Best Thanksgiving Takeout & Catering in Austin (2026)
Complete turkey dinners, smoked barbecue, dinners for two and holiday pies, with prices, pickup dates and order deadlines.
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Thanksgiving takeout in Austin can mean a roasted turkey with chorizo stuffing, an oak-smoked bird handed to you hot on Thanksgiving Day, or a Mediterranean dinner for two with turkey and beef tenderloin kebabs. This guide covers complete Thanksgiving dinners, smaller meals for one to four people, and the smoked turkeys, sides and pies that make a partly homemade holiday a lot easier.
Fresa's is our top pick for a complete meal with real Austin personality. Colleen's Kitchen is the call for a classic Southern spread, and Micklethwait is the one to know if you want barbecue picked up hot on the day. For a smaller table, start with Aba, Ema or Casa do Brasil. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and prices exclude tax unless noted.
Last checked: October 27, 2026.
Austin Thanksgiving Takeout at a Glance
| Kitchen | Area | Format | Est. price per person | Order by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresa's | South First; 360/Westlake | Complete dinner, chilled, pick up Nov. 25 | $32–54 | Mon., Nov. 23 |
| Colleen's Kitchen | Mueller | Complete dinner or sides only, chilled, pick up Nov. 25 | $37–50 | No posted cutoff |
| Pok-e-Jo's | Brodie Oaks; Parmer Lane; Round Rock | Complete dinner, ready to reheat | From about $18–25 | No posted cutoff |
| Smokey Mo's | Parmer Lane and other Central Texas locations | Whole smoked turkey or feast, chilled, pick up Nov. 23–25 | $19–23 (feast) | Limited supply, order early |
| Amaya x Bar Fino | Rainey Street | Mediterranean feast, chilled, pick up Nov. 25 or 26 | $75–120 | No posted cutoff |
| Bouldin Creek Cafe | Bouldin Creek | Vegan take-and-bake for four, pick up Nov. 25 | About $36 | Only 50 made |
| Aba | South Congress | Dinner for two, chilled, pick up Nov. 25 | About $60 | Mon., Nov. 23, 4 p.m. |
| Ema | Domain NORTHSIDE | Dinner for two, chilled, pick up Nov. 25 | About $63 | Tue., Nov. 24, 10 a.m. |
| Casa do Brasil | North MoPac | Dinner for two or four, pick up Thanksgiving Day | About $43 | No posted cutoff |
| CARVE and Perry's | Barton Creek; Downtown; Domain NORTHSIDE | Individual or family meal, cold Nov. 25 or hot Nov. 26 | $47–59, plus 15% fee | Orders open Oct. 28 |
| Micklethwait | East Austin | Smoked turkey, brisket and sides, chilled Nov. 25 or hot Nov. 26 | $12–23 (turkey only) | Limited quantities |
| Stiles Switch | North Lamar; Cedar Park | Smoked turkey breast and half-pan sides, pick up Nov. 24–25 | $85 per turkey breast | No posted cutoff |
| la Barbecue | East Cesar Chavez | Whole smoked meats, pick up Nov. 25 only | $125–250 per cut | No posted cutoff |
| Sugar Mama's Bakeshop | South First | Pies and mac and cheese, pickup or delivery Nov. 24–25 | $42 per pie | $2 off per item through Oct. 31 |
Best Complete Thanksgiving Dinners in Austin
These orders cover most or all of the table. For an office lunch or a crowd of 10 or more, Pok-e-Jo's and Smokey Mo's also run holiday catering.
Fresa's
1703 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Fresa's keeps turkey and stuffing at the center and builds the rest out with Austin flavors. Chorizo stuffing, citrus-serrano cranberry sauce and turkey pan gravy come standard, and you pick three sides from corn pudding, sweet potato mash with piloncillo, Doña's mac and cheese, kale salad or roasted Brussels sprouts. Extra sides are sold on their own ($19–36), and the brown butter pecan pie and pumpkin tres leches are $36 each. The $18 next-day pozole kit is built for leftover turkey. Details: $215 for the turkey breast meal (serves 4–6) or $315 for the whole turkey meal (serves 8–10). Order by Monday, Nov. 23. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 1703 S. First St. or 3600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite A110. Reheating instructions included.
Colleen's Kitchen
1911 Aldrich St Ste 100, Austin, TX 78723, USA
Colleen's is the classic Southern table: a 12–14 lb herb-butter roasted turkey with gravy, orange cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, whipped mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole under toasted marshmallows and candied pecans. Roasting your own bird? Everything But the Turkey covers the same sides, and Turkey + Gravy works the other way around. Add-ons include baked mac and cheese ($44), a dozen take-and-bake buttermilk biscuits ($36), deviled eggs ($18) and a Still Austin bourbon pecan pie ($34). Every order comes with a step-by-step heating timeline. Details: Farmhouse Feast $298, Everything But the Turkey $178, Turkey + Gravy $136, each serving 6–8. Chilled. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m., at 1911 Aldrich St., Suite 100, in Mueller. All sales are final; call before ordering if you have allergy concerns.
Pok-e-Jo's
2121 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727, USA
Pok-e-Jo's is the value play for a big family. The Holiday Real Deal feeds seven to ten with smoked turkey or ham, traditional sides, rolls and the fixings, fully cooked and ready to reheat. You can also build your own spread from smoked meats and sides. For groups of 10 or more, its holiday catering includes delivery and buffet setup. The advertised $20.50 per person applies to 100-plus guests, so ask for a quote at your real headcount. Details: From $175 (feeds 7–10). Order through Pok-e-Jo's holiday ordering site. Locations: Brodie Oaks (4109 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.), Parmer Lane (2121 W. Parmer Lane) and Round Rock (1150 N. I-35).
Smokey Mo's
6001 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727, USA
Smokey Mo's is the cheapest way to put a whole smoked turkey on the table. The $79 bird (12–14 lb before smoking) feeds 10–12, and the $225 Thanksgiving Feast adds cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, smoked turkey gravy and pumpkin pie. Sides can't be swapped. Everything is picked up cold. Plan on 2½–3½ hours to reheat the turkey and four to five hours for the whole feast with one oven. Smokey Mo's expects to sell out before Thanksgiving week. Details: Turkey $79; feast $225; both feed 10–12. Pick up Monday–Wednesday, Nov. 23–25, at the location you choose when ordering, including 6001 W. Parmer Lane. Closed Thanksgiving Day. A holiday catering menu for groups of 10 or more runs through Dec. 31.
Amaya x Bar Fino
88 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
This one skips turkey entirely. Amaya and Bar Fino pool their best dishes into one fully prepared spread: bavette steak, chicken skewers, falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, fattoush, Caesar salad, sourdough with herb butter, crudités, toffee cake and brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Every package gets the full menu, portioned for your group. Details: $150 (serves 2), $300 (serves 4), $600 (serves 5–8) or $750 (serves 9–10). Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, or Thursday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.–noon, at Bar Fino, 88½ Rainey St. Reheat at home with the card in the bag. Code GIVETHANKS takes 15% off orders placed by Nov. 1.
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA
The only fully vegan Thanksgiving dinner on this list, and it comes as a complete take-and-bake meal for four. Bouldin Creek is making just 50, so don't wait. A pumpkin pie is $30 extra, and you can add a bottle of wine. Details: $145 (serves 4). Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., at 1900 S. First St. Order through the café's Thanksgiving form. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Call before ordering if you have food allergies.
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Thanksgiving Dinners for One, Two or Four
A smaller table doesn't need a 14-pound bird. These meals are sized for one to four people, and two of them can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day.
Aba
1011 S Congress Ave Bldg 2 Suite 180, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Aba's dinner for two pairs turkey breast and gravy with beef tenderloin kebabs, adds Mediterranean sides like hummus and truffle baked orzo, and finishes with sticky date cake. You get a real holiday spread without a week of leftovers. Details: $119.95 for two, plus tax; gratuity not included. Order by Monday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., at 1011 S. Congress Ave., Bldg. 2, Suite 180, at Music Lane. Comes cold with reheating instructions. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Ema
3120 Palm Way #170, Austin, TX 78758, USA
Ema's version starts somewhere different: pumpkin hummus with house bread, spicy whipped feta with crudités, Parmesan farrotto with delicata squash, Greek salad and crispy Brussels sprouts. Then comes cider-and-sumac brined turkey breast with gravy and a beef tenderloin kebab, with apple kataifi tarte Tatin for dessert. Details: $126.95 for two, plus tax; gratuity not included. Order by Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at 3120 Palm Way, Suite 170, in Domain NORTHSIDE. Comes cold with reheating instructions. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Casa do Brasil
10515 N Mopac Expy NB, Austin, TX 78759, USA
Casa do Brasil is the one to know if you'd like to pick up dinner on Thanksgiving itself. Each feast pairs turkey breast with gravy, sweet potato casserole, traditional stuffing, green bean casserole and cranberry relish, and everyone picks a dessert: pumpkin cheesecake, carrot cake or pecan pie. Details: Feast for Two $85 (16 oz. turkey breast); Feast for Four $170 (32 oz.). Pick up Thursday, Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., at 10515 N. MoPac Expy. Order through the restaurant's Thanksgiving to-go menu.
CARVE American Grille and Perry's Steakhouse
7415 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735, USA
CARVE and Perry's Steakhouse are sister restaurants, and both run a steakhouse-style Thanksgiving to go. The meal starts with soup or salad, then sliced smoked turkey breast with pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, sausage-and-sage dressing and cranberry relish. Pick it up cold on Wednesday, or hot and ready to serve on Thanksgiving Day. Details: At CARVE, $59 for an individual meal or $189 for a family meal for four, plus tax and a 15% to-go handling fee; a family-size pumpkin cheesecake is $32 more. Orders open Wednesday, Oct. 28. Pick up Nov. 25 (cold) or Nov. 26 (hot), 11 a.m. to close, at 7415 Southwest Pkwy., Bldg. 1, at Barton Creek. Perry's offers pickup on the same dates at 114 W. Seventh St. (Downtown) and 11801 Domain Blvd. (Domain NORTHSIDE).
Smoked Turkeys, Sides and Pies in Austin
Already cooking? These are the best ways to hand off just the centerpiece, a crowd-size side or dessert. Colleen's Everything But the Turkey and Fresa's à la carte sides, above, work here too.
Micklethwait
4602 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721, USA
Micklethwait is the barbecue joint that will hand you Thanksgiving hot. Order oak-smoked turkey, turkey breast or brisket, then fill in with half-gallon sides, banana pudding or apple crisp. Wednesday orders come chilled and Thursday orders come hot, so nobody has to fight over the oven. Details: Whole smoked turkey $135 (7–9 lb, feeds 6–8, with giblet gravy); smoked turkey breast $85 (3–4 lb, feeds 5–7); whole brisket $200 (6–7 lb, feeds 10–12); half-gallon sides $35; banana pudding or apple crisp $45. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (chilled) or Thursday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (hot), at 4602 Tanney St. Quantities are limited.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
6610 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752, USA
Stiles Switch works when you want the centerpiece plus one crowd-pleasing side. Its smoked turkey breast comes fully cooked and vacuum-sealed with butter and rosemary, and the family-recipe corn casserole comes in a half pan that serves about 20. The holiday shop also has whole prime brisket, a bone-in half ham, potato salad and banana pudding. Details: Smoked turkey breast $85; whole brisket $190; half ham $95; half pans of corn casserole, potato salad or banana pudding $45 each. Pick up Tuesday, Nov. 24, or Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., at 6610 N. Lamar Blvd. or 800 W. Whitestone Blvd. in Cedar Park. Chilled with reheating instructions. No refunds or location changes once you've ordered; closed Thanksgiving Day.
la Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
For a table that cares more about brisket than turkey. The Thanksgiving menu at la Barbecue is meat only: whole brisket, turkey breast, pork butt, tri-tip and beef tenderloin, with the sides left to you. Holiday orders are picked up the day before Thanksgiving, and orders placed for the wrong date aren't refunded. Details: Whole brisket $185 (about 4–5 lb); turkey breast $165; pork butt $190; tri-tip $125; beef tenderloin $250. Pick up Wednesday, Nov. 25, only, at 2401 E. Cesar Chavez St. Order from the Thanksgiving section of the online menu.
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA
If dessert is your job, Sugar Mama's covers the classics: pumpkin, chocolate-bourbon pecan and chocolate cream pies, plus a gluten-free Dutch apple. There's also a take-and-bake four-cheese mac and cheese that feeds 10–12, an easy contribution when you're a guest at someone else's table. Details: Pies $42; gluten-free Dutch apple $46; mac and cheese $36. Take $2 off per item when you order by Oct. 31. Pickup or delivery Tuesday, Nov. 24, or Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 1905 S. First St.; delivery pricing covers addresses within 10 miles.
A Few Things That Make Thanksgiving Takeout Easier
Decide how much oven time you can spare. Most takeout comes cold. Micklethwait, CARVE and Perry's will hand it over hot on Thanksgiving Day, while a Smokey Mo's feast needs four to five hours in a single oven.
Treat the deadline as the outer limit. Smokey Mo's, Micklethwait and Bouldin Creek all have limited quantities, and several kitchens haven't posted a cutoff at all. If you know what you want, order now.
Keep the pickup route short. One main order and one bakery stop is plenty. Choose kitchens near home or on the way to dinner, and check the location and date at checkout, since Stiles Switch and la Barbecue won't fix the wrong one after the fact.
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