Chef Michael Gottlieb always cooks to impress, so gussy up and head to Tchefuncte’s, a gorgeous spot right on the river in Madisonville. A four course $78 menu will feature traditional turkey day food along with choices of some of the chef’s faves.

Alison Vega-Knoll and Chris Wilson’s super gourmet market has a killer take away menu for turkey day. Order from the Larder by Nov. 20 with pickup by drive-thru window on the 24th. Most dishes serve six, with choices including curry butternut soup, turkey pot pie, oyster dressing, and of course pumpkin pie.

Blue Oak BBQ’s Thanksgiving catering to-go menu includes whole smoked turkey, smoked brisket, shrimp and andouille dressing, sweet potato casserole, and chocolate pecan pie (all items are cold-packed with reheat instructions). There’s even a $540 feast with all the above and more, to feed a crowd. Preorder online here for pickup from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 24.

The beloved Mid City Gabrielle has built an excellent to-go operation, packing customer favorites in quarts for family meals at home. Thanksgiving brings the same, with dishes like duck liver mousse pate, andouille cornbread stuffing, shrimp and mirliton casserole, duckin’ dirty rice, and lemon chess pie all available in servings for four to six people. Call or order online by noon on November 21 to pickup Wednesday, November 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Bywater American Bistro chef Nina Compton is offering a holiday menu with roasted turkey breast and leg, pomme purée, Brussels sprouts, spiced cranberry sauce, gravy, and pecan pie for $45 per person. Order by Friday, November 20 for pickup on Wednesday, November 24 from noon.

Copeland’s is offering a range of packages that will feed six to eight people, starting at $129 — get a whole turkey instead of just the breast for an extra 20 bucks. Besides the Cajun fried turkey with turkey gravy and a dozen biscuits, there’s a choice of two sides including mashed sweet or butter cream potatoes; smothered ham and bacon green beans or Cajun corn maque choux. All items can also all be ordered individually, available for pick up from November 10 all the way through the 30th for Thanksgiving diehards.

Palm&Pine is gearing up for a busy holiday season starting with a Thanksgiving menu available to pick up Nov. 23. Options include turkey neck gumbo, crab and conch gratin, and a plethora of pies. The restaurant will be closed for its own Thanksgiving celebration on the 25th.

Broussard’s chef Jimi Setchim is cooking up a prix-fixe feast for Thanksgiving, with service from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The menu is still under wraps but last year’s offered choice of a soup or salad, entrée, and dessert. Possible options include cranberry almond salad, creole turtle soup, gulf fish Almandine and roasted turkey with oyster dressing.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Tujague’s, the birthplace of the Grasshopper cocktail. Priced at $54 per person, the four-course menu will be available on Thursday, November 25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. From a traditional turkey dinner with oyster dressing to roasted maple leaf duck leg and pan-seared Gulf fish, the menu dishes tons of variety.

Galatoire’s is open for Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a menu that includes vanilla bourbon brined turkey, green bean casserole, candied yams, stuffing and of course gravy, for $48. The regular a la carte menu will also be served.

For a creative Thanksgiving meal in the heart of downtown, Alex Harrell, the chef at the new Virgin Hotels New Orleans restaurant, is serving a lovely three-course menu — think braised turkey necks and ricotta gnocchi; farro verde; beef short ribs; and apple and almond crisp with buttermilk ice cream. Prices aren’t bad: $69 for adults and $39 for kids 12 and under. Reservations (Thursday, November 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) are recommended.

Dessert is covered at Willa Jean, but savory goodness also abounds. From chocolate and bourbon pecan pie, to key lime, to rum bundt cake. Start with turkey and dumplings or boudin stuffed turkey breast and with sides like cornbread and andouille stuffing, baked mac and cheese, debris gravy, and of course WJ’s hellaciously good biscuits rounding out the offerings. Order here by Friday, November 21 to pickup on Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, November 24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

For a full-service Thanksgiving meal, turn to the acclaimed Compere Lapin. The family-style three course menu includes chopped salad, roasted turkey leg, jerk sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and rosemary and sage stuffing; as well as pumpkin flan for dessert. Available for dine-in only from noon to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, for $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

Diners can count on chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski for a start-to-finish special occasion meal this Thanksgiving, with menus from both Cochon Butcher and La Boulangerie. Butcher’s offerings are vast, available ready to cook at home or pre-cooked to just heat up and serve. There’s smoked turkey, prime rib and jambalaya-stuffed whole chicken, with sides including shrimp and eggplant dressing, mac ’n’ cheese, and smothered greens. For dessert, there are super pies and cakes — or just get a quart of the boozy  eggnog and call it good. Preorder here by Sunday, November 21 to pickup Tuesday or Wednesday, November 25.

The New Orleans-born Popeyes is bringing back its hit Cajun-style turkeys for Thanksgiving, available for preorder by calling or visiting restaurants (while supplies last). The pre-cooked turkeys are marinated in butter and rubbed with Louisiana-style seasonings, including paprika, red pepper, garlic, and onion. Prices start $39.99, and yes, there are sides available too.

Lula will be open for Thanksgiving for dine-in and there’s plenty of space for large parties. Served from 11am-6 pm, the $50 pp family style feast includes rabbit and sausage gumbo, Crystal brined deep fried turkey with Cajun gravy, beef tenderloin and a slew of sides. There’s also a dessert bar.

La Boulangerie has a menu of starters, breads, and desserts that could make it easy to forget about the main event on Thanksgiving day. There’s brie en croute, pimento cheese, and butternut squash soup; cornbread and cheddar-chive biscuits; and for dessert, just about every pie, tart, or cake. Preorder here by Sunday, November 21 to pickup Tuesday, or Wednesday.

Looking for something non-traditional on turkey day? Mister Mao’s has the answer, a $65 per person three courser with the likes of Balinese tuna tataki; khinkali, a Georgian beef and pork dumpling; pumpkin gnocchi, turkey tikka masala; and cioppino. For dessert, choose between butternut pie and a Jamaican ginger cake. Vegan options are also available.