Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Austin this year? This post covers Thanksgiving Austin 2021 including where to go for Thanksgiving dinner in Austin, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Thanksgiving celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern.
Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Thanksgiving celebration.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.
Thanksgiving Austin 2021: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Hotel Ella
Hotel Ella is offering a family-style holiday meal of turkey, pie and all the trimmings on November 25 from 12 pm – 6:45 pm. Reservations require prepayment of $75 per adult, $25 per child.
The menu includes:
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Candied Ham
- Mixed Green Salad
- Challah Stuffing
- Grilled Broccolini and Caulilini
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Corn Pudding
- Potato Egg Salad
- Turkey Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce
- Dinner Rolls
- Mini Pumpkin and Pecan Pies
- Cinnamon Cheesecake Choux
Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving Feast from the comfort of home with Hotel Ell’s meal kits to-go.
Pre-order your meal through Saturday, November 20th for pick up on Thanksgiving Day, November 25th from 12-5:30pm.
Each meal kit ($100) comfortably feeds 4 people, with the following family-style portions:
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Candied Ham
- Challah Stuffing
- Mixed Green Salad
- Corn Pudding
- Potato Egg Salad
- Dinner Rolls
The Backspace on Anderson
The Backspace on Anderson is offering wood-fire roasted turkey with herb braise.
Each turkey comes fully cooked. Simply reheat and carve.
- 1/2 Turkey – Approx. 7lbs feeds 2-4: $55
- Full Turkey – Approx. 14 lbs feeds 6-8: $110
Pick-up times scheduled for November 23 or 24.
Fresa’s South First
Fresa’s South First has a variety of Thanksgiving to go items for pickup on November 24 from 10 am – 5 pm including:
- Roasted Turkey Breast Meal
- Poblano Spinach Gratin
- Sweet Potato Mash
- Herbed Green Beans
- Chorizo Stuffing
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Store House Market + Eatery
Store House Market + Eatery is offering a Thanksgiving Pre-Order for pickup on November 24 from 4 pm-7 pm. Place all orders by November 19.
Family Meal Serves 4-6 ($120)
- House smoked turkey w/ smoked giblet gravy
- Cornbread stuffing
- Garlic herb mashed potatoes
- Braised greens
- Cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin pie w/ whiskey whipped cream
- Focaccia w/ compound butter and seasonal jam
Family Meal Serves 6-8 ($160)
- House smoked turkey w/ smoked giblet gravy
- Cornbread stuffing
- Garlic herb mashed potatoes
- Braised greens
- Cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin pie w/ whiskey whipped cream
- Focaccia w/ compound butter and seasonal jam
Family Meal Serves 8-10 ($200)
- House smoked turkey w/ smoked giblet gravy
- Cornbread stuffing
- Garlic herb mashed potatoes
- Braised greens
- Cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin pie w/ whiskey whipped cream
- Focaccia w/ compound butter and seasonal jam
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille (Downtown Austin, Domain Northside) is open 11 am – 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Dine-in: Full Dinner Menu & Thanksgiving Dinner. $45 per person.
To-go: Heat & Eat (Cold) Perry’s Individual ($45) or Family-Style Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 ($139) available Tuesday, November 23 – Thursday November 25. Ready to Eat (Hot) Thursday, November 25 only. 3 lb. Encrusted Prime Rib add-on available.
Carve American Grille
Carve American Grille is open 11 am – 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Dine-in: Full Dinner Menu & Thanksgiving Dinner. $45 per person.
To-go: Heat & Eat (Cold) Perry’s Individual ($45) or Family-Style Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 ($135) available Tuesday, November 23 – Thursday November 25. Ready to Eat (Hot) Thursday, November 25 only. 3 lb. Encrusted Prime Rib add-on available.
2 Dine 4 Catering
2 Dine 4 Catering is taking preorders for Thanksgiving pies:
- Pumpkin
- Dutch Apple
- Buttermilk Chess
- Pecan
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan
Dai Due
Dai Due is offering Thanksgiving preorders for various items including:
- Charcuterie
- Brined Organic Belle Vie Turkeys (ready to cook)
- Wild Boar Ham, Brined Quail & Turducken Sausages
- Side Dishes (Heat & Serve)
- Breakfast Items
- Baked Goods
Tare
Tare is offering an omakase to go on November 25. Select the Nama or Kappo omakase experience for parties of 2-15. Minimum 2 people per order.
Nama ($250): 17-course chef’s tasting menu composed of nigiri and a mix of crudos
Kappo ($300): 21-course chef’s tasting menu composed of nigiri and dishes featuring our Kappo cuisine; raw, steamed, boiled, fried, and grilled
Launderette
Launderette is offering Thanksgiving meals, sides or desserts available for pre-order with pick-up on Wednesday, November 24th from from 12pm to 5pm. Preorder by November 22.
Food comes fully cooked in disposable aluminum containers with reheat instructions.
The menu includes:
- Bone-In Turkey Breast Meal ($190, serves 4-6): Roasted Bone-In Turkey Breast // Classic Turkey Gravy // Herbed Sourdough Stuffing – fennel sausage, leeks, apple // Ginger Cranberry Sauce – rosemary, candied orange // Honey Butter Pull-Apart Rolls
- Beef Tenderloin Meal ($230, serves 4-6): Beef Tenderloin // Horseradish Steak Sauce // Herbed Sourdough Stuffing – fennel sausage, leeks, apple // Ginger Cranberry Sauce – rosemary, candied orange // Honey Butter Pull-Apart Rolls
- Delicata Squash
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes
- Kale Salad
Swedish Hill
Swedish Hill is offering Thanksgiving to Go items. Pickup by 5pm Friday, November 19 and choose your pickup time between 9am–6pm on Tuesday, November 23rd or Wednesday, November 24th.
The menu includes:
- Whole Natural Turkey
- Rotisserie Turkey Breast
- Sourdough Stuffing
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Green Bean Casserole
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cranberry Sauce
Sawyer & Co
Sawyer & Co is offering Thansgiving Dinner for 4 ($85) for pickup on November 22, 23, and 24.
The menu includes:
- Cajun Fired Turkey Breast
- Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- Cornbread Dressing
- Green Beans
- Cranberry Orange Relish
- Dinner Rolls
They also have a pie menu to go including:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Dutch Apple Pie
- Buttermilk Chess Pie
- Pecan Pie
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Online Services
Omaha Steaks
You can build your own, ready to cook Thanksgiving dinner with Omaha Steaks. They ship nationwide or you can pickup at location closest to you.
Ready to Cook Thanksgiving for 4 ($129); for 6 ($149.99 – $179.99) or for 8 ($199.99).
Thanksgiving Mains include Whole Basted Turkey; Spiral Sliced Ham; Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast; Pecanwood Smoked Flank Ham; Fully Cooked Breast.
Some sides and sweets that they offer are family-sized smashed red potatoes; green bean casserole; family-sized whipped sweet potatoes; brussels sprouts with bacon & shallots; pumpkin pie; pecan pie; caramel apple tartlets and more.
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma has a number of Thanksgiving items that can be delivered to you including:
- Fresh Free-Range Turkeys
- Pre-Roasted Turkeys
- Smoked Turkeys
- Stuffed Turkeys
- Assorted Brie Appetizers
- Prepared Turkey Gravy
- Mushroom and Herb Stuffing
- Potato Gratin with Thyme and Fontina Cheese
- Sweet Yam Casserole
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Cranberry Chutney
- Southern Baked Pumpkie Pie
Some items like the turkeys are shipped overnight from the supplier and is not eligible for rush shipping. For Thanksgiving Delivery, order by November 20, 2020, 11:59pm PT, for delivery on November 25.
Harry & David
Harry & David has a Thanksgiving Turkey Feast ($229) which can be shipped to you:
The menu incluldes:
- Ready-to-heat oven-roasted turkey (10 lb)
- Apple sausage stuffing (1 lb 14 oz)
- Creamy Brussels sprouts with bacon (1 lb 12 oz)
- Brown sugar sweet potatoes (1 lb 15 oz)
- Pumpkin Cheesecake [New York-style pumpkin layered cheesecake], 2 lb
- Classic turkey gravy (13.5 oz)
- Spiced cranberry chutney (1 lb)
- Net Weight: 19 lb 6 oz
The turkey is fully cooked and brined, creating a light pink color similar to smoked meats. Arrives frozen and will need to thaw two to three days before reheating and serving.
Harry & David also has many other items for your Thanksgiving meal including:
- Spiral-Sliced Ham
- Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
- Gourmet Ham Dinner
- Parmesan Creamed Spinach
- Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie
- Zucchini and Corn Casserole and much more!
CookUnity
CookUnity, the very first direct Chef-to-Consumer meal subscription platform, is serving up Thanksgiving dishes by culinary icon Marc Forgione to celebrate the holiday.
The special menu includes both classic and creative seasonal plates including Slow Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Apple Stuffing & Sage Gravy, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Shells, Garlicky Green Beans, and Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Relish.
Every CookUnity dish is handcrafted using the freshest ingredients and each chef’s expert techniques.
The Thanksgiving menu is available for delivery the week of Thanksgiving on a first come first served basis.
Meals start at $10.49/meal (certain specials may have an additional cost) and can be shipped right to your door. CookUnity currently services the Northeast, as far west as Illinois and south to Georgia, as well as the state of California and major markets within Nevada, Texas, and Louisiana.
Hello Fresh
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving Feast specialty box which features all of the ingredients and step-by-step directions to cook two chef-curated entrée options – Traditional Turkey or Beef Tenderloin – plus an assortment of sides, a decadent dessert, and an optional appetizer starting at $16.99 per serving.
Traditional Turkey ($169.89 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 8-10 and features Roast Turkey with a Garlic-Herb Butter Rub and Classic Gravy. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Classic Gravy with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts, and Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.
Beef Tenderloin ($134.95 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 4-6 and features a Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Sherry Thyme Jus. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Beef Gravy, and Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.
The Thanksgiving Feast is available for preorder now through November 18 or while supplies last, with delivery beginning on November 16.
Blue Apron
Meal-kit delivery service Blue Apron is offering a Full Thanksgiving Dinner Menu that serves 6-8 and is available for delivery the weeks of 11/8, 11/15, or 11/22. Order by 11/17 and schedule your delivery for 11/22 or 11/23.
The kit includes:
- Savory Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fried Rosemary & Pumpkin Seeds
- Apple Crumb Pie with Warming Spices & Almonds
- Garlic & Herb Gravy
- Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes with Romano & Chives
- Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Ginger & Spicy Maple Syrup
They also have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu including:
- Butternut Squash & Spinach Risotto with Fried Sage & Walnuts
- Four Cheese & Truffle Honey Flatbread with Mushrooms & Kale
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