Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Austin, TX

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Aba’s Thanksgiving feast offers classic dishes with a Mediterranean twist. | Photo via @abarestaurant

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 dine-in + carry-out for the holiday.

We are totally falling for these local options for turkey, tamales, and pies galore. What could be butter? (Sorry, are our puns too corny? 🌽)

Bakery Lorraine offers Roasted Pumpkin, Dutch Apple, Cranberry Apple, and Whiskey Pecan pies for Thanksgiving. | Photo via @bakery_lorraine

Where to dine-in:

Second Bar + Kitchen , 3121 Palm Way #101 | Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Attend the restaurant’s Thanksgiving buffet feast , take home the holiday meal kit or dine in on the regular menu.

Hyde Park Bar & Grill , 4206 Duval St. or 4521 West Gate Blvd. | Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Traditional turkey + stuffing and vegetarian plates are available for dine-in and takeout.

Hoover’s Cooking , 2002 Manor Rd. | Open 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m

This classic southern cooking spot offers Thanksgiving meals, as well as takeout turkey, sides, desserts, and pre-prepared plates.

Order Thanksgiving dinners with turkey or pork loin at Southside Market & BBQ. | Photo via @southsidebbq.

Where to carry-out:

Aba , 1011 S. Congress Ave. | Order by Nov. 21

Aba offers a Mediterranean twist on its Thanksgiving feast for takeout, including pumpkin hummus, black truffle orzo, beef tenderloin kebab, and more.

Tamale Addiction , locations vary | Order any time

Is it a Texas Thanksgiving without tamales on the table? Order bundles of meat, vegan, sweet tamales, and more for $56.

Southside Market & BBQ , 10515 N. Mopac Expy., Ste. B-225 | Order by Nov. 19

Order a turkey dinner for groups or 4-10 or opt for a pork loin dinner for groups of 4-6.

Bakery Lorraine, 11600 Rock Rose Ave., #100 | Order by Nov. 22

We all know the best part of Thanksgiving is dessert. Pick up a delicious Dutch Apple or Whiskey Pecan pie from the bakery as an after-dinner treat.

Still planning to take on the challenge of cooking yourself? You can support local businesses anyway — check out these local farms to buy your Thanksgiving ingredients from.

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London is based in Austin, TX and has contributed publications including the Indianapolis Star, the Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monthly. Born and raised in the Hill Country, she’s a graduate of UT Austin and loves reading, hiking with her dog, and eating queso.