Whether you’re hosting an epic gathering or looking to spice up your traditional Thanksgiving spread, Houston restaurants have you covered with holiday takeout options without the fuss. Get classic turkey feasts and roasts for a crowd, a la carte items like stuffing and potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce, tamales, jalapeño cornbread and seafood fried rice, pies, cakes and cobblers and more. Here’s where to find the best Thanksgiving catering options in Houston.
Artisans, 5745 Westheimer
Serving 8-12 people, diners can enjoy a slow-roasted turkey, dressing, whipped mash, green bean casserole, apple cobbler and all of the fixin’s for $350. Extra side portions can be added at additional cost.
Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd
Chef Hugo Ortega offers his take on traditional classics, with offerings including roast turkey, apricot and mustard-glazed spiral ham, wild mushroom soup and pumpkin pie with meringue topping. Orders should be placed by Sunday, November 24 for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Badolina Bakery & Cafe, 5555 Morningside
Badolina’s picturesque cakes can be ordered with a 24-hour notice and are available in sizes of 7”, 8” and 9”, offered in a variety of flavors like Raspberry Rose, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cake and Orange Cake. Thanksgiving orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 26 and picked up on the 27. Call (832) 649-5909.
Bayou Heights Bier Garten, 3905 Washington
Thanksgiving Packages feature highlights from carved turkey and turkey legs to pints of mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac and cheese, gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and more. Orders can be placed via info@bayouheightsbiergarten.com or by calling 346-519-0199. Deadline for orders is Monday, November 25 and pickup is on Wednesday, November 27 between 2 to 5 p.m.
Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith
Get Texas-Creole sides, sauces and desserts to feed a crowd this holiday, available for pickup orders from November 26-27.
Brenner’s on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall
Order to-go Prime Rib Packs and The Prisoner, $135 for two or $185 for four, by November 26 at 3 p.m.
Caracol, 2200 Post Oak
Enjoy holiday eats like roast turkey, jalapeño cornbread, tamal Azteca and pecan chocolate tart. Orders should be placed by Sunday, November 24 for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Common Bond, multiple locations
Thanksgiving pies, breads and desserts are available for preorder through November 22 for pick-up from a Common Bond Bistro & Bakery location on November 26 or 27. Go for Traditional Pumpkin Pie, Spiced Apple Pie with Cinnamon Streusel Topping, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread, Challah Rolls and more.
Daily Gather, 800 Sorella
Daily Gather’s catering options include citrus avocado salad, mustardy bacon deviled eggs, elote cornbread and more crowd-pleasers.
Demeris Bar-B-Q, 2911 South Shepherd, 1702 West Loop North
The Houston institution will offer its 14-pound turkey feast for $229.95 (feeds 12 to 16) along with cornbread stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, gravy, rolls, and two homemade pies. A la carte options range from Demeris mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and jalapeño corn to frijoles a la charra.
Dessert Gallery, 3600 Kirby
Snah Pumpkin Dream Cake, To-Die-For Fudge Pecan Pie, Rustic Pumpkin Pie, French Silk Pie with Oreo crust, S’mores Pie, Double Crust Apple Pie and rich Apple Brown Betty, or consider Dessert Gallery’s gift box of Thanksgiving Butter Cookies.
Dish Society, multiple locations
Preorder Proud Pie selections through November 18 for Thanksgiving, with offerings including
Big Texas Muddy Bottom Pecan Pie, Michigan State Cherry Crumble Pie, State Fair Caramel Apple, Traditional Pumpkin Pie and more. Holiday sides and salads are also available.
Feges BBQ, 3 Greenway, 8217 Long Point
Folks can order smoked meats, made-from-scratch sides and seriously tasty desserts by November 22 for local pickups on November 25-28.
Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall
In addition to feeding your family well, Houston Food Bank’s 535 Catering package helps support the organization’s mission to provide food for better lives for our neighbors in need. Select a pick-up time and all will be packaged and ready to go, with re-heating instructions included. Orders are accepted through Friday, November 17 for pick-up on Tuesday, November 22 by 2 p.m. Deadline for orders of whole turkeys is Wednesday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
J-Bar-M Barbecue, 2201 Leeland
Catering highlights include whole Smoked Turkeys, Smoked Turkey Breast and Smoked Ham; plus sides like Green Beans, Mac and Cheese, Brussels Sprouts, Charro Beans, Jambalaya Rice and Elote.
Josephine’s, 318 Gray
Josephine’s Gulf Coast Thanksgiving To-Go menu servers 6 to 8 people, with highlights including Andouille Cornbread Stuffing with an option to add shrimp, comforting Red Beans and Rice, rich Turkey Neck Bone Gravy, Fluffy Biscuits and Whole Cornbread, Peanut Pie and Mississippi Mud Pie. Orders must be placed by November 21 for pickup on November 27.
Kolache Shoppe, multiple locations
In addition to seasonal and signature sweet and savory kolaches, Kolache Shoppe features special items during the holiday season, including pillowy soft dinner rolls, available for pre-order now through December. Place orders with 48-hour notice.
Kriti Kitchen, 4010 Bissonnet
Add to your non-traditional Thanksgiving spread with things like Spanakopita, Fasolakia, Pappou’s Stuffing, Roasted Butternut Squash, Avgolemono Soup, White Beans & Fennel, Herb & Cheese Biscuits, Ekmek Kataifi, Moussaka and Roast Lamb Shank. Online orders must be placed by November 24 for pickup or delivery on Wednesday, November 27.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, 4224 San Felipe, 963 Bunker Hill
The Herb-Crusted Roast Turkey meal serves 4-6 for $299 and includes Boursin Mashed Potatoes; Green Bean Casserole with Oyster Mushrooms and French Fried Onion; Oyster Stuffing with Toasted Baguette and Fresh Thyme; Parker House Rolls with Bacon Jam and Agave Butter; and House-Made Turkey Gravy. Extra portions can be added a la carte. Pre-orders are open until Sunday, November 24 with pick-up available on Tuesday, November 26 or Wednesday, November 27.
Local Foods Group, 2424 Dunstan
Enjoy a ready-to-heat lineup of classics and more, prepared by the culinary teams at Maximo, Milton’s and Local Foods. Highlights include smoked turkey breast with brown turkey gravy, four cheese mac and cheese, amaretto mascarpone tiramisu, rigatoni with braised oxtail, roasted root vegetable stuffing and more. Orders can be placed by Sunday, November 24 at noon for pick-up at Local Foods Rice Village, 2424 Dunstan, on Wednesday, November 27 between 10:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Local Table, multiple locations
All five locations are offering catering family feasts in serving sizes of four or ten and including holiday classics like oven roasted turkey, honey glazed ham, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts and mac and cheese, as well as plant-based options. Dishes are also available a la carte. Place orders 24-hour notice for pick up will be Wednesday, November 27 by 5 p.m.
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar, 1001 West 11th, 5333 Kirby
Along with a la carte mains, Loro’s Thanksgiving to-go package feeds four to six for $190 and can be ordered online at Heights and the newly opened Kirby locations for pick up. Enjoy thing slike Post Oak Smoked Turkey Breast with Turkey and Sage Gravy with Miso; Oak Smoked Beef Back Ribs with Loro BBQ Sauce; Smoked Apricot Chutney; Confit Marble Potatoes; Toasted Brioche Stuffing and Yuzu and Peach Cobbler. Preorder through Sunday, November 24.
Mastro’s, 1650 West Loop South
Thanksgiving sides to go including Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Sliced
Almonds, Creamed Corn and Creamed Spinach. Call to order through November 26 for pick up Thanksgiving Eve from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thanksgiving Day from 1 to 9 p.m.
Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe
Folks can order a traditional dinner for 10-20 people (with leftovers) through Sunday, Novemver 24 to ve picked up on Wednesday, November 27. Highlight include garlic and pepper-crusted prime rib, honey-glazed ham, slow-braised leg of lamb and Ouisie’s legendary 20-25 pound bourbon-brined turkey, alongside extras from sides and biscuits by the dozen to pumpkin and pecan pies.
Molina’s Cantina, multiple locations
For a limited time through the New Year, Molina’s traditional, chili-laced braised pork tamales are available for $15.95 a dozen for pick-up/takeaway orders; Fajita Holiday Fiesta are also available.
Phat Eatery, 23119 Colonial, 2290 Buckthorne
Order a Malaysian-influenced holiday spread with offerings from creamy Idaho potatoes and honey glazed turkey breast and leg to wagyu beef rendang wellington and seafood fried rice. Pre-order by Sunday, November 24, for pickup Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to noon or 4 to 5 p.m. The feast feeds six or more people for $320 and is packaged hot and ready to eat.
Roka Akor, 2929 Weslayan
Heat & Serve Take-Home Kits ($220 per package, serves 4) are available for order by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26 for pick up on Wednesday, November 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. Features include Tuna Tataki with Yuzu Shallot Dressing with Caramelized Onions, Lobster Miso Soup with Seasonal Mushrooms, Baby Back Ribs and Prime Rib Eye, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Rice Hotpot, Japanese Strawberry Cheesecake and more.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk, 1900 Hughes Landing
Order a Southern-style Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $250 (serves 4-6), featuring Southern-Style Deep-Fried Turkey, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans with Smoked Bacon, Roasted Jalapeño & Andouille Sausage Stuffing and House-Made Turkey Gravy. A la carte sides are also available for $30 each. Order online by Sunday, November 24 for pick up Tuesday, November 26 or Wednesday, November 27.
Tony’s, 3755 Richmond
The Thanksgiving To Go menu includes everything from tender Beef Tenderloin to classic sides like Creamed Spinach and cornbread Stuffing, plus ndulgent desserts like Tuxedo Cake and Praline Cheesecake. Order cut-off is Sunday, November 24 at 5 p.m. for pick up on Wednesday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer
Traveler’s Table is offering a “Thanksgiving in the Islands” menu, with highlights including Island-Spiced Turkey or Wild Mushroom Pasta as a main course (serves 4-6), sides (serves 4) like Peruvian Mashed Potatoes, Madeira Island Gravy and Brazilian Pao de Queijo, seasonal dessert and mulled wine. Submit orders by Monday, November 25.
Truth BBQ, 110 South Heights
Truth’s excellent whole smoked turkey and family-style sides from green beans and corn pudding to sweet potato mash and stuffing are available for preorder. Pickup is available on Tuesday, November 26 or Wednesday, November 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Union Kitchen, 9920 Gaston, 9955 Barker Cypress,12538 Memorial, 23918 US-59 North, 3452 Ella
Thanksgiving to-go options features things like Cajun-style Smoked Turkey Breast, Roasted Poblano & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Prime Rib Roast, Pecan Pie and more. Orders must be placed by November 24, with pickup on November 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., ensuring a hassle-free Thanksgiving experience.
The Warwick, 5888 Westheimer
Catering packages for pre-order include Deep Fried Turkey, Hawaiian Glazed Ham, Brisket, Carrot Cake, Caramel Bread Pudding and all kinds of sides. Packages run $250 to $485, serving 5 to 16 people. Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 23 at 5 p.m. for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 by 5 p.m.
Whiskey Cake, multiple locations
Enjoy a farm-to-fork Thanksgiving kit for $120, which serves four and includes Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Brown Butter-Sage Gravy, Orange-Cranberry Chutney, Braised Rainbow Chard, Caramelized Heirloom Carrots, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Parker House Rolls, Whipped Brown Butter and add ons like the famous Whiskey Cake and Smoked Gouda Mac.Orders need to be placed at least 48 hours in advance, with pick-up available through November 27.
Wild Montrose, 1609 Westheimer
The Thanksgiving Munchies Menu features treats like Pecan Praline Banana Bread, THC-infused holiday cookies by the dozen, Pumpkin and Vanilla Chantilly Pie, and holiday tamales filled with things like creamy black beans and queso Oaxaca and Wagyu beef cheek barbacoa, available by the dozen. Orders can be placed by Friday, November 22 at midnight for pickup at WILD Montrose on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26-27 during regular business hours.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
