Whether this year's Thanksgiving dinner is a solo meal or a group gathered around the table, consider having culinary pros do the cooking at these 25 metro-area restaurants. Pickup details vary.
West metro
Alma: Chef/owner Alex Roberts is concentrating on do-it-yourself kits ($14 to $45) that range from hors d'oeuvres to sage stuffing, and also offering premade dinner essentials ($4.50 to $7) such as Parker House rolls and cranberry-ginger relish. 528 University Av. SE., Mpls., 612-379-4909, almampls.com
Animales Barbeque Co.: At this top-performing barbecue operation, chef/owner Jon Wipfli is preparing smoked turkey, smoked prime rib, smoked brisket and smoked pork shoulder ($40 to $225). Sides ($3 to $16) include gravy, sweet potato bisque, biscuits and Cheddar-jalapeno grits. 1121 NE. Quincy St., Mpls., 612-400-2153, animalesbarbeque.com
Birchwood Cafe: At this farm-to-table kitchen, go the full-meal route ($100 for four to six, $160 for eight to 12) with two styles of roast turkey (from Ferndale Market in Cannon Falls, Minn.), turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing and maple-sweetened mashed winter squash. Or, purchase items a la carte, along with first-rate pies ($30 to $35): maple-pumpkin, Key lime and caramel apple streusel. Order by Nov. 22. 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls., 612-722-4474, birchwoodcafe.com
Chart House: Make the holiday a brunch ($75, serves two). Choose turkey breast, chicken or prime rib, then enjoy an egg bake, cheesy hash browns, caramel rolls, bacon, sausage, garlic mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, cornbread and slices of pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Champagne and orange juice, too. With each adult purchase, add a kid's meal for $10. Order by 4 p.m. on Nov. 23. 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 952-435-7156, charthouserestaurant.com
Crossroads Deli: Single-serving Thanksgiving dinners ($19.99) include roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn pudding, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and a slice of pie. Order by 4 p.m. on Nov. 23. 2795 Hedberg Drive, Minnetonka, 952-546-6595, crossroadsdelicatessen.com
D'Amico Catering: The force behind Cafe Lurcat, Campiello and D'Amico & Sons is pulling together a feeds-six celebration ($195) that includes wild rice salad, sweet potatoes with brown butter, green bean casserole, smashed potatoes, sausage-sage dressing, herb-roasted turkey breast, slow-braised turkey thighs, gravy and pumpkin pie. Order by noon on Nov. 23. Pick up at the Metropolitan Club & Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, or the Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, 612-238-4444, damicocatering.com
Fhima's Minneapolis: Order by group size (two, $120; four, $220; eight, $400) and choose from chef/owner David Fhima's free-range roast turkey, balsamic-glazed brisket, salmon with tomatoes and chickpeas or a vegan tagine. Other dishes include Caesar salad, sweet potatoes, Mediterrenean-spiced stuffing, maple-glazed Brussels sprouts, asparagus, house-baked bread and pumpkin pie or apple pie. Order by Nov. 9. 40 S. 7th St., Mpls., 612-353-4792, fhimasmpls.com