Let’s face it, preparing a holiday meal is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to skip straight to the part where you’re enjoying a yummy dinner, a glass of wine, and a relaxing day.

The good news: You can get a delicious holiday meal all wrapped up.

Here is a list of places where you can order a holiday meal to go, for whenever you plan to celebrate with family or friends. Many of these venues offer pickup dates from mid-December thru the 28th, to accommodate different schedules.

We’re still adding to this list as we hear from local restaurants, so it will continue to grow.

We suggest ordering your holiday meal well in advance this year. We think prepared meals may be very popular, with so many people still avoiding dine-in restaurants.

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Check out our list of affordable family bundles for takeout

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Where to order Christmas dinner to go in 2022

Note that this list ihas not been updated for 2023 (sorry!), but many of these venues will be offering similar options this year. You can click through the links provided, or call directly, to get more current info and 2023 prices.

Read the notes carefully — some meals are heat-and-serve, some are picked up warm, some are delivered to you frozen, some require minimal cooking skills — you get the idea!

Casa Nuova (Alpharetta)

Enjoy these take-and-bake meals with easy instructions for finishing the cooking at home.

Pick up will be available from December 21 to 23.
The restaurant is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Take-and-bake includes Casa Nuova salad; delicious garlic bread; choice of entree; and a bottle of wine.
• $70 for 4 to 6 people
• $140 for 8 to 12 people

Call 770-475-9100 to order.
Casa Nuova is located at 5670 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Souper Jenny

Offering Christmas Eve takeout and delivery options — all a la carte.

Order by Dec. 17th at 4 p.m. — $60 minimum order.
Pick-up is Saturday, Dec. 24th between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from all locations (Buckhead, Brookhaven, Westside, Roswell, Decatur).

Choose your entree, soup, salad, sides, and desserts.
Entrees include beef tenderloin, lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, mushroom welllington.
Sides are also available.
You can also order breakfast items to have on hand for Christmas morning.
Prices and info here

Local Three

Named for the three founding chefs, this Buckhead eatery is known for seasonal cuisine at affordable prices.

Christmas Eve Carryout Meal
$79 for two people
$149 for four people
Pickup from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 24th
Featuring sugar-glazed ham, sides, dessert

Christmas Day Brunch Kit
$149 feeds 4 to 6
Pickup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 24th
Pastries, pancake batter, eggs & bacon (you cook), grits, biscuits, syrup, prosecco, orange juice, bloody Mary mix, more.

Christmas Ribeye Roast Dinner Kit
$375 feeds 4 to 6
Pickup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 24th
Includes charcuterie board, entree, sides, salad, yeast rolls, eggnog cheesecake.

Seasons 52  

Currently offering a 3-course Christmas Eve meal. Pick up chilled and then heat to serve (instructions provided).
Serves: 4 to 6 people
Pre-order: 24-hour advance order required
Pickup available on Christmas Eve, starting at 11 a.m.

Choose between these entrees:
♦ Wood-gilled tenderloin — $195
♦ Whole side of cedar-planked salmon — $165

Also includes: salad, two sides, 6 Mini Indulgences desserts
Locations: Perimeter and Mall of Georgia
Get more info and place an order (you’ll need to pick your location to see the menu and prices)

 

• Sugar Cured Ham
• Dressing
• Gravy
• Cranberry Relish
• Mac and Cheese
• Your choice of two sides
• Yeast Rolls
• Two pies: Apple Streusel and Pecan

Don’t want the whole meal? There are many other options.
A heat and serve, spiral sliced ham is $60 OR choose prime rib for $105.
A la carte side dishes and desserts range from $6 to 18.
Get more info and order online

NOTE: Not all locations offer the same meals. Go to the Cracker Barrel website and choose your location first, to see what’s available. You could also call your local store.

Cracker Barrel has locations in:
• Norcross,
 • Kennesaw
 • Marietta
 • Lithia Springs
 • Morrow
 • Alpharetta
 • Snellville
 • Douglasville
 • Suwanee
 • Conyers
 • Cumming
• Canton
 • McDonough
 • Buford
 • Cartersville

Boston Market

Order ahead for pickup between December 17, 2022 and January 1, 2023. (No pickup on Christmas Day.)

So many options for a heat-and-serve meal to go!
View them all online (you’ll have to pick a location before you see the price list and menu)

Here is a representative selection:

• Combo: Turkey Breast and Honey-Glazed Ham Meal with sides and dessert for 12 people — $159.99 
• Essential Half Honey-Glazed Ham Meal with sides for 4 to 6 people — $99.99
• Complete Combo Turkey Breast + Ham Meal with sides and dessert for 12 people — $169.99
• Complete Roasted Turkey Breast Meal with turkey and sides for 4 to 6 people — $119.99 
• Complete Whole Roasted Turkey Meal with turkey, sides, and dessert for 12 — $159.99

NOTE that prices may vary by location.
You can also order your favorite side dishes and desserts a la carte.
Boston Market has two locations in Atlanta and one in Stone Mountain.

Whole Foods

Order at least 48 hours in advance for pickup between December 17th and 24th, 2022. 
You’ll choose your pickup date and time before checking out.

There are plenty of meal package options to view online.

This is just a selection of what’s available:

• Holiday Feast for 12 people (prime rib roast + ham + sides) — $430
• Classic Roast Whole Turkey Dinner for 8 people — $180
• Maple Bourbon Ham Meal for 8 people– $190
• Classic Roast Turkey Breast Dinner for 4 people — $90
• Beef Wellington meal for 4 people  — $160
• Prime Rib Dinner for 8 people — $260
• Vegan Meal for 2 people — $50

Don’t want the whole meal?
You can also choose just an entree (like turkey, salmon, or vegan mushroom roast) OR just your side dishes to go — or maybe you just need a festive dessert from the bakery. View vegan options here

Check out all the options online — you’ll start by choosing your location by state, and then the store where you want to pickup. We used the Chamblee store location to get our reference prices. If your preferred option says it’s sold out online, call your store directly to order.

Sprouts

Order at least 48 hours in advance.
Select a pickup date thru noon on Dec. 24th.
Closed Christmas Day.

Choose from these prepared meals that are ready to heat and serve. (Not every store will have every option.)
They all include the main course plus traditional trimmings and sides.

Main courses include:

• Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast for 2 people — $44
• Natural Whole Turkey for 6 to 8 people — $86
• USDA Choice Boneless Rib Roast for 6 to 8 people — $96
• Spiral-sliced Ham for 6 to 8 people — $86
• Vegan Roast meal — $48

You can also order turkeys, hams, roasts, and party trays a la carte.
View the holiday menu offerings and order here — you’ll have to create an account and choose a store.
There are 17 locations in the metro area.

Alon’s Bakery & Market

You can’t beat Alon’s for elegant and delicious take-out options.

You can opt for Alon’s Classic Turkey Feast with portions for either four people ($200) or eight people ($390). This meal includes a roasted turkey breast, plus a set of pre-determined gourmet sides.

Don’t need the whole bird?
An all-natural turkey breast is $50 and serves 4 to 6.
You also can buy gourmet side dishes and Alon’s famous desserts separately — view the list of options here.

There are two Alon’s locations:

• Across from Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody
• On N. Highland Ave. in Morningside

Place your order online for pickup.
Get more details

The Fresh Market

Order by Dec. 21, 2022 at 2 p.m.
Pickup from Dec. 21 to 24, 2022

Options include turkey, ham, turducken, beef tenderloin, rib roast, pork roast, leg of lamb, rack of lamb, lobster, oysters, plenty of sides and casseroles, and — of course — a selection of fresh pies and cakes.

The Essential Holiday Meal package is just $70 and serves 3 to 5 people. This is the same price as last year!
This is truly a budget offering for small, informal gatherings. It includes reheatable, classic holiday dishes:  a fully cooked turkey breast, whipped potatoes, herb stuffing, green beans, gravy, and cranberry relish.

There is an also an Essential Ham Meal for $70 that serves 3 to 5 people.
Just want the ham? A spiral-sliced honey ham (bone-in) is $3.49 per lb.

Are you a fan of Turducken? It’s $7.99 per lb (boneless).

The Traditional Holiday Meal package is $100 and serves 8 to 10 people.
It includes a fully cooked turkey, whipped potatoes, stuffing, 12 dinner rolls, green beans, gravy, and cranberry relish.

The Deluxe Ultimate Holiday Meal package is $180 and serves 12 to 14 people.
It’s a feast! This package includes a 10-12 lb cooked turkey, a 3-lb boneless honey ham, whipped potatoes, herb stuffing, gravy, green beans, 24 dinner rolls, and cranberry relish.

**Note that prices may vary based on your pickup location.
You don’t have to buy a meal package, however. You don’t even have to have turkey! Check out all the offerings and put together your own meal.

There are 8 locations of The Fresh Market in the metro area — including Suwanee, Peachtree City, and everything in between.  You order online and then choose a pickup location.  
Get more details and find a Fresh Market location near you.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room

There are a variety of options available for pickup now through Thursday, Dec. 23, 2022.
Order at least 24 hours in advance — longer if you have a preferred pickup time slot.

The prices are largely the same as last year, but that might mean the quantities are smaller.

A Holiday Dinner for 4 people is $90.
The same dinner for 10 people is $205.
Both meals include:

• Carved Turkey Breast
• Green Beans
• Whipped Potatoes
• Cornbread Dressing & Gravy
• Cranberry Sauce
• Sweet Potato Souffle
• Yeast Rolls
• Sweet Potato Pie

You can also order ham, side dishes, and desserts a la carte —  there are many offerings to browse.
Order here

Buca di Beppo (Alpharetta location)

Holiday meal packages are available for online orders.

Choose a full tray (serves up to 20) or a half tray (serves up to 10).
Prices start at $129 for a half tray of the basic package (pasta and salad), and go up from there for packages that include meat-based entrees.
More info here

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Order by Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
Pickup on either Dec. 23 or 24, 2022.

The holiday feast is available at both the Peachtree Corners and Alpharetta locations.
The Firebirds Holiday Prime Rib Feast serves up to six people —  $200.

Note that the prime rib is picked up uncooked. It comes with easy instructions — allow 3 hours preparation time.

The prime rib feast includes:

• Prime Rib
• Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
• Horseradish Sauce & Aus Jus
• Asparagus with Garlic Thyme Butter
• Choice of salad
• Pineapple Brown Sugar Cake
• Bread and whipped Butter

There are also a la carte items for order, like mac-and-cheese, dessert, appetizers, a mimosa kit, and breakfast items.
Info and and holiday feast menu here
Order form here (you’ll have to change the location, in the top left corner)

Costco Wholesale

You must be a Costco member to get these offers.
They will be shipped to you uncooked and frozen. Meals typically arrive 2-3 business days from the time you order.

• Rastelli Spiral Ham Holiday Meal, for 8: $179.99 (fully cooked)
• Rastelli Beef Tenderloin Holiday Meal, for 6: $199.99 (arrives uncooked and frozen)
  More info and order form

Golden Corral

Order 72 hours in advance, before your preferred pickup time.

Ready-to-heat holiday meals to go:

• Holiday Glazed Ham Meal for 6-8 — $99.99 
• Whole Roasted Turkey Meal for 6-8 — $99.99 
• Holiday Beef Roast meal for 6 to 8 — $99.99 

If you’re not feeding a crowd, you can order individual meals — ranging from $9.99 to $12.99.

According to the website, you can order online, through the mobile app, or by calling your preferred location. Our link (above) goes to the Decatur location — be sure to change the location before you start your order. Note that not all stores carry all of the meal packages listed above.
Find a location here
Order here

McCormick & Schmicks

Order by Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
The holiday prime rib feast to-go is $214.50 and serves up to 4 people. Heat and serve.
It includes:

• 3 lbs. Cooked Prime Rib
• Mixed Greens Salad
• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Sourdough Bread & Butter
• Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce

Get the details here
Find the order form here (start by choosing the Atlanta location)
The restaurant will also be open for dining in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day — more info here

 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Available for pickup from December 5 to 23, 2022.
NOTE that the pickup times and order deadlines vary widely by location, but the earliest order deadline we saw is Dec. 20, 2022.
Plan ahead, shop now, and be sure you’re looking at info from the location where you want to order from.

Ruth’s Chris’ Celebration Feast includes a starter, roasted beef tenderloin, sides and a dessert. It is $195 and serves four people. You’ll pick it up hot and ready to serve.

Also, holiday sides to go, starting at $28.

Locations include Alpharetta, Buckhead, Downtown, Kennesaw.
More info here
Order forms for each location here

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