Want a Thanksgiving meal in Fresno? Here are restaurants open in 2022 with take-out, more

Thanksgiving is coming fast.

If spending hours in the kitchen to make the whole meal from scratch is not something you can or want to do, there are plenty of Fresno businesses ready to help .

Restaurants, grocery stores and other small businesses offer take-out Thanksgiving meals. Some are big chains, some are little local places.

Some offer huge meals feeding 12. Others sell plates for individuals.

Turkey is a given, of course, but options also include ham, prime rib and vegan meals.

A few restaurants are also open on Thanksgiving Day.

Here’s a glimpse at which business is doing what, and how to order. Also, pay attention to those deadlines, because they’re coming fast.

Please note, this is not a comprehensive list of all the businesses in Fresno offering Thanksgiving-related food. So many do it, it would be impossible to list them all here.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Black Bear Diner is open on Thanksgiving Day starting at 11 a.m. Holiday entrees include plates with prime rib, turkey, or smoked ham, along with sides and a slice of pumpkin pie.

You can also pre-order the meals for carryout.

Campagnia in north Fresno has a Thanksgiving buffet from noon to 6 p.m. on the holiday. It features roasted turkey, prime rib and lots of sides and dessert.

The meal costs $48.99 per person for adults, $18.99 for children 12 and under.

Reservations: 559-433-3300.

Marie Callenders is taking reservations for sit-down dining on Thanksgiving Day (and continue reading below for more info about ordering take-home family-size meals).

The Fresno location won’t have its full menu, but is offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Make a reservation by calling 559-449-3104.

The meal comes with turkey or ham, several sides and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie. It costs $27.99 per person and kids under 12 cost $12.99.

The Elderberry House Restaurant (it has dropped Erna’s from its name after a change in ownership) at Château de Sureau is the pinnacle of fine dining in the Valley. The Oakhurst restaurant is offering a six-course meal starting with quail eggs and foie gras, and ending with a pumpkin dessert (and of course slow-roasted turkey in the middle).

The meal costs $165 and reservations are a must. Call 559-683-6860.

Take-out Thanksgiving meals

BooBoo Bean Bakery and Cafe, a little bakery at Bullard and West avenues, has been doing to-go holiday meals for years.

Its holiday feast packages serve up to six for $150 or up to 12 for $200. You can see the full menu on its Facebook page. The meal includes, turkey, ham (or both) and a choice of sides and pie.

There is also a meal for two for $60.

Individual pies, a pastry box and breakfast items are also available.

Order by 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Call 559-570-8093.

Cool Hand Luke’s locations in Clovis and Tulare are selling a “holiday pack” meal that includes turkey and prime rib, sides and a pie.

One meal serves 10 to 12 people for $299.99, and the other serves four to six people for $179.99.

Order by Monday, Nov. 21 for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Call 559-297-7435 for the Clovis restaurant, 559-686-0825 for the Tulare restaurant.

Marie Callender’s holiday feasts (and pies) can be ordered online. Several options are available, starting with a turkey breast meal that feeds four to six people for $149.99 to an “ultimate ham and whole turkey feast” that feeds six to eight people for $219.99.

You can also order items a la carte, including a whole turkey, sides and pies.

The restaurant also sells individual hot take-home turkey or ham meals that can be ordered ahead of time. Each costs $27.99 and can be picked up from noon to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.

Max’s Bistro is taking orders for its Thanksgiving meals until it sells out.

The restaurant is offering a turkey breast meal with several sides and pumpkin pie. The full meal that serves six costs $375. Individual meals with one pound of turkey cost $45.

Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co. is offering a Thanksgiving meal that you heat up at home.

It serves six and includes smoked sliced turkey breast and ham, along with eight sides and pumpkin-spiced cheesecake for $225. Additional sides are available.

Place orders by Friday by calling 559-449-9227. Orders can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Grocery stores

If you’re looking for more affordable options, or have a small family to feed, supermarkets are the place to look. Most have several options, so check out each store’s website for details.

Save Mart has meals ranging from a $24.99 turkey dinner for two to a $79.99 rib roast meal that feeds six to eight people.

Vons has a meal with a fully cooked turkey and four sides. It serves six to eight people and costs $59.99.

Sprouts has several options, including, turkey and beef ribs. There’s also a vegan meal serving four to six people with a plant-based roast wrapped in puff pastry for $47.99.

Whole Foods offers organic options, a vegan meal, Beef Wellington and a big variety of turkey meals. They range from meals serving turkey breast for four for $89.99 to the “Thanksgiving Extravaganza” that serves 12 for $569.99 and includes 14 sides and appetizers, such as a shrimp platter.