Let the culinary professionals handle this year's Thanksgiving cooking, from the turkey to pies and everything in between. Some restaurants are offering full dinner packages, others have mix-and-match options. Ordering deadlines and pickup details vary.
MINNEAPOLIS
Animales Barbeque Co.
Chef/owner Jon Wipfli is preparing a package that features a smoked half turkey, gravy, cheesy grits, spiced and roasted carrots and Cheddar-chive biscuits. Serves four, $80. Pickup Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.
1121 NE. Quincy St., Mpls., animalesbarbeque.com
The Capital Grille
The "Sides at Home" heat-and-serve package features brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry-pear chutney and seed-topped dinner rolls. Serves four, $125. Pickup Nov. 24 and Nov. 25. There's a dine-in option, too.
801 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612-692-9000, thecapitalgrille.com
Colita
Chef/owner Daniel del Prado and his team are preparing smoked turkey, turkey gravy, fingerling potatoes with mojo verde, chipotle-roasted cauliflower, baby kale and Brussels sprouts salad, corn elote, cornbread and butternut squash mole. Serves three to four, $195; serves six to eight, $350. Pickup Nov. 24.
5400 Penn Av. S., Mpls., 612-886-1606, colitampls.com
Freehouse
The Blue Plate Restaurant Co. is preparing a take-and-bake feast that features roasted turkey with gluten-free turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean hot dish, an arugula-spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Serves four, $75. Order by Nov. 20, pickup Nov. 24.
701 N. Washington Av., Mpls., 612-339-7011, freehousempls.com
Heather's
Select from a large a la carte menu that includes oven-ready brined turkey breasts, oven- ready whole fresh turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry-orange sauce, sage stuffing, corn pudding, maple-glazed yams, Brussels sprouts with bacon and honey, roasted root vegetables, wild rice salad and pumpkin bars. Order by Nov. 21, pickup Nov. 23-25.
5201 Chicago Av. S., Mpls., 612-445-8822, heathersmpls.com
The Herbivorous Butcher
The vegan takeout "Turkey-Free Feast" includes a 2 1/2-pound turkey with mushroom-wild rice stuffing, plus two cheeses (fig Brie and olive Havarti), sausage and bacon. Serves 8 to 10, $115. Pickup Nov. 24 and 25.
507 1st Av. NE., Mpls., 612-208-0992, theherbivorousbutcher.com
Longfellow Grill
The Blue Plate Restaurant Co. is preparing a take-and-bake feast that features roasted turkey with gluten-free turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean hot dish, an arugula-spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Serves four, $75. Order by Nov. 20, pickup Nov. 24.
2990 W. River Pkwy., Mpls., 612-721-2711, longfellowgrill.com
The Lowry
The Blue Plate Restaurant Co. is preparing a take-and-bake feast that features roasted turkey with gluten-free turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean hot dish, an arugula-spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Serves four, $75. Order by Nov. 20, pickup Nov. 24.
2112 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612-341-2112, thelowryuptown.com
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Three takeout options include a roasted turkey dinner (serves four, $180), a 10-ounce filet dinner (serves four, $250) or a 16-ounce New York strip dinner (serves four, $299), all served with sage-dried cranberry stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry chutney, green beans, creamed corn, roasted and mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin swirl cheesecake. Order by Nov. 23, pickup Nov. 25. There's a dine-in option, too.
50 S. 6th St., Mpls., 612-333-2277, theoceanaire.com
Raag Indian Cuisine
Enjoy an Indian-style holiday meal, featuring tandoori chicken, vegetable-filled samosas, paneer makhani, saffron pulao rice, chutney-glazed potatoes, butter naan and mint-tamarind chutney. Serves two to four, $99. Pickup Nov. 25.
3812 W. 50th St., Mpls., 952-405-8367, raagindiancuisine.com
Red Cow
The heat-and-serve kits include roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mac-and-cheese, cranberries, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Feeds five to seven, $209 (Red Cow donates $25 to M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital at the University of Minnesota). A la carte available, too. Order by Nov. 21, pickup Nov. 24.
2626 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612-767-3547, redcowmn.com
Reverie Cafe + Bar
Enjoy a vegan take-and-bake holiday feast with plant-based turkey roast, smoked Brussels sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, portobello mushroom gravy and spiced wine cranberry sauce. Serves four to six, $120.
1517 E. 35th St., Mpls., 612-987-7080, reveriempls.com
Surly Brewing Co.
Chef Donald Gonzalez is creating a meal kit that includes cherry wood-smoked turkey breast, house-smoked ham, herb-turkey confit stuffing, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry preserves, dinner rolls (from Breadsmith) and pumpkin bebop pie with vanilla-white chocolate mousse (from JoJo & Co.). Serves four to six, $200. Pickup Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.
520 Malcolm Av. SE., Mpls., 763-999-4040, surlybrewing.com
Tilia
Chef/owner Steven Brown and his team are offering an array of a la carte side dishes — including chicken liver-foie gras mousse with crostini, butternut squash soup, charred Brussels sprouts with ham and walnuts, Parmesan mashed potatoes, poultry gravy, caramelized shallot stuffing and a charcuterie board ($8 to $40), and pastry chef Kalley McFee is baking three pies ($45 each): bourbon-brown butter pecan, pumpkin chiffon and lemon-cranberry-toasted meringue. Pickup Nov. 24.
2726 W. 43rd St., Mpls., 612-354-2806, tiliampls.com
Union Hmong Kitchen
Chef Yia Vang is preparing a banana leaf-wrapped whole smoked fish, turkey legs and thighs with a ginger-lemongrass marinade, Hmong sausages, purple sticky rice, chilled rice noodles, roasted Brussels sprouts and parsnips, pickled vegetables, fermented mustard greens, and more. Serves three to four people, $220. Gochujang French silk pie an additional $30. Order by Nov. 19, pickup at Vinai on Nov. 24.
1717 NE. 2nd St., Mpls., unionkitchenmn.com
Wise Acre Eatery
Order a la carte from a selection that includes smoked turkey breast and spiced confit turkey legs (from turkeys raised on pastures at the restaurant's Plato, Minn., farm), cranberry-raisin relish, herb stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, red-eye gravy, maple-ginger roasted carrots and pies — double-crusted apple, pecan or pumpkin — from Vikings & Goddesses Pie Co. Order by Nov. 19, pickup Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.
5401 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls., 612-354-2577, wiseacreeatery.com
ST. PAUL
Colossal Cafe
The a la carte take-and-bake roster includes roasted turkey, herb dressing, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, cranberries, sourdough bread, dinner rolls, pumpkin crunch cake and apple, pumpkin and pecan pies. A single-serving dinner, with turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberries, bread and a slice of pumpkin pie, is $13.95. Order by Nov. 21, pickup on Nov. 24 at either location.
2315 Como Av., St. Paul, 651-797-4027; 1340 Grand Av., St. Paul 651-414-0543; colossalcafe.com
Highland Grill
The Blue Plate Restaurant Co. is preparing a take-and-bake meal that features roasted turkey with gluten-free turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean hot dish, an arugula-spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Serves four, $75. Order by Nov. 20, pickup Nov. 24.
771 Cleveland Av. S., St. Paul, 651-690-1173, highlandgrill.com
Holman's Table
The meal kit includes herb-roasted turkey, sage stuffing, skin-on mashed red potatoes, giblet gravy, roasted butternut squash salad, green beans, orange-ginger cranberries, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie. Serves four to five, $100. Pickup Nov. 24. There's a dine-in option, too.
644 Bayfield St., St. Paul, 612-800-5298, holmanstable.com
The Lexington
Grand Avenue's dining grande dame has a dinner kit that includes roasted turkey breast and cider-braised turkey leg, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, whole wheat brown butter-sage stuffing, brown gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and smoked shallots, sweet potato casserole, cranberry chutney, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie with salted caramel whipped cream. Serves four to six, $220. Pickup Nov. 24.
1096 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-289-4990, thelexmn.com
Saint Dinette
Chef Adam Eaton is preparing smoked turkey with cranberry barbecue sauce, cornbread stuffing, pimento cheese potatoes, collard greens and pumpkin pudding. Serves two, $75. Pickup Nov. 24.
261 E. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-800-1415, saintdinette.com
WEST METRO
The Block Food + Drink
This take-and-bake meal for two includes roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and two slices of pumpkin pie. Serves two, $45. Order by Nov. 21, pickup Nov. 25.
7007 Walker St., St. Louis Park, 952-767-1117, theblockslp.com
Duke's on 7
This take-and-bake meal for two includes roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and two slices of pumpkin pie. Serves two, $45. Order by Nov. 21, pickup Nov. 25.
15600 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 952-767-2320, dukeson7.com
Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar
The heat-and-serve meal features turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, two sides (choose from green bean casserole, creamed corn, sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots and au gratin potatoes), dinner rolls and cranberry sauce, plus a choice of pumpkin, apple or pecan pie. Serves one, $23.95, serves two $46.95, serves three to five $94.95, serves six to nine, $169.95, serves 10 to 12 $224.95. Pickup Nov. 25. Dine-in option also available.
11000 Red Circle Dr., Minnetonka, 952-224-5858, jimmysmn.com
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery
Owner Patti Soskin and her crew are preparing a wide selection of a la carte choices, including maple-infused whipped sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, acorn squash soup, acorn squash stuffed with wild rice and pears, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, salad, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, pumpkin bars and mini pumpkin cheesecakes. Pickup Nov. 24.
4000 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-922-4000 and 6001 Shady Oak Road, Minnetonka, 952-933-6001, yumkitchen.com
EAST METRO
Lowell Inn
Enjoy roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sage stuffing, salad, vegetables, a dinner roll and a slice of pumpkin pie. $29 per serving. Pickup Nov. 25. There's a dine-in option, too.
102 N. 2nd St., Stillwater, 651-439-1100, lowellinn.com
Machine Shed
There are options. Choose turkey breast or ham for the entree, then select four sides (from mashed potatoes and gravy, sage stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and more) and apple, cherry or pumpkin pie. Meals also include dinner rolls and cranberry relish. Serves four, $79.99. Pie upgrades ($5) include pecan, banana cream and lemon meringue. Pickup Nov. 24.
8515 Hudson Blvd. N., Lake Elmo, 651-735-7436, machineshed.com
SOUTH METRO
Edina Grill
The Blue Plate Restaurant Co. is preparing a take-and-bake feast that features roasted turkey with gluten-free turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean hot dish, an arugula-spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Serves four, $75. Order by Nov. 20, pickup Nov. 24.
5028 France Av. S., Edina, 952-927-7933, edinagrill.com
Mason Jar Kitchen
A takeout dinner features herb-roasted turkey, sage-rosemary stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, candied yams, green beans, salad (Caesar or garden) and dinner rolls. Serves four to six, $145. Add-ons include mac and cheese, cranberry sauce and other side dishes; pies (pumpkin, pecan, French silk) are also available. Order by Nov. 23, heat-and-serve pickup is Nov. 24, ready-to-eat pickup Nov. 25.
1565 Cliff Road, Eagan, 651-340-7809, masonjar.kitchen
McCormick & Schmick's
Meal kit includes roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasonal vegetables, apple-squash casserole, butternut squash bisque, mixed greens salad and cranberry sauce. Serves four to six, $189. Individual takeout Thanksgiving plates are also available, as well as a dine-in option. Order by Nov. 22, pickup Nov. 25.
3203 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-1142, mccormickandschmicks.com
Morgan's Farm to Table
The family-style meal includes roasted and sliced turkey breast, buttermilk mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, scalloped sweet potatoes, sage-wild rice stuffing and dinner rolls. Serves six to eight, $179. Additional options include mac and cheese, green bean casserole, cornbread, maple-glazed carrots, apple pie and pumpkin pie ($7 to $20). Pickup Nov. 24.
14201 Nicollet Av. S., Burnsville, 952-435-1855, morgansfarmtotable.com
NORTH METRO
D'Amico Catering
The catering division behind Campiello, Cafe Lurcat and D'Amico & Sons is preparing herb-roasted turkey breast with gravy and slow-braised turkey thighs with gravy, wild rice-pomegranate salad, mixed greens salad, green bean casserole, spiced cranberry-orange sauce, sweet potatoes with brown butter, smashed potatoes and dinner rolls. Serves up to six, $235. Pies (apple-brown butter, bourbon pecan, French silk) an additional $32. Order by Nov. 22, pickup Nov. 24.
8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park or 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, 612-238-4444, damicocatering.com
Kendall's Tavern & Chophouse
Meal kit includes turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, salad, petite baguettes and pumpkin pie. Serves four to five, $149. Add-ons include turkey and gravy ($25) and pumpkin pie ($15). Order by Nov. 19, pickup Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW., Coon Rapids, 763-755-1234, kendallstc.com
Q Fanatic
Chef/owner Charlie Johnson is preparing hickory-smoked turkeys (cooked weight is 6 pounds) and gravy. Serves six to eight, $45. Add a quart of wild rice-dried cherry dressing for $10.95. Order by Nov. 19, pickup Nov. 25.
180 Miller Road, Champlin, 612-242-6748, qfanatic.com
The Roadside
The package includes a wild blueberry salad with apple-honey vinaigrette, applewood-smoked turkey breast, garlic smashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cornbread-sausage stuffing, maple-bacon Brussels sprouts and pumpkin crème brûlée bars. Serves four to six, $99.99 and serves eight to 10, $194.99. Order by Nov. 19, pickup Nov. 24.
12530 Ulysses St. NE., Blaine, 763-710-4804, theroadsidemn.com
Rock Elm Tavern
The meal kit includes herb-roasted turkey, sage stuffing, skin-on mashed red potatoes, giblet gravy, roasted butternut squash salad, green beans, orange-ginger cranberries, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie. Serves four to five, $100. Pickup Nov. 24.
16605 County Rd. 24, Plymouth, 763-208-4451 and 15641 Grove Circle, Maple Grove, 763-205-9784, rockelmtavern.com
3 Squares
The Blue Plate Restaurant Co. is preparing a take-and-bake feast that features roasted turkey with gluten-free turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean hot dish, an arugula-spinach salad with dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Serves four, $75. Order by Nov. 20, pickup Nov. 24.
12690 Arbor Lakes Pkwy., Maple Grove, 763-425-3330, 3squaresrestaurant.com
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
Dinner from this adventurous kitchen includes a 12- to 14-pound turkey with apple cider turkey gravy, potato pave with cheese sauce, sage sausage stuffing, shrimp cocktail, creamed spinach, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes with mint and maple, cranberries, focaccia and brown butter pumpkin pie. Serves four, $300. A $100 add-on package includes Turducken with foie gras sauce and truffle, cream of mushroom soup and chocolate cheesecake. Pickup Nov. 24.
4134 Hubbard Av. N., Robbinsdale, 763-535-1131, travailkitchen.com
