Don’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Try these local options

Thanksgiving is coming up, and let’s face it, sometimes preparing a huge Thanksgiving dinner for a group is a daunting task. So, why not let someone else prepare the meal?

We have several options for you—whether you want to dine out or pick up your Thanksgiving meal—throughout the Huntsville area:

Dine-in Thanksgiving dinner options

These restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner in their dining rooms at lunchtime or dinnertime:

Commerce Kitchen

• What: Dine in (or carry out) at one of the gems of Downtown Huntsville, with a menu that include turkey and dressing, prime rib or salmon, with trimmings like herb stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans.
• Where: 300 Franklin St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
• When: November 27, 11AM-4PM
• Details

Cotton Row

• What: Cotton Row is offering two ways to celebrate: an elevated three-course feast at the restaurant, or Thanksgiving at home with Chef’s signature rosemary and thyme slow-roasted turkey.
• Where: 100 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
• When: November 27, 11AM-4PM
• Details

Kona Grill

• What: Kona Grill’s Thanksgiving Features Menu will be available on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 through November 30, offering both classic and creative takes on holiday favorites
• Where: 435 The Bridge St #150, Huntsville, AL 35806
• When: November 27-30, 6:30PM-9PM
• Details

Revivalist

• What: Enjoy a special holiday menu packed with seasonal favorites and signature Revivalist flair. Make sure to reserve your table quickly because these reservations fill up!
• Where: 106 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801
• When: November 27, 5-10PM
• Details

Rhythm On Monroe

• What: Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a festive feast at Rhythm On Monroe, featuring a special holiday menu filled with all your favorite classics (and a few chef-inspired twists).
• Where: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• When: November 27, 2-8PM
• Details

The Southern Chop

• What: The Southern Chop offers a Thanksgiving buffet complete with just about any traditional Thanksgiving menu items you can think of.
• Where: 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
• When: November 27, 11AM-3PM
• Details

Mildred’s

• What: Longtime country-cooking North Alabama favorite Mildred’s in Ardmore will host a Thanksgiving buffet with options including fried chicken + fish filets baked ham, turkey + dressing, classic fixings + homemade puddings, pies + cobblers for dessert. Guests may also take to-go boxes priced by weight.
• Where: 27926 Main St, Ardmore, AL 35739
• When: November 27, 10:30AM-3PM
• Details

Take-out dinner options

If you want to eat in but don’t want to cook, check out these options:

Good Company Cafe

• What: This has become a popular choice in Huntsville for pick-up Thanksgiving meals, so make sure and get your order in early! Pickup is on November 26.
• Where: 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW #123, Huntsville, AL 35802
• Details

Metro Diner

• What: Metro Diner offers a heat-and-serve option (must be ordered by November 25) with options tailored to the number of people enjoying the meal. Choose turkey or ham, and a variety of sides.
• Where: 975 Airport Rd SW Suite 20 – 22, Huntsville, AL 35802
• Details

Star Market

• What: Pre-order a turkey or ham online (and a variety of sides) to pick up and serve to your family at home!
• Where: 702 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Details

The Fresh Market

• What: You have several options at Fresh Market. Voices range from traditional turkey and ham meals to prime rib and even Thanksgiving brunch items.
• Where: 4800 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802
• Details

The Standard

• What: Choose between roasted turkey, glazed ham or beef tenderloin as your main and garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, four-cheese macaroni, green bean casserole and more.
• Where: 127 Holmes Ave NW Ste 102, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Details

The Salty Cod

• What: If you’ve not tried the cakes in cases at The Salty Cod’s gelato shop, take this time of holiday season indulgence to do it. They are divine. Call ahead to order for your Thanksgiving gathering and pick it up the day before. (They will be closed day of).
• Where: 309 Market St W, Athens, AL 35611
• Details

Let’s Do Lunch

• What: You’ve until Friday, Nov. 21, to place casserole + takeout orders for pickup no later than Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 1:30PM. Options (at this writing) include: frozen sweet potato praline casserole, frozen cornbread dressing, frozen gravy, pimento cheese, tuna salad, chicken salad, strawberry pretzel salad, cornbread salad, pasta salad, broccoli salad, cranberry relish, coconut cake, strawberry cake and chocolate toffee cake.
• Where: 435 Holly St NE, Decatur, AL 35601
• Details

Whitt’s Barbecue

• What: Call ahead (256-565-1298) to reserve whole turkeys, turkey breasts and sliced, spiral ham ready for pick-up Thanksgiving morning at the Spring Avenue location, only.
• Where: 2532 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601
• Details

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q

• What: Order ahead for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at the Sixth Avenue (256-350-6969) or Danville Road (256-350-0404) locations for smoked turkeys, spiral cut honey hams, homemade pies (chocolate, coconut cream, lemon, pecan + peanut butter), sides (mac + cheese, baked beans, green beans + potato salad).
• Where: 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601 + 2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603
• Details

Simply Delicious

• What: This year’s holiday catering menu includes whole turkey breast, whole hams, chicken + dressing, macaroni + cheese, casseroles (green bean, broccoli, squash, tater tot, sweet potato, corn), peach or blackberry cobbler, strawberry pretzel salad, deviled eggs + 11(!) different 3-tier cakes.
• Where: 2215 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601
• Details

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