Thanksgiving is a big deal—to prepare and to eat. If you’d rather let someone else do some (or all) of the cooking, these area restaurants have got you covered. Here’s where to find traditional turkey feasts with all the trimmings, plus creative twists on some holiday classics that you can add to your table this year. And don’t forget the pies! Check out our roundup of pie shops and bakeries that are taking holiday orders now.
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Arrowine & Cheese
Order a Fossil Farms all-natural, free-range turkey ranging from 9-22 pounds ($99.99-$199.99). While you’re at it, grab a package of Curio Spice Co. brining mix to tenderize that bird. Or go for a Black Apple Holiday Ham weighing 4-5 pounds for $119.99. Make your holiday table complete with a few bottles of fine vino from this Best of Arlington winning wine shop. The staff will happily recommend suggested pairings. 4508 Cherry Hill Road, Arlington (Lee Heights Shops)
Brick House Butcher
Order a Chapel Ford Farm turkey weighing 10-15 or 15-20 pounds to cook at home ($50 deposit and pay the balance of the $6.99/pound price at pickup) by Nov. 21. Want a smaller poultry option? Get a turkey breast for $20. An applewood-smoked spiral sliced ham is also available ($50 deposit, $11.99/pound). It’s fully cooked to be served at room temperature or warmed. Round out the meal with sides of gravy, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. Pick up your order Nov. 22-26. 109 Rowell Court, Falls Church
Celebrity Delly
This almost 50-year-old Falls Church deli and Best of Arlington 2025 winner isn’t just for pastrami sandwiches and schmears. Options from its catering menu include a Thanksgiving dinner for one ($44.99) featuring slow-roasted turkey breast with gravy, herbed brown-butter green beans with crispy shallots, mashed potatoes, house-made cranberry sauce and sweet potato pumpkin latkes for dessert. Add-ons include sweet potato casserole, butternut squash lasagna and glazed rainbow carrots. Order now for pick up or delivery on Nov. 26 by 5 p.m. 7263 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
Colada Shop
Want to celebrate the holiday with Cuban flair? The Cuban Thanksgiving Dinner Package ($335), which feeds eight to 10, comes with a pastelón (layered plantain casserole), Havana Caesar Salad, congri rice and beans, your choice of protein, and rolls with maduro (sweet plantain) butter. Prefer to host buffet-style? The Friendsgiving Package ($285) is a finger-food spread that serves 10-12 with turkey chorizo empanadas, chicken pineapple skewers, cranberry-guava barbecue pork sliders, cheese and maduro croquetas, and plantain chips with pumpkin chickpea dip. A la cart add-ons include pies and bottles of rum cider ($28). Order through Nov. 25 for pickup Nov. 27. 2811 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon); 244 19th Court, Arlington (National Landing); and 2920 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District)
Earl’s Sandwiches
Not everything from this popular lunch spot comes between two slices of bread. For Thanksgiving, Earl’s is dishing up whole roasted turkeys that serve 12-22 people ($79.99-$109.99), with alternative such as off-the-bone slices of white and dark meat ($20.99/pound) or turkey breast ($19.99/pound). Pair your bird with bread stuffing, mashed potatoes with roasted garlic, pureed butternut squash and cranberry relish. Each of the sides serves two to three and costs $8.99, except for the squash, which is market price. Place your order by Nov. 24, noon, and pick up Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 2605 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Ellie Bird
Let Yuan Tang, one of Northern Virginia’s most celebrated chefs handle your holiday meal this year. The Gather Box ($250) is packed with your choice of fried chicken or turkey breast and gravy, plus three sides, including choices such as miso mac and cheese, collard greens, or rice vinegar slaw. Add on a dessert, such as sticky toffee pudding or tiramisu ($36 each). Order now and pick up Nov. 25 or 26. 123 Founders Ave., Falls Church
The Falls
Plan ahead for a feast for 10-12 ($295) that includes a 16-pound turkey—give or take—with lobster bisque, bread pudding, sweet potato casserole and other sides, plus a dessert of apple cinnamon pie or pumpkin pie. Got a smaller crowd? The feast for four ($145) comes with a 1.5-pound roasted turkey breast and most of the same sides. If you’re only seeking select dishes to supplement your holiday table, many menu items are available a la carte, as are pies, including a Bourbon Sugar Pecan number ($39), and Flourless Chocolate Torte ($36). 370 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Founding Farmers
This popular chain is offering two takeout options. The prix fixe Thanksgiving Dinner to Go (which is hot and ready to eat) comes with a choice of turkey, honey-glazed ham, herb-crusted prime rib or a veggie loaf, plus butternut squash soup, salad, and a choice of desserts such as pumpkin spice cheesecake or apple cider sorbet. The feast, available for $48.50/person ($23.50/child 12 and younger), also includes mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, sweet potatoes with pecan fig butter and cornbread stuffing. Ordering opens Nov. 21. Alternately, the kitchen’s Heat & Eat Thanksgiving Weekend at Home menu includes a la carte options that serve four, or a complete dinner for four. The protein options include holiday barbecue selections like spare ribs, brisket, pork and turkey. 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons
Harvey’s
Don’t want to do all of the cooking yourself? Find the perfect side (or three) at chef Thomas Harvey’s all-American eatery in the Little City. For Thanksgiving, he’s dishing up garlic-scallion mashed potatoes ($35), cornbread and sage sausage stuffing ($35), traditional stuffing, and shells and cheese with house-made pasta ($28). For a sweet finisher, throw in an apple or pumpkin pie ($28). Batch cocktail kits such as the Paper Plane (Bonded Bourbon, Aperol and Amaro Nonnino) go for $95 and include eight servings. Order by Nov. 21, or until items sell out, and pick up Nov. 27, 9 a.m.-noon. 513 W. Broad St., Falls Church
J. Gilbert’s
This venerable McLean steakhouse may specialize in steaks and seafood, but they also make a mean turkey. Feed six with the Thanksgiving Kit ($225). It comes with a fully cooked roasted turkey, cornbread and sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes, cranberry orange relish, salad and pumpkin pie. 6930 Old Dominion Drive, McLean
Joon
Put a Persian twist on the holiday with a half spatchcocked, brined and roasted heritage turkey for four to six people ($325), or get the whole 18-pound bird for an additional $150. It comes with herb butter for basting, plus a barberry-cranberry-apricot chutney, stuffing, gravy and creamed spinach. Other sides include three types of rice and additional veggies, including a cardamom-spiced sweet potato casserole. Cap off your meal with a Joon Roulette filled with glazed apples and dulce de leche ($75), or a Persian love cake, made with rosewater glaze, pistachio, lemon curd whipped cream and caramelized barberry. Pick up Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna (Tysons Corner)
NiHao
Make chef Peter Chang‘s award-winning Peking duck the center of your holiday table with a Thanksgiving Package ($148) from NiHao in National Landing. The dish feeds four for dinner, or eight to 10 when presented as an appetizer. In addition to the signature poultry, try Sichuan sides such as dry-fried Brussels sprouts, green beans with Ya Cai (pickled mustard greens), dry pot baby potatoes with pork belly and garlic shoots, and vegetable fried rice or lo mein. Order now to pick up Nov. 25 or 26. The special menu will also be available for pick up Nov. 28 and 29 if you prefer to extend the feasting into the weekend. 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington (National Landing)
Northside Social
Don’t forget the baked goodies! Place an order by midnight on Nov. 21 for a fresh-baked quiche, a pan of eight dinner rolls or a 9-inch pie. The savory quiche options ($35) include butternut squash, cheddar and sage, or ham with spinach, gruyère and caramelized onion. You can also order the flaky crust filled with sweet combos like maple pumpkin, apple cinnamon, brown sugar pecan and chocolate chip espresso cookie dough ($35-$40). Order at least 48 hours in advance. 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon), and 205 Park Ave., Falls Church
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Co.
The 2025 holiday menu at John Snedden’s beloved ‘cue joint is ready for perusal. Set a whole smoked turkey on the table ($79.99-$129.99, depending on size) or just a turkey breast ($24.99/pound). Or go for another protein altogether, such as honey-glazed spiral ham ($239.99), salmon, or beef or pork tenderloin ($16.99-$39.99/pound). Rocklands is also offering starters like whole Brie cheese and cranberry orange relish ($49.99) and seasonal sides, such as candied yams ($16.45/five servings). Fill in the blanks with mini honey cornbread muffins, available with jalapeño, pumpkin or plain ($5.50/dozen) and a pie ($24.99). Make your pick by Nov. 21, 10 a.m. 3471 Washington Blvd., Arlington (Virginia Square)
Ruthie’s All-Day
Leave the cooking to experts and enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner Package for eight to 10 guests ($325) from this Best of Arlington 2025 winner. Chef Matt Hill’s holiday menu includes a whole smoked turkey with gravy, sausage stuffing, orange-ginger cranberry sauce, milk bread rolls and two quarts of candied yams, mac and cheese or other sides of your choosing. Don’t need the whole shebang? You can also order sides by the quart ($16-$19) and meats by the pound ($29-$34). Six campfire chocolate chip cookies ($12) and Ruthie’s apple pie ($32) make for a sweet end to the meal. Pick up orders Nov. 27. 3411 Fifth St., S., Arlington
Sfoglina
Orders must be in by 5 p.m. on Nov. 23 for a Thanksgiving takeout meal from this pasta house by acclaimed chef Fabbio Trabocchi. The Thanksgiving Package for Two ($165), available for pick up on Nov. 26, includes a rosemary loaf, butternut squash tortellini, olive oil-poached turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, pumpkin pie with white chocolate chantilly cream and candied pecans, and more. 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Rosslyn)
Sloppy Mama’s Barbeque
Feast on the Smokin’ Smorgasbord ($325), which feeds 10 and comes with a whole smoked bird, stuffing, mashed potato, collard greens, sweet potato casserole and more. Or get the mini version ($150) to serve two to four. It comes with a smoked turkey breast and the same sides. Prefer to pick and choose? A la carte options include a whole smoked turkey with gravy ($125), a whole brisket ($225), pulled pork ($28 per pound) and sides in portions to feed four to 10. All orders for Thanksgiving Day must be picked up Nov. 27, noon-4 p.m., and will come hot and ready to eat. If you want to pick up the day before (Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.) and reheat the next day, that’s an option, too. 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington
Smokecraft Modern Barbecue
The restaurant will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but you can still get your barbecue fix. Pre-order a smoked whole turkey ($135) or spatchcocked half-turkey ($85) with sides ranging from bourbon sweet mashed potatoes ($16-$45) to duck fat roasted potatoes ($15-$42) and more. For dessert, pick up a pumpkin, pecan or apple pie ($25) or the restaurant’s signature chocolate cherry bread pudding ($25). Order by Nov. 23, noon, to pick up Nov. 26, noon-8 p.m., and Nov. 27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 1051 N. Highland St., Arlington (Clarendon)
Thompson Restaurants
Order a fully prepared holiday meal with sides from restaurants under the Thompson umbrella, including Makers Union, Milk & Honey, Matchbox or Ms. Peach’s. Options include a Classic Feast with a roasted turkey breast or glazed ham and three sides ($145) or a Deluxe Feast ($175), which includes an extra side and a dessert. Place orders by Nov. 21, noon, and pick up Nov. 26.
&pizza
You don’t even have to wash those forks and knives if you serve your turkey on a pizza. For a twist on tradition, this East Coast chain of pizzerias is offering the &’sGiving Pie ($12) with turkey gravy, shredded mozzarella, stuffing, mashed potatoes and roasted turkey breast, all topped with a cranberry drizzle and crispy fried onions. 3924 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston), and 6110 Arlington Blvd., Seven Corners