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Look, we get it — sometimes you’re just not up to putting together a whole Thanksgiving meal yourself. Even if you’re a great cook, it can be an exhausting process that keeps you from spending quality holiday time with family and friends.
Fortunately, plenty of San Antonio restaurants are happy to do the cooking — and even the hosting — for you. If you’re looking for a little help feeding the family at home, or want to get out of the house for Turkey Day this year, these eateries have got your back.
Earl Abel’s
1639 Broadway, (210) 444-9424, earlabelssa.com
This longtime SA diner is offering packages with the choice of roast turkey, hickory-smoked ham or eight pieces of their signature fried chicken, accompanied by mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Spend less than $50 to feed four people, with or without a whole pie. We vote ‘with!’
Photo via Instagram / earlabels_restaurantH-E-B Meal Simple
Multiple Locations heb.com
H-E-B is offering a variety of stress-free, mess-free holiday meal deals that include your choice of smoked or baked turkey breast or honey cured ham, plus sides and gravy for a less stressful day-of process. Online pre-ordering begins November 16.
Photo courtesy of H-E-B Credit: Courtesy / H-E-BCentral Market
Multiple Locations, centralmarket.com
H-E-B’s bougie big sister is offering four chef-prepared meals, plus a curated assortment of mains, sides, and desserts to ease the stress of preparing Thanksgiving dinner — there’s even a vegetarian option. Order online for pick up in-store.
Photo courtesy of Central MarketEddie V’s Prime Seafood
1834 N Loop 1604 W, (210) 493-1600, eddiev.com/home
This spot may be known for steak, but this Thanksgiving, it’s offering slow-roasted turkey, roasted butternut squash, hand-whipped mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie tartlets to folks who choose to dine out on the holiday.
Photo courtesy of Eddie V’sBill Miller
Multiple Locations, billmillerbbq.com
This San Antonio-based operation offers an array of Thanksgiving meal deals as well as individual turkey toms, hens and honey glazed spiral cut ham. Large party packs even include the institution’s iconic buckets of sweet tea.
Photo via Instagram / billmillerbarbqLa Madeleine
Multiple Locations lamadeleine.com
This Dallas-based french chain is offering robust holiday feasts including oven-roasted turkey breast, wild mushroom sauce, red-skinned mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, cranberry apple stuffing and sea salt baguettes.
Photo courtesy of la MadeleineBig Bib BBQ
104 Lanark Drive, (210) 654-8400, thebigbib.com
The Big Bib is doing it up right for Thanksgiving, offering a $200 meal deal that includes one whole 20-22 pound turkey as well as a two pound ham. Gravy, sides and dessert round out the meal, but only 30 turkeys are available, so interested diners will have to act fast.
Photo via Instagram / jesselizarrarasAmbler
306 W Market St., (210) 229-9222, amblersanantonio.com
This newly-renovated River Walk eatery is offering a three course prix-fixe menu featuring cider-brined turkey breast and all the fixin’s. The attached Hotel Contessa is even offering Thanksgiving staycation packages for folks who simply don’t want the hustle and bustle of the holiday at home.
Photo courtesy of AmblerBlanco BBQ
13259 Blanco Road, (210) 251-2602, blancobbq.com
This BBQ joint has a Thanksgiving package large enough to feed an army — $180 gets you an 18-20 pound turkey and all the fixins in ready-to-heat containers for easy prep.
Photo via Instagram / blancobbq_est2013Cibolo Moon at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
23808 Resort Pkwy, (210) 276-2500, marriott.com
This luxury hill country hotel eatery is offering an extensive holiday buffet, so that folks can go back for seconds — and thirds — of delectable items such as herb and salt-crusted prime rib and pecan bourbon tarts.
Photo courtesy of Cibolo MoonSmokey Mo’s
Multiple Locations, smokeymosbbq.com
Snag a family-sized feast including smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole
green bean casserole and pumpkin pie from any local Smokey Mo’s location. Based in Leander, this BBQ joint can feed your crew (up to 10 people) for around $150.
Photo via Instagram / smokeymosbbqsaSmoke: BBQ Restaurant
501 East Crockett, (210) 253-9919, facebook.com/SmokeSanAntonio
Take a break from cooking with Smoke: BBQ’s Family Feast. The $40 meal feeds four to six folks and includes one and a half pounds of smoked turkey and two turkey legs, plus all the fixins.
Photo via Instagram / smokesanantonioPerry’s Steakhouse & Grill
15900 La Cantera Parkway, (210) 558-6161, perryssteakhouse.com
Perry’s is offering a three course menu with a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as a la carte sides and starters. The three-course meal costs $45 per person, and is available for dine-in or carry out.
Photo via Instagram / perryssteakhouseMeadow Neighborhood Eatery
555 W. Bitters Rd Ste 110, (210) 481-4214, meadowsanantonio.com
Chef PJ Edwards has pulled out all of the stops on Meadow’s take-home Thanksgiving feast: a whole roasted turkey, plus an assortment of scrumptious sides feeds eight to ten folks for $149. The eatery is also offering hot-and-ready items for the big day.
Photo via Instagram / meadow_saBoudro’s
421 E. Commerce, (210) 224-8484, boudros.com
This River Walk staple is offering a special three course holiday meal featuring entree choices such as achiote butter-basted turkey and mesquite-smoked pork tenderloin. $45 per person on the big day.
Photo by Kody Melton for Boudro’sMax & Louie’s New York Diner
226 W Bitters Rd Suite 126, (210) 483-7600, maxandlouiesdiner.com
Challah bread stuffing? Yes, please! Max & Louie’s is offering up a killer feast for five to six people that includes roasted turkey, sides and a dessert for under $200. Order by November 19 for pickup on the 25.
Photo via Instagram /Smoke Shack
3714 Broadway, (210) 829-8448, toasttab.com
Smoke Shack’s family meal includes a 12-14 pound turkey accompanied by your choice of three side items. The $80 meal can be picked up hot, carved and ready to serve for an additional $20.
Photo via Instagram / smokeshackAldaco’s Mexican Cuisine
20079 Stone Oak Pkwy, (210) 494-0561, aldacosrestaurants.com
Blanca Aldaco undoubtedly helped bring national recognition to SA via the family recipes used throughout all iterations of her eateries. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Aldaco’s flair for authentic Mexican flavors is obvious in each dish.
Photo via Instagram / aldacos_stoneoakNadler’s Bakery
1621 Babcock Rd., (210) 340-1021, nadlers.com
This family-owned and operated business has been providing baked goods to SA since 1963, using tried-and-true recipes like the one used in their pumpkin pie. Buttery, flaky crust and expertly seasoned pumpkin filling have made these treats a holiday standby for generations of families.
Photo via Instagram / nadlersbakeryAcadiana Cafe, 1986
1289 SW Loop 410, (210) 674-0019, acadianacafe.com
When you’ve got a craving for Southern and Cajun cooking, 35-year-old Acadiana Cafe is the spot to tap. From catfish, turkeys and pickles to chicken and dumplings and gumbo, this family-owned joint serves up Cajun flair on SA’s far West side.
Photo via Instagram / acadianacafe Credit:Instagram / acadianacafeLucy Cooper’s Texas Ice House
16080 San Pedro Ave, (210) 462-1894, lucycoopers.com
Get in on a real southern-style Thanksgiving feast with Lucy Cooper’s take-home package. $142 gets you a choice between baked turkey or spiral-sliced ham, plus a laundry list of side items — enough to feed eight to ten folks. Pre-order before November 23, as these packages are limited.
Photo via Instagram / lucycoopersicehouse