Thanksgiving is all about the food — but that doesn't mean you have to be the one to cook it! If you want to celebrate without spending hours over the stove, some of Denver's best restaurants have a solution. From traditional offerings to more exotic fare, check out these Thanksgiving meals for takeout. Order soon, though! The deadlines are fast approaching.
Traditional Comfort Food
Back to Top of ListAjax Downtown
Price: $200 (serves 4)
Order by: 11/22
Pick up: 11/27 from 1 to 3 p.m.; 11/28 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Dig into this yummy traditional menu: confit turkey legs and smoked turkey breast, maple-roasted carrots, duck breast stuffing, whole oven-roasted sweet potato, cheesy Brussels sprouts gratin, bitter green salad with cranberry dressing, and butter rolls. Choice of dessert: brown butter pumpkin pie, salted caramel apple pie or pecan pie.
Edible Beats Presents: Thanksgiving at Home 2024
Price: $64 (serves 1); $95 (Everything But the Turkey menu) (serves 4)
Order by: 11/24
Pick up: 11/26 & 11/27 (delivery also available)
Chef Justin Cucci—the chef behind Linger, Root Down, El Five, Vital Root (see vegan options below) and Ophelia's Electric Soapbox—is at it again this Thanksgiving! Enjoy Barber's all-natural turkey served two ways: the legs are salt- and sugar-cured and sous vide for 16 hours at 168°F with duck fat and herbs, while the breasts are brined, roasted and basted with an herb compound butter. Marble rye stuffing is a unique spin on the classic, created with roasted butternut squash, currants, pecans and shitake mushrooms. Sides include roasted turnip and garlic mashed potatoes with chives and parsley; green beans and delicata squash with crispy shallots and umami au jus; whipped sweet potatoes with sage and brown butter; and cranberry relish with pomegranate and orange. Available gluten-free by request.
The Kitchen
Price: A la carte pricing (serves 4–10)
Order by: 11/24
Pick up: 11/27
Savor a restaurant-level Thanksgiving dinner from the comfort of your home! The Kitchen's build-your-own dinner package is available at their Boulder and Denver locations and includes detailed heating and serving instructions. Options include a whole turkey brined and par-cooked, vegetarian autumn pot pie, family-style sides of roasted leek and mushroom dressing, Parker House rolls, herb-whipped mashed potatoes, Urfa carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts, braised hominy, roasted turkey gravy, cranberry chutney, and pumpkin pie for dessert. Everything is a la carte, so you can snag one of each item for a full meal, or grab a side to bring to your celebration.
Urban Farmer Denver
Price: $150 (serves 2) | $350 (serves 6–8)
Order by: 11/26
Pick up: 11/28
Urban Farmer's Thanksgiving To Go "For 2" includes a turkey dinner with dark and light meat turkey and turkey jus, local greens salad with shaved vegetables and honey vinaigrette, and an array of family-style sides: house-made cranberry sauce, buttermilk smashed red potatoes and chives, cornbread stuffing with fennel sausage and dried fruit, baked yams with maple bourbon butter and sage, and Brussels sprouts with brown butter and bacon lardons. Dessert is two slices of pumpkin pie. The Thanksgiving To Go Family Style includes a whole 14- to 16-pound turkey glazed with honey and tamari, as well as a whole pumpkin pie!
Kachina Cantina
Price: $35/turkey plate; $35/three-course meal; $9/pumpkin pie (serves 1)
Order by: 11/23–11/25
Pick up: 11/26–11/28
Enjoy a Southwestern spin on the traditional Thanksgiving menu: turkey, jalapeno-ginger cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and apples herb stuffing and a French roll. The pumpkin pie is topped with whipped cream. And the three-course meal includes a mixed green salad and smaller portions of both the turkey plate and the pumpkin pie. Family-style orders of three or more must be placed at least three days before pick-up date.
Mizuna
Price: $195 + Mizuna's 22% CHP (Creating Happy People) fee (serves 2)
Order by: 11/23
Pick up: 11/27
Enjoy a timeless Thanksgiving spread with an elevated Mizuna touch! Indulge in a luxurious feast for two, featuring gourmet twists on classics. Your meal comes with finishing instructions so you can enjoy it on your schedule. This year's menu includes sliced turkey breast with a garlic-thyme gravy; house-made stuffing' truffle whipped potatoes; roasted bacon Brussels sprouts with apples and caramelized onion; Mizuna's famous lobster mac and cheese; Gerry dinner rolls with confit butter; and a pumpkin sage tart with cranberry caramel and cinnamon chantilly cream for dessert.
The Bindery
Price: $440 (serves 8)
Order by: 11/24
Pick up: Check with restaurant
Have a 16-20-pound Barber all-natural turkey, presented with figs, bay leaves, blood oranges, sage with gravy; sourdough stuffing with mushrooms and sweet Italian sausage (gluten-free option); shallot mashed potatoes with bourbon mashed sweet potatoes; fresh cranberry, orange, lime and jalapeno relish; maple with lime roasted acorn squash; parsnips with spiced pears; roasted Brussels sprouts; rapini with pearl onions. Add-on sides and dessert available.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Denver
Price: $149 (serves 4) or $49 per adult; $19 per child 12 and under
Order by: ASAP
Pick up: 11/27–11/28
Perry's family-style Thanksgiving smoked turkey breast meal also includes soup or salad, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish, and homemade bread. Add a family-style pumpkin cheesecake for four for an additional $29.
Pindustry
Price: $125 (serves 4) or $175 (serves 6) or $225 (serves 8)
Order by: 11/24
Pick up: Check with restaurant
Thanksgiving meal packages from Pindustry include turkey, gravy, chorizo stuffing, potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, marshmallow and pecan praline, corn, pomegranate cranberry relish, smoked beet salad, herbed ricotta, house-made rolls, spiced herb butter, and a choice of pecan or pumpkin pie. Each package also comes with your choice of a bottle of red wine, a bottle of white wine, or an Old Forrester cocktail kit.
Steuben's
Price: $135 (serves 6)
Order by: 11/25
Pick up: 11/27
The chef has crafted a full menu for you and your family to enjoy. Look for Applewood smoked turkey breast; buttery Yukon gold mashed potatoes and savory chicken gravy; stuffing with seasonal herbs and aromatics, craisins, house-made croutons and chicken stock; and green been casserole with house-made cream of mushroom, parmesan and crispy shallots; cranberry sauce with orange zest and winter spices. For $35, add chai spiced pumpkin pie (serves 10–12).
Brickfire BBQ & Seafood at Magnolia Hall
Price: $59.99 (serves 2–4) or $99.99 (serves 6–8)
Order by: 11/21
Pick up: 11/28 (between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m.)
Have a made-from-scratch, in-house meal featuring smoked turkey breast, macaroni and cheese, hatch green chile hashbrown casserole, fresh green beans, jalapeno cornbread and cranberry sauce. Half-chickens are also available.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Price: $172 (serves 4) or $258 (serves 6)
Orders starting on 11/18
Pick up: 11/28
Let The Keg do the cooking this Thanksgiving! This family feast includes Keg Caesar salad, roast turkey, turkey stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, maple-glazed carrots and cheesecake with pumpkin caramel drizzle for dessert.
A Twist on the Classic
Back to Top of ListMaggiano's Little Italy
Price: $210 (heat at home) or $220 (hot and ready) (serves 4–5)
Order by: 24 hours ahead of pick-up time
Pick up: 11/27 and 11/28
All the traditional Thanksgiving fare plus our Italian favorites? Count us in! Magginano's Thanksgiving Carryout Bundles include Caesar salad, traditional roasted turkey with giblet gravy and sage and sausage stuffing, country-style smoked ham with whipped sweet potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs, four-cheese ravioli, garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, fresh-baked bread and pumpkin praline cheesecake. Add on bottles of wine, additional Thanksgiving or Italian sides and entrees, and more desserts like warm apple crostada or tiramisu.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Back to Top of ListVital Root
Price: $47 (serves 1)
Order by: 11/24
Pick up: 11/26 or 11/27 (delivery also available)
Make sure everyone feels included with a delicious vegan and gluten-free meal, featuring flavorful, wholesome, from-scratch recipes that prove you don’t need turkey to enjoy the holiday: roasted acorn squash, parsnip and turnip mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, cranberry orange chutney, dinner rolls with maple butter, and sweet potato-pumpkin pie. You can also add on homemade vegan pies, paired wines, and extra sides!
Nest Cafe at Nurture
Price: $39.99 per side item (each side serves 4); $48 pie (serves 4–6); $168 (three sides + pie bundle)
Order by: ASAP
Pick up: 11/21 or 11/22
Let Nurture take care of Thanksgiving for you! Pre-order Thanksgiving sides and pies now, and bundle to save! Full bundle includes (v, gf): Golden Root Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Reunion Sourdough Stuffing and Pumpkin Pecan Pie. Receive a $25 gift card to Nest at Nurture for bundling!
International Fare
Back to Top of ListLuca
Price: $130 + Luca's 22% CHP (Creating Happy People) fee (serves 2)
Order by: 11/23
Pick up: 11/27
Sit back, relax and savor the season with Luca's curated Thanksgiving feast for two! Enjoy five festive courses that will make your holiday unforgettable—no cooking required. Your meal comes with finishing instructions so you can enjoy it on your schedule. This year's menu includes roasted sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, three-cheese cavatelli, porchetta with au jus, and pumpkin pie cheesecake.
Osteria Marco
Price: $130 + Osteria Marco's 22% CHP (Creating Happy People) fee (serves 2)
Order by: 11/23
Pick up: 11/27
Celebrate Thanksgiving Italian style from the comfort of your home! Osteria Marco's annual gourmet feast for two is packed with bold, seasonal flavors—ready for pickup. Make it extra special with a bottled cocktail or a meat and cheese platter. Your meal comes with finishing instructions so you can enjoy it on your schedule. This year's menu includes garlic- and herb-crusted roasted pork loin with a honey dijon glaze; roasted delicata squash; grilled asparagus with sage and citrus compound butter; Panzanella stuffing made with LoDough sourdough and Italian sausage; baked rigatoni with San Marzano tomato sauce, house ricotta, Pecorino and basil; and pumpkin cannoli with Italian buttercream and chocolate chips.
Sushi-Rama
Price: Starts at $80 for 68 pieces
Create an (almost)-all-you-can-eat sushi bar for your Thanksgiving from Denver’s favorite conveyor-belt sushi concept! Platters include classics (like the California and spicy tuna roll) and one-of-a-kind creations like the Pumpkin Dragon roll (with Japanese pumpkin tempura and marinated kelp topped with an avocado and honey glaze).
Order at least 24 hours in advance through ChowNow under "Catering Platters" or by calling your location
Noisette
Price: $75 (serves 1); Varies (extra sides and accompaniments)
Order by: ASAP
Pick up: 11/27
Add a refined taste to your holiday festivities with Noisette's Thanksgiving dinner! This feast includes one confit duck leg, pommes puree, chicken gravy, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, brioche bun and a slice of pumpkin pie. Add some cheeses, meats, olives and cornichons, a baguette fresh from their bakery that you can top with beurre Noisette (delicious house-made brown butter) and various jams and honeys. And don't forget the desserts you can crust (😉) are going to be a crowd-pleaser with their 9-inch apple, pumpkin and pecan pies ($40 each).
Drinks, Appetizers, Sides & Desserts
Back to Top of ListEdible Beats Presents: Everything but the Turkey 2024
Price: $95 (serves 4)
Order by: 11/24
Pick up: 11/26 & 11/27 (delivery also available)
Got plans for the turkey but don’t want to fuss with the sides? Take home Edible Beats' Everything But the Turkey menu, featuring marble rye stuffing with roasted butternut squash, roasted turnip and garlic mashed potatoes with chives and parsley, green beans and delicata squash with crispy shallots and umami au jus, whipped sweet potatoes with sage and brown butter, cranberry relish with pomegranate and orange, plus six house-made sweet potato rolls! Available gluten-free by request.
Edible Beats Presents: Thanksgiving Bakery
Price: varies
Order by: ASAP
Save the best for last with their scratch pies! Each order comes with one pie, but you can order as many as you'd like! Available gluten-free, with vanilla bean whip. Caramel sauce is available for an additional charge. Feast your "pies" on these options: Layered pumpkin and whiskey pecan pie; rye whiskey pecan pie; classic pumpkin pie; and honeycrisp apple pie.
Cheese Meat Board
Price: $160 (full board serves up to 10); $80 (half board serves up to 5); $35 (baked Brie kit); $6 (pumpkin pie cannolis)
Order by: 11/25
Pick up: 11/26 & 11/27; limited pickup available on 11/28
The Thanksgiving grazing board features pumpkin spice gouda, a pumpkin-shaped cheese ball, candied nut mix, cranberry mustard, and the intensely nutty and bright orange Mimolette, along with cured meats and accouterments. The baked Brie kit includes a 19-ounce Brie wheel topped with fig jam, candied pears, honey drizzle, and dried cranberries and thyme, along with crackers and baguette. And for a sweet treat, enjoy three mini cannolis filled with pumpkin pie and mini marshmallows!
Tavernetta
Price: $40–$50 for desserts (serves 4–6) and $50-$168 for cocktails and wine sets
Order by: 11/22
Pick up by: Contact restaurant
No Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, wine and cocktails! Tavernetta has pumpkin tiramisu made with pumpkin sponge cake, pumpkin mascarpone mousse and signature chocolate crumble. They also have cocktails and wine kits.
LoDough Bakery
Price: Varies
Order by: 11/26
Pick up by: 11/27
Whether you're looking for brioche dinner rolls for the table; fig and brie focaccia; a festive cranberry walnut sourdough; or traditional apple, cherry or pumpkin pie, LoDough Bakery has you covered.
High Point Creamery
Price: $42
Order by: ASAP
Pick up by: 11/26 & 11/27
This year, High Point Creamery is offering pie and ice cream for your Thanksgiving celebration! But not just any pie. Salted maple, cherry, pumpkin, apple and pecan Hinman Pie. And if you combine that pie with a little High Point Creamery ice cream in flavors like Tin Cup Whiskey with Pistachio Brittle, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Cornbread with Strawberry Jam, Salted Caramel and more, you'll have the recipe for a truly magical holiday meal!
Dine-in Options
Back to Top of ListAjax Downtown
Ajax is offering a three-course prix fixe (fixed price) menu on Thanksgiving Day. First course (choice of): lobster bisque, chicory salad, sweet potato gnocchi, tuna carpaccio or grilled sweetbreads. Second course (choice of): smoked turkey roulade, black cod, roasted celery root, Colorado lamb saddle, or 30-day dry-aged beef rib. Dessert (choice of): butternut squash pie, carrot cake or white chocolate apple cheesecake. The price is $115 per person; $35 per child under 12.
Panzano
Located in the Kimpton Monaco Hotel in downtown, Panzano is offering a three-course meal for $70 per person. It begins with your choice of fall panzanella salad or buttercup squash soup; a Turkey Duo entrée that includes confit leg and sous vide turkey breast, focaccia stuffing, potato puree, fennel roasted carrots, cranberry agrodolce and foie gras gravy; and maple panna cotta for dessert. In addition to its pre-fixe menu, the restaurant will be bringing back its highly coveted takeaway sandwich kit with all the fixins’ and instructions to make the perfect Thanksgiving sandwich at home the next day. (It's only available to in-person diners.)
Corinne Denver
Corinne's three options for Thanksgiving entrees are carved roasted turkey, Brush Creek Bourbon-glazed ham, and Tofurkey for our vegetarian friends! With your order of an entree, you will also be served mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll and a fall vegetable salad. There are also several family-style sides available to order as additions! Wrap up your meal with a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie or fry bread. Each entree is $32, each side is $13 and dessert prices vary. They also will offer options from their regular Corinne dinner menu.
The Nickel
Head to The Nickel for an elevated dining experience that blends seasonal warmth with timeless tradition. Reserve your spot and indulge in a beautifully plated turkey dinner featuring all the classic sides that make this holiday special. To further elevate your meal, an expertly paired wine selection is included. The price is $100 per adult; $50 for children under 13.
The Kitchen
This year, The Kitchen is offering an in-house meal featuring your choice of roasted turkey or vegetarian autumn pot pie, family-style sides of roasted leek and mushroom dressing, Parker House rolls, whipped mashed potatoes, their famous Urfa carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts, braised hominy and choice of pumpkin verrine or apple galette for dessert. The price is $99.50; $45.50 for children 12 and under.
Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps
Enjoy a no-fuss, buffet-style Thanksgiving feast featuring a carving station complete with prime rib and herb-roasted turkey, along with all of your favorite sides: butternut squash soup, a salad bar, garlic herb-whipped potatoes, roasted candied pecan sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, a holiday pie table and fall-flavored mini desserts. The price is $75 for adults; $25 for children 5–12; and free for children under 5.
Urban Farmer
Join Urban Farmer on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a memorable three-course prix fixe experience. Offerings include sweet potato gnocchi cooked with mushrooms, caponata and pumpkin oil to start; roast prime rib accompanied with wagyu butter and a variety of sides for your entrée; and the restaurant's beloved traditional pumpkin pie with house whip for dessert! $95 per adult; $50 per child for kids under 12.
Kachina Cantina
Let Kachina Cantina do the cooking (and the dishes!) this year. On Thanksgiving Day, order off this modern Southwestern restaurant's regular all-day menu, plus some tasty Thanksgiving specials: turkey, jalapeno-ginger cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage and apples herb stuffing and a French roll ($35). The pumpkin pie is topped with whipped cream ($9). And the three-course meal includes a mixed green salad and smaller portions of both the turkey plate and the pumpkin pie ($35). Family-style orders of three or more must be placed at least three days before pick-up date.
Elway's Downtown
On Thanksgiving Day, Elway's will be serving their regular breakfast menu from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Then from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy their specially curated Thanksgiving menu alongside their regular dinner selections. Thanksgiving offerings include harvest butternut squash soup, crispy Brussels sprouts, mixed greens, roasted turkey breast, prime rib and maple-glazed ham. For dessert, enjoy harvest pumpkin mousse, apple crisp and pumpkin pie. Wash it all down with Thanksgiving sangria or non-alcoholic sparkling apple cider!
Chez Maggy
Enjoy a feast prepared by Chef Ludo Lefebvre to celebrate Thanksgiving for $85 per person! Three courses with selections and shareable sides included. First course (choice of): maitake mushroom bisque with truffle coulis or fall squash salad with apple vinaigrette. Main course (choice of): roasted turkey breast with cranberry sauce, prime rib with jus and horseradish, or baked salmon with lemon butter. Shareable sides included: green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, traditional stuffing and brioche rolls. Wrap up your meal at the dessert bar, featuring pumpkin cheesecake, apple tart, cranberry white chocolate macaron, cinnamon bavarois, maple blondie and ginger shortbread cookies.
FIRE Restaurant and Lounge
Enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving Feast at FIRE Restaurant on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., curated by Executive Chef Ashley Robertson! Savor seasonal fall salads, tempting starters, classic sides and a carving station featuring bourbon-glazed ham and turkey. Enjoy the mac & cheese bar, seafood display with shrimp, oysters, and smoked salmon rillette, plus a dessert spread featuring pumpkin pie, French silk pie and more. Jenny Shawhan will provide live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., adding to the festive atmosphere. The price is $70 per adult; $20 for children 5–12. Add bottomless mimosas for $20.
Local Jones
Enjoy Thanksgiving from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at this bustling American restaurant and neighborhood bar in Cherry Creek! Give thanks with a toast over a seasonal cocktail; chow down on a turkey plate with white and dark meat, glazed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, classic stuffing, ginger and vanilla cranberry sauce, black pepper gravy; and be sure to leave room for a very special dessert: butterscotch pumpkin and salted pecan pie.
Water Grill
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Water Grill! In addition to their regular seafood-centric menu, Water Grill's chef has curated a special three-course Thanksgiving menu that highlights the holiday. Starters (choose one): clam chowder with smoked bacon or mixed organic greens with pickled beets. Dinner: roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, sourdough apple-celery stuffing, traditional cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. Dessert (choose one): pumpkin cheesecake or caramel bread pudding.
Table Mountain Grill & Cantina
Bring loved ones together to enjoy a Southwestern Thanksgiving. The'll have limited menus available featuring holiday specials and classic Southwestern favorites. (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Join The Keg on Thanksgiving for a traditional three-course turkey dinner with all the fixings, including your choice of salad to start and cheesecake with pumpkin drizzle for dessert for $43 per person, available for dine-in and takeout. When you dine in or pick up takeout on Thanksgiving, you’ll also receive $25 off the purchase of two entrees during your next visit in 2025!
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
For just $49/ person, chow down on Perry’s slicked smoked turkey breast, along with your choice of honey crisp apple salad with dried cherries walnuts and maple syrup vinaigrette or butternut squash soup. The meal is served with pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish and homemade bread. A children’s plate (12 and under) is available for $19. Add an individual serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake for $9. This Thanksgiving feast is also available to-go!
Photo credits: Edible Beats (header), Urban Farmer Denver (first side image), Edible Beats (second side mage).