Thanksgiving in Austin 2025

by @ianofAustin

Where to Get Thanksgiving in Austin: Dine-In, Pick-Up & Dessert Options

Whether you’re planning a cozy Thanksgiving dinner at home or want to dine out in style, Austin has no shortage of delicious holiday options. From full feasts and smoked turkeys to show-stopping pies, here’s where to find Thanksgiving meals, pick-up spreads, and desserts this season.


? Thanksgiving Meals To Pick Up

Fairmont Austin

Leave the cooking to the Fairmont’s expert chefs and pick up a beautifully curated Thanksgiving meal on November 26. Choose from small or large packages filled with traditional favorites, including brown sugar brined turkey, brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, and your choice of pumpkin or apple pie.
Serves: 4–8 | Pickup: Nov 26


Salt Lick BBQ

Get that legendary Central Texas BBQ flavor at home this Thanksgiving. The Salt Lick ships nationwide via Goldbelly with smoked turkey, sausage, beef ribs, and more — all from its iconic Driftwood pit.


Swedish Hill

From whole roasted turkeys to complete family-style feasts, Swedish Hill offers an impressive spread of Thanksgiving classics and desserts.
Highlights: Parker House rolls, herbed sourdough stuffing, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, and pies (pumpkin, bourbon chocolate pecan, and apple).
Pre-order by: Nov 25 at 12PM
Pickup: Nov 26, 10AM–1PM | South First & Westlake


Franklin BBQ

Impress your guests with meats from Austin’s most famous pitmaster. Franklin BBQ is offering whole meats only — including pork shoulder, sausage, turkey, and brisket.
Pickup: Nov 25–26


Photo courtesy of Mylk Collective

Walton’s Fancy & Staple

Walton’s makes it easy to skip the kitchen stress with a full Thanksgiving feast or à la carte favorites like spinach & artichoke dip, orange & thyme rubbed turkey breast, classic sides, and 9” pies in pecan, pumpkin, apple, and buttermilk.
Pre-order: Nov 10–24
Pickup: Nov 25–26


CJ’s Tacos

Grab tamales by the dozen — pork or chicken — from CJ’s Tacos, available now through December.
Pickup: Thicket location only
Thanksgiving Hours:

  • Nov 26: 7AM–6PM

  • Nov 27: 7AM–12PM
    Text or call (737) 354-4722 to order (no DMs).


Loro

Loro’s Thanksgiving Dinner Package ($190) serves 4–6 and includes post oak smoked turkey, toasted brioche stuffing, confit marble potatoes, and yuzu peach cobbler.
Pickup: Nov 25–26


Aburi Oshi

For something different this year, try Aburi Oshi’s 48-piece Holiday Sushi Platter, featuring an assortment of their signature flame-seared sushi rolls and bites.
Pre-order: Online for local pickup or delivery


Additional Pick-Up Options 


Sustainably Sourced Turkeys

Pick up a sustainably raised turkey from local Austin farms and enjoy a fresh, farm-to-table Thanksgiving.


? Desserts to Pre-Order

Photo courtesy of Ben Yanto Visuals

Bakery Lorraine

Order from five Austin-area pickup locations for Wednesday, Nov 26. Choose from Dutch Apple Pie, Pumpkin Streusel Pie, Whiskey Pecan Pie, and more.


Spec’s Maple Pecan Pie with Crown Royal

A Texas tradition — Spec’s pecan pies are baked in-store with real butter, maple extract, and Crown Royal Whisky. Available through the holidays while supplies last.


Rockman Coffee & Bakeshop

Rockman’s holiday pre-orders are live with crowd favorites like Toasted Meringue Dulce Pumpkin Pie, Blackout Pecan Brownie Pie, and Rosemary Oat Apple Pie.
Pre-order through: Nov 23
Pickup: Nov 24–26


Mañana

Every Saturday in November, Mañana offers Thanksgiving pies, ice creams, and whipped creams for pickup on South Congress. Flavors include Caramel Apple, Spiced Pumpkin, and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie.
Pickup: Saturdays, 9AM–5PM


Tiny Pies

Tiny Pies’ Thanksgiving lineup features everything from their 12-pack mini assortment to “Not So Tiny” pies like Pumpkin Chai, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Apple Crumb, and Chocolate Cream.
Pickup: Nov 24–26


Additional Dessert Spots 


? Dine-In Thanksgiving Meals

Nido at The Loren

Enjoy a seasonal prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu overlooking the Austin skyline.
Highlights: Squash soup, roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing, Parker House rolls, and pumpkin panna cotta.
$109 adults | $55 children


Fairmont Austin

Feast on a lavish buffet spread with classic holiday dishes, desserts, and complimentary parking.
Date: Nov 27, 12–6PM | $140 adults | $45 children (6–12)


Carpenter Hotel

A cozy, family-style feast featuring smoked turkey breast, truffled green bean casserole, buttermilk potatoes, and pumpkin pie cheesecake.
$65 per person | $25 children under 10
11AM–8PM
Cakes also available for pre-order.


Corinne

Join Corinne for a family-style Thanksgiving feast ($65 per person) with roasted turkey, seasonal sides, and house-made desserts served all day.


Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

Dean’s offers a Thanksgiving menu ($70 per person) featuring 12oz prime rib, heirloom carrots, Wagyu brioche stuffing, and warm apple crisp.
Hours: 2PM–9PM


Corner

Corner’s Thanksgiving plate ($38 per person) includes smoked turkey, schnitzel, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin tres leches for dessert.


Acre 41

Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving dinner ($80 per person) featuring turkey, jalapeño cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and caramel pecan pie.


Additional Dine-In Options 

Photos courtesy of IDG

? Plan Ahead for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Whether you’re dining out or bringing home the feast, Austin’s restaurants and bakeries are ready to make your Thanksgiving delicious and easy. Most spots require pre-orders or reservations, and many sell out early, so be sure to lock in your plans soon. From smoked turkey and sushi platters to pumpkin pies and pecan treats, there’s no wrong way to celebrate Thanksgiving in Austin.

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