Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and if you need some help with cooking duties, you’re in luck. A host of Chattanooga restaurants will be offering takeout meals to fill your table.
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And if you want absolutely zero mess, consider dining out on Thanksgiving Day as there are several restaurants in the Chattanooga area that will be open.
Here’s a list of some of those that’ll do some or all of the work for you so you can enjoy gathering with your family and friends rather than dealing with a pile of dishes following the feast.
Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, which is Nov. 28 this year. Most restaurants will take orders up to a few days before, but it’s always a good idea to give them plenty of advance notice.
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Chefs and owners whose restaurants are not listed here may email abraly@timesfreepress.com to be included in continuing coverage.
ORDER AHEAD
— Acropolis Mediterranean Grill: 2213 Hamilton Place Blvd. The grill’s grab-and-go menu is filled with a variety of Thanksgiving dishes, from complete turkey dinners with a choice of side dishes that will serve a small group of five to a large gathering of 20. Individual sides are also available, as are multiple desserts, such as cheesecake, pumpkin bread pudding, apple pie, pecan pie and strawberry cake. Place orders online at acropolisgrill.com and follow the link, or call 423-899-5341. The deadline for orders is Friday, Nov. 22.
— Bluff View Art District: 411 E. Second St. The talented chefs in the eateries at Bluff View Art District will prepare an entire Thanksgiving meal for you — all you need to do is pick it up. The menu features slow-roasted turkey breast and traditional sides, as well as tempting desserts and breads from Rembrandt’s and the Bluff View Bakery. There will also be select items from the menu at Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria. See the complete menu at bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com. The deadline for placing orders is 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24.
— Buddy’s Bar-B-Q: 568 Northgate Mall Drive and 619 Camp Jordan Parkway. Buddy’s is back again this year with its Family Feast meal. Order a smoked turkey on its own, or get it with your choice of two side dishes, two dozen roll rolls and a gallon of tea. And you can also top it off with a pumpkin or pecan pie. Orders may be placed through 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at BuddysOffer.com/Thanksgiving.
— Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: 2107 Gunbarrel Road. Set your table with a turkey roasted to order or a ham glazed with brown sugar, or make it a combo Thanksgiving with both turkey and ham, along with all the necessary sides: mac-and-cheese, Parmesan mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and more yummy dishes. Orders must be placed by Saturday, Nov. 23 at firebirdsrestaurants.com or by phone at 423-308-1090.
— Logan’s Roadhouse: 504A Northgate Mall Drive and 3592 Cummings Highway. In addition to the turkey on your menu, order a Roadhouse Feast with your choice of prime rib (holiday season only), pulled pork, ribs or pork chops. The feasts include a dozen made-from-scratch rolls, two family-size sides, house salad and desserts. Orders may be placed online at logansroadhouse.com through Thursday, Nov. 21, and picked up through Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 27. The Roadhouse Feast special lasts through Dec. 31.
— Main Street Meats: 217 E. Main St. Pick up a fresh whole or free-range turkey breast — brined or not, your choice — and roast it at home or let the chefs at Main Street Meats smoke it for you. Sides, made to serve two to three people, include collard greens, mac-and-cheese, sweet potato gratin, cornbread-and-bacon dressing, cranberry sauce and gravy. And for dessert, pick up some bacon-chocolate chip cookies or butternut squash spoonbread with cream cheese frosting, a different kind of sweet Thanksgiving finish. Orders must be placed by Thursday, Nov. 21, by calling 423-602-9568, or email cl@mainstreetmeatschatt.com.
— Mindy B’s Deli: 828 Georgia Ave. You roast the turkey and make dessert, then let Mindy B’s do the rest, filling your buffet with one of its take-and-bake side-dish casseroles, frozen and ready for you to bake at home. Choose from green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, broccoli-and-rice casserole, cornbread dressing or mac-and-cheese. Order by phone, 423-521-7932, through Friday, Nov. 22.
— Naked River Brewing: 1791 Reggie White Blvd. This brewhouse is known for its craft beers, but Naked River is also a smokehouse and will be smoking turkey breasts for you to heat up at home. Classic side dishes and desserts, like banana pudding and MoonPie brownies, will be available, too. Place your take-home orders by Wednesday, Nov. 20, by calling 423- 541-1131.
— Puckett’s Restaurant: 2 W. Aquarium Way. This Southern-style restaurant will provide holiday meals to go with entrée options including smoked, roasted or fried turkeys; smoked spiral ham; and cherry-smoked ribs. Traditional sides, such as cornbread dressing, corn pudding, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish and gravy, are also on the menu. And don’t forget dessert. Order Puckett’s pies and apple and peach cobblers to round out your holiday meal. Deadline for orders is close of business (10 p.m.) Saturday, Nov. 23. Puckett’s will also be open for lunch Thanksgiving Day (see below). To order for takeout, call 423-708-8505 or go online at puckettsrestaurant.com.
— Sticky Fingers: 420 Broad St. Place your orders for a smokin’ Thanksgiving feast. Check out the menu at stickyfingers.com and place orders by Sunday, Nov. 24. You can also order at 423-265-7427.
EAT THERE
— Bridgeman’s Chophouse at The Read House: 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. Dining at downtown’s historic Read House is always a treat, and Thanksgiving will be no different. Order your favorites off the menu or indulge in one of the chef’s features, which will include smoked turkey breast or a maple-glazed duck breast, both served with all the trimmings. Plus, there will be an array of appetizer and dessert specials. Bridgeman’s will be open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Go to resy.com or thereadhousehotel.com for reservations.
— Forge at The Chattanoogan: 1201 Broad St. Thanksgiving at The Forge will be a splendid affair with a magnificent buffet with carving stations for roasted turkey and prime rib plus a salad bar, charcuterie display, a host of traditional sides and a station filled with tempting desserts. There will be four seatings: at noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. For reservations, visit OpenTable.com or call 423-424-3729.
— Puckett’s Restaurant: 2 W. Aquarium Way. In addition to providing pickup orders (see deadline information above), Puckett’s will be open for lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m., by reservation only. Phone 423-708-8505 or go online at puckettsrestaurant.com.
— Rodizio Grill: 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. The Brazilian steakhouse will open its doors Thanksgiving for a holiday feast that includes orange turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce paired with the grill’s Signature Delmonica steak and 16 cuts of grilled meats. Unlimited trips to the hot bar and salad bar are also included in your meal. The grill will be serving Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Make reservations online at rodiziogrill.com/chattanoogahamiltonplace.
— Whitebird at The Edwin: 102 Walnut St. Enjoy Thanksgiving overlooking the Walnut Street Bridge and the Tennessee River with a feast served family style. Choose from one of four entrees: smoked turkey, prime rib, crispy pork belly or roasted chicken. Then choose four side dishes, such as mac-and-cheese, green bean casserole, goat cheese mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes and stuffing. For dessert? Pumpkin pie or chocolate-walnut pie. Thanksgiving dinner will be served 1-8 p.m. Make reservations on OpenTable.com or by calling 423-269-8537.
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Contact Anne Braly at abraly@timesfreepress.com or annebraly.com.
Staff File Photo / Whatever foods you choose to fill the plates at your Thanksgiving table, Chattanooga-area restaurants can help.