Turkey Day Takeout: 20+ Thanksgiving Dinner to Go 2023

Updated for 2023

This year, Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, November 23rd, and it’s never too early to start planning your feast! If you want to celebrate Thanksgiving in the comfort of your own home, without spending a great deal of time preparing and cooking, consider getting Thanksgiving to go.

Many people still like to get contactless delivery in Los Angeles — so why not have turkey dinner arrive on your doorstep? Whether you get the meal delivered or arrange to pick it up yourself, getting Thanksgiving take-out is all the rage.

Several Los Angeles restaurants, markets, and specialty shops offer extensive Thanksgiving menus, allowing you to enjoy your ideal Thanksgiving feast — and all you have to do is heat and serve.

Be sure to order ahead — and enjoy! Oh! And here’s a list of Things To Do during Thanksgiving Week with the whole family. And here’s a list of Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Races in SoCal.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Take-out — Restaurants and Markets — updated for 2023

“Turkey & The Trimmings” Thanksgiving Day Menu
The Cat & Fiddle Pub & Restaurant
742 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038
323-468-3800
email [email protected]

They’ll be serving a three-course meal as well as a limited daily menu. They’re offering onsite dining (reservations required), delivery, or to-go. Enjoy the roasted turkey with chestnut and apricot stuffing and cranberry chutney or try nut roast Wellington (vegan) and brownies with French vanilla ice cream featured for dessert. For takeaway orders, they suggest ordering in advance to ensure availability for select pick-up times on 11/23.  

Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Sugar Palm, Viceroy Santa Monica’s signature restaurant, is offering a delightful Thanksgiving feast to go this year, so you can celebrate with friends and family at home.

The menu includes a choice of one starter, one entree, and one dessert in addition to an array of complimentary sides to feed the whole family. Sugar Palm also created three specialty cocktails to go along with the day’s menu – including the Rye Riff made with Knob Creek Rye, Cynar, Decanter Bitters, Dry Curacao, and Clove Syrup. The Thanksgiving menu is available for takeout via pre-order by calling or emailing Sugar Palm through November 21 at 3 p.m. To-go orders will be available for pickup on November 22 from noon to 4 p.m. and November 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Thanksgiving: $125 per adult, $50 per child. Contact: [email protected] or (310) 260-7511.

Thanksgiving at LAVO Ristorante
9201 Sunset Blvd Suite 100, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Guests can celebrate Thanksgiving in LAVO Ristorante’s gorgeous al-fresco dining room and enjoy Executive Chef Luca Maita’s full menu (like their famous 1-pound wagyu meatball and cacio e pepe pizza) plus holiday specials including Carved Herb Roasted Turkey (served with chestnut stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes with bourbon maple butter, country gravy, house made cranberry sauce, sautéed haricot verts, choice of apple or pumpkin pie) and Lasagna Alla Luca (Bolognese ragù, parmigiano bechamel). Offering dine in, delivery & takeout. November 23, 2023 – 3pm-9pm.

VEA Newport Beach
900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660

There are several ways to celebrate the holiday with VEA Newport Beach this season, from takeout options to enjoy within the comfort of home, to dinner at VIEW Restaurant & Lounge or in-room, featuring sweeping Pacific Ocean and West Coast sunset views.

Dinner To-Go: Over the last 10+ years, the resort has provided dinners for the local fire and police departments on Thanksgiving as a sign of appreciation. They are now making it available to the rest of the community! Thanksgiving dinners for 6 people may be purchased in advance through calling the restaurant at (949) 640-4000 by November 20. Cost: To-Go: $250

Playa Provisions
119 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Playa Provisions is offering a selection of “Sides & Pies” to go this year. All sides serve 4 people, and all orders must be placed in-person or over the phone (310-683-5019) by Friday November 17th. Orders will be available for pick up at Playa Provisions on Wednesday November 22nd from 3 – 7pm and Thursday November 23rd from 9am – 1pm.

• Maple Roasted Yams with Earl Grey Marshmallow Fluff $55
• Turkey Sausage & Butternut Squash Stuffing $65
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy $58
• Green Beans with Mushroom Vinaigrette & Almonds $52
• Cranberry Sauce $20
• Cornbread & Maple Butter $25
• Pint of Turkey Gravy $15
• Pumpkin Pie $40
• Bourbon Pecan Pie $45
• Caramel Apple $45

Buca di Beppo
Multiple locations including:
17500 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316

The menu for a traditional Thanksgiving meal from Buca includes roasted turkey breast, classic side dishes, and even pumpkin pie. You can also order your favorites from their a la carte menu. Prices depend on the number of servings ordered.

Rutt’s Café and Catering Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
Multiple Locations, including:
11707 Washington Pl., Los Angeles 90066
15322 S Normandie Ave, Gardena 90247
425 E Foothill Blvd, Azusa 91702

This year Rutt’s is offering you 3 different size turkey combos to enjoy throughout your favorite holiday season. With meals ready to serve from 10 – 50 people, menu options including roasted turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, macaroni salad, gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, pineapple bread pudding – and more! Get the whole meal or just some side dishes a la carte.

Du-par’s
Original Farmer’s Market
6333 W. 3^rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036

You can get a Thanksgiving dinner feast from Du-par’s if you order ahead. They will be serving a Whole Turkey Feast which serves 8-10 people and includes all the fixings plus two pies. Or, choose the Small Feast for 4-6 people with one pie. If you need an individual turkey dinner or a child’s plate, they will have those options available too. You can order online.

Related: The Best Pie Shops in Los Angeles

Maple Block Meat Co.
3973 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

At Maple Block Meat Co. you’ll find 100% wood-smoked Thanksgiving turkeys, “all-natural, free-range, antibiotic-free (ABF) turkeys.” Select the turkey size you need for your family — or you can skip the turkey and only select sides such as cornbread sausage stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, maple block buttermilk biscuits with whipped honey butter, desserts, and more. Available for delivery or curbside pick-up.

Bristol Farms
Multiple locations including:
606 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Bristol Farms has an amazing program of pre-cooked holiday meals that can be picked up either on Thanksgiving Day or the day before. Everything’s been cooked, just needs about 1-2 hours of re-heating. organic turkeys, smoked turkey, slow-roasted prime rib, honey-glazed ham, an extensive offering of delicious sides, and more are all available.

Greenleaf Kitchen and Cocktails
Multiple locations around SoCal

Greenleaf has put together a Thanksgiving feast menu starting with roasted turkey, salad, old-fashioned herbed stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, dinner rolls with homemade maple butter, and traditional gravy. You can also order pumpkin pie for dessert. They also offer individual meals or you can order a la carte and get only the items you need.

Gelson’s
Multiple locations including:
2725 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027

Gelson’s offers several Thanksgiving meal options so whether you’re hosting a holiday meal for 2 or 12, you can find what you need on Gelson’s Thanksgiving meal menu. And, you also have the option of ordering items a la carte, so if your family is bringing the side dishes and desserts, you can just order the turkey. Order online.

HoneyBaked Ham
Multiple locations including:
547 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91206

You can either select a traditional turkey or go a different route and opt for a HoneyBaked ham. Holiday dinner options vary depending on how many you’re planning on serving, if you prefer just the star of the show (the ham or the turkey), or if you’re also needing the side dishes and dessert. Check the website for additional information.

Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Huckleberry Cafe in Santa Monica wants to help make Thanksgiving dinner easier for you and your family. They offer a large Thanksgiving menu including bread from Milo and Olive, organic turkey, Yukon gold smashed potatoes, garlic roasted broccolini, and an assortment of pies including gluten-free. Plus, their family of restaurants are all getting in on the fun, each with their own specialties.

Joan’s On Third
Two locations:
12059 Ventura Pl., Studio City, CA 91604
8350 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048

At Joan’s On Third, you can pick and choose from their Thanksgiving menu so your family can get all their favorites. Choose from hors d’oeuvres, soup, salad, a large list of side dishes, oven-roasted turkey, gravy, rolls, and desserts.

Lunetta Restaurant
2420 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Lunetta’s has Thanksgiving meals to go with a choice of starters including Maine diver sea scallops, potato sweet garlic marcona almond soup, organic heart of palm salad, and red deep-sea crab cake. One main course choice includes the traditional oven-roasted all-natural Mary’s Heritage maple herb turkey plate with aged gouda Reggiano, gruyere and Yukon potato gratin, rum pineapple candied yams, Tahitian vanilla bean and star anise cranberries, cranberry apple chicken sausage country bread stuffing, and white wine turkey gravy. Dessert is included with a choice of pumpkin pie, chocolate tart, or apple pie, all made in-house by Pastry Chef Lisa. Each dinner will be packaged separately in oven-safe containers labeled with a list of all of the ingredients. A sheet with heating instructions and diagrams for re-plating items will be included along with tips for storing leftovers.

Note: Orders to go must be placed by Friday, Nov. 17^th, and may be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between 12:30 pm–2:15 pm. 

Related: 35 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes to Bake Yourself

Superba Food + Bread
Multiple locations around LA, including:
1900 S. Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Superba is serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast for curbside pick-up, with Whole Roasted Mary’s Young Turkey or a Glazed Beeler’s Heritage Ham, a choice of delicious sides (like two kinds of stuffing, veggies, potatoes), plus gravy, and a selection of pies to choose from as well. See their website for all the details.

Thyme Café and Market
1630 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

The Thyme Café is offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to serve your family. There are no substitutions on the main menu, but you can add as many delightful-sounding appetizers, sides, desserts, and extras as you like. You can also buy each item a la carte. Your Thanksgiving meal should be picked up on Wednesday, November 22^nd.

Urban Plates
Multiple locations around SoCal, including:
21857 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Urban Plates’ Thanksgiving catering packages feature antibiotic-free, non-GMO, free-range turkey and organic produce, with all dishes made from scratch, in-house (no commissary kitchens or mass-delivered frozen foods). All orders can be reserved online. Urban Plates’ affordable, made-from-scratch Thanksgiving menu includes everything from a Turkey Family Feast that serves 6-8, a Turkey Family Meal that serves 4, Family Sides To Go, a Turkey Plate for One, or a selection of scratch-made, whole desserts.

Ubuntu Café
335 Nieto Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814

Ubuntu Café celebrates the season of Thanksgiving by offering turkey and homestyle sides made with the freshest picks of herbs and produce. Enjoy free-range, organic Mary’s turkey, organic candied yams with marshmallows, Brussels sprouts, vegan butternut squash soup, and more. Order online for curbside pickup.

Vallarta Supermarkets
Multiple locations, including:
10950 Sherman Way, Burbank, CA 91505

Vallarta Supermarkets is offering a ready-made Thanksgiving Dinner, making it the perfect heartwarming and stress-free meal. Located in their La Cocina Department, shoppers can choose hot and ready meats to pre-order: Pavo Relleno (stuffed turkey) for $79.99, Pollo Relleno (stuffed chicken) for $29.99, and Pierna de Puerco (roasted pork leg) for $79.99. A Thanksgiving Dinner bundle will also be available to order for $79.99 and only requires heating to enjoy. Feeding 6-8 guests, the bundle includes a Butterball turkey, 32 oz. creamy mashed potatoes, 24 oz. homestyle gravy, 22 oz. homestyle stuffing, and 12 oz. cranberry orange relish.

West & Co.
Hilton Los Angeles Culver City
6161 W. Centinela Ave., Culver City, CA 90230

West & Co. will be open for both dine-in and pre-orders for Thanksgiving. The menu includes turkey breast with traditional gravy, herbed stuffing, green beans, sweet potato mash, cornbread, cranberry sauce, and a choice of flourless chocolate torte or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.

Pre-orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 21^st, and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day starting at 11 a.m. with the last pick-up time at 8:00 p.m. Pre-orders can be made by calling 310-649-1776.

Whiskey Red’s
13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with an exceptional four-course brunch menu from 10:30 am to 5 pm. Meal options will include steak and eggs benedict, fried chicken and waffles, and more. A choice of desserts will also be available.

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