5 Thanksgiving Dinner Take-Out Options in Dallas, Texas

Pre-cooked Turkey and Sides for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Drew Taylor
Do you want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in the comfort of your home, but dread the drudgery of preparing the feast? Consider supplementing a traditional meal with some take-out dishes or serve an entire take-out banquet. This convenient option saves time but is not as expensive as full-service catering. From grocery stores to casual eateries to upscale restaurants, there are many options, including vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan dishes, when ordering Thanksgiving dinner in Dallas.

Boston Market
Locations through Dallas

Boston Market's everyday fare is reminiscent of typical Thanksgiving food. So it is no surprise that the chain offers holiday meal packages. The heat and serve holiday meals include turkey or ham and start at $54.99.

$84.99 Complete Whole Turkey Banquet for 12
11-pound Whole Turkey
32-ounce Spinach Artichoke Dip and Crackers
Two 32-ounce Mashed Potatoes
Two 32-ounce Stuffing
32-ounce Cranberry Relish
Two 32-ounce Gravy
12 Dinner Rolls
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie

Whole Foods Market
11700 Preston Road
(Additional locations in Dallas.)

The holiday menu at Whole Foods Market includes varied offerings ranging from sushi platters to desserts. Foods are available a la carte and as meal packages starting at $59.99. Entrée options include beef, pork and turkey. Organic turkey is also available.

$129.99 Southern Turkey Dinner for 6 to 8
Pre-Roasted Smoked Turkey
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Turkey Gravy
Pecan Cornbread Stuffing
Macaroni and Cheese
Creamed Spinach
Wheat or Plain Dinner Rolls
Pecan Pie

Also worth mentioning is the vegan holiday selection at Whole Foods Market. Accommodating a vegan diet can be particularly challenging for non-vegans because, unlike vegetarian or Kosher foods, vegan foods are not always clearly labeled or easily identifiable using common sense.

Whole Foods offers vegan sides, entrées and pumpkin pie. These prepared dishes are a stress-free way to accommodate vegan dinner guests while still enjoying traditional foods with other dinner guests. There is also a bundled vegan meal option.

$14.99 Vegan Holiday Dinner for 1 ($49.99 for 4)
Wild Rice Cranberry Fig Field Roast En Croute
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Cinnamon-Dusted Butternut Squash
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Wild Mushroom-Sage Gravy
Cranberry-Mandarin Orange Relish

Sprouts Farmers Market
11722 Marsh Lane
Suite 317

Expanding on its offering of ready-to-serve meals, Sprouts has various holiday meal packages with prices starting at $29.99 for a turkey or ham meal that feeds two to four people. A prime rib dinner for four costs $59.99.

$49.99 Sprouts Family Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 to 8
9 to 11 Pound Turkey
Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes
Homestyle Herb Stuffing
Mixed Vegetables
Cranberry-Orange Relish
Brown Gravy
12 Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Bijoux
5450 West Lovers Lane
Suite 225

Located in Inwood Village, Bijoux's French food a la Texas earned the restaurant a five-star rating from The Dallas Morning News in both 2006 and 2008. (This year's review garnered four stars.) This Thanksgiving, Chef Scott Gottlich presents his take on the traditional meal. Order deadline is November 19 and the pick-up date is November 24 by 8 pm.

$199 Bijoux Thanksgiving Feast for 4 to 6
Sliced Turkey Breast (Upgrade to a whole turkey for $25 more. )
Homemade Brown Turkey Gravy with Wild Mushrooms
Pistachio Brioche Stuffing
Green Beans Almandine with Crisp Onion Topping
Sautéed Baby Carrots with Orange Glaze
Sweet Potato Mash with Marshmallow and Pecans
Truffled Potato Purée with Chives
Cranberry Sauce
Dinner rolls
8-inch Pumpkin Pie
8-inch Pecan Pie

Central Market
5750 East Lovers Lane

Central Market's holiday menu includes a la carte entrées, sides and desserts, including vegetarian and gluten-free foods. Tamales cost $8.99 for eight. Meal packages are available with ham, pork, beef or free-range turkey with prices starting at $99.99. Order deadline is 2 pm November 23.

$129.99 Traditional Turkey Dinner for 6 to 8
Free-Range Oven-Roasted Turkey
Turkey Giblet Gravy
Traditional Cornbread Dressing
Green Beans Amandine
Whipped Russet Potatoes
Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Brioche Rolls

$39.99 Vegetarian Meal for 2
Hazelnut Fig Roast en Croute
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Brioche Rolls

$139.99 Naturally Gluten-Free Turkey Dinner for 6 to 8
Free-Range Oven-Roasted Turkey
Whipped Russet Potatoes
Green Beans Amandine
Red Quinoa and Dried Fruit Stuffing
Naturally Gluten-Free Gravy
Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Rustic Italian Gluten-Free Rolls

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  • Betty Asphy11/12/2010

    Take outs do come in handy sometimes.

  • Lois Lunsford11/11/2010

    Sounds easy enough, although we go to my sisiter's and she cooks most of the meal.

  • Marilyn French11/8/2010

    Good info!

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