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). Preorder online here for pickup from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 25.

Sue Zemanick’s Mid City charmer is a great option for a special Thanksgiving, with starters like deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, and crab bisque; and sides like yuzu kosho cranberry sauce, roasted cabbage with tomato jam and labneh, spinach Madeleine, and bourbon sweet potato casserole, all available in servings for four or eight. Preorder online by November 21 for pickup between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on November 25.

The beloved Mid City Gabrielle has built an excellent to-go operation over the last few months, packing customer favorites in quarts for family meals at home. Thanksgiving brings the same, with dishes like oysters Gabie, andouille cornbread stuffing, shrimp and mirliton casserole, duck jambalaya, and chocolate pecan pie all available in servings for four to six people. Call or preorder online by noon on November 24 to pickup Wednesday, November 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Nina Compton, via Bywater American Bistro, has a family-style menu for four with roasted turkey breast and leg, prune and sage stuffing, truffle mac and cheese; sweet potato mash, Brussels, spiced cranberry sauce, and pecan pie. Order by Friday, November 20 for pickup on Wednesday, November 25 from 3 to 9 p.m.

Bywater neighborhood’s popular barbecue spot the Joint has a three-piece meal available to-go this year — a whole smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, and cranberry sauce available. Call to order by November 23 to pick up on November 25 after 2 p.m. or November 26 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Delightful French Quarter newcomer Palm & Pine is serving a four-course, $55 Thanksgiving lunch full of exciting options, with starters like butter beans, crab conch gratin, and roasted pumpkin salad; entrees like turkey leg confit, roasted pork loin, and Oaxacan mole; and sides like tamarind braised collard greens and cranberry satsuma sauce (a la carte also available). For take-home options, cane syrup pies, yeast rolls, and turkey neck gumbo will be available for preorder starting November 16.

GW Fins, as always, has an amazing menu for the holiday, with packages that will feed four to six ($220) and six to eight people ($330) as well as a la carte options. Turkey haters take note — the menu revolves around dry-aged Ora King salmon and options for sides including braised collard greens, mashed sweet potatoes, and dirty rice; lobster bisque or seafood gumbo for soup; and butternut chanterelle or oyster artichoke dressings. Order by phone by Monday, November 16 and to pickup on Wednesday, November 25.

Galatoire’s robust to-go operation, launched during the stay-at-home order, is still going strong for Thanksgiving, with mix-and-match a la carte options for a fully customizable meal. Soups, ready-to-serve appetizers, and entrees serve three to four, and include starters like pickled shrimp with lemon and fennel and deviled eggs with crispy chicken skins; entrees like lacquered duck and seafood stuffed crabs; and sides like seafood eggplant casserole and crabmeat au gratin. Call or preorder here.

The Ace’s Italian-inspired Josephine Estelle is offering a four-course family style takeout meal this year, with probably one of the only menus in town to feature pasta. Dinner can be ordered for two, three, or four (ranging from $120 to $240) and includes a chopped salad; campanelle with mushroom, truffle sofrito, and leeks; a roasted turkey breast with cornbread chicken andouille chestnut dressing, brussels sprouts, and cipollini gravy; and chocolate tart for dessert.

Willa Jean’s got dessert covered, with chocolate and bourbon pecan pie, key lime and white chocolate, pumpkin and roasted white chocolate, and rum bundt cake. Sides like cornbread and andouille stuffing, creamed greens, gumbo, and cranberry sauce round out the offerings. Order here by Friday, November 20 to pickup on Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

For a full-service Thanksgiving meal, turn to the acclaimed Compere Lapin, which reopens after many months on Wednesday, November 11. The family-style 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).

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 made with Louisiana-style seasonings start at $39.99, and come with detailed instruction for proper reheating.

Cafe Reconcile’s holiday catering menu includes starters like stuffed artichokes and gumbos; sides like surf and turf stuffed peppers and collard greens; a whole baked turkey or breast and gravy; and bananas Foster bread pudding and praline poundcake for dessert. Call or email to place an order.

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; pumpkin date nut bread, cornbread, and cheddar and chive biscuits; and for dessert, just about every pie, tart, or cake. Preorder here by Saturday, November 21 to pickup Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to noon or 3 to 7 p.m.