Thanksgiving Planner

Updated: March 12, 2009

Make reservations for Thanksgiving Day dinner, or host your own no-stress holiday with caterers and gourmet takeout for Turkey Day.

On this page:Takeout Turkey, Gourmet Stores, Catering Options, Open Restaurants.

Takeout Turkey

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Berryhill Baja Grill
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    2639 Revere, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Take home a dozen turkey tamales or other holiday varieties at any of the Berryhill locations.

  2. 2 Randall's Food Market
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    2075 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    A turkey dinner from the deli includes a 10- to 12-pound turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, a dozen rolls, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q
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    13165 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040 (map)

    Country dinner package with large roasted turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce and an extra side. Also available, pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Central Market
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    3815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Order your entire glazed ham, vegetarian or turkey dinner from the special holiday menu. Serves six to eight people.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Chef For You
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    9920 Highway 90a Ste B260, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (map)

    Thanksgiving to-go menu includes appetizers, roasted turkey, Cajun-fried turkey, sides, pies, chocolate pumpkin cheesecake and carrot cake.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Backstreet Cafe
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    1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Order pans of signature sides including sweet potato gratin and corn pudding. Don't forget the chocolate pecan pie.

Gourmet Stores

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    2955 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Where Houston vegetarians find their Tofurkey, a large selection of organic side dishes and vegan pies for dessert.

  2. 8 Houston Wine Merchant
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    2646 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Count on the expert staff to recommend the perfect wine pairing for turkey and pumpkin pie.

  3. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Spec's Wines Spirits & Finer
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    2410 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    Find a hostess gift or stock up on last-minute produce, wine and cheese if you're doing the cooking.

Catering Options

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Backstreet Cafe
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    1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Large quantities of sides and desserts to go: wild mushroom soup, seafood gumbo, bread pudding, pumpkin cheesecake and more.

  2. 11 Tony Mandola's Catering
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    1962 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Customized menu for Thanksgiving dinner, offering Cajun-fried turkey and candied yams.

  3. 12 Exclusive Catering
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    11220 F.M. 2234 #235, Pearland, TX 77584 (map)

  4. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pico's Catering
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    5941 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081 (map)

    Holiday catering with margaritas, aguas frescas, desserts, decorations and all equipment and services.

  5. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rainbow Lodge Catering
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    2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77007 (map)

    One of Houston's longtime favorite restaurants offers Gulf seafood, wild game, turkey, tenderloin and a variety of innovative and appealing cuisine for private parties, corporate functions and other special events.

  6. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hugo's
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    1602 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    Pick up large pans of authentic Mexican faves, including seafood tamales, enchiladas and ceviche. Must pick up on Wednesday.

  7. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Palazzo's Cafe
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    2300 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 (map)

    Preorder modestly priced starters, lasagna, Italian chicken or grilled tenderloin meals for between five and 10 diners. Pick up by Wednesday evening.

Open Restaurants

  1. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts
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    280 Grove Rd, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    Take the family on a Thanksgiving Day mini-cruise from Kemah. Tickets includes a two-hour cruise on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay, a brunch, lunch, or dinner buffet, complimentary champagne, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. The gourmet buffet includes roasted Cajun turkey, honey-baked ham and traditional sides. $49 for adults; $39 for kids aged 3 to 12.

  2. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mockingbird Bistro
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    1985 Welch St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Chef Sheeley's French-inspired menu may seem steep for $59, but his three-course menu, which includes herb-roasted turkey with andouille stuffing, roasted Virginia ham and crispy pork belly, or roasted leg of lamb should easily change your mind.

  3. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bistro Don Camillo
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    6510 Del Monte Dr., Houston, TX 77057 (map)

    Celebrate thanks on the French-Italian Riviera--which is much closer to the Galleria than you think--with a three-course lunch starting at $24.95. On the menu: wild mushroom consomme or beet salad; salmon grille, prime rib "au jus," or roasted turkey breast; and pumpkin creme brulee or tarte du jour. Reservations are available between 11am and 2:30pm.

  4. 20 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Rudi Lechner's
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    2503 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77063 (map)

    This quaint German spot on the West Side hosts a Thanksgiving in New England lunch buffet. For $22.95, diners will enjoy roast turkey, honey-cured ham, roast beef, Veal Zurich and tasty sides.

  5. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended Le Mistral
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    1400 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077 (map)

    West Side Francophiles can enjoy Le Mistral's three-course prix-fixe menu all day for $45. Start with porcini mushroom veloute or smoked duck and sweet potato rosemary terrine. Follow up with an aged parmesan-crusted filet mignon or farm-raised turkey roasted with butter and sage. For dessert, Chef Denis' chocolate fondant is sure to beat pumpkin pie.

  6. 22 4 Star Rating: Recommended VOICE Restaurant & Lounge
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    220 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Celebrate in style at the elegant and modern VOICE in downtown's Hotel Icon. Recent recipient of Esquire's Best New Restaurant award, Chef Kramer, is showcasing his talents with a simple roasted butternut squash soup and traditional turkey dinner or grade-A foodie options including duck confit crepes, day boat scallops, honey-lacquered duck breast and herb-marinated rack of lamb. Served until 3pm. Adults $55, children $25.

  7. 23 3.5 Star Rating: Average Picazo Downtown
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    1421 Preston, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Footsteps away from Minute Maid Park, Picazo?s Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch will feature live entertainment and an upscale buffet with cold seafood, carving stations with turkey, country ham, prime rib and rack of lamb, and brunch stations for omelets, waffles and pasta made to order. Adults can enjoy brunch and complimentary champagne for $55; children under 12, $20.

  8. 24 4 Star Rating: Recommended Omni Houston Hotel
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    4 Riverway Dr, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    This hotel oasis nestled in Post Oak hosts a Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch buffet complete with caviar, blue point oysters on the half shell, carving stations, kids? station and impressive dessert display. Champagne, kir royales and mimosas are included. Adults $59.95, kids 6-11 $29.95.

  9. 25 4 Star Rating: Recommended 17 American Food
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    1117 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Go gourmet at this sleek and ultramodern eatery in the Alden hotel downtown. This three-course natural roasted turkey dinner with rosemary-scented gravy and all the fixings is $55 per person or $75 with wine pairings.

  10. 26 4 Star Rating: Recommended Quattro Restaurant
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    1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 (map)

    The Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch buffet at Quattro in the Four Seasons downtown is first-rate all the way. For $77, expect buffet stations galore (breakfast, omelet, carving, pasta, seafood and dessert), bottomless champagne and live piano music. Children aged 6 to 12 are $26, children under 6 are free.

  11. 27 4 Star Rating: Recommended Charivari Restaurant-Home Of European Cuisine
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    2521 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    Head to this European specialty resto in Midtown for Thanksgiving feasting with an old world touch. The restaurant's $48 menu includes garlic cream soup, pumpkin lobster bisque, broiled turkey with stuffing, sauteed antelope scaloppini, and crispy Schnitzel Charivari--schnitzel rolled with foie gras served with wild cranberry sauce.

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