2025 Thanksgiving Dinner & Meals To-Go In and Near Albany, NY
What Restaurants Are Offering Thanksgiving Dinner in the Capital Region?
Get ready to indulge with Thanksgiving dinner and meals to-go in and near Albany, NY! Local restaurants are crafting festive feasts and special holiday menus just for you. Explore the mouthwatering options below and secure your order early for a memorable, stress-free celebration in the Capital Region.
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2025 Featured Capital Region Thanksgiving Restaurant Specials
Mr. D’s at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel (Dine-In & Takeout)
Details: Enjoy Thanksgiving with Mr. D’s at Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel, offering festive dine-in and to-go options.
Let Executive Chef Michael St. John and his team handle the cooking. To-go meals include holiday favorites and the famous Desmond Bread Pudding.
- Available in half and full sizes (serves up to 10) Call 518-640-6182 to order.
Or, enjoy a holiday meal featuring Butter Basted Turkey and Aged Prime Rib.
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Holiday menu: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (reservations required at 518-640-6092)
- Regular dinner menu: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Scarlet Knife (Takeout)
Details: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Scarlet Knife in Latham, offering two festive options: a three-course prix fixe dinner at the restaurant or a fully prepared meal to-go.
Enjoy a ready-to-reheat holiday feast with turkey, classic sides, house-baked rolls, and dessert.
- Serves 8–10: $325
- Serves 16–20: $450
- Order by Thursday, November 20, 2025. Call 518-808-4100.
Or, reserve a table for Scarlet Knife’s three-course Thanksgiving menu, available from 12 PM to 5 PM. Call 518-808-4100 to book your spot.
Barnsider Restauraunt (Takeout)
Details: Enjoy a classic turkey dinner from The Barnsider Restaurant in Albany with individual takeout meals available on Thanksgiving Day.
- $37.95 per meal
- Pickup: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 12 PM – 6 PM Orders must be placed by November 20. Call 518-869-2448 to order.
Max410 at The Waters Edge (Takeout)
Details: Let Max410 at The Waters Edge handle your holiday meal with convenient to-go options, available for pickup the day before Thanksgiving.
Family Packages: Includes roasted turkey breast, classic sides, rolls, and pumpkin pie.
- Serves 4–6: $180
- Serves 8–12: $330
Individual Dinner: Includes sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pie.
- $38 per person
Pickup: Wednesday, November 26 | 4 PM – 6 PM
Order Deadline: Friday, November 21 by 3 PM
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Mazzone Hospitality (Takeout)
Details: You bring the guests, and Mazzone Hospitality will happily do the rest. Their chef-prepared menus include seasoned and ready to roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, all your favorite sides, and desserts. Customers have a choice between packages for 10 or 18 people.
Ordering Information: Accepting orders until November 21. Available for pickup the day before Thanksgiving between 12 PM and 6 PM.
Miller's Backyard BBQ (Takeout)
Details: Miller's Backyard BBQ is offering a Thanksgiving menu featuring Whole Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sausage Herb Stuffing, Sweet Potato Souffle, Mac N Cheese, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls, Gravy, and Pie. Pie choices include Apple, Pumpkin, Strawberry Rhubarb, Pecan, Cherry, Chocolate, and Coconut Cream. Extra sides are available for $45 per half tray.
A $50 deposit is required when preordering, and full payment must be made before Thanksgiving Day. Dinners are picked up on Thanksgiving Day between 11 am and 4 pm; a time slot should be picked when preordering. Single orders can pay upon ordering.
Cost: 10-12 people: $315 | 6-8 people: $215 | Single: $35 | Turkey Breast (20 lb) is available for $20, and Gravy is available for $20 per quart.
Manhattan Exchange (Takeout)
Details: Manhattan Exchange is offering a complete Thanksgiving Takeout meal for 6, priced at $250. Each order includes sliced turkey breast with sausage cranberry stuffing, a mix of hearty sides, along with rolls, butter, and your choice of pumpkin or apple pie.
Orders must be placed by November 22 at 5 PM, with payment due at the time of ordering. Meals are served cold with reheating instructions and can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, between 11 AM and 2 PM at 607 Union Street in Schenectady. To order, call 518-280-9987.
Innovo Kitchen (Dine-in & Takeout)
Details: Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at Innovo Kitchen, where you can choose to dine in or bring the feast home. On Thanksgiving Day, the restaurant will be open from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM serving a three-course, fixed price menu featuring your choice of starter, entree, and dessert for $55 per person. with reservations via phone at 518-608-1466.
Prefer to celebrate at home? Innovo’s Thanksgiving At-Home package feeds 5-6 people for $285 and includes everything you need for a memorable meal. Quantities are limited due to supply constraints, so be sure to order early. Packages are available on a first-come, first served basis.
For reservation bookings and takeout orders, contact Innovo via phone at 518-608-1466.
Signal 30 BBQ (Takeout)
Details: Let Signal 30 BBQ handle your holiday feast this year. Enjoy a smoked turkey with pitmaster gravy, mashed potatoes, and housemade stuffing—all prepared for you to take home and share with family and friends.
Cost: The Thanksgiving dinner is available in the following package sizes:
- Feeds 4–6 people (Half Turkey): $165
- Feeds up to 12 people (Full Turkey): $300
- Feeds up to 24 people (Two Full Turkeys): $575
- Just the Turkey & Gravy: $160
Add Mac N Cheese:
- Half Pan: $50
- Full Pan: $95
Ordering Information: Orders must be placed by November 19. Pickup is available on Wednesday, November 26, between 3 PM and 7 PM.
How to Order: Email signal30bbq@gmail.com to reserve your dinner. Full payment is required at the time of ordering. Reheating instructions will be provided with each order.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Takeout)
Details: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is offering three distinct Thanksgiving packages featuring Pit-Roasted Turkey, Homemade Turkey Gravy, Cooter's Mama's Cornbread Stuffing, and Whipped Sweet Potatoes. The packages also include a choice of Homemade Pies (Pumpkin, Key Lime, or Chocolate Icebox). Quantities are limited, and all orders must be placed now for pickup on either November 25 or 26.
Cost: The Turkey Deluxe Package serves 8–12 people for $260 and includes two pies. The Half Turkey Deluxe Package serves 3–5 people for $135 and includes one pie. The Flying Solo Package is also available for $170, which includes the Pit-Roasted Turkey and Homemade Turkey Gravy only.
Sweet Elevation Bakery (Takeout)
Details: Sweet Elevation Bakery is offering a dedicated Thanksgiving dessert line for anyone looking to simplify their holiday spread. The menu features a variety of pies, cheesecakes, pumpkin rolls, decorated seasonal cookies, and specialty “Turkey Design” cakes. Gluten-friendly and vegan cupcake options are available, making it easy to accommodate dietary preferences.
Ordering Information: Pre-orders only. To ensure availability, call or order online by midnight on Saturday, November 22. Pickup is available on Tuesday, November 25 11am-6pm and pickup/delivery available on Wednesday, November 26, 8am-5pm. Delivery is available for anyone within a 15 mile radius, and will include a small fee.
Milano (Takeout)
Details: Milano offers a chef-prepared take-home Thanksgiving option designed for 2 (with scalability for larger groups) and packaged cold with full reheating instructions. The menu features choices such as roasted turkey breast with stuffing and cranberry sauce, Faroe Island salmon, or Black Angus filet mignon. Your meal also includes select sides, salad, and dessert.
Packages cost from $68 (turkey) and up, depending on the entree. Orders need to be placed by November 22 in time for pick up on November 26 from 2PM - 6PM. To place an order, email LBaynes@milano-restaurant.com or call ahead.
677 Prime (Takeout)
Details: 677 Prime’s “Everything but the Turkey” to-go packages are made for those who look forward to the sides most. Their chef-prepared packages include a full lineup of appetizers, sauces, sides, and desserts. Packages serve between 4 and 20 guests, with a la carte options available to customize your spread.
Ordering Information: Orders are open through November 19 and must be placed by 5 PM. Pickup is offered on Wednesday, November 26 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM or on Thanksgiving morning from 9 AM to 11 AM.
The Century House (Dine-In)
Details: The Century House is offering an inviting family-style Thanksgiving feast designed for groups of 12 to 80. Guests are seated in one of the restaurant’s elegant private rooms for a relaxed three-hour dining experience. For larger groups of 20 or more, it switches to a buffet-style format for convenience. Experience carved tableside turkey with all the classic sides, with leftovers packed to go.
Cost: $75 per adult and $35 per child (Plus 8% tax and 20% gratuity, paid in full to the wait staff).
2Shea Catering (Takeout)
Details: Simplify your holiday with a Thanksgiving Dinner Takeout from 2Shea Catering, available for pickup at Duo at the Dunes on Washington Ave Extension in Albany. Each order serves a group with a full 18-lb roasted turkey, homemade gravy, classic sides, and two seasonal pies. Meals are $385 plus tax and can be picked up Thanksgiving morning between 10 AM and 12 PM.
Ordering Information: Orders are due by Friday, November 21, and a credit card is required to reserve your order. Orders can be placed either online, calling, or emailing @reservations@2sheacatering.com
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