Thanksgiving Turkey To Go in the Washington DC Area

Why spend hours slaving away in the kitchen? The Washington DC area has several restaurants and gourmet food shops that offer a complete Thanksgiving turkey dinner to go. You can pick up delicious dishes professionally prepared and spend the day with your guests, not stuck in the kitchen. Most locations require you to reserve your meal in advance.

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Georgia Browns
950 15th Street, NW Washington, DC (202) 393-4499. Pre-order turkey and all the trimmings from the popular restaurant specializing in Southern hospitality.

BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant
4883 MacArthur Boulevard, NW Washington DC. (202) 342-9101. Order a full Thanksgiving feast to go. A variety of gourmet dishes are available.

Carmines - 425 7th Street NW Washington, DC (202) 737-7770. The legendary New York City family-style Italian restaurant offers a hearty feast with all the trimmings for $195 (serves 8-10). Eat in the restaurant or have it delivered. Deadline for ordering is November 21st.

Balduccis
Three locations in the DC Area: 10323 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD (301) 564-3100. 600 Franklin Street Alexandria, VA (703) 549-6611, 6655 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA (703) 448-3828. The Thanksgiving menu showcases traditional turkey and a selection of modern side dishes and desserts.

HoneyBaked Ham
Many locations in Maryland and Virginia. Known for their cooked hams, during the holiday season, you can also order a fully-cooked whole turkey, oven-roasted or smoked. Side dishes and desserts are also available.

Safeway
many locations throughout the Washington DC Area. Safeway offers several different heat and serve turkey dinners with side dishes and desserts.

Whole Foods Market
Many locations throughout the Washington DC Area. The organic food store offers complete Thanksgiving dinners with an organic turkey with the traditional trimmings stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Orders can be placed in person at each store, over the phone, or online.

Ritz Carlton Tysons
1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia. (703) 506-4300. Thanksgiving Turkey To-Go, $279 plus tax, serves 6 guests, pick up on Thanksgiving between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Orders must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, November 21.

Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, Virginia. (703) 415-5000 ext. 2785. Thanksgiving Dinner to go with a 14-16 Pound Roasted Amish Turkey, various sides, and a choice of a traditional apple, pecan, or pumpkin pie. Orders must be received by Friday, November 18th. Price is $275 per order, serving 6-8 guests.

Cityhouse, in the Hyatt Arlington
1325 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virginia. (703) 276-8999. Multi course meal includes soup and salad, turkey, accompaniments, and dessert. Dinners are $260 and serve ten people. Orders must be reserved and prepaid by November 21 and be picked up on Wednesday, November 23 before 10:00 p.m.