Thanksgiving roundup: Where to buy holiday dinners in Fort Smith
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and so is the hustle to plan the perfect meal.
For those wanting to skip the cooking and cleanup, here are a few options that support local businesses and take some stress out of the holiday season.
Calico County
479-452-3299; 2401 S. 56th St., Fort Smith
A Fort Smith staple, Calico County, is offering up a few holiday feast options. Customers can get a 20-22 pound turkey that feeds up to 24 people over roasted for $69.00 or deep-fried for $79.00. They are also offering a 9-pound spiral-cut ham for $59.95 or a boneless pork loin that feeds up to 18 for $65.
Turkey and ham by the pound are available for $10.50 per pound with a minimum of four pounds.
They are also offering Calico crisp and assorted pies for dessert.
Additional charges will apply for carving meats. A minimum of 3 days' notice is required for holiday meals.
The Rialto Restaurant
479-769-2406; 720 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith
The Rialto will offer up up turkey, ham and all the fixings for River Valley residents looking to make Thanksgiving a little easier this year.
All items will serve eight to 10 people and include smoked turkey for $65, glazed ham for $50, giblet gravy for $15, dressing and cranberry sauce for $40 as well as pecan or pumpkin pie for $20 each.
The full menu and ordering sheet can be found on The Rialto's Facebook page.
Prepayment is required to place orders and all orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m.
Jeff's Clubhouse
479-308-9123; 2801 Old Greenwood Rd., Fort Smith
Jeff's Club House is offering up a Thanksgiving feast for $250 that feeds 12-15 people.
Their holiday family meal includes 5 pounds of roasted and sliced turkey breast, poultry gravy, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, baked mac and cheese, 15 rolls, cranberry sauce and a pumpkin pie.
Pick up is the day before Thanksgiving unless otherwise scheduled.
Art's BBQ & Burgers
479-452-2550; 8203 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith
Art’s BBQ & Burgers is throwing out all the stops with their Thanksgiving meal. For $199.99, customers can get a whole smoked turkey, three sides, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and two desserts. Sides include mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing and southern green beans.
They are also offering Thanksgiving specials that include, prime rib, whole smoked or deep-fried turkeys and spiral ham. Customers can also grab side orders by the quart, pan or a deep pan option.
PT's Manor
479-322-8415; 407 N. 8th St., Fort Smith
PT’s Manor is offering take and bake traditional Thanksgiving dinner for $21.95 per person. The meal includes Black Forest ham with a pineapple cherry and clove glaze, turkey breast with gravy, mash potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, corn casserole, traditional stuffing and pumpkin or apple pie.
The meals can be picked up hot and ready or over ready Nov. 16-24. Delivery is available upon request. Pre-order by Nov. 23 is preferred.
Offering to smoke meat
Those just looking for someone to take care of the bird while they handle the sides are in luck as well.
Smokey B's Barbeque
479-208-1775; 1903 Fayetteville Rd., Van Buren
Smokey B's Barbeque in Van Buren is offering to smoke turkeys for $3 a pound. Customers should reach out by Nov. 22 by Facebook or phone call.
Twig's BBQ
The Bakery District, Fort Smith
A new Fort Smith favorite, Twig's BBQ, is also smoking meat for the holidays. Smoked turkey starts at $7 per pound. Customers can reach out over Facebook or stop by the food truck.
Orders must be placed by Nov. 22.
Abbi Ross is the city reporter at the Southwest Times Record. She can be reached at aross@swtimes or on Twitter at @__AbbiRoss
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