(Note: this is the 2012 list. For 2013, see “Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner 2013”)
To save time this Thanksgiving, you can order fully-prepared Thanksgiving dinners for take-out. Just place your order, schedule a pick-up time, then heat, serve and eat. Most of these take-out dinners include a main dish and sides, some also include rolls and dessert.
Here’s where to order Thanksgiving dinner in 2012 (click each for more info):
Thanksgiving Dinners from Restaurants
- Bob Evans. Holiday dinners to-go for 4 or 8 people from $45-80. Not open Thanksgiving Day. (midwest and east coast US)
- Boston Market. Turkey or ham dinners. Offers Thanksgiving catering too. Open on Thanksgiving. (in 28 states)
- Cracker Barrel. Turkey and ham dinners to-go for $55. Restaurants open on Thanksgiving (in 43 states)
- Luby’s. Turkey, ham, or prime rib take-out dinners. Open on Thanksgiving. (TX, OK, AR)
- Marie Callender’s. Complete dinners from $100-$150, including dessert and coffee. Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day. (western US)
- Shari’s. Turkey and ham take-out dinners. Restaurants open on Thanksgiving. (in CA, ID, NE, OR, WA, WY)
Thanksgiving Dinners from Grocery Stores
- BI-LO. Turkey or ham dinners from $45-55. (in GA, SC, NC, TN)
- Copps, Pick ‘n Save, Rainbow. Ham or turkey dinners; save $10 when you order 2. (in MN, WI, IL)
- Costco. $149.99 for Thanksgiving dinner shipped to your door. (nationwide)
- Fresh and Easy. Turkey, ham, or beef roast dinners from $50-65. (CA, NV, AZ)
- Fresh Market. Turkey dinners. Unique dessert options at additional cost. (eastern US)
- Gelsons. Many dinner options from $35 to $160. (Lost Angeles area)
- Giant. Turkey or ham dinners for 2 or 6-8 people. (in MD, VA, DC, DE)
- Harris Teeter. Ham, Turkey, or prime rib Thanksgiving dinners for $50. (in GA, SC, NC, TN, VA, FL, MD, DE, DC)
- H-E-B. Turkey or ham dinners. (TX)
- Kroger. Turkey or ham dinners; save $5 when you order by Nov 10. (Includes Baker’s, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, QFC, Smith’s stores.)
- Meijer. Turkey dinners for $48. (in IL, IN, MI, OH, KY)
- Price Chopper. Turkey or ham dinners with pie. (in CT, MA, NH, NY, PA, VT)
- Publix. Turkey dinners for 7-10 or 14-18. (in AL, FL, GA, SC, TN)
- Raley’s. Turkey, ham, or vegetarian dinners. Has a free-range turkey option. (CA; includes Bel Air and Nob Hills stores)
- Stop & Shop. Ham or turkey dinners to-go. Has a 2-person option also. (CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI)
- Wegmans. Turkey and ham holiday dinners. Offers pre-sliced turkeys. (in NY, PA, NJ, VA, MD, MA)
- Whole Foods. Regular, organic, vegan, and gluten-free Thanksgiving choices. (national)
- Winn-Dixie. Turkey or ham dinners; one choice includes rotisserie turkey breast. (in FL, AL, LA, GA, MS)
Though they don’t offer pre-packed complete dinners, we also took a look at Thanksgiving dinner options at Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Walmart.
If you can’t get to the store, mail-order Thanksgiving dinners are also an option.
Wherever you decide to order, hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving dinner in 2012.