We love us a Honey Baked Ham, but there’s lots more in Nashville to choose from for holiday meals when you don’t want to cook. or need a little help. Local chefs are going all out with holiday menus, pickup feasts, and indulgent extras you didn’t know you needed. From dine-in specials to pre-orders and pies, here’s where to find an stress-free holiday meal this year.
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On November 27, from 12 to 8 p.m., guests and locals are invited to indulge in a Thanksgiving feast like no other at Blue Aster.
The meal begins with house-made Focaccia served with Olive Butter, followed by Executive Chef Andrew Rodriguez’s prix fixe menu, featuring standout dishes such as Black Truffle Arancini, Spiced Lamb Meatballs, Charred Pumpkin Soup, Black Garlic Short Rib, Caramelized Cabbage, Wood-Fired Trout, Chicken Tagine, and Bavette. A traditional Maple-Glazed Turkey Dinner with Chorizo & Calabrian Chili Stuffing, Pommes Purée, Green Bean Casserole, and Orange Cranberry Relish rounds out the menu, all finished with decadent desserts.
Priced at $105 per adult and $45 per child, reservations can be made online or by calling Blue Aster directly at (615) 327-8005.
For those craving a stress-free, at-home Thanksgiving with a fine-dining touch, Blue Aster’s Thanksgiving Take & Bake menu delivers a gourmet experience straight to the table.
Executive Chef Andrew Rodriguez has crafted a family-style feast featuring seasonal favorites like Charred Pumpkin Soup and Caramelized Onion Tart to start, followed by show-stopping entrees such as Maple-Glazed Turkey, Chorizo & Calabrian Chili Stuffing, and Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter. Dessert highlights include Pecan Pie Cheesecake and Pumpkin Praline Bar.
Each menu serves 4–6 people and includes clear reheating instructions to ensure a perfect meal at home. Priced at $95 per take-home menu, reservations can be made online or by calling Blue Aster directly at (615) 327-8005. Orders close on November 17, with pickup available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on November 27.
For more information, visit blueasternashville.com.
Five years after serving its first take-home Feast in 2020, Firebirds has seen Thanksgiving order numbers consistently grow year-over-year, as families seek out high-quality, stress-free holiday meals.
Priced at $159.95, each feast serves 4 – 6 people and includes a full spread of deliciously elevated holiday favorites to serve at home:
Pre-orders are open now and will be available through November 24 (while supplies last), with pick-up on Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26 at Firebirds’ 65+ locations around the country.
Orders can be placed online at firebirdsrestaurants.com.
Located in the heart of the Gulch at The Thompson Hotel, the restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
To celebrate, they’ll be offering a four-course, prix-fixe menu for Thanksgiving, ranging from $77-$89 depending on the choice of entrée. Wine pairings can be added for an additional $75 per person. Entrée options include Herb Roasted Heritage Turkey, Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli, Seared Scallops, Steak Diane, and Crispy Red Snapper. Check out the full menu here.
For reservations, visit marshhouserestaurant.com or call (615) 262-6001.
1 Kitchen at 1 Hotel Nashville is offering two farm-to-table Thanksgiving Day experiences that highlight the season’s freshest local ingredients.
Start the day with their Harvest Brunch (7–11 a.m.), featuring comforting yet elevated dishes like Turkey & Sweet Potato Hash, Heirloom Pumpkin Grits, Autumn Vegetable Quiche, and Ricotta Pancakes. Book the Harvest Brunch experience here.
Later, gather for the Harvest Dinner (12–8 p.m.), a three-course, family-style feast showcasing Buttermilk-Brined Turkey, Sourdough & Fennel Sausage Stuffing, Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Pecan Gremolata, Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, and Cranberry & Roasted Beet Chutney. Both meals celebrate the bounty of Tennessee farms in an elegant, cozy setting perfect for the holiday. Book the Harvest Dinner experience here.
LUNCH Sewanee is helping take the stress out of holiday cooking with a tempting lineup of savory and sweet Thanksgiving offerings designed to round out your feast. This year’s menu includes comforting sides like Cornbread Dressing, Macaroni & Cheese, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes, plus seasonal favorites such as Maple Glazed Carrots, Green Bean Casserole, and Cranberry-Orange Relish. For dessert, indulge in homemade Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, or Apple Crisp—each crafted with the cozy, homemade touch Sewanee locals know and love.
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 19, with pickup on Wednesday, November 26 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the restaurant. All dishes come boxed in disposable containers with reheating instructions provided.
For orders, visit lunchsewanee.com.
Pelato, the Brooklyn-Italian eatery from the renowned Scotto family, is bringing New York flair to Nashville this Thanksgiving. Open Thanksgiving Day from 2–7 p.m., the restaurant will serve a festive à la carte holiday menu featuring comforting Italian spins on seasonal classics. Guests can enjoy Pumpkin Agnolotti with brown butter and sage ($18), the Stuffed Saucy Bird—rolled turkey breast with sausage stuffing, whipped potatoes, and pan gravy ($19)—and Anthony’s Family Stuffing, made with Italian sausage, rice, mozzarella, and parmigiano reggiano ($14). To sip, Pelato is offering holiday-inspired cocktails like Red Sangria and Frozen Cosmopolitans, plus Frozen Espresso shots served in keepsake branded glasses.
Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.
Saap Saap is currently taking preorders for your at-home Thanksgiving meal.
“Let us handle THE MEAT. Turkeys, Beef Ribs, Lao Sausage, Salmon, Pork Ribs, and some very special Lamb Leg could all be on your dinner table this year for Thanksgiving! Allow us to do the heavy lifting and time-consuming aspects of your holiday feasts. All you gotta do is PREORDER & PICKUP.”
Get your preorders in ASAP here
Large order, serves 12-15, $295: 5 Lb Turkey AND 5 Lb of Ham, Bourbon Ham Glaze & Turkey Gravy, Sides (3.5 Quarts) Cranberry Salad (3 Pints), Rolls (24), Your Choice of Pies
Medium order, serves 4-6 $150: 2 Lb Turkey AND 2 Lb of Ham, Bourbon Ham Glaze & Turkey Gravy, Sides (1 Quart Each), Cranberry Salad (1 Pt), Rolls (12), Your Choice of Pie (1)
Small order, serves 2-3 $80: 1 Lb Turkey AND 1 Lb of Ham, Bourbon Ham Glaze & Turkey Gravy, Sides (1 Pt Each), Cranberry Salad (1/2 Pt), Rolls (6) , Your Choice of Pie (1/2)
Need a holiday hostess gift for Thanksgiving or the winter holidays? Edley’s is also doing a gift card special from November 24th-December 31st. If you buy a $50+ gift card, you get a $25 bonus card you can use January 1-March 31.
Order HERE by November 22.
Thanksgiving pre-orders end on Saturday, November 22—make sure to reserve yours ASAP.
Visit tantisimo.com to order, and contact hola@tantisimo.com for questions regarding ordering or pickup.