Where to order Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington
Part of my family usually cooks for Thanksgiving and other parts (me) usually like to order things to be made to expedite the process a little bit and it comes in handy. Past years I have missed deadlines by a day or two only because I was taking my time (my fault) and I didn’t have the resources I needed to keep track of who was doing orders and what the deadlines were. I started my searches way too late. This is a guide to help all you out there like me. Don’t be a meadow muffin like me. Get your orders in ASAP.
A lot of bakeries and restaurants haven’t posted their Thanksgiving orders yet, so this list isn’t complete. I’ll keep adding places as they post, so check back. If you know one I missed, email me at info@lexingtonky.com.
Order Thanksgiving dinner to go
Holly Hill & Co.
Chef Ouita Michel's restaurant group has a Thanksgiving Dinner to Go for two. Roast turkey breast, old-fashioned dressing, real mashed potatoes and gravy, creamy spinach casserole, cranberry relish, Midway Bakery rolls and pumpkin pie, packed ready to serve.
- Price
- $79.99, serves two
- Order by
- No deadline posted.
- Pickup
- Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in two-hour slots, at Penny's at Pomegranate (104 Clay Ave.), the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion (2400 Newtown Pike) or Wallace Station (3854 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles).
- How to order
- Order on hollyhillandco.com
Their page says some pickup times and places may sell out.
Source · checked Nov. 3
The Merrick Inn
1074 Merrick Drive
Carryout family dinners with an apple or pumpkin pie, plus sides by the pan (gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn pudding, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce) and whole pies, bread pudding and pumpkin cheesecake.
- Price
- Dinner for 4 $134.99, for 8 $249.99, for 12 $349.99. Whole pies $30.99.
- Order by
- Order by Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m.
- Pickup
- Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- How to order
- 859-269-5417
Source · checked Nov. 3
Cracker Barrel
Two Lexington stores, 2220 Elkhorn Road and 1927 Stanton Way
A Heat and Serve Thanksgiving Feast for 8 to 10, or a Family Dinner for 4 to 6, with turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls and pie.
- Order by
- Order at least 12 hours before your pickup time.
- Pickup
- Saturday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 29. Pickups from Tuesday through Thanksgiving Day follow the holiday steps on their tips page.
- How to order
- Order on crackerbarrel.com
A chain, so check your store for hours.
Source · checked Nov. 3
The Fresh Market
3387 Tates Creek Road and 2321 Sir Barton Way
Pickup-only holiday meals, from a turkey meal kit up to the Ultimate Holiday Ham and Turkey Meal, with Traditional and Essential turkey or ham meals and a Prime Rib Meal in between.
- Price
- From $21.99 for the meal kit to $199.99. Traditional Turkey Meal $109.99, Essential Turkey Meal $79.99.
- Order by
- Order online by Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m., while supplies last.
- Pickup
- Monday, Nov. 23 through Thursday, Nov. 26.
- How to order
- Order on thefreshmarket.com
Source · checked Nov. 3
Kroger
A Thanksgiving order-ahead shop with mains, sides, appetizers, desserts and platters.
- Order by
- Order holiday meals at least 24 hours ahead.
- How to order
- Order on kroger.com
A chain, so pickup times depend on the store you choose.
Source · checked Nov. 3
J. Render's Southern Table & Bar
3191 Beaumont Centre Circle
Smoked turkeys, hams, all the fixins and family meals.
- Price
- Family meals from $50.
- Order by
- Order by Nov. 21.
- Pickup
- Pick up by Nov. 25.
- How to order
- 859-533-9777
Source · checked Nov. 3
Critchfield Meats
398 Southland Drive
A holiday pickup shop with cooked turkey and ham family meals, Amish turkeys, herb-roasted turkeys, country ham and side pans.
- Price
- Family meals from $109.95.
- Order by
- No deadline posted.
- How to order
- 859-276-4965 or Order on critchfieldmeats.com
Their page doesn't show a year, so call to confirm.
Source · checked Nov. 3
Open on Thanksgiving Day
Texas de Brazil
The Summit at Fritz Farm, 151 Larue, Suite 150
Their regular dinner menu and pricing, plus some holiday classics.
- Price
- Dinner $55.99.
- Hours
- Opens early at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Closing time not posted.
- Contact
- Reservations by phone at 859-559-4122
Source · checked Nov. 3
Triangle Grille at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown
369 West Vine Street downtown
A Thanksgiving Day buffet. Roast turkey, honey-glazed ham, apple-almond dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, braised greens, salads, and pumpkin, apple or pecan pie.
- Price
- $55 adults, $24 children 6 to 12.
- Hours
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.
Source · checked Nov. 3
J. Render's Southern Table & Bar
3191 Beaumont Centre Circle
- Hours
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26.
- Contact
- 859-533-9777
Source · checked Nov. 3
Cracker Barrel
Two Lexington stores, 2220 Elkhorn Road and 1927 Stanton Way
A traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m.
- Hours
- Regular hours on Thanksgiving Day. Holiday hours may vary by location.
- Contact
- Their online wait list is on crackerbarrel.com
Source · checked Nov. 3
Pies and desserts
Caramanda's Bake Shoppe
2220 Nicholasville Road
Thanksgiving pies in Chess, Kentucky Transparent, Pecan, Classic Pumpkin and Bourbon Chess.
- Price
- $35 each.
- Order by
- Orders close Tuesday, Nov. 24 at noon.
- How to order
- 859-278-7172 or Order on caramandas.com
Source · checked Nov. 3
Missy's Pies
502 E. High Street
Holiday pies, ordered ahead by phone.
- Order by
- Ordering closes 3 days before the holiday, and they usually stop taking Thanksgiving orders by the Sunday before.
- Pickup
- Pies are ready the day before Thanksgiving.
- How to order
- (859) 253-0449
Their page doesn't show a year, so call to confirm.
Source · checked Nov. 3
Worth the drive
Desserts by Rebecca
130 E. Main Street, Georgetown
Thanksgiving pre-orders. Details are not posted yet.
- Order by
- Order deadline not posted yet.
- How to order
- 859-684-5191 or dessertsbyrebecca.com
Their page doesn't show a year, so call to confirm.
Source · checked Nov. 3
European Delights Bakery
221 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville
Thanksgiving pies, cheesecakes, pumpkin rolls, brioche rolls and cookie trays.
- Order by
- The last day for pre-orders is Nov. 22.
- How to order
- Order in store or by phone
Their page doesn't show a year, so call to confirm.
Source · checked Nov. 3
Know a place taking Thanksgiving orders? Email info@lexingtonky.com
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to order Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington?
At J. Render's Southern Table & Bar in Beaumont, order by Nov. 21. At The Merrick Inn on Merrick Drive, order by Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. At Caramanda's Bake Shoppe on Nicholasville Road, orders close Tuesday, Nov. 24 at noon. At The Fresh Market, order online by Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m., while supplies last. At Cracker Barrel, order at least 12 hours before your pickup time. At Kroger, order holiday meals at least 24 hours ahead. Some places have not posted a deadline, so each card below says what the business has posted.
What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day in Lexington?
Texas de Brazil, Triangle Grille at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, J. Render's Southern Table & Bar and Cracker Barrel say they are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026. Each card above has the hours and how to reserve.
Where can I order Thanksgiving pies in Lexington?
Caramanda's Bake Shoppe on Nicholasville Road takes Thanksgiving pie orders, $35 each. Orders close Tuesday, Nov. 24 at noon. Missy's Pies takes Thanksgiving pie orders. Ordering closes 3 days before the holiday, and they usually stop taking Thanksgiving orders by the Sunday before. Their page doesn't show a year, so call to confirm.
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