Where to find a Thanksgiving meal in Charlotte

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.

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Here’s your sign to try the shawarma spiced rotisserie turkey breast from YAFO.

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Getting hungry yet? Thanksgiving is around the corner. 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. 21 | Secure a table stacked with barbecue, turkey, cornbread, banana pudding, and other Southern staples.

Mac’s Speed Shop | Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 25 | Order a turkey or traditional sides à la carte to build up your holiday menu.

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen | Orders must be placed by Thursday, Nov. 20 | Feed up to eight people with a variety of sides like Brussels sprouts, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and green beans.

Artisan’s Palate | Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 25 | Bring home menu faves like bacon wrapped dates, braised kale, or curry chicken salad.

Yafo Kitchen | Orders must be picked up by Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 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. 23 | The French-inspired cafe is serving up holiday tarts and pies of all sizes.

Roots Cafe | Orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 23 | Step up your dinner game with turkey satay, sharp cheddar and chive fondue, or gingerbread creme brulee.

Sweet Lew’s BBQ | Orders must be picked up Monday, Nov. 24-Friday, Nov. 28 | Build your holiday feast with turkey, brisket, or ham, plus three sides, and your choice of two desserts.

Mezzo Market | Orders must be placed by Monday. No. 24 | You handle the turkey, and Mezzo will provide sides like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and creamed spinach.

The Improper Pig | Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 21 | A smoked turkey feast with four sides, and dessert will fill your table — and belly.

Renaissance Patisserie | Orders must be picked up by Tuesday, Nov. 25 or Wednesday, Nov. 26 | A family-of-six meal comes with turkey, stuffing, butternut squash and goat cheese ravioli, soup, salad, and pie.

City Barbecue | Preorders available through Sunday, Nov. 30 | Order from smoked turkey breast, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cornbread, and more.

Two pies with decorated edges placed on a wooden table.

Why decide on one pie from Supperland when you can order both?

Photo via Supperland

Dessert galore

Supperland | Preorder before Sunday, Nov. 23 | The restaurant is offering two pies for the holiday: bourbon pumpkin or apple butter — why not get both?

The Accidental Baker | Orders must be picked up Tuesday, Nov. 25 or Wednesday, Nov. 26 | Become the MVP of the kitchen with this gluten-free, ready-to-bake pack, including pie shells, dinner rolls, and cookies.

La Bonbonniere | Orders must be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 26 | Order a special gourmet edition of a cookie pie. You read that right. Pies based on the bakery’s beloved cookie flavors.

Suarez Bakery | Limited pies in store Monday, Nov. 24-Wednesday, 26 | This bakery is serving up fresh pies, cookies, gluten-free cookies, and pumpkin loaves.

Two Scoops Creamery | Preorders available through Sunday, Nov. 23 | Craving ice cream? This staple is serving up various ice cream pies at all locations.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop | Preorders available through Friday, Nov. 21 | 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.)

A Thanksgiving meal placed in front of a fireplace with a hand pouring gravy from a white gravy boat.

A warm meal in front of the fire at Caroline’s Oyster Bar sounds like the perfect evening.

Photo by Rico Marcelo via JW Marriott

Dine-in options

Steak 48 | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | This SouthPark favorite will serve its full menu, fresh seafood, and a traditional dinner with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie — reservations are required.

Mimosa Grill | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | Preorder a meal by Nov. 23 or savor a festive buffet at the restaurant, featuring turkey, sides, seafood, and a wide variety of desserts.

Angry Ale’s | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | Soak up the sun and football games with drink specials, a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, or a menu favorite.

Vaulted Oak Brewing | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | Sip on craft brews while savoring a celebratory feast.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | Enjoy a chef-curated à la carte dinner items alongside their traditional menu.

Caroline’s Oyster Bar | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | Savor a traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring turkey, stuffing, and green bean casserole.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse | Open Thursday, Nov. 27 | For one day only, the steakhouse is serving hand-carved turkey with sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy, sides, a starter, and dessert. Bonus: Order a take-and-warm Thanksgiving package for dinner at home.

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