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
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Berryhill Baja Grill
Read Reviews2639 Revere, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Take home a dozen turkey tamales or other holiday varieties at any of the Berryhill locations.
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Randall's Food Market
Write a review2075 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.
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Lyndon's Pit Bar-B-Q
Read Reviews13165 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.
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Central Market
Read Reviews3815 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.
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Chef For You
Read Reviews9920 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.
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Backstreet Cafe
Read Reviews1103 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
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Whole Foods Market
Read Reviews2955 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Where Houston vegetarians find their Tofurkey, a large selection of organic side dishes and vegan pies for dessert.
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Houston Wine Merchant
Write a review2646 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098 (map)
Count on the expert staff to recommend the perfect wine pairing for turkey and pumpkin pie.
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Spec's Wines Spirits & Finer
Read Reviews2410 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
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Backstreet Cafe
Read Reviews1103 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.
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Tony Mandola's Catering
Write a review1962 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)
Customized menu for Thanksgiving dinner, offering Cajun-fried turkey and candied yams.
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Exclusive Catering
Write a review11220 F.M. 2234 #235, Pearland, TX 77584 (map)
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Pico's Catering
Read Reviews5941 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081 (map)
Holiday catering with margaritas, aguas frescas, desserts, decorations and all equipment and services.
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Rainbow Lodge Catering
Read Reviews2011 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.
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Hugo's
Read Reviews1602 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.
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Palazzo's Cafe
Read Reviews2300 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
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Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts
Read Reviews280 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.
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Mockingbird Bistro
Read Reviews1985 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.
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Bistro Don Camillo
Read Reviews6510 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.
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Rudi Lechner's
Read Reviews2503 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.
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Le Mistral
Read Reviews1400 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.
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VOICE Restaurant & Lounge
Read Reviews220 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.
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Picazo Downtown
Read Reviews1421 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.
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Omni Houston Hotel
Read Reviews4 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.
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17 American Food
Read Reviews1117 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.
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Quattro Restaurant
Read Reviews1300 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.
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Charivari Restaurant-Home Of European Cuisine
Read Reviews2521 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.

















