Thanksgiving is only a few days away and Austinites are strapped with planning menus, selecting numerous recipes, and piecing together last-minute plans for the annual feast. But for those of you who aren’t up for cooking a bird, baking Grandma’s apple pie, or worrying about the consistency of gravy, local restaurants have come to the rescue.

Every year, a host of Austin restaurants are open on Thanksgiving featuring autumn-inspired menus, and many places around town offer takeout specials. So if you’re one of the many individuals on the hunt for takeout salvation or a place to dine this Thanksgiving, check out our list of the best Turkey Day restaurants.

Dine in

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
The Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa will feature myriad seasonal dishes including turkey breast, candied yams, squash bisque, and a decadent banana bread pudding on Thanksgiving Day.
November 26, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
$66.95 per adult, $24.95 for children ages 6 to 12, free for children under 5
Reservations required: 512-329-7906

Lonesome Dove
Feast on a five-course tasting menu boasting Texas-centric flavors and wild game. Guests will choose between wild turkey, duck, or chicken fettine as the main dish with side dishes like green beans with uni butter, jalapeño cornbread stuffing, and Yukon Gold potato puree. Make room for a whipped cream-laden pumpkin flan or a roasted apple pie.
November 26, 11 am to 9 pm
$75 per person
Reservations recommended: 512-271-2474

Apis Restaurant and Apiary
The popular Spicewood restaurant will serve a three-course meal with such choices as sweet potato beignet, Texas pecan pappardelle, honey-glazed Rohan duck, sour cream panna cotta, and much more.
November 26, 11 am to 3 pm
$65 per person, $20 for children 6 and younger
Reservations required: 512-436-8918

Hyatt Regency’s Southwest Bistro
Southwest Bistro presents breakfast and traditional holiday dishes and desserts. Breakfast dishes include vanilla-battered French toast, hickory-smoked bacon, chicken and apple sausage, and cured meats and cheeses. Herb-roasted turkey, as well poached shrimp, sushi rolls, and pomegranate-glazed cedar plank salmon are available during the feast. Finish it off with chocolate caramel tarts, Texas bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin mousse, and a collection of other sweets.
November 26, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
$65 for adults, $30 for children, free for ages 5 and under
Reservations recommended: 512-480-2035

Kerbey Lane Cafe
Six Kerbey Lane Cafe locations — Central, South Lamar Boulevard, Northwest, University, Southwest, and Round Rock — will be open Thanksgiving Day serving a traditional holiday meal. The restaurant will sell a turkey breast plate with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, stuffing, yams with maple glaze, cranberry sauce, and a dinner roll.
November 26, 11 am until supplies last
$14.95
No reservations

24 Diner
The local diner offers guests a choice of one meat, two sides, and a pumpkin pie. Options include brined and roasted turkey breast, turkey leg confit, Beeler’s house-cured ham, dressing, mashed sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and more.
November 26, 10:30 am until supplies last
$29
No reservations

Goodall’s Kitchen
Southern-centric Goodall’s will serve a gourmet buffet-style feast with options like turkey breast, sourdough stuffing, honey biscuits, collard green salad, macaroni and cheese, caramel apple trifle, and more.
November 26, noon to 8 pm
$68 for adults, $25 for children
Reservations recommended: 512-495-1800

Takeout

Lucy’s Fried Chicken
Back by popular demand, Lucy’s is selling turduckens, cornbread chorizo stuffing, and gravy available for takeout.
November 25
$125
To place an order: 512-514-0664

Threadgill’s
Let Threadgill’s do the work for you. The restaurant will offer a multiserving package for takeout, which includes a choice of turkey or ham, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green bean casserole, turkey gravy, roll, cranberry sauce, and a pumpkin or pecan pie.
Designate your pickup day
$139.95
Place an order online

Dai Due
The butcher shop and restaurant offers a section of meats and sides available for Thanksgiving, including turducken sausage, brined turkeys, pork rib roasts, and stuffed pork loin. Parker House rolls, mincemeat, and more are available for purchase as well.
November 23 through 25
Prices vary
Call to place an order: 512-524-0688