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Start ordering that Thanksgiving meal

Whether you need a little help with side items, getting a turkey, or that sweet finale (hello, pie), this list outlines several local businesses accepting orders for your Thanksgiving.

A table with turkey and gravy, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, and wines.

Steak 48 will offer an elevated Thanksgiving dinner + menu favorites.

Photo via Steak 48

Getting hungry yet? Thanksgiving is just weeks away. If you’re anything like us, you’re already planning your feast. Whether it’s “friendsgiving” or a family gathering, these restaurants are accepting orders to get your table set.

Pickup and go

Midwood Smokehouse | Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 22 | Secure a table stacked with barbecue, turkey, cornbread, banana pudding, and other Southern staples.

Mac’s Speed Shop | Orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 17 | Order a turkey or traditional sides à la carte to build up your holiday menu.

Fern, Flavors from the Garden | Orders must be picked up on Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Savor delicious plant-based dishes and sides like shepherd’s pie and truffle mac and cheese.

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen | Orders must be placed by Thursday, Nov. 21 | Feed up to eight people with a variety of sides like Brussels sprouts, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Yafo Kitchen | Orders must be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Savor a shawarma spiced rotisserie turkey breast + Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and caramel apple cake.

Amélie’s French Bakery & Café | Preorders are available through Sunday, Nov. 24 | The French-inspired cafe is serving up fresh turkey bread, a chicken pot pie soup, and mini tarts.

Roots Catering | Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 22 | Craving turkey, prime rib, or ham? Roots is providing a plethora of options for your table.

Mezeh | Open daily | In a rush? Mezeh’s Mediterranean feast can be prepared in 30 minutes + includes four options to feed up to five people.

Dine-in options

Steak 48 | Open Thursday, Nov. 28 | This SouthPark favorite will serve its full menu, fresh seafood, and a traditional dinner with locally-sourced turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Reservations are required.

Mimosa Grill | Open Thursday, Nov. 28 | Savor a festive buffet featuring turkey, sides, seafood, and a wide variety of dessert. Check out the menu.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse | Open Thursday, Nov. 28 | Enjoy a chef curated a-la-cart dinner items alongside their traditional menu.

Caroline’s Oyster Bar | Open Thursday, Nov. 28 | Savor a traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring turkey, stuffing, and green bean casserole.

Vaulted Oak Brewing | Open Thursday, Nov. 28 | Sip on craft brews while savoring a celebratory feast.

An aerial view of four types of pie.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop bakes up mouthwatering pies of all sizes.

Photo via Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Dessert galore

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop | Preorders are available through Friday, Nov. 22 | This specialty shop at Birkdale Village is accepting orders for nine-inch traditional and gluten free pies. (Think: Apple, pecan, pumpkin, peanut butter, and key lime.)

The Accidental Baker | Orders must be picked up Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Become the MVP of the kitchen with this gluten free, ready-to-bake pack including pie shells, dinner rolls, cookies.

La Bonbonniere | Orders must be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 27 | Order a special gourmet edition of a cookie pie. You read that right. Pies based on the bakery’s beloved cookie flavors.

Suarez Bakery | Orders must be picked up before Thursday, Nov. 28 | This bakery is accepting orders for pies, cookies, gluten free cookies, and pumpkin loaves.

Two Scoops Creamery | Preorders are available through Sunday, Nov. 24 | Craving ice cream? This staple is serving up various ice cream pies at all locations.

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