the bestselling honey pecan to cranberry crumb cheesecake.
Black Bear BBQ, 800 Fairview Rd. | Order by Friday, Nov. 22
Choose from a half or whole smoked turkey or chicken for the main dish. Other entrees sold by the pound include Chinese five-spice spiral ham, smoked sausage, and veggie barbecue.
City Bakery, 88 Charlotte St. | Order by Saturday, Nov. 23
Find the perfect herbed French loaf for stuffing or creative carbs to have on the side, like cranberry sage rolls. Dessert is also covered with mouthwatering flavors like salted caramel.
Doc Brown’s BBQ, 1320 Smokey Park Hwy., Candler | Pickup on Thanksgiving Day from 12 to 4 p.m.
Make it a true Southern-style Thanksgiving with smoked turkey breast, mac and cheese pie, sweet potato souffle, and more.
Good Hot Fish, 10 Buxton Ave. | Pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. + Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feed 6-8 of your favorite friends and family members with mac and cheese, boozy sweet potato pudding, chow chow, and lots more.
Laughing Seed Cafe, 40 Wall St. | Order by Sunday, Nov. 24
This entirely vegan Thanksgiving menu includes an herb-and-pepper-crusted butternut squash “roast,” along with classic sides like mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing.
Luella’s Bar-B-Que, 501 Merrimon Ave. + 33 Town Square Blvd., Ste. 110 | Pick up from Monday, Nov. 25 to Wednesday, Nov. 27
Make it easy on yourself and get Luella’s Thank-Fully Complete Meal, which includes turkey, three family-sized sides, gravy, apple-cranberry relish, and a dessert — or pick and choose from meats, sides, and desserts.
The Market Place, 20 Wall St. | Pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 12-6 p.m.
Whether you’re a family of two or a dozen, you’ll find a classic Thanksgiving spread — plus, add-ons like a pimento cheese appetizer or a whole pumpkin pie.
Moe’s Original BBQ, 72 Weaverville Rd., Woodfin | Order by Thursday, Nov. 21
Grab meat like smoked turkey, spiral sliced ham, Boston butt, or pulled pork — plus sides like sweet potato casserole and mac and cheese. Call or stop by to place your order.
Red Fiddle Vittles, 1800 Hendersonville Rd. | Pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27
Choose from roasted turkey, beef tenderloin, or stuffed baby pumpkins, and enjoy sides like creamy collard greens gratin, sausage and chestnut stuffing, and arugula and butternut squash salad.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, 1455 Patton Ave. + 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Order by Sunday, Nov. 24
Pimento cheese, deviled eggs with candied bacon, mac and cheese, and banana pudding are highlights from this menu. Everything is served cold with heating instructions.
Salt Face Mule Brewing, 450 Weaverville Hwy. | Order by Saturday, Nov. 23
Get your fill of turkey or ham with fixings, three sides (like green bean casserole, parsnips, or stuffing), and a dessert.
Sunny Point Cafe, 626 Haywood Rd. | Pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 26 + Wednesday, Nov. 27
Feed six people with this delicious feast, complete with spinach and crab dips for appetizers and an apple pie for dessert.
Twisted Laurel, 130 College St. | Order by Saturday, Nov. 23
Order a feast for four, six, or 12 with all the fixings and your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie.
Where to shop:
Hickory Nut Gap
Pre-order a turkey from the Fairview farm — you’ll put down a $20 deposit and pay the rest based on weight when you pick it up.
NY Butcher Shoppe, 200 Julian Shoals Dr., Arden
Make your centerpiece a pre-brined Joyce Farms turkey. Reserve by calling 828-676-0594.
Table Wine, 1550 Hendersonville Rd.
Pick up a “Thanksgiving Six-Pick,” featuring six wines that are curated to match with any meal.
If you need help filling your plate this Thanksgiving or you want to offer support, we’ve got a guide for that too.
