Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to carry out + spots open on Thanksgiving.
We are totally falling for these local options for mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and pie. What could be butter? (Sorry, are our puns too corny?)
Where to carry-out
Poogan’s Porch + Poogan’s Southern Kitchen | Order the full feast or just pick your favorites — choose a turkey or beef tenderloin, savory sides, and if you’ll have a signature pie or bread pudding. Folks will pick up meals on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Palmira Barbecue | This West Ashley barbecue spot is adding a Puerto Rican twist to Thanksgiving. Choose from Puerto Rican beans, mac and cheese, collard greens, and arroz con gandules, plus packs of empanadas and caramel apple bread pudding. Local pick-up is on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Petit Merci | Choose from sweet potato with honey butter, Brussels sprouts with caramelized apples, and festive desserts like pumpkin pie and gingerbread cake. Pickup is on Wednesday, Nov. 26th.
Hank’s | Order a stress-free spread from Executive Chef Tim Richardson, the menu includes turkey, collard greens, sausage, mushroom and sage stuffing, potato puree, and cranberry relish.
Lewis Barbecue | This popular barbecue spot is offering pre-orders for local pickup with smoked turkey breast, prime rib, brisket, mac and cheese, and green chile corn pudding. You’ll be able to grab your goods from Monday, Nov. 24, until Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Hamby Catering | Packages offer traditional roast or bourbon-smoked turkey options, red skin garlic mashed potatoes, baked mac and cheese, southern green beans, dressing, and turkey gravy. There are additional sides, an appetizer package, and dessert options. Pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 26. Fun fact: For each Thanksgiving meal sold, the company sponsors a meal for families in need.
Halls Signature Events | Choose from roasted turkey, fried turkey, and ham meal kits, and schedule curbside pick-up for either Wednesday, Nov. 26, or Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
Home Team BBQ | Place your order and pick it up hot or cold (with take-and-bake instructions). Don’t miss the take and mix cocktail options.
Bodega | Take something off your plate and put something on the breakfast and lunch on the table with nostalgic Italian-American favorites like pasta bakes and chicken parm.
Sugar Bakeshop | Stress less, and let this local bakery take care of your holiday dessert. Choose from pies, cakes, cookies, and Charleston classics like pecan chewies.
Open on Thanksgiving
Lenoir | Enjoy a five-course southern holiday menu from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, at chef Vivian Howard’s downtown Charleston restaurant. The meal will cost $95 per person.
Pelato | The restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving Day, from 2 to 7 p.m., serving Pelato’s signature menu alongside a special à la carte holiday menu featuring Stuffed Saucy Bird and Anthony’s family stuffing. Don’t miss the red sangria.
Uptown Social | Take it easy on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy football games and classic dinner plates.
Sorelle | Celebrate with a pre-fixe, family-style menu that blends Italian and traditional holiday dishes. The menu features dishes like chestnut agnolotti, heritage-roasted turkey, and brown sugar gelato sundae. The multi-course experience is priced at $125 per person.
82 Queen | Indulge in a three-course tasting menu for $85 a person. The menu features she crab soup, braised beef short ribs, and seasonal dishes like herb-roasted turkey breast and pumpkin pie. Reservations are encouraged.
Hotel Bennett | From 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., you can enjoy a Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet in the Crown Ballroom. There will be a seafood display and a carving station with turkey, prime rib, and salmon. Adults are $135, and children 12 and under are $65. Pro tip: Adult guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco with brunch.
Gabrielle | Enjoy a special prix fixe holiday menu from 5 until 9:45 p.m. From the first course to dessert, this is an opportunity to savor the flavors of Thanksgiving. It will cost $105 per person.
