Many Triangle restaurants and grocery stores are offering special menus and entire to-go meals for Christmas this year.
Following is a growing list of holiday meals from local restaurants, national chains and grocery stores.
Keep in mind that most places require customers to pre-order their to-go meals by a certain date so don’t wait too long to make plans. Offers for national chains are only available at participating locations.
Restaurant Holiday Meals
The Angus Barn: Offering a Ready-To-Cook Prime Rib Dinner Feast for 6 people for $259. Call the restaurant to order and pick-up is at the Angus Barn Pavilion on Dec. 21, 22 & 23.
Bob Evans: Offering multiple turkey and ham Farmhouse Feasts that serve 8 to 10 people ranging from $54.99 to $124.99. Pre-order by 12/23 and pickup by Christmas Eve.
Boston Market: Offering multiple turkey, ham and prime rib dinners that can be ordered online and are available to pick up December 17th – January 1st. Prices range from $79.99 – $149.99.
The Capital Grille in Raleigh: Offering a 3-Course Holiday at Home Menu for 4 to 6 people ranging from $250 to $275 with add-ons available.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Offering Carrabba’s Family Bundles starting at $34.99 for up to five people. Options include Lasagne, Chicken Parmesan, Salmon Saporito and more with fresh salad and bread. Available for carside carryout and delivery. They also offer Create Your Own Packages for 10 or more and Catering Bundles that serve at least 12 people.
Catering Works and Fig’s Market in Raleigh: Offering multiple holiday dinners for pickup or delivery on 12/22 or 12/23 including prime rib, turkey, ham and surf & turf options.
Cracker Barrel: Offering Heat N’ Serve Ham Meals serving 4-6 people for $79.99 or serving 8-10 people for $139.99. The meals are available to pick up between Dec. 21-28, 2020. You’ll receive a free $5 Bonus Card (valid 1/1-2/28/21) when you schedule your pick up on 12/22 or 12/23. A 24-hour notice is required for orders. Use within 72 hours after pickup.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Offering a Prime Rib Feast for 6 people for $169.95 or a Turkey Feast for 6 people for $139.95. There are also options for larger meals. You’ll need to preorder by December 20 and pickup is on December 23rd by 9PM or December 24 by 4PM.
Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Raleigh: Offering a four-course Holidays with Hall wine dinner on Christmas Eve or a 3-course family menu to go.
Gravy in Raleigh: Offering a Christmas Package for 2 people ($80) or 4 people ($160). Order by December 21, 2020 for pickup on December 23 and 24 between 11am-6pm. Reheating Instructions Included.
Il Palio: Offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Meals to Go. Pick up for Christmas Eve is Dec. 24 between 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Pick up for Christmas Day is Dec. 25 between 11:30am to 3:30pm.
Irregardless Café in Raleigh: Offering a Christmas Take & Bake menu that is a la carte style. Pickup is December 23 from 3 pm-7 pm and December 24 from 1 pm-6 pm.
Kababish Café is Cary: Offering Holiday Family Meals for 4 or 8 ranging from $75 to $140.
Kō•än in Cary: Offering a Holiday Feast. Pre ordering begins now and will run through December 18th. Contactless curbside pick up is Wednesday December 23rd starting at 12pm at the restaurant.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Offering a Holiday Carryout Bundle available to order December 9 – 24. The meal feeds 4-6 for $95. Bundles need to be ordered 24 hours prior to pick up date.
Mandolin in Raleigh: Offering a Classic Christmas Dinner with 4 portions for $165 or 8 portions for $325.
Metro Diner in Raleigh and Fayetteville: Offering a Holiday Feast To-Go in various sizes up to 8 people. Pre-orders start now through Monday, Dec. 21 and can be available for pick-up the next day. Pick-up times the week of Christmas are from 8 am – 8 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 22, Wednesday, Dec. 23 and on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 until 2 pm. Metro Diner is also offering an In-Diner Holiday Feast with ham or turkey. They are open on Christmas Eve for holiday feast pick-ups and table service until 2:30 p.m. All diners will be closed on Christmas Day.
Midtowne Grill in Raleigh: Offering a special Christmas Eve Feast to Enjoy at Home for $40 per person for up to 6 people. The order must be picked up on Christmas Eve Day, December 24th, 2020, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
NanaSteak in Durham: Offering a Christmas Dinner with ham or prime rib that serves 4 people for $125 to $165. Add-ons are available.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in Raleigh: Offering a Holiday Feast for 4 To Go ranging from $85 to $165.
Picnic in Durham: Offering a Christmas Holiday Menu. You’ll need to order by Dec 19th for pick up Dec 24th at Picnic or in Raleigh at Wyatt’s, according to their Facebook page.
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen in Raleigh: Offering a Holiday Meal Package that feeds six to eight people for $159. Orders are accepted until Thursday, December 17 at 5:00 pm and pickup takes place on Thursday, December 24 between 12-4pm.
The Pit in Raleigh: Offering a Christmas Dinner Package for 2 to 8 people ranging from $50 to $160. Order deadline is December 21, 2020. Pick up is on Christmas Eve between 11am and 5pm.
Rocky Top Catering: Offering Holiday Meals for 4 people including Standing Rib Roast, Traditional Turkey and Salmon Oscar ranging from $143 – $195. Plus, when you purchase one of their chef-prepared Christmas meals, they will donate a meal to a family in need. You can pick up the meal of have it delivered (for a fee).
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Offering a take-home meal for two on December 24 for $99 and a Celebration Feast for four available on Christmas Day and all season long for $180. You’ll need to order 48 hours in advance.
Sami’s Pizza and Pasta in Smithfield: Offering Holiday Trays with various choices. Order by Dec. 18 and pick up by Dec. 24 at 4 pm.
Seasons 52: Offering a Holiday Dinner Box that serves 4 to 6 people and ranges from $125-$165. You’ll need to order 24 hours in advance.
Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern in Raleigh: Offering Holiday Take Home Meals for 4 people for $185. Order by Dec. 19 and pick up is Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 between 1 pm and 5 pm.
Talullas in Chapel Hill: Offering a special Christmas Menu for $35 per person.
Grocery Store Holiday Meals
The Fresh Market: Offering Ready-to-Heat Holiday Meals in multiple sizes ranging from $59.99 to $159.99. The meals and platters can be ordered online or in-store through December 19, and picked up in the store or via curbside. There are multiple ham and turkey meals as well as sides and add-ons like prime rib.
Harris Teeter: Offering fully cooked turkey, ham or prime rib dinners with sides serving 8-10 people for $49.99. Orders need to be placed 24 hours in advance. They are also offering deli trays and a la carte options.
Weaver Street Market: Offering individual holiday meals and dinner for 2 to up to 8 people. Individual meals range from $8.99 to $10.99. Family meals range from $49.99 – $139.99 and include vegetarian options. Place your order 48 hours in advance by Sunday, Dec. 20 at 9 pm. Pickup starts December 19th.
Wegmans: Offering Ready To Heat Ham, Turkey or Garlic-Studded Rib Roast Dinners. Order 24 hours in advance. The meals are available for carryout from 12/19 – 12/27/20 while supplies last. There are various sizes available from 6 up to 12 people ranging in price from $130 to $249. You can also order individual ham or turkey meals from $9 – $14 per person. Allow 4 hours notice on these meals.

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