Hosting Thanksgiving in Richmond this year, but don’t want to spend days prepping, cooking, and cleaning? Luckily, RVA has incredible local businesses offering fully cooked Thanksgiving dinners, smoked turkeys, sides, pies, and even specialty entrée options. Whether you want a fried turkey, a smoked brisket feast, or a classic holiday spread, these local spots have you covered.
Use this guide to find the best Richmond Thanksgiving takeout and pre-order options—just be sure to check the order deadlines so you don’t miss out!
Belmont Butchery — Museum District
If you’re planning to cook your own bird, Belmont Butchery sources high-quality, Virginia-raised turkeys, including Local “White,” KellyBronze, and Heritage varieties. Prefer to skip the prep? They also offer hickory-smoked whole turkeys, plus holiday hams, charcuterie, and cheese board necessities to round out your spread.
Order by: November 19
Libbie Market — Westhampton
Libbie Market’s “Make It Easy” holiday dinner feeds 8–10 and comes fully cooked and ready to serve. It includes whole roasted turkey, petite sliced ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy, rolls, and a Ukrop’s pumpkin pie—the full classic spread.
Order by: November 21
The Smoky Mug — Brookland Park
For a smoked Thanksgiving that brings bold flavor to the table. Choose whole smoked turkey, smoked turkey breast, pork butt, or brisket. Sides include hatch green chile mac & cheese, collard greens, and garlic mashed potatoes. Don’t skip dessert, add on a smoked bourbon pecan pie or smoked ube cheesecake.
Limited availability, order soon!
Stella’s Grocery — Pick-up at Malvern Gardens Location
Stella’s blends their Greek heritage with Thanksgiving classics. Choose turkey breast, brown sugar & honey glazed ham, or boneless leg of lamb, and round out the meal with their signature Greek casseroles, mezze, salads, and pastries for a holiday table full of flavor.
Order by: November 17
Tavern 19 — Midlothian
Offering a ready-to-heat Thanksgiving dinner with smoked turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes or mac & cheese, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, sweet rolls, and apple cobbler. You can also order a smoked turkey on its own if you already have sides covered.
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods — Pick-up at Westmoreland Location
A Richmond Thanksgiving tradition. Ukrop’s offers full turkey dinners along with their beloved sides, rolls, and desserts. Perfect if you want that familiar holiday flavor without doing the cooking. Sides and desserts can also be found at their Ukrop’s Market Hall and various retail locations.
Order by: November 18 for turkey/ham | November 20 for sides/desserts
Yellow Umbrella Provisions — Pick-up at Patterson Location
For those looking beyond turkey, Yellow Umbrella offers standing rib roast, beef tenderloin, leg of lamb, fresh fish, and more, plus traditional sides and locally baked pies. You can also order whole turkeys or turkey breasts for a classic meal.
Order by: November 19
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbecue — Scott’s Addition
ZZQ’s Thanksgiving menu leans bold and smoky, featuring smoked turkey, brisket, pork shoulder, and seitan. Pair with jalapeño mac & cheese, blackstrap collards, and finish with peanut butter pie, pecan pie, or cherry cobbler.
