Thanksgiving To-Go Options for a COVID-Safe Holiday

It’s another chance to celebrate a holiday in the changing landscape of 2020. No matter your favorite tradition for the day, there’s one thing we can be thankful for—the option to order your Portland Thanksgiving takeout style! Our city’s incredible restaurants are offering up some stellar menus for the big day, ready to take home. We found the best of the kid-friendly options ranging from vegetarian to no holds barred turkey feasts. Read on to find out more about where you can get your Thanksgiving to go in Portland!

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New Seasons Thanksgiving Dinner 2020!

It's true, New Seasons lets you reserve your Thanksgiving feast online, making this year's holiday meal easier than ever. Just follow this link
and make sure to order soon. Items are running out. Think: turkey, ham, pie and potatoes. If you hop on line and find they are out of something you just need to make your feast whole, no worries. In Portland there's a new seasons in almost every neighborhood. Don't forget to check your local store's website for hours and COVID-shopping rules in advance. You don't want to miss out on New Season Thanksgiving Dinner 2020!

Online: newseasonsmarket.com/

 

photo: Hubers via flickr

Huber's Cafe

Hubers Café has been a staple in Portland since they’ve opened in 1879. Over 100 years later they are still known for their delicious turkey, Spanish coffees, and majestic décor. In a normal year this place is so popular for Thanksgiving that people start reserving a year in advance. This year, you’ll want to call to reserve your Thanksgiving Care Package, a delicious meal to go! Hint: don’t want to wait until the big day? Order their Thanksgiving meal any day this month!

411 SW 3rd Ave
503-228-5686
Online: hubers.com

photo: Danny via yelp

McMenamin's Kennedy School

If you feel safe, McMenamins restaurants are one of the rare restaurants that are open for dining in. Enjoy all the deliciousness of the day, without clean up. The Kennedy School in Portland is offering a delicious turkey-day buffet, ranging from classics like roasted turkey and pumpkin pies to Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and an assortment of fabulous desserts. With lots more in between! The bar will be open so you can order the perfect ale to accompany your meal. Load up your plate and enjoy tasty food alongside those you love the most. Now that’s something to be thankful for. Reservations required for social distancing needs, please call ahead.

 
Buffet 11:30 am-5:30 pm
Courtyard Restaurant Turkey Dinner 11 am-9 pm
Cost: $38/adult; $23/children 4-12; free for kids 3 and under
Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave.
503-249-3983
Online: mcmenamins.com

photo: Mark F via yelp

Holy Trinity Barbecue

Get a taste of Texas in Portland with Holy Trinity, the popular barbecue cart offering succulent ribs, brisket, sausage and more. This year pitmaster Kyle Rensmeyere is offering up excellent smoked turkey for the big day to go with your sides at home. The 3.5 pound bird comes sliced or unsliced, ready to pick up on Thanksgiving Day. Get your pre-orders in online.

3582 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(469) 964-9256
Online: holytrinitybarbecue.com/order-ahead

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Farm Spirit

If you’re more into tempeh than turkey, Farm Spirit is here for you! The plant-based restaurant is offering an entirely meat free Thanksgiving menu this year, with tempeh roast and wild mushroom gravy, cornbread stuffing, potato gratin, roasted fall vegetables, and even pies! Find the menu and order online by November 21. 

 
$35/per person
1403 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR
Online: farmspiritpdx.com
Order from Instagram here: instagram.com/p/CHJUauFhBhK/

—Katrina Emery

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