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Local restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals to go

Things are stressful enough during a pandemic. But add in the Thanksgiving holiday, and it can be too much to handle.

This Thanksgiving, we’re making things easier if you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else.

Here are a few area restaurants offering Thanksgiving to go. We’ve also noted the places that will be open for in-person dining.

Big View Diner – Menu includes turkey, sweet potato casserole, roasted fall vegetables, stuffing, whipped potatoes, salad, pumpkin pie, bourbon chocolate pecan pie and sweet potato maple cheesecake. Orders must be placed by Nov. 20. Click here for menu and prices.

bigviewrestaurant.com, 704-544-0313

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen – Sides and dessert options include mashed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, roasted broccoli, glazed carrots, classic stuffing, smoked cauliflower and butternut squash, cranberry sauce, great gravy, pecan pie and pumpkin pie. Serves six to eight. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan items available. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Click here for menu.

chefalyssaskitchen.com, 704-817-7568

Dressler’s – Dinner for four includes turkey, turkey gravy, glazed carrots, cranberry relish, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. $150. Orders must be placed by Nov. 21.

dresslersrestaurant.com

Fine & Fettle – Meals available for 4-12. Prices range from $75-$150. Orders must be placed by Nov. 21.

The restaurant will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving. $35 prix fixe menu.

fineandfettle.com

Harper’s at South Park – Menu includes roasted or Cajun deep fried turkey, cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed red potatoes, squash casserole, green beans, mac and cheese, turkey gravy, cranberry chutney, apple pie and chocolate pecan pie. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22. Click here for menu and prices.

Harper’s at South Park will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations recommended.

harpersrestaurants.com, 704-366-6688

Midwood Smokehouse – Menu includes whole smoked turkey, smoked turkey breast, spiral cut boneless ham, prime beef brisket, cranberry-apple compote, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, collard greens, broccoli casserole, jalapeno jack cornbread, banana pudding and pecan cobbler. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22 and picked up by Nov. 25. Click here for menu and prices.

midwoodsmokehouse.com

Mimosa Grill – Menu includes turkey, ham, green bean casserole, celery root and apple slaw, mashed red potatoes, squash casserole, collard greens, mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, apple and caramel pie and chocolate pecan pie. Orders must be placed by Nov. 22. Click here for menu and prices.

mimosagrill.com, 704-343-0700

New South Kitchen & Bar – Menu includes deep fried turkey (whole or breast filet), sausage and cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, collards, deviled eggs, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie bars and apple crisp. Turkey orders must be placed by Nov. 20. Orders for sides and extras must be placed by Nov. 23. Click here for menu and prices.

The restaurant will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations recommended. Click here for details.

Noble Smoke – Dinner for four to six includes smoked turkey breast, three quart sides of your choice, and one additional cold quart side. Reheating instructions included with order. $160. Orders must be placed by Nov. 21. Click here for details.

Pinky’s Westside Grill – Menu includes smoked ham, boneless turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, Southern stuffing, mashed potatoes and banana pudding. Available in full or half pans. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance of pickup date.

eatatpinkys.com, 704-488-8099.

Red Rocks Café – Menu includes include garden salad, roasted turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green beans and pumpkin pie. Costs $36. Minimum of two orders. Orders must be placed by Nov. 24. Click here for menu and prices.

Red Rocks Birkdale (704-892-9999) and Redstone (803-547-3200 ) will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended.

redrockscafe.com

Red Salt by David Burke – Menu includes turkey, sausage and herb stuffing, rosemary gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, double crust apple pie and pumpkin pie. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Nov. 23. Click here for menu and prices.

The restaurant will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving from 1 to 8 p.m. Reservations required.

redsaltbydb.com, 980-237-5354

Reid’s for Fine Foods – Menu includes turkey, duck, ham, sweet potato soufflé, classic herb stuffing, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, bourbon glazed carrots, creamed corn, pecan pie, pumpkin pie and apple pie. Orders placed after Nov. 21 are subject to availability. Click here for menu and prices.

reids.com, 800-998-9855

The Scratch Kitchen at Napa on Providence – Dinner for four includes sliced, smoked turkey breast, giblet gravy, stuffing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potato cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake. $140. Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. Nov. 22.

The restaurant will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving. $38 prix fixe menu.

napaonprovidence.com, 704-900-8535

Sea Level – Menu includes turkey confit, beef tenderloin, sweet potato gratin, green bean casserole, Maine lobster mash, lobster mac and cheese, oyster stuffing and pumpkin pie. Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. Nov. 22. Click here for menu and prices.

sealevelnc.com, 704-412-2616

Table & Twine – Menu includes turkey, brioche stuffing, cranberry chutney, turkey gravy, creamed kale and butternut squash gratin, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, apple pie, pumpkin pie and chocolate pecan pie. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. Nov. 22. Click here for menu and prices.

tableandtwineclt.com

Bean Vegan Cuisine – Vegan menu includes holiday loaf, green bean casserole, dressing, roasted sweet potatoes, collard greens, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and cranberry or pumpkin chocolate chip cheesecake. Orders must be placed by Nov. 23.

The restaurant will be open to dine-in guests on Thanksgiving from noon to 6 p.m.

eatatbean.com, 980-939-1234

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