Best Thanksgiving Takeout & Catering in Atlanta (2026)
Complete dinners, smoked turkeys, sides and pies to pick up for Thursday, November 26
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Atlanta's best Thanksgiving takeout plays to each kitchen's strengths: a hickory-smoked bird from a barbecue joint, a full Southern spread from a neighborhood restaurant, or a few pans of sides to go with the turkey you'd rather roast yourself.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. We've grouped the picks into complete dinners, centerpieces and sides and pies, with options across Atlanta and the close-in metro for a table of four, a full house or a single vegan guest. Prices are listed meal prices before tax and fees, and it pays to order early: kitchens can sell out before their deadlines.
Rather eat out? See our guide to the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Atlanta.
Atlanta Thanksgiving Takeout at a Glance
| Kitchen | Area | What you get | Est. per person | Order by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Three | Buckhead | Full feast for 8–12 | ~$33–50 | Nov 22 |
| Murphy's | Virginia-Highland | Dinner for 4, with leftovers | ~$49 | Nov 18, 6 p.m. |
| South City Kitchen | Midtown, Buckhead, Vinings | Take-and-bake supper for 4 | ~$41–46 | Nov 21, 11 p.m. |
| Sweet Auburn BBQ | Poncey-Highland | Smoked turkey dinner for 6 | ~$23 | Nov 22 |
| Wood's Chapel BBQ | Summerhill | Barbecue feast with pie, 4 or 8 | ~$49–61 | Nov 18, 5 p.m. |
| A&S Culinary Concepts | Johns Creek | Family meal for 4–6 | ~$30–45 | Nov 19 |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House | Four metro locations | Dinner for 4, Thanksgiving morning pickup | ~$49 | Nov 20, 6 p.m. |
| City Barbeque | Metro chain | Turkey breast and two sides, 4–6 | ~$11–17 | While supplies last |
| Cafe Sunflower | South Buckhead | Vegan dinner for one | $70 | Nov 24 |
| Community Q BBQ | Decatur | Smoked turkey or ham only, 8–10 | ~$10–12 | Nov 21 |
| Lucy's Market | Buckhead | Smoked turkey with gravy, à la carte | Varies | Nov 11, 5 p.m. |
| Matthews Cafeteria | Tucker | Turkey-and-dressing pans | ~$7–8 | Arrange when ordering |
| El Super Pan | The Battery | Puerto Rican turkey or pork, 12–15 | ~$10–12 | Check menu |
| DAS BBQ | West Midtown, Grant Park | Smoked turkey breast, 8–10 | Varies | Check menu |
| Star Provisions | Westside | Sides, pies, raw turkeys | Varies | Check menu |
| The Iberian Pig, Double Zero & Sugo | Buckhead, Emory Village, Johns Creek | Sides package for 6 | ~$42 | Check menu |
| Southern Baked Pie Company | Buckhead, Vinings, Alpharetta | Pies | Varies | Check shop |
Complete Thanksgiving Dinners in Atlanta
These kitchens handle the whole meal, from the main through dessert in most cases. Most of it comes cold with reheating instructions, so check your oven and fridge space before pickup day.
Local Three
3290 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, USA
Local Three's $399 feast feeds 8–12 and covers nearly the entire table: roasted turkey or glazed spiral ham, potatoes, dressing, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, rolls, gravy, cranberry relish and a pie. If someone in the family insists on bringing their own dish, the long à la carte menu lets you order around it instead. Details: Order by Nov 22. Pickup Nov 24 or 25, 2–6 p.m. The feast comes cold with reheating instructions, so clear room for the pans.
Murphy's
997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA
Murphy's suits a smaller Thanksgiving that still feels like the full holiday. The $195 dinner feeds four with leftovers: soup, salad, sides, sliced turkey breast and a choice of pie. Sliced breast means nobody has to carve, and optional wine packs let you finish the whole order in one stop. Details: Order by Nov 18 at 6 p.m. Pickup Nov 25, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; bring your order confirmation and follow the holiday pickup signs.
South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
South City's take-and-bake suppers feed four and lean fully Southern: collards, mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, salad, biscuits and corn muffins, plus a pumpkin cheesecake pie. The turkey supper is $165. The $185 boneless short-rib version is a smart swap for a household that loves the sides more than the bird. Details: Order by Nov 21 at 11 p.m. Pickup Nov 25 at Midtown, Buckhead or Vinings in a 15-minute appointment starting between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Meals are oven-ready, so allow time to finish them at home. Order through the take-and-bake link for your location; Avalon isn't a pickup option.
Sweet Auburn BBQ
656 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA
Sweet Auburn's $140 sliced-turkey dinner feeds six with smoked turkey breast, dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy, bread and two sides. The side list has more personality than most, with wok-fired green beans, Jamaican collards and sweet potato soufflé. For a bigger crowd, the $245 whole-turkey dinner's bird feeds 12–14, but its sides only cover six, so add extra. Details: Order by Nov 22. Pickup Nov 24–25; choose your location and time when ordering, and confirm whether the food comes hot or chilled. Pies are extra.
Wood's Chapel BBQ
85 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
No barbecue order here puts more around the smoked bird. Dinner is $245 for four with smoked turkey breast, or $395 for eight with a whole smoked turkey. Both bring dressing, spinach salad, green bean and shiitake casserole, smoked sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy and a whole pie, either brown-butter pumpkin or bourbon chocolate pecan. Just want the centerpiece? The whole turkey alone is $95 and the breast is $65. Details: Order by Nov 18 at 5 p.m. Pickup Nov 25, noon–5 p.m. Ask whether your meal comes hot or chilled.
A&S Culinary Concepts
9945 Jones Bridge Rd #303, Johns Creek, GA 30022, USA
North-metro hosts get more say over the menu here. The $180 family meal serves 4–6 with a whole roasted or smoked turkey, gravy, a salad, three sides and rolls or cornbread, so you can go classic with potatoes and stuffing or pick green bean almondine and seasonal vegetables. Pies are $25 extra, and salmon, ham and lasagna can stretch the meal for a bigger group. Details: Order by Nov 19 by calling 678-336-9196 or emailing orders@asculinaryconcepts.com. Pickup Nov 25, noon–4 p.m.; allow about two hours to reheat or finish the turkey. Delivery within five miles is $75 with a $200 food minimum.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Embassy Suites Hotel, 3285 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
Ruth's Chris is the only complete dinner here you can collect on Thanksgiving morning. The $196 feast for four includes roasted turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, a salad, two sides and four individual pumpkin cheesecakes. Side choices include mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and sweet potato casserole. Details: Order by Nov 20 at 6 p.m. Pickup at Buckhead, Downtown, Alpharetta or Kennesaw, Nov 25, 4–6 p.m., or Nov 26, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; the meal needs reheating either day. The stuffing contains pork, and the menu doesn't allow substitutions.
City Barbeque
2511 Blackmon Dr, Decatur, GA 30033, USA
When keeping the total down matters more than a full holiday lineup, City Barbeque's turkey-breast meal starts at an advertised $67.99 for 4–6 with two sides and buns, or $114.99 for 8–10. Ham and brisket packages make it an easy call for a casual Friendsgiving, too. Details: Pickup runs Nov 18–29 while supplies last at metro locations including Decatur, Sandy Springs and Johns Creek; select your local restaurant to see its prices and times. Most meats come hot or cooked and chilled. Dessert and extra sides cost more.
Cafe Sunflower
2140 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
Cafe Sunflower fills a gap the family packages miss: a complete vegan Thanksgiving dinner for one. The $70 meal includes soy turkey, herb mashed potatoes, stuffing with winter vegetables, cranberry sauce and braised green beans. Order one per vegan guest, whether it's a solo holiday or a single plate at a bigger table. Details: Order by Nov 24 for pickup Nov 25; meals come chilled for reheating. Whole cakes and pies are extra and must be ordered by Nov 23 at 3 p.m. A vegan menu isn't automatically allergen-free, so ask about specifics.
Smoked Turkey, Ham and Other Centerpieces
If your family already has opinions about who makes the dressing, order just the main here and handle the rest at home. Prices below cover the centerpiece only unless noted.
Community Q BBQ
1361 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, USA
Community Q's smoked turkey is $95 and its smoked spiral ham is $110, each serving 8–10 (meat only). The hot-or-cold choice is what sets it apart: collect a hot bird on Thanksgiving morning and it's ready for the table, or take it cold earlier in the week and serve it on your own schedule. Details: Order by end of day Nov 21. Pickup Nov 24–25, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., or Nov 26, 10 a.m.–noon. Wednesday and Thursday pickups are preorder only and must be prepaid.
Lucy's Market
3402 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
Lucy's is the build-your-own option. Start with a $125 whole smoked turkey or a $115 smoked breast, each with a quart of gravy, then add sides and desserts from the rest of the holiday menu. Its November 11 cutoff is the earliest in this guide, so put it on the calendar now. Details: Order by Nov 11 at 5 p.m. Pickup at the new Piedmont Road store Nov 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., or Nov 25, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The turkey is gluten-free; the gravy isn't.
Matthews Cafeteria
2299 Main St, Tucker, GA 30084, USA
Tucker's cafeteria has served Southern cooking since 1955, and its turkey and dressing is a local institution. For the holiday it comes by the pan: $60 for eight servings or $130 for 18, with shredded white-meat turkey folded into cornbread dressing and topped with gravy rather than a carved bird. Add mac and cheese, sweet potato soufflé or greens ($25 a quart, $40 a small pan or $65 a large pan, serving about 7, 12 or 20) and $28 whole pies. Details: Order through the holiday ordering page or call 770-939-2357, and set your pickup time when you order. Matthews is also open on Thanksgiving Day, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., if you'd rather eat there.
El Super Pan
455 Legends Pl #862, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
El Super Pan brings the biggest change of pace. Its Festín Boricua menu centers on pavochón, a mojo-marinated, slow-roasted turkey with citrus gravy, for $149, or roast pork shoulder for $139, each serving 12–15. Build the rest of the table from pigeon-pea rice, yuca stuffing, green beans or pasteles, and finish with pumpkin-passion cheesecake or pumpkin flan. Details: Pickup Nov 23–25 at The Battery (not Ponce City Market); choose a slot on the holiday page. Food comes cold with reheating instructions, and the mini empanadas come frozen to cook at home. The rice is made with ham stock and the yuca stuffing contains smoked turkey.
DAS BBQ
1203 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
DAS brines and hickory-smokes a turkey breast for Thanksgiving that serves 8–10. Pair it with holiday-only mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potato casserole and cranberry sauce, or anything from the regular sides list. Details: Pickup at Collier Road (West Midtown) or Grant Park. Choose your pickup location on the holiday page to see prices, the order deadline and pickup slots.
Thanksgiving Sides and Pies to Go
Roasting the turkey yourself? These kitchens cover everything around it. Size each side to your whole table rather than the package, especially if you've ordered a big bird. For the fewest errands, remember that Local Three, Murphy's, South City Kitchen, Wood's Chapel and Ruth's Chris already include dessert.
Star Provisions
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
The market attached to Bacchanalia has the deepest sides menu in this guide. Expect turkey gravy ($38), cranberry orange relish ($24), Yukon Gold potato purée ($40) and $36 pans of sage and apple dressing, sweet potato purée with marshmallows, haricots verts with crispy almonds, roasted cauliflower, mac and cheese and braised collards. Add $20 pans of honey butter or onion thyme rolls, then a $38 pecan pie, apple crumb pie or pumpkin cheesecake. Raw Joyce Farms turkeys start at $78.20 if you'd like to roast your own. Details: Pickup Nov 25 only, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., through the Bacchanalia entrance. Any leftover sides are sold at the Star Provisions counter that day, first come, first served. The collards are labeled vegetarian and gluten-free.
The Iberian Pig, Double Zero & Sugo
3150 Roswell Rd NW Ste A3, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
The Castellucci Hospitality Group's Thanksgiving menu gives familiar sides a restaurant touch: Mahón mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, roasted root vegetables, amontillado sage gravy and Rioja wine cranberry sauce. The $250 All the Fixins package is suggested for six, or order sides individually at $30 each. Dessert is a $70 pumpkin burnt Basque cheesecake. The $350 One Click package adds a whole turkey, but it's uncooked and needs roasting at home. Uncooked turkeys are also sold on their own: $95 for a whole 16–18-pound bird or $49 for a half. Details: Pickup Nov 25 at The Iberian Pig Buckhead, Double Zero (Emory Village) or Sugo (Johns Creek); choose your location when ordering. The fixins package isn't vegetarian, since the stuffing includes sausage and the Brussels sprouts include bacon.
Southern Baked Pie Company
3145 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 165, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
For dessert on its own, Southern Baked Pie's Thanksgiving lineup includes pumpkin, caramel pecan, apple and chocolate chess, with some flavors in gluten-free versions. Order local pickup from the shop closest to you. Details: Shops in Buckhead, Vinings and Alpharetta. Local pickup and shipping are separate services with their own prices and deadlines.
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