Where to order Thanksgiving to-go

Houston restaurants dazzle with Thanksgiving dinners, sides, and desserts to-go

No need to stress over getting the turkey just right or having the sides come out hot at the same time this year. These Houston restaurants have the perfect solution for hosts who don't want the hassle of cooking: let them do the work. (Who gets the credit is an entirely personal choice.)

Main meals

Amrina
The Woodlands restaurant's Royal Turkey Offering includes an eight-to-12-pound whole roasted turkey with rum glaze, along with an array of classic sides like crispy Brussels sprouts with parmesan, creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread and sausage stuffing. The cost is $350. (Guests can also just order the whole roasted turkey for $200 or only the sides for $150.) Orders must be placed by November 19.

Caracol
The Uptown favorite has a variety of options for take out, including a Couple's Feast. The cost is $110 and includes pineapple and habanero sliced spiral ham and roasted turkey breast. Choose two sides from selections including tamal Azteca tortilla casserole, coal-roasted sweet potatoes with condensed milk, or jalapeño cornbread, and one dessert, such as pumpkin pie with meringue and cajeta or pecan chocolate tart. Orders should be placed by Sunday, November 19 for pick-up on Wednesday, November 22 from 11 am to 8 pm Guests can select a pick-up time that is convenient. Orders can be placed online or by emailing elvis@caracol.net.

Comfort Foodies
Infuse Thanksgiving dinner with Southern soul and Caribbean flavors. This catering company offers everything from empanadas to whole Cajun-fried turkeys, so hosts can customize their meals. A dozen beef, chicken, or spinach empanadas are $33. A whole Spanish roast pork shoulder is available for $80, while the whole fried Cajun turkey is $95. Need sides, too? Opt for collard greens, available for $55 for half pan and $95 for a full pan, or Caribbean rice and peas, available for $30 for a half pan and $45 for a full pan. See the full menu and order online.

Hungry's
The Rice Village and Memorial locations have a Holiday Family Feast that includes oven-roasted turkey breast with brown gravy, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes with poblano mushroom sauce, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, dinner roles and a seasonal pie. The meal serves 10 people and costs $210. 24 hours notice is requested for orders, and all orders must be picked up by Wednesday, November 22 at 3 pm. See the full catering menu and place orders online.

Jonathan's the Rub
The restaurant's Campbell Place location offers an a la carte selection of meal items. There's a 10-to-14-pound fried turkey brined in herbs and spices for $85, along with mac and cheese with bacon, cranberry sauce, candied yams, garlic mashed potatoes, and more. All sides are available by the pint for $10, the quart for $20, a half pan for $55, and a full pan for $100. Gravy is $20 a quart or $75 a gallon. Orders must be placed online by midnight on November 19.

Kenny & Ziggy's
The Galleria-area deli has a complete Thanksgiving meal that feeds between 10 and 12 people. It includes a fully cooked 16-pound whole turkey, two quarts of gravy, two nine-inch pans of wild mushroom and chestnut stuffing, a quart of cranberry pineapple nut relish, a Mile High Apple Pie, and two additional sides of the guest's choice. The cost is $325.75; for an additional $20, they'll carve the turkey, too. Order by November 16 for pick-up on Wednesday, November 22 from 8 am to 2 pm See the full menu and order online.

KP's Kitchen
The Memorial-area favorite is offering a Thanksgiving feast for four. Priced at $150, it includes: roast turkey, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, cranberry salsa, traditional sage stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, mixed vegetables, salad with herb vinaigrette, bacon-wrapped figs, and apple crumble. Order by November 19 for pickup Wednesday, November 22. Call 713-677-0921 for details.

Liberty Kitchen
Thanksgiving to-go is available at both the River Oaks and Memorial locations. Order a complete dinner that can feed between four and six people, and includes herb roasted turkey, green bean casserole, Boursin mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, oyster stuffing, and Parker rolls with bacon jam and agave butter. The cost is $299. Orders should be placed by November 19, with pickup on November 21 or 22. See the full menu and order online.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
The popular steak and chophouse has a no-fuss sliced turkey breast to-go meal that feeds four. It includes smoked sliced turkey breast and pan gravy, soup or salad, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish, and homemade bread. The cost is $149. Guests can pre-order through closing on November 22. Pickup is available on November 22 and 23.

The Warwick
Complete meals are available to serve a few or a crowd. They include a choice of protein, sides, and dessert, featuring options such as deep fried turkey, Hawaiian-glazed ham, brisket, cornbread dressing grilled asparagus, Southern-style green beans, carrot cake and caramel bread pudding. Prices start at $250. See the full menu and order online. All orders must be placed by Saturday, November 18 at 5 pm. Pick up will be Wednesday, November 22nd by 5 pm.

Traveler's Table
Get a series of a la carte items to create a curated dinner. Main courses serve four to six guests and include options like island spiced roast turkey breast for $75 and vegan wild mushroom ravioli in butternut squash puree for $60. There are Peruvian purple and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes for $30, Tahitian tarot and coconut stuffing for $32, and Turkish fig and cranberry chutney for $20. All sides feed four people. Order by Monday, November 20 by 2 pm for pickup on Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 23 between 10 am and 2 pm. See the full menu and order online.

Side dishes

Adair Kitchen
The popular neighborhood restaurant with locations in Tanglewood and West U. has a range of sides available to supplement that turkey. They include stuffing, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, and more — in quart size (feeds 2-4) for $15 or half pan (feeds 6-8) for $35. In addition, it will sell tamales from sister concept Los Tios for $12.95 a dozen and offer grazing boards in either a small for $75 (feeds 4-6) or medium (feeds 10-12) for $165.

Eunice
Augment Thanksgiving dinner with sides such as crawfish and cornbread stuffing for $85 to feed between eight and 10 people, smoked chicken and sausage gumbo to feed four for $38, crispy Brussels sprouts to feed eight to 10 people for $82, and bread pudding for $65 to feed between eight and 10. Order online for pickup Wednesday, November 22.

Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition
The Midtown seafood restaurant has a range of sides, starters, and desserts to enhance Thanksgiving dinner. Options include andouille-cornbread stuffing ($35), gumbo (half gallon, $45), turkey neck bone grave ($25), and vegetables such as collard greens, scalloped potatoes, and green bean casserole. The bakery is offering biscuits, cornbread, and three pies — chess, peanut, and sweet potato. Email info@josephinesgulfcoasttradition.com by Saturday, November 14.

Kriti Kitchen
Head to this West U. spot to infuse holiday dining with Greek flavor. Select from spanakopita, kolokithopita, Pappou's stuffing (available in gluten-free cauliflower), roasted butternut squash, white beans and fennel, roasted Brussels sprout, tahini rolls, and Ekmek Kataifi. Prices range from $10-22 for small portions and $18-22 for large portions. Orders must be placed by November 19. Pickup or delivery is Wednesday, November 22. Order online.

Warehouse 72
Located in the Marq-E Entertainment Center, this restaurant takes the guesswork out of side dishes for those who want to take care of their own turkey and not fuss with the rest. Options include a house salad of spring mix, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes with a lemon vinaigrette for $25 and a roasted beet salad with goat cheese, candied walnuts, golden beets, and arugula for $35. Both will feed between four and six people.

There are also herb-roasted baby potatoes for $30; oak wood-smoked carrots with hazelnuts, spinach pesto, and sumac for $45; classic whipped potatoes for $25; mac and cheese with pork belly for $65; and roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinaigrette for $30. All sides feed between four and six people. Add a 15-layer classic lasagna that will feed 12 for $135. Pickup is available on November 21 and 22. Orders can be placed by calling 833-365-7272.

Desserts

Badolina Bakery
Open on Thanksgiving Day, this bakery will be fully stocked with breads such as smoked sourdough with sour cherry, blackberry poppyseed and classic baguette. Pre-orders are required for the bakery's signature cakes, which are available in 7 inch, 8 inch, and 9 inch sizes. Choose from flavors including Raspberry Rose, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cake, and Orange Cake. Order by Tuesday, November 23 for pickup on November 24.

Common Bond
All bistro and bakery locations have a selection of pies and desserts available for Thanksgiving take out. There's a Dulce De Leche Tea Cake for $12, a box of six pumpkin spice latte macarons for $18, bourbon brown sugar pecan pie for $20, and other sweets to select from. Guests can also pick up breads to go along with their Thanksgiving dinners. Place orders online by November 17 for pickup November 21 and 22.

Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
This retro-inspired Houston sweet shop has a range of options to improve Thanksgiving. They include Pumpkin Dream Cake for $45, To-Die-For Fudge Pecan Pie for $38.50, and Double Crust Apple Pie for $38.50. The Thanksgiving Cookie Extravaganza offers an assortment of cookies and bars topped with a decorated Thanksgiving butter cookie (12 pieces for $47.59; 24 pieces for $87.50; and 34 pieces for $117.50).

Fluff Bake Bar
Beloved pastry chef Rebecca Masson's shop has a plethora of pies available for pre-order and takeout. Choose from selections like the Mountain Rose Apple Pie for $50, filled with nearly two pounds of apples and topped with an oatmeal streusel; the chocolate cream pie for $46, made with fancy French pudding and topped with whipped cream and chocolate pearls; a pumpkin cream pie for $46 with a ginger molasses cookie and graham cracker crust; and others. Pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22 from 10 am to 7 pm. See all the options and order online.

Wild Concepts
The Montrose coffee shop, dispensary, restaurant and cocktail bar has CBD-infused pies available to go. Choose form pumpkin pie and pecan cheesecake pie, each $40. Orders must be placed by November 21, with pickup between November 21 and 22. NOTE: a valid ID showing the guest is older than 21 is required for pickup. Order online.

Thanksgiving dinner spread with mashed potatoes, turkey, mac and cheese, gravy, and rolls.

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Get a full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings to feed four to six people at Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette.

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Where to drink now

CultureMap's 11 favorite new bars that shook up Houston in 2025

Photo by Julie Soefer

Eclectic vintage finds populate the walk-up bar at Augustine Lounge in Hotel Saint Augustine.

This was a standout year for new bars in Houston, with elevated cocktail lounges opening alongside neighborhood hangouts. Whether you’re after a cold beer while watching the Texans on a Heights patio or a tiny martini inside an emerald-green, celestial-inspired hideaway near the Galleria, these 11 openings defined Houston’s bar scene in 2025.

Augustine Lounge
Hotel Saint Augustine has been racking up awards since it opened — receiving a Michelin Key and best new hotel honors from both Esquire and Travel + Leisure. Its bar, Augustine Lounge, matches that acclaim with a focused drinks program featuring highlights like the Coyote Call, a mix of mezcal, port, and Blackstrap rum accented with raspberry, lime, and nutmeg. The food menu leans elevated but unfussy, with offerings such as a charcuterie board with duck prosciutto and a wagyu hot dog tucked into a brioche bun. It also hosts vinyl nights featuring DJ sets from high profile Houstonians. Augustine Lounge is located at 4110 Loretto Drive and open daily from 11 am-12 am.

Bar Doko
Created by Duckstache Hospitality experts (Kokoro, Handies Douzo, Himari, and Aiko) as a companion to its sushi restaurant Doko, Bar Doko has an intimate, 16-seat atmosphere and an extensive selection of Japanese whisky. Small bites shine here, including a masu crudo topped with smoked trout roe and a Jidori egg salad toast. Beverage options range from highballs, martinis, sake, beer, and wine to inventive cocktails like the “Sora” Sky, made with sesame-infused tequila, Maven cold brew, toasted barley, coffee liqueur, and vanilla miso foam. Bar Doko is located at 3737 Cogdell Street, Suite 135, and is open daily from 4 pm-2 am.

Bar Madonna
One doesn’t need a room at the Marlene Inn — a grand neoclassical home turned nine-room hotel — to enjoy this elegant watering hole. Bar Madonna takes its name from a striking, 10-foot painting of the Virgin Mary, relocated from an 18th-century Italian church. Leading the beverage program is Tom Hardy, formerly of Hotel Saint Augustine, whose menu balances Old World influence with New Orleans flair.

This is a seated-only bar, offering 12 interior seats plus additional patio seating, and while reservations aren’t required, they’re often helpful. Signature libations include the Wild Ouest, a tequila-forward blend with poblano, lime, and mezcal inspired by “cowboy boots down the Champs-Élysées.” Bar Madonna is open Monday-Thursday from 3-10 pm, Friday from 3-11 pm, Saturday from 12-11 pm, and Sunday from 12-10 pm.

Berwick’s Bird of Paradise
A tropical escape awaits at Berwick’s Bird of Paradise, created by veteran bartender Robin Berwick of Midtown's beloved Double Trouble. The space was fully renovated to invoke a resort bar attached to an imaginary hotel, complete with playful design touches and a mythical “owner” depicted on the wall. Tropical drinks anchor the menu — think spicy, frozen tequila riffs and a coconut-infused Crocodile Tears Martini — alongside a selection of bar bites like smash burgers, chicken wings, and a Bikini sandwich. Known colloquially as "Be Bop," the bar has quickly attracted locals, industry regulars, and neighbors. Open Tuesday-Thursday from 4 pm-12 am, Friday-Saturday from 3 pm-1 am, and Sunday from 2 pm-10 pm, Berwick’s Bird of Paradise is at 2020 Studewood Street.

Donna’s
The newest cocktail destination on this list, Donna’s quickly built a following after opening Thanksgiving weekend in the former Ready Room space. Named after the grandmother of co-founder Jacki Schromm, the bar is a collaboration between the veteran bartender and Anvil owner Bobby Heugel. Together, the duo aims to create a house-party atmosphere, with energetic weekends balanced by more laid-back weeknights. A vintage stereo system — complete with a reel-to-reel and a turntable — sets the soundtrack, loud enough to entertain but low enough for conversations. The Jacki’s Martini, a 50-50 mix of gin with Cocchi Americano and Dolin Blanc vermouth, nods to both the “Bobby’s Martini” at Refuge and Squable’s “Terry’s Martini.” Donna's is open daily from 2 pm-2 am at 2626 White Oak Drive.

Endless Bummer
Walk the line between Houston and hell at Endless Bummer, the tiki bar next to Beteleguese Beteleguese’s Montrose location. Skeletons, imps, and tiki idols fill the 50-seat space, turning Endless Bummer into an immersive experience displaying works by local artists. The cocktail menu reimagines tropical standards like daiquiris, mai tais, and punches, while originals include the Banana Hammock — a banana-coffee vodka drink — and the Bitter Bird, made with Jamaican rum, Campari, pineapple, yuzu, and strawberry. Located at 4500 Montrose Boulevard, Endless Bummer is open Wednesday-Sunday, from 5 pm-12 am.

Good God, Nadine’s
Designed to feel like the home of “everyone’s favorite eccentric aunt,” Good God, Nadine’s delivers a warm, casual atmosphere paired with playful, comfort-forward drinks. The Washington Corridor bar offers 17 beers and wines on tap, along with cocktails like the Mango Sticky Rice, made with vodka, coconut milk, mango, and pandan. Food options range from po' boys to cast-iron cornbread and oysters on the half shell. Patrons can choose between three distinct areas: an indoor bar, an air-conditioned patio, and a garden patio. Good God, Nadine’s sits at 33 Waugh Drive, and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 4 pm-12 am, and Sunday from 12 pm-8 pm.

The Kid
With a comfortable bartop, moody-but-visible lighting, and ample seating — The Kid nails the feel of a classic neighborhood hang. Inside, charming baby goat figurines — aka “kids” — peek out from behind chicken wire room dividers, while an astroturfed patio outside offers a prime spot to catch a game. From the team behind Flying Fish, Flying Saucer, and Rodeo Goat, the bar continues the group’s tradition of approachable comfort food, including burgers and loaded tater tots. Drink options include the La Fresita, a refreshing creation of tequila, strawberry, peach, lemon, and prosecco. Happy hour is weekdays from 4 pm-7 pm, with $8 cocktails and wines, plus an all-day happy hour on Tuesdays. Located at 1815 N. Durham Drive, The Kid is open Monday-Thursday, 4 pm-12 am, and Friday and Saturday, 4 pm-2 am.

Photo by Julie Soefer

Eclectic vintage finds populate the walk-up bar at Augustine Lounge in Hotel Saint Augustine.

Moon
Perched above Tavola, Moon is an elegant cocktail lounge inspired by the cosmos. A joint concept from the Bastion Collection — the hospitality group behind Michelin-starred Le Jardinier at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — and Cafe Natalie, Moon’s food options range from a black truffle croque monsieur to the Dark Side of the Moon, a chocolate moelleux with hazelnut crunch. House cocktails like the Nightfall, featuring spiced WhistlePig rye, dark rum, Oloroso sherry, and cherry, sit alongside classics such as French 75s, wines, mocktails, tiny martinis, and shots. For those craving something off-menu, head bartender Joao Diniz is known for crafting bespoke drinks on request. Moon is located at 1800 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 6110, and is open Tuesday-Thursday from 5 pm-12 am, and Friday and Saturday from 5 pm-2 am.

Starduster Lounge
There’s something both nostalgic and timeless about Starduster Lounge, a Heights neighborhood bar that puts a subtle cosmic spin on West Texas style. Will Thomas, co-founder of White Oak Music Hall and owner of Dan Electro’s, teamed up with Benjy Mason of Johnny’s Gold Brick and Winnie’s to transform the nearly 100-year-old building into a charming destination with a rustic yet refined interior of leather, vintage tile, and wood, and a spacious, tree-shaded backyard. The menu is constantly evolving, but standout drinks include the Pecan or Pecan?, with rye, bourbon, and Licor 43. Steak night is on Thursdays, with other food offerings announced via the bar’s Instagram. Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 4 pm-6 pm, with half-off cocktails. Starduster Lounge is located at 3921 N. Main and is open Monday-Friday from 4 pm-2 am, and Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm-2 am.

CultureMap editor Eric Sandler's Honorable Mention: Montrose Grocer
Building on her experience as the owner of Avondale Food & Wine and Heights Grocer, Houston entrepreneur Mary Clarkson opened this wine shop next to Catbirds. What distinguishes it from Heights Grocer is that MG also has a carefully-chosen selection of wines by-the-glass and bottle available for drinking on-site. Paired with snacks in the form of sandwiches and charcuterie boards and enhanced by a soundtrack of 4,000 records, Montrose Grocer has become a popular spot with hospitality workers and wine lovers who appreciate its low key atmosphere and affordable prices. (Full disclosure: Clarkson and Sandler are friends. She is a regular contributor to CultureMap's "What's Eric Eating" podcast.)

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