Thanksgiving Dinner To Go 2026: Restaurant & Grocery Meals with Prices
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Short answer: Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. Restaurant Thanksgiving dinners to go with confirmed 2026 prices include Cracker Barrel’s Heat & Serve Feast ($194.99, serves 8–10), Cooper’s Hawk’s take-home kit ($199.99, serves 6) and Maggiano’s carryout bundle ($210 cold / $220 hot, serves 4–5). For cooking at home, Walmart’s meal basket feeds 10 for $35, Aldi’s for under $39, Meijer’s for under $35, Amazon’s meal is $25 and Target’s feeds 6 for $30. Many grocery chains post their 2026 menus in early November; we update this page as they do.
✔ Prices checked from each brand’s own 2026 menu or order page. Guide updated November 6, 2026; prices can vary by location.
Quick Facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is Thanksgiving 2026? | Thursday, November 26, 2026. |
| Cheapest Thanksgiving dinner for 10? | Aldi’s ingredient list: a 16-lb turkey, sides and pumpkin pie for under $39 (Oct 14 – Nov 25). |
| Cheapest restaurant feast for a big group? | Cracker Barrel Heat & Serve Feast: $194.99 for 8–10 people, with two pies. |
| Best restaurant meal to eat in on Thanksgiving? | Cooper’s Hawk Thanksgiving menu: $36.99 per adult, $15.99 for kids 12 & under, served all day. |
| Hot meal ready on Thanksgiving Day? | Maggiano’s hot-prepared bundle ($220, serves 4–5), picked up Thursday, November 26. |
| Which stores haven’t posted 2026 menus yet? | Food Lion and Golden Corral, as of November 3, 2026. |
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go 2026: Confirmed Prices
| Restaurant / store | Meal | 2026 price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons | Ready-to-heat turkey dinner (serves 6–8) / ham dinner (serves 8–10) | $89.99 | Sample store Idaho; from Nov 16; 72 hours’ notice |
| Vons | Ready-to-heat turkey or ham holiday dinner | $79.99 | Sample store San Diego; from Nov 16; 72 hours’ notice |
| Costco | Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner (serves 8, delivered frozen) | $199.99 | Online pre-order by Nov 13; delivery Nov 4–19 |
| Whole Foods | Turkey breast meal for 4 / whole turkey meal for 8 | $89.99 / $169.99 | Sample store Atlanta; Extravaganza for 12 $539.99 |
| Cotton Patch Cafe | Ultimate Holiday Spread (feeds 6 / 12) | $99 / $179 | Texas & New Mexico; pickup Nov 18–25; closed Thanksgiving Day |
| Target | Thanksgiving meal for 6 (Butterball turkey up to 10 lb, sides, gravy, baguettes) | $30 | Nov 8–29; not in Alaska or Hawaii |
| Walmart | Holiday Meal Basket for 10 (Butterball turkey at 97¢/lb, 26 items incl. sides and pumpkin pie) | $35 | Oct 28 – Dec 24 in stores and online; not in AK, HI, OK, PR, WI; stores closed Thanksgiving Day |
| Meijer | Ingredients for a meal for 10 (14-lb Meijer turkey, potatoes, green bean and sweet potato casseroles, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie) | Under $35 | Midwest stores; frozen turkeys 79¢/lb or less through Nov 26 (Meijer, Nov 4) |
| Amazon Grocery | Thanksgiving meal (8-lb Butterball turkey, sides, rolls, pumpkin pie ingredients) | $25 | Through Nov 26 while supplies last; free same-day delivery on $25+ in 2,300+ cities (Amazon, Nov 2) |
| Denny’s | Family Turkey Bundle (feeds 5: turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry, corn or broccoli) | Price by restaurant | Dennys.com only; order Nov 20–25, 24 hours ahead |
| Sam’s Club | Member’s Mark meal for 16 (smoked turkey, carver ham, sides, 2 pies) | $162.26 | Sample club Dallas; ready in about 2 hours; through Nov 26 |
| Hy-Vee | Classic Turkey Dinner (serves 8) / Family Feast (serves 12) | $124.99 / $179.99 | Sample store Urbandale, IA; pickup Nov 9 – Jan 3 |
| Aldi | Ingredients for a meal for 10 (16-lb turkey, stuffing, sides, pumpkin pie) | Under $39 | Oct 14 – Nov 25 in stores or online; turkeys in stores from Nov 4 |
| Cracker Barrel | Heat & Serve Feast (serves 8–10, with pumpkin and pecan pie) | $194.99 | Pickup Nov 21–29; restaurants open Thanksgiving Day with a Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. |
| Cooper’s Hawk | Thanksgiving take-home kit (serves 6) | $199.99 | Dine-in Thanksgiving menu $36.99 adults, $15.99 kids 12 & under |
| Maggiano’s | Carryout bundle (serves 4–5): cold / hot | $210 / $220 | Cold pickup Wed Nov 25, hot Thu Nov 26; sides-only bundle $50; order 24 hours ahead |
| Kenrick’s Meats & Catering | Thanksgiving Dinner for 12–14 | $259.99 | Includes rolls and a free pumpkin pie; closed Thanksgiving Day (St. Louis area) |
| Publix | Complete Turkey Dinner (feeds 8 / 15) | $69.99 / $139.99 | Sample store Lakeland, FL (Nov 2); order 48 hours ahead, cold Deli pickup |
| Wegmans | Fresh Young Turkey 10–14 lb (avg 13 lb at $2.69/lb) | $34.97 | Sides such as Signature Whipped Potatoes from $8; prices vary by store |
Restaurant Thanksgiving Guides 2026
Our brand guides list each restaurant’s official 2026 Thanksgiving menu, prices and ordering dates as they are announced.
| Restaurant | 2026 status |
|---|---|
| Bob Evans | Farmhouse feasts to go and dine-in |
| Boston Market | Holiday meals to go |
| Buca di Beppo | Family-style Thanksgiving dinner |
| Chipotle | Deals and Thanksgiving hours |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 2026 prices confirmed |
| Cracker Barrel | 2026 prices confirmed |
| Denny’s | 2026 Family Turkey Bundle for 5 confirmed (order Nov 20–25) |
| Golden Corral | 2026 Thanksgiving offer not announced yet |
| HoneyBaked | Ham and turkey meals |
| Popeyes | Cajun-Style Turkey back for 2026: order ahead, in-store pickup |
| IHOP | Thanksgiving menu and hours |
| Kenrick’s | 2026 prices confirmed |
| Maggiano’s | 2026 prices confirmed |
| Marie Callender’s | Local menus and pie orders |
| Romano’s Macaroni Grill | Official update |
Grocery Store Thanksgiving Dinners 2026
| Store | 2026 status |
|---|---|
| Target | 2026 meal for 6 for $30 confirmed (Nov 8–29) |
| Sam’s Club | 2026 meal for 16 for about $162 confirmed |
| Aldi | 2026 meal for 10 under $39 confirmed |
| Albertsons | 2026 prices confirmed: dinners $89.99 |
| Costco | 2026 dinner for 8 $199.99 confirmed |
| Food Lion | 2026 meal not announced yet (2025’s was announced Nov 12) |
| Harris Teeter | What to know for 2026 |
| H-E-B | Prices, pickup and local availability |
| Hy-Vee | 2026 prices confirmed: dinner for 8 $124.99 |
| Kroger | What to know for 2026 |
| Publix | 2026 prices confirmed: turkey dinner $69.99 (feeds 8) |
| Safeway | What to know for 2026 |
| ShopRite | What to know for 2026 |
| Sprouts | Meals, ordering and hours |
| Vons | 2026 prices confirmed: dinners $79.99 |
| Walmart | 2026 meal basket for 10 for $35 confirmed; stores closed Thanksgiving |
| Wegmans | 2026 prices confirmed |
| Whole Foods Market | 2026 prices confirmed: meals from $89.99 |
Is It Open on Thanksgiving?
- Is Chipotle open on Thanksgiving 2026?
- Is Burger King open on Thanksgiving 2026?
- Is Hardee’s open on Thanksgiving 2026?
- Dunkin’ Thanksgiving hours
Tips for Ordering Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
- Order early: pickup slots for Wednesday and Thursday fill up first.
- Hot or cold: cold meals (Cracker Barrel, Maggiano’s cold bundle, most grocery meals) need about 2 hours of reheating.
- Count servings: Cracker Barrel’s Feast serves 8–10; Maggiano’s bundles serve 4–5; Kenrick’s dinner serves 12–14.
- Check pie add-ons: Cracker Barrel whole pies are $14.49 each.
- Confirm Thanksgiving hours: many stores close early or close on Thanksgiving Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Which restaurants have 2026 Thanksgiving to-go prices so far?
Cracker Barrel ($194.99 Heat & Serve Feast for 8–10), Cooper’s Hawk ($199.99 kit for 6), Maggiano’s ($210 cold / $220 hot bundle for 4–5) and Kenrick’s ($259.99 dinner for 12–14), as of October 28, 2026.
Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026?
Cracker Barrel says its restaurants are open regular hours with a Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m., and Cooper’s Hawk serves a Thanksgiving menu all day (a few locations close). Maggiano’s offers a one-day Thanksgiving dine-in feast. Many chains set hours by location, so check before you go.
How early should I order a Thanksgiving dinner to go?
Order as soon as menus open: popular pickup times sell out. Maggiano’s needs 24 hours’ notice, Publix 48 hours, and Cooper’s Hawk Wine Club presale ends Nov 10.
Is it cheaper to buy Thanksgiving dinner from a grocery store?
Usually yes. Aldi’s 2026 ingredients for 10 cost under $39, and grocery chains such as Wegmans sell turkeys and sides separately (a 13-lb Wegmans turkey was $34.97), while restaurant feasts for 8–10 run about $195–$260.
