Austin 2020 Thanksgiving Dining Guide
AUSTIN, TX — The coronavirus has altered many of our traditions and routines, what with the ongoing need for physical distancing and protective facial coverings as part of our routine to mitigate the spread of illness. Yet opportunities to pick up a Thanksgiving feast to enjoy in the safe environs of home among loved ones abound in Austin.
Patch has compiled some of the best culinary offerings for families to enjoy their holiday dinner on Nov. 26.
1011 S. Congress Ave., Building 2, Suite 180.
Aba is offering a Thanksgiving Feast to-go with a Mediterranean twist. The menu can be ordered for two, four or six guests and includes menu items such as Pumpkin Hummus, Truffle Baked Orzo and Green Beans with Almonds and Mushroom Aioli, Beef Tenderloin Kebab, Brussels Sprouts and the Creme Brûlée Pie. The cost is $48.95 per person, plus tax and guests can choose to add on bottles of wine at an additional cost. Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. and pick-up or delivery is Tuesday, Nov. 24, or Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thanksgiving Feast to-go comes with re-heating instructions. Please note, Aba is closed on Thanksgiving Day for dine-in. Order by calling (737) 273-0199. Patrons also can place an order for Aba’s Thanksgiving Feast To-Go for Pick-Up here or delivery here.
The holiday spread at Aba. Photo by Thomas Moore.
11600 Rock Rose Ave #100
This Thanksgiving, Bakery Lorraine at Domain NORTHSIDE will offer its famous Dutch Apple Pie made with five different apple varieties donning a lattice decor for the holiday season. A decadent, Roasted In-House Pumpkin Pie, mixed with the perfect blend of holiday spices and their signature Jack Daniel’s Pecan Pie, a boozy twist on the classic pecan pie.
Pies are $26 each and available for pre-order starting on Wednesday, November 4. Pre-orders can be made online HERE. All pie orders must be placed by Sunday, November 22, at midnight. Pre-order pickups in-store will take place on Wednesday, November 25.
Extras will be available at each store on a first-come, serve basis. Pies will be available at all Bakery Lorraine locations in San Antonio and Austin.
Photo by The Social Agency.
1793 S. 1st St.
Fresa’s will be offering a special holiday menu of meals, sides and desserts that include homemade pies to-go with two prepared Thanksgiving dinners to choose from: The Signature Roasted Turkey Meal or the Roasted Turkey Breast Meal. Patrons can order online at Fresaschicken.com or by phone at (512) 915-0362. Orders must be placed no later than Nov. 23, to be picked up by Nov. 25 at Fresa’s South First at 1073 S. 1st St. in South Austin. Just reheat and enjoy!
Signature Roasted Turkey Meal ($285, serves 8-10 people):
Whole Roasted Turkey, Turkey Pan Breast, Citrus-Serrano Cranberry Sauce, Chorizo Stuffing (Full Pan), Choice of 3 Sides (Full Pan)
Roasted Turkey Turkey Breast Plan ($185, serves 4-6 people):
Roasted Turkey Breast, Turkey Pan Gravy, Citrus-Serrano Cranberry Sauce, Chorizo Stuffing (Half Pan), Choice of 3 Sides (Full Pan)
Sides (Half and full prices vary depending on each dish):
Poblano Spinach Chicken: Full: $28, Half: $15
Sweet Potato Mash: Full: $28, Half: $15
Doña’s Mac-N-Cheese: Full: $26, Half: $14
Herbed Green Beans: Full: $26, Half: $14
Chorizo Stuffing: Full: $32, Half: $17
Roasted Brussel Sprouts: Full: 32, Half: $17
Turkey Pan Gravy $12 qt | Citrus-Serrano Cranberry Sauce $8 pt
Desserts:
Classic Apple Pie $30
Caramel Pumpkin Pie $30
Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream $10 pt
Check out the full menu here.
Photo courtesy of Fresa's.
1911 Aldrich St.
2222 Rio Grande St., Suite 190
8023 Burnet Rd.
5207 Brodie Lane, Suite 115, Sunset Valley, Texas
Special Thanksgiving Item
Special Thanks Family Pack
Includes:
6 Turkey & Potato Bao
2 Chicken leg quarters
Szechuan fries with spicy mayo
*Feeds 4 people*
Turkey and Potato Bao
turkey, potato, green bean, carrot, onion, and celery in a fluffy carrot bun
Pumpkin Pie Bao
Pumpkin Spice Boba Tea
Dates available: Nov. 16 - Dec. 31
*Will be exclusively offered on the Bao’d Up website, mobile app, and in-person orders (not available on third-party menus).
Available at all four locations
Price TBD
Photo courtesy of Bao'd Up.
136 Drifting Wind Run, Dripping Springs, Texas.
For Thanksgiving, this Dripping Springs French restaurant will be closed for dinner service Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and will re-open to regular hours on Friday, Nov. 27. Le Vacher is offering pre-order items for Thanksgiving, including cornbread, Escargots Croissants, Sweet Potato Casserole, pies and more. See the full menu linked here. Orders can be emailed toorders@levachertx.com. Pickup will be on Wednesday, Nov. 25, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS (Mueller)
Mueller Market District, 1905 Aldrich St., Suite 150.
Lick Honest Ice Creams is bringing back their limited-time Thanksgiving Ice Cream Pies, a simplified treat for the pie and ice cream traditionalist.
WHEN: Available for pre-order October 26th through November 15th for pick up on Nov. 23, 24 or 25.
WHERE: Order online (lick-special-orders.square.site) for pick-up at any Austin or San Antonio Lick Honest Ice Creams scoop shop.
FLAVORS
Hazel’s Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie: Just like Granny Hazel made it! Roasted Pumpkin Pyle pumpkin ice cream is enhanced by clove, a bit of cinnamon, and freshly ground nutmeg, spread into a buttery crumb crust, and topped with house made caramel sauce.
Chocolate Chocolate (vegan & gluten free): Our newest vegan & gluten free item features our vegan chocolate ice cream, made with Austin’s own SRSLY Chocolate, spread into a gluten-free chocolate cookie crumb crust, and topped with our house made chocolate sauce and dark chocolate shavings. (contains tree nuts: coconut)
DETAILS: $22 per pie + tax
Photo courtesy of Lick Honest Ice Creams.
Mueller Market District, 1911 Aldrich St., Suite 100
Take + Heat Farmhouse Feasts available to order HERE
Choose from:
Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast (feeds 4-6): $145
Herb Buttered Turkey Breast (4.5 lb average)
1 pint Scratch Turkey Gravy
1 pint Orange Cranberry Sauce
1 dozen Buttermilk Biscuits with honey butter
1 quart Corn Bread Stuffing
1 quart Haricot Verts
1 quart Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
1 quart Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving Farmhouse Dinner (feeds 2-3): $80
Herb Buttered Turkey Breast (2.25 lb average)
1 cup Scratch Turkey Gravy
1 cup Orange Cranberry Sauce
1/2 dozen Buttermilk Biscuits with honey butter
1 pint Corn Bread Stuffing
1 pint Haricot Verts
1 pint Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
1 pint Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole
Trimmings Package: classic Southern sides that feeds 4-6 people: $54
1 pint Orange Cranberry Sauce
1 quart Corn Bread Stuffing
1 quart Haricot Verts
1 quart Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
1 quart Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole
Scratch baked Pecan Pie: $24
1 Dozen Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies: $24
Photo by Julia Keim.
Hill Country Galleria, 12532 FM2244, Bee Cave, Texas.
Pre-order by calling (512)-263-4060
Pre-Order deadline for Whole Turkeys, Whole Hams and Pies is Nov 18.
Pick up available Monday-Wednesday, Nov 23-25. Deadline to pick up on Wednesday Nov. 25, is at 3 p.m.
Smoked Whole Turkeys (Cooked weight 9-11 lbs feeds 10-12) $69
Smoked Whole Hams (6-8 lbs feeds 12 to 16) $80
10” Pecan, Pumpkin and Buttermilk Pies $24
For smaller groups the Smoked Turkey Breast is a great option 4 to 6 lbs at $19/lb
Sides Poblano Cream Corn and Scallop Potatoes
Hill Country Galleria, 13500 Galleria Circle U-120, Bee Cave, Texas
1201 E. 6th St.
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner (turkey breast, stuffing, vegetable, gravy, dessert) for 4 people with instructions on how to heat it up. Guests can call (512) 994-0662 for details and pricing.
12800 Hill Country Blvd Suite G-160, Bee Cave, Texas.
Avery Ranch, 10526 W Parmer Lane.
Tony C's Family Packs launch at the beginning of November, yielding the perfect family meal for when folks have had enough of cooking. Each pack feeds between four to six people for just $50, and include customer favorites: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna, Chicken Scarpariello, Eggplant Parmesan Fettuccini Alfredo, Coal Fired Ziti.
Hill Country Galleria, 13420 Galleria Cir Ste A-140.
FoliePop's continues to offer online ordering for larger pastry orders — perfect for special events or desserts for the holidays. Choices include boxes of 36 bite-sized cream-filled ChouPops, the Discovery Box with ChouPops and FoliePops minis, or a box of 12 FoliePops minis. Guests can choose their own flavors or go with Chef Recommended.
The FoliePop's team is also offering a limited edition pyramid of signature Cake Pops with the following flavors: Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, & Pumpkin Pie. This is meant to be a family style dessert. You can buy the Signature Pumpkin, Pecan, & Apple Cake Pops Pyramids on the FoliePop's website - under the "Catering Online Ordering" tab starting in the month November. People can reserve in advance and schedule their pick up times and dates. It would feed a family of 6 to 8 people. Our Signature Cake Pops will be decorated and the pyramid will provide for a great Thanksgiving table centerpiece!
10515 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite B-225.
Southside Market & BBQ will be offering holiday meal options for Thanksgiving, available to order through Nov. 22. Pick up days include Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. Customers can order online at the Elgin location here, Austin Arbor walk location here and their Bastrop location here.
The dinner offerings include sausage dressing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, farm fresh green beans, turkey gravy and rolls with the option of either a 12-14-pound whole smoked grade A turkey ($85), a 4-50-pound boneless smoked turkey breast ($75) or a 4-pound smoked pork loin half ($55). All meats are slow smoked over Texas Post Oak and all sides are handmade. Meals will be cold at pick up and will include complete heating instructions. Meats a la carte and additional sides, including pecan pies made from scratch, are also available for order.
Check out the full menu here.
AMLI at Mueller, 1900 Simond Ave.
L'Oca d'Oro will remain closed to guestS for the remainder of 2020, but the restauran'ts operators still love the holidays. Illustrating this seasonal fondness will be a special Thanksgiving subscription box available for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 25, the day before the holiday. Chef Fiore will include a combination of sides and pantry items to help finish patrons Thanksgiving feast with that special L'Oca d'Oro touch. For more information on the L'Oca d'Oro weekly & monthly subscription service, visit table22.com/loca-doro. To receive the Thanksgiving box, sign up by Sunday, Nov. 22.
Hotel ZaZa Austin| Downtown Austin, 400 Lavaca St.
This Thanksgiving, Group Therapy will offer a pre-fixe, four course menu. For $70, diners can choose from a selection of delectable appetizers, soups and salads, entrees and desserts. Menu highlights include the Surf N’ Turf Crostini Duo with braised beef short rib, whipped potato, beech mushroom demiglace, grated parmesan, alongside herb butter shrimp, cheesy grits and grated parmesan; Beets & Boursin with sliced beets, baby arugula, roasted walnut, black pepper boursin and honey vinaigrette; 8-ounce New York Strip Au Poivre with lobster mac n’ cheese au gratin and a S’mores Bar with toasted marshmallow topping and graham cracker crumble.
Reservations: (512) 542-9292 or Open Table.
Photo courtesy of Group Therapy.
Lone Star Court | The Domain, 10901 Domain Dr,.
This year, The Water Trough will offer a delicious array of Southern-inspired Thanksgiving mains, sides and desserts. Menu highlights include the Smoked Turkey Breast with marinated and smoked garlic, onion, lemon, rosemary, brown sugar and whiskey; Not Mama’s Green Bean Casserole with scratch made creamy bechamel including butter, parmesan, thyme, cremini mushrooms, fresh green beans and house fried shallots; and Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with layers of thinly sliced sweet potato, butter, brown sugar, fall spices and cream. For dessert, The Water Trough will offer a mouthwatering selection of fried pies. Menu items will be available a la carte and can be enjoyed for dine-in or takeout.
Phone: (512) 814.2625
3101 Guadalupe St.
4001 S. Lamar Blvd.
Whether you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or simply looking for a side dish to bring that accommodates all dietary restrictions, Wheatsville Co-op is your go-to! The natural grocer offers customers a variety of entrees, sides and appetizers. From a Walnut Pecan Pate to Quinoa Cashew Lentil Loaf (in lieu of turkey), cornbread stuffing and coconut cream pie (a creamy pie made with organic coconut), the co-op offers tons of Thanksgiving dishes for a smooth, stress-free holiday.
The Wheatsville store at 3101 Guadalupe St. Photo by Tony Cantú/Patch staff.
>>> Restaurant operators: Send us your Thanksgiving meal plans if you'd like to be included in this guide. Email antonio.cantu@patch.com.
This article originally appeared on the Austin Patch
