If waking up before sunrise to start cooking a turkey or spending all day preparing sides doesn’t sound ideal, here are some local restaurants featuring Thanksgiving to-go. From brunch bites and grazing boards for pre-dinner festivities to full-blown holiday feasts and delicious desserts, these menus take the stress out of your Thanksgiving planning.
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Explore restaurants by name and location, or keep scrolling to view them all:
- Arcadia Bluffs | Arcadia
- Barrel Back | Walloon Lake
- Black Star Farms | Suttons Bay
- Common Good Bakery | Traverse City
- Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville
- Gilchrist Winery | Suttons Bay
- Ludington Bay Brewing Co. | Ludington
- Merlyn’s Patisserie | Traverse City
- Modern Bird | Traverse City
- S2S Sugar to Salt | Traverse City
- Stafford’s Pier Restaurant | Petoskey
- Weathervane | Charlevoix
- That French Place | Charlevoix
Looking for restaurants hosting in-person Thanksgiving meals or hunting for our favorite Thanksgiving recipes? We’ve got you covered.
Arcadia Bluffs | Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
A classic Thanksgiving dinner awaits at Arcadia Bluffs. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and more make this option perfect for those looking for a classic holiday meal.
Order Cut-off Date: Not listed, view the full menu here.
Pick-Up: November 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14710 Northwood Hwy, Arcadia
Order: By calling (231) 889-3009
Barrel Back Restaurant | Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
Featuring 14 pounds of turkey, two quarts of each of your favorite sides and two delicious pies, this to-go dinner option will have up to 10 people feeling completely satisfied.
Oder Cut-off Date: November 17
Pick-Up: November 22 at 4069 M-75, Walloon Lake (Barrel Back is in Hotel Walloon)
Order: On Barrel Back’s Website
Black Star Farms | Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
Serving between 4–6 people, this dinner option offers fresh farm-to-table dishes like the autumn salad featuring Lakeview Hill Farm greens or Biehl’s Circle B Ranch free-range turkey.
Oder Cut-off Date: November 19
Pick-Up: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bistro Polaris at 10844 E Revold Rd. in Suttons Bay on Tuesday, November 21
Order: On Black Star Farm’s website
Common Good Bakery | Thanksgiving Breakfast & Sides Pre-Order
From brioche pull-apart rolls and key lime bars to fig, bacon and goat cheese strudels and loaded grazing boards, Common Good Bakery is serving up plenty of special treats for your Thanksgiving brunch or dinner.
Cut-Off Date: Friday, November 17
Order: On Common Good’s Website
Pick-Up: Available at both Traverse City locations (1115 E. Eighth St. or 537 W 14th Street) on Tuesday, November 21 or Wednesday, November 22
Crystal Mountain | Thanksgiving Take & Bake
Prepared by their talented culinary team, Crystal Mountain is offering a take-and-bake option that takes all the prep work out of Thanksgiving dinner. Cooking instructions are provided and the meal is perfect for four.
Order Cut-off Date: November 21 at noon
Pick-Up: November 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crystal Center
Order: On Crystal Mountain’s website
Gilchrist Farm Winery | Thanksgiving Brunch & Dessert Pre-Order
Start Thanksgiving Day or night on the right foot with quiche, cheesecake, pie, focaccia or biscotti from Gilchrist Farm. Be sure to check out their (beautiful) new Suttons Bay tasting room when you pick your order up.
Order Cut-off Date: Saturday, November 18
Pick-Up: November 21 or 22 at 417 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay
Order: On Gilchrist’s Website (select pick-up date and time slot at checkout)
Ludington Bay Brewing Co. | Thanksgiving Dinner Pre-Order
Feeding a family of 10 for $150, the LBBC take-out Thanksgiving meal features D’Booty smoked turkey breasts, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, green bean casserole, Sage IPA stuffing and pumpkin pie. There’s also the option to add on six packs for only $6 each.
Cut-Off Date: November 20
Order (and additional details): By emailing doris@ludingtonbaybrewing.com
Pick-Up: At 515 S James St. in Ludington on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Merlyn’s Patisserie | Thanksgiving Dessert Pre-Order
Delicious pies, cheesecakes, tarts and breads oh my! Merlyn’s is serving up the Thanksgiving desserts and breads of your dreams. From ube cheesecake with a white chocolate drizzle to seeded parkerhouse rolls with nori butter, Merlyn’s whimsy shines through in these treats that will leave your guests wanting more.
Order Cut-off Date: November 20 and noon
Pick-Up: November 22 from noon to 6 p.m. 1610 Barlow Street Suite #109, Traverse City (call 231-492-0437 upon arrival)
Order: By emailing merlyns.patisserie.orders@gmail.com, view the menu here
Read Next: Try These 5 Merlyn’s Pâtisserie Treats at the Sara Hardy Farmers Market.
Modern Bird | Thanksgiving Dessert & Bread To-Go
Key lime pie, chocolate cream pie, pumpkin praline pie, coffee cake, apple cheddar galette and Modern Bird’s famous bread (with ranch butter!) are all on the Thanksgiving menu.
Order Cut-off Date: Not listed, view more details here
Pick-Up: November 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 541 W Front St.
Order: On Modern Bird’s website
Read Next: Fine Dining Reimagined at Traverse City’s Modern Bird.
S2S Sugar 2 Salt | Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
Featuring local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients, S2S’s package comes with a chef’s love note with easy reheat instructions, a list of all the local farmers and vendors you are supporting, a decorative piece for your table and a printed menu.
Order Cut-off Date: First come first served, limited number available
Pick-Up: November 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1371 Gray Drive, Suite 300 in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Order: On the S2S website
Stafford’s Pier Restaurant | Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
From a single turkey dinner to a full meal for 6 to 8 people, this classic dinner is a great option for all to enjoy from the comfort of their home. Add on as many extras as you would like when you explore the a la carte options. They are also featuring a special in-person dining menu as well.
Order Cut-off Date: Not listed, view the menu here
Pick-Up: November 23 at Stafford’s Pier Restaurant
Order: On Stafford’s Pier website
Stafford’s Weathervane | Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go
This menu offers both package and a la carte options so you can get exactly what you need this Thanksgiving (having someone else make your turkey is so worth it!). There are also in-person dining options if you’re wanting to go out on Thanksgiving.
Order Cut-off Date: Not listed, view the full menu here
Pick-Up: November 23 at Stafford’s Weathervane
Order: By calling 231-547-4311
That French Place | Thanksgiving Dessert Pre-Order
Thanksgiving baking takes time… time you don’t have! Head to Charlevoix to pick up apple tarts, sweet corn crème brûlée, pecan frangipane tarts or Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Order Cut-off Date: Friday, November 17
Pick-Up: November 21, 22 & 23 before 10 a.m. at 212 Bridge Street in Charlevoix
Order: By calling (231) 437-6037 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving To-Go Not for You?
Whether you’re planning on making your menu from scratch or finding an in-person dining option locally, here’s where to start.
In-Person Dining
A variety of local restaurants are offering in-person Thanksgiving dinners featuring special menus and items for the holiday. From Artisan who is serving up a three-course prix fixe menu featuring a traditional Amish turkey dinner from noon to 7 p.m. to Cooks’ House who hosts an annual free Thanksgiving meal for those who don’t have a place to go (bring a dish to pass if you’re able), be sure to view the websites of local restaurants near you to explore Thanksgiving dining options, hours and reservations.
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
Over the years we’ve compiled many delicious holiday recipes, but these are some of our favorite:
- Try These Thanksgiving Side Dishes from Oryana in Traverse City
- 4 Incredible Thanksgiving Recipes from The Cooks’ House in TC
- 10+ Can’t Miss Thanksgiving Recipes to Inspire Your Spread
- 3 Thanksgiving Recipes from Northern Michigan Chefs, Bakers
