The best Thanksgiving to-go meals in San Diego
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Make cooking easy this Thanksgiving by having someone else do it for you.
Driving the news: Whether you're looking for a classic spread or delicious sides and sweets, meal kits and a la carte options from these local restaurants are sure to impress.
Rustic Root (Gaslamp)
Enjoy a family-style meal for four that includes herb-roasted turkey breast served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, smoked turkey gravy, cream corn and butter biscuits. All you have to do is reheat and eat.
- $100 per package. Order by Nov. 16 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.
- It's also open for dine-in on Thanksgiving.
Urban Plates (multiple locations)
Order a family-sized turkey feast, meal, plate, sides or desserts, depending on who you're hosting. The dishes, from mushroom stuffing to rainbow carrots and golden beets to a banana pineapple walnut Hummingbird Cake, come fully cooked with heating instructions.
- Family feast (serves 6-8) - $175; meal (serves 4) - $100; plate (serves 1) - $25; sides (serves 3-4) - $18/qt; desserts - $24-$60
- Pre-order by Nov. 19 and pick-up Nov. 21-22
True Food Kitchen (multiple locations)
Just add turkey to this meal kit that includes a squash pie and your choice of two sides, plus chocolate chip cookies. You can also order al la carte sides, which include Brussels sprouts, herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, caramelized onion gratin pilaf and more.
- Pies and sides are $84 for the bundle or $28 each; orders served hot or cold need 24-hour notice for delivery or pick-up.
The Wise Ox (North Park, Carlsbad)
The a la carte options at this butcher and eatery include Diestel Farms turkey (16-18 lbs at $8.99/lb), Australian Wagyu tri-tip (2.75-3 lbs at $44.99/lb), apple crumble pie and pumpkin pie ($35 each).
- Pre-order online and pick up on Nov. 21-22.
Ranch 45 (Solana Beach)
Put together a full meal or order a main course meat, just sides, salads, soups or dessert. The a la carte menu features butternut squash, prime rib, green bean almondine, mac and cheese, pecan pie and other dishes.
- Pre-order and pick up on Nov. 22; prices vary
Seasons 52 (La Jolla)
Get a warm-and-serve traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 4-6 people that'll be ready in less than an hour. The meal includes roasted turkey with gravy, sides and pumpkin desserts.
- Pick up on Nov. 22 for $225
Plus: Bakeries like Pop Pie Co., Susie Cakes and Mom's Pie House are accepting Thanksgiving pie preorders. Prices vary.