CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Thanksgiving holiday is inherently stressful, especially for foodies. Trying to host a full meal is a balancing act, particularly if you prepare every dish by hand. Because it’s not a task for the timid, a lot of people choose to hire bakers, caterers, and restaurants in Northeast Ohio to handle all or part of their holiday meal preparation.
Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious options available in the Greater Cleveland area for Thanksgiving meals, ranging from appetizers to dessert. Here are 49 Thanksgiving takeout options in Northeast Ohio, whether you’re looking to order a premade pie or an entire turkey.
Sophie La Gourmande, located at 2275 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights – Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com
You can preorder everything from the turkey to the sides to the desserts at Sophie La Gourmand in Cleveland Heights for Thanksgiving. A full meal consisting of roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, potato puree, apple sausage stuffing, roasted Brussel sprouts, turkey gravy, orange-cranberry sauce, and house brioche rolls with salted honey butter can be served to four, eight, or twelve people. There are vegetarian options available as well as packages for just Thanksgiving sides. The dessert section includes options like pumpkin and chai-misu, Basque cheesecake, and a spiced apple tart, among others.
Let the South Side in Tremont handle the cooking this Thanksgiving and Christmas if you don’t feel like doing any cooking at all. The bistro is selling family meals for $170 that can feed up to four people and include traditional fare like stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey with gravy, and more. The South Side is also selling a la carte items and wine and batched cocktails to go. Thanksgiving preorders must be placed before Nov. 20th.
With delicious treats for the whole family, Luna Bakery is taking the guesswork out of what to have for dessert this Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. The pastry preorders include pies, with gluten-free options, savory quiche, themed sugar cookies, and beyond.
Planning a Thanksgiving feast but short on time or culinary skills? Don’t fret, Northeast Ohio has you covered! This year, skip the stress and indulge in a delectable takeout Thanksgiving dinner from one of these 49 amazing restaurants, bakeries, and caterers.
From classic turkey and stuffing to vegan delights and gourmet twists, there’s something for every taste bud and dietary preference. So, gather your loved ones, set the table, and prepare to savor a Thanksgiving feast without lifting a finger!
Here’s a quick peek at what awaits you:
- Traditional Turkey Feasts: Indulge in the classics with succulent roasted turkey, savory stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, and all the trimmings.
- Vegetarian & Vegan Options: Plant-based eaters rejoice! Several spots offer delicious meat-free alternatives like stuffed acorn squash, Seitan “turkey,” and hearty vegetable sides.
- Gourmet Delights: Elevate your Thanksgiving with upscale offerings like smoked turkey, maple-glazed ham, and handcrafted desserts.
- Complete Packages & A La Carte Options: Choose from pre-set menus for a stress-free experience or mix and match your favorites to create a personalized feast.
Ready to dive in? Let’s explore the culinary wonders awaiting you:
1. Sophie La Gourmande (Cleveland Heights): This charming bistro offers a complete Thanksgiving feast for four eight, or 12 people, featuring roasted turkey, potato puree, sweet potato casserole apple sausage stuffing, roasted Brussel sprouts, turkey gravy, orange-cranberry sauce, and house brioche rolls with salted honey butter. Vegetarian options and packages for just Thanksgiving sides are also available.
2. The South Side (Tremont): This hip bistro takes care of Thanksgiving with $170 family meals for four, featuring classic dishes like turkey with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. They also sell a la carte items and wine and batched cocktails to go. Preorders are required before November 20th.
3. Luna Bakery (Multiple Locations): This beloved bakery takes the guesswork out of Thanksgiving desserts with tasty treats like pies (including gluten-free options), savory quiche, themed sugar cookies, and more.
4. The Galaxy (Wadsworth): This family-friendly restaurant offers Thanksgiving meals for two ($75) or six ($225) with dishes like turkey, pot roast, green bean casserole, country-style dressing, and your choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Preorders are required by November 22nd.
5. Smoke This (Mobile Business): This mobile catering company specializes in smoked and brined turkey or smoked, candied ham for the main course. Sides like cornbread stuffing, candied yams, and smoked corn casserole are mouthwatering additions. They also sell gravy by the quart and full desserts.
6. Cordelia (Cleveland): This upscale restaurant puts a modern twist on Thanksgiving with its preorder pack of fixings for the meal. For $85, the sides feed two to four people and include pickle dip and chips, Parker rolls with Akron Honey butter, maple-roasted buttercup squash salad, miso-roasted green bean casserole, cornbread and heirloom squash dressing, cranberry-apple relish, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, and smoked old country gravy.
7. Coppia Restaurant (Chesterland): This Italian eatery offers holiday charcuterie boards perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The picture-perfect boards are themed for the season with plenty of snacks and retail for $150. Coppia also sells bottles of wine to make your Thanksgiving shopping a one-stop shop.
8. Birch Café (Highland Heights): This vegan-friendly café offers a Thanksgiving catering option with its takeout menu. The full meal includes either a stuffed acorn squash or Seitan turk’y for the main protein. The list of sides features garlic parmesan smashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, sausage and sage stuffing, wild rice stuffing, and zippy carrots. Birch Café rounds out the meal with dessert and pumpkin pie for a completely traditional meal with a plant-based spin.
9. Gervasi Vineyard (Canton): This winery sells a six-person Thanksgiving meal for $120 that comes with delicious sides to keep your kitchen clean this holiday season. The menu includes a la carte options like Tuscan beef short ribs, maple-smoked ham, and homemade apple cobbler. Preorders must be placed before November 17th.
10. Creekside Restaurant (Brecksville): This cozy restaurant won’t be open on Thanksgiving, but they’ll be prepping plenty of preorders for takeout. The heat-and-serve meals come in individual and family-style packages and must be preordered by November 18th. There are also a la carte sides, appetizers, breads, and desserts.
11. Burntwood Tavern (Multiple Locations): This popular chain makes Thanksgiving easy with preorders available until November 17th. The feast includes a full meal that can serve between two to eight people. Aside from turkey, stuffing, and gravy, the meal includes green beans almondine, corn casserole, and pumpkin pie. A $30 added fee can make the meal complete with a Sketchbook bottle of wine.
12. Bucci’s J-Bella (Strongsville): This Italian restaurant takes Thanksgiving pre-orders before November 19th that include a feast for between two and six people. The full meal includes oven-roasted turkey breast with gravy, cherry-glazed baked ham, roasted sweet potatoes, and several other sides.
13. Gourmet Guy Café (Rocky River): This café sells meals that can serve groups anywhere between two and eight people if ordered before November 19th. The customizable menu has both gluten-free and dairy-free options. The main protein includes a classic roasted turkey breast or ham, or a fancy spin with a 5-pound beef tenderloin. Side dishes are extensive, featuring mashed sweet potatoes with candied pecans, cheesy broccoli casserole, and honey-roasted carrots. Customers can even add desserts and appetizers for a more robust feast.
14. Cleveland Sandwich Co. (Cleveland): This sandwich shop offers small, medium, and large Thanksgiving feasts to feed a crowd as large as 20 people. The menu includes everything but the turkey, with sides like roasted baby carrots with pistachios and crème fraiche or desserts like pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream.
15. The Sweet Fix Bakery (Cleveland Heights): This bakery offers plenty of delicious desserts to make any Thanksgiving meal complete. The classics like sweet potato pie and peach cobbler are no-brainer picks. Sweet Fix also offers other decadent bites like German chocolate cake, cheesecake, and assorted cupcakes.
16. Café Avalaun (Warrensville Heights): This café serves several delicious mains, sides, and desserts for Thanksgiving that all happen to be gluten-free. Cornbread stuffing, buttermilk biscuits, potato Dauphinoise, and pumpkin rolls are just a few examples of the options available for pre-order, with an entire menu that also includes vegan and dairy-free options.
17. The Village Butcher (Mayfield Village): This butcher shop sells a full Thanksgiving meal that serves four to eight people for $150 this year. The meal includes brined and sou vide-cooked turkey breast and sides like sweet corn succotash and mashed potatoes.
18. Batuqui (Cleveland & Chagrin Falls): This South American restaurant takes the work out of the star of the Thanksgiving meal by taking pre-orders for pork and turkey. The main meats need to be ordered before November 19th to be picked up before Thanksgiving day.
19. Lavera (Willoughby Hills): This event space offers Thanksgiving to-go meals that are not to be missed. The $85 complete meal feeds four to six people and includes turkey, gravy, sides, and pumpkin pie. Lavera offers family-style additions like Italian wedding soup and homemade cavatelli with marinara.
20. The Green Kitchen (Cleveland): This vegan eatery offers a plant-based Thanksgiving feast. For $26 per person, the meal includes turkey-free roast slices, golden corn, Yukon mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, cider gravy, yams, and a roll. Green Kitchen is also selling whole pumpkin pies for $30.
21. Tom’s Country Place (Avon): This Avon restaurant offers to make either just the turkey or the entire meal this Thanksgiving if you order before November 14th. The oven-roasted turkey is hand-carved and can be served with pan gravy based on customer preference. The sides include hand-broken stuffing, cranberry-orange chutney, bourbon-maple candied sweet potatoes, three-cheese macaroni and cheese, and more. The $260 meal feeds 10-12 people, including a big bird, and pies can be added on to take all of the work out of Thanksgiving Day.
22. Fat Cats (Cleveland): This Tremont eatery makes Thanksgiving for everyone, including meat eaters, vegans, and even their pets, if preorders are placed before November 21st. For $20 a plate, the traditional options include sliced turkey breast with gravy, several sides, and apple cobbler. The $5 puppy plate includes turkey, brown rice, and green beans, and $3 from every sale will be donated to APL Project Care.
23. Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern (Twinsburg): This Twinsburg restaurant offers a massive Thanksgiving takeout option for those who order before November
Olesia’s Taverne of Richfield
3960 Broadview Rd., Richfield
Olesia’s Taverne is offering both dine-in and takeout options for Thanksgiving this year, with preorders encouraged before Nov. 20. The main is an herb-roasted turkey accompanied with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, buttery herb stuffing, and more, including dessert.
Larder is located in a former fire station in Hingetown. (Photo by Paris Wolfe)
Larder Delicatessen and Bakery
1455 W. 29th St., Cleveland
Larder is a beloved deli and bakery offering pies and sweet rolls for Thanksgiving this year. The flavors for pie include apple crumble, salty maple, and pumpkin butterscotch and they sell pints of fresh whipped cream on the side.
19265 Detroit Rd., Rocky River
It might not be a typical Thanksgiving staple, but Big Mouth Donut is prepared to make Thanksgiving morning a whole lot sweeter with their Thanksgiving dozen. The box of donuts is available for pickup on Thursday morning and includes exclusive festive flavors like cranberry-orange-infused raised donuts or stuffed sweet potato pie. Some flavors are available in gluten-free versions.
Thyme Table menu is full of promise. Theres a lushness to the dish descriptions that draws you in and whispers of magical tastes and textures. (Photo by David Petkiewicz, cleveland. com)David Petkiewicz, cleveland. com.
143 Lear Rd., Avon Lake
Thyme Catering, which owns Thyme Table restaurant, is offering Thanksgiving catering feasts for eight or 16 people, with boozy drink add-ons to up the festive mood. The meal includes the carved turkey, sides like brioche stuffing, and dessert.
The Magnolia Experience is prepared to make any Thanksgiving party a hit with preorders for desserts, sides, and charcuterie boards placed before Nov. 19. The options are each customizable and sure to be the hit of the table.
Waterloo Restaurant in Akron.Zachary Smith, Cleveland.com
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