This year, opt for take-out for Thanksgiving. Whether you like drumsticks, traditional pumpkin pie or international options, there are choices abound. There are even options for free dinners for those in need.
We gathered a list of Ann Arbor area options for those who are interested in spending less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends. Make sure to check pick-up dates and act quick since some of these are known to sell out before Thanksgiving.
Vegano Italiano
Vegano Italiano is new on the Thanksgiving to-go scene this year and is taking Thanksgiving catering orders now for pick up on Nov. 27. They offer “Thanksgiving Italian Style,” which includes rosemary focaccia, potato gnocchi, stuffed shells and other delicacies from Italy. There is also a plate titled “Holiday Classics.” Other traditional side dishes, such as sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and salad greens, are also available.
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Lake Forest Bar & Grill
Lake Forest’s new chef, Blake Reetz, offers “Everything But The Turkey.” Unique items include butternut squash and apple soup, cranberry sauce, fall quinoa and kale salad. Desserts include sweet potato ginger pie and Dutch apple pie.
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Mediterrano
Mediterraneo is hosting a “Thanksgiving Feast” in the restaurant but also has many items for pre-order carry-out for that day. Their turkey dinner includes roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, haricots vert, sausage sage stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. Other main dishes include prime rib, salmon, and mushroom risotto. Various veggies, sides, and desserts are also available.
Venue by 4M
Renowned local Chef Thad, formerly of Logan and Chow, offers “Thanksgiving Dinner Packages To-Go” and “A La Carte Dinner Menu To-Go Options.” This includes “All the Thanksgiving Fixings Holiday Box” with stuffing, gravy, potatoes, bean casserole, veggies and more. Unique items include turkey Roland, vegetarian meatloaf and focaccia stuffing.
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Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
Distinguished Chef Kieron Hales offers various pick-up Thanksgiving items, such as a Thanksgiving Turkey, tenderloin, squash soup, and different veggies and fixings. Instead of packages, all items are ordered separately. The options include main dishes, sides and desserts.
shop.zingermanscornmanfarms.com/collections/thanksgiving-1
Weber’s
Weber’s offers a “Thanksgiving Day Family Style Carryout Package.” This includes turkey, various salads, stuffing, potatoes, bean casserole, relish and pumpkin pie. Items may be ordered separately. In addition, Weber’s serves a fantastic holiday dinner for dine-in on Thanksgiving Day.
webersannarbor.com/offers/thanksgiving-november-28-2024
Knight’s Steakhouse
Knights offers various sizes of “Knight’s Thanksgiving Dinner” packages that include Amish turkey, potatoes, stuffing, casserole, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. You could also opt for ham and other a la carte items such as deviled eggs, mac-n-cheese and Kentucky bourbon pecan pie.
shop.knightsrestaurants.com/collections/holiday-meals-made-easy
Gandy Dancer
Gandy Dancer offers a “Bring Thanksgiving Dinner Home Package,” which includes turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, salad, squash and pies. The restaurant also serves a Thanksgiving 3-Course Prix Fixe menu that includes a starter, main course and dessert with various options.
gandydancerrestaurant.com/event/thanksgiving-2024
The Produce Station
The Produce Station offers “Thanksgiving Catering.” Their “Station Feast Package” includes a raw, ready-to-roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, beans, mushrooms, cranberry salad and rolls. The same feast package is also available with a cooked turkey breast. Other main dish options include ham, salmon, and “Tempeh Cassoulet” — a vegan option.
Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Zingerman’s Deli’s “Complete Thanksgiving Feast” is sold out, but there are still “Thanksgiving Individual Meals” available. This meal is $20 a person and includes turkey breast, house-made sage and celery stuffing, golden Yukon mashed potatoes, homestyle gravy and cranberry sauce. Add on dessert for an extra fee.
zingermanscatering.com/thanksgiving/annarbor.org/blog/post/thanksgiving-dinner-to-go
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Zingerman’s Roadhouse also offers its “Full Family Feast” To-Go Package. This includes a turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, cranberry relish, bread, and pie. You can also “Build Your Own Feast,” selecting different-flavored turkeys or additional sides like mac and cheese, collard greens and grits.
zingermansroadhouse.com/thanksgiving-to-go-menu/
Carlyle Grill
Carlyle Grill also offers dine-in and carryout options on Thanksgiving. The main entree choices include turkey breast, salmon, prime rib, or stuffed butternut squash. Various sides served family style include mashed potatoes, maple mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and other veggies. Dressing, bread and dessert are also available.
Holiday’s
Holiday’s offers home-cooked in-person and to-go options for Thanksgiving. For instance, they offer a turkey dinner with carved turkey and homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, soup, and salad. Many other options are available.
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Detroit Street Filling Station and the Lunch Room
Detroit Street Filling Station is offering vegan Thanksgiving meals for carryout and dine-in. Their menu includes seitan roast, wild rice stuffing, cranberry salad, potatoes, mushroom gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and a mini pumpkin pie.
The Lunch Room is also advertising pre-order Thanksgiving Apple and Pumpkin Pies They are also offering Thanksgiving Cookie Boxes and Gluten-Free Dessert Boxes.
Free meals on Thanksgiving
Food Gatherers will be passing out holiday meals to those in need. Check out their schedule online.
foodgatherers.org/find-help/holiday-meals
