For Plano residents who want to honor family traditions while avoiding the stress of cooking, several local restaurants are providing ready‑made Thanksgiving meals that can be pre‑ordered and picked up in time for the holiday. These options let families focus on fellowship and gratitude, aligning with the community’s strong family values.
Lulu Modern – Flaming Duck Feast
Lulu Modern celebrates its first anniversary with a special Thanksgiving package designed for four to six guests. The feast includes a whole Flaming Peking Duck, cucumber and scallions, green beans, crepes, fried rice, duck soup and sauces. Orders cost $188 and must be placed at least seven days in advance. The restaurant is located at 3310 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 121, Plano.
Maman – Holiday Pies
Maman offers classic Thanksgiving pies that serve eight to ten people, as well as individual pies for one or two. Flavors include pecan, pumpkin, and cinnamon‑swirl apple. Full pies are $40; individual slices are $6.75. Extra pies will be available in‑store from November 21‑25. The shop can be found at 7200 Bishop Road, Ste. D, Plano.
CraftWay Kitchen – To‑Go Turkey Dinner
CraftWay Kitchen, a neighborhood gathering spot, provides a to‑go menu featuring turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, house salad, gravy and bread pudding. Orders are ready for pickup on November 25.
East Wall Chinese Cuisine – Party Trays
East Wall Chinese Cuisine offers Thanksgiving party trays for preorder through November 22. Tray selections include pork chops, lo mein noodles, fried rice, orange chicken, green‑bean stir‑fry and additional sides.
Ellie’s Cafe & Tea Room – Southern‑Style Holiday Menu
Ellie’s Cafe & Tea Room presents a holiday menu with southern‑style sides, pies and cakes. Small pans serve four to six, while half‑pans serve 12‑15. Options include maple sweet‑potato souffle, broccoli‑cauliflower salad, dinner rolls, honey‑glazed sliced ham, plantain poppers, brownie pie and vanilla‑custard croissant bread pudding. Prices range from $9 to $40 for individual items and $149 to $260 for a complete dinner package. The cafe is located at 800 N. Central Expressway, Plano.
Holy Grail Pub – Home‑Style Turkey Package
Holy Grail Pub offers a take‑home package for roughly six people, featuring hickory‑smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry confit, gravy and cheddar jalapeño cornbread. Orders must be placed by November 23 for pickup on November 25.
La Madeleine – Take‑&‑Heat Feast
La Madeleine provides a take‑and‑heat feast with a choice of turkey breast or applewood‑smoked ham, mushroom sauce, cranberry‑apple stuffing, cranberry‑apple confit, mini pumpkin and pecan tartes, and a baguette. Customers may select two sides from red‑skinned mashed potatoes, potatoes gratin, green beans, sweet‑potato souffle, or broccoli and rice. Meals serve groups of four or ten, with prices ranging from $90 to $190. Locations include 520 W. 15th Street; 1320 W. Campbell; and 5000 West Park Blvd., Plano.
Cowboy Chicken – Holiday Turkey Meal
Cowboy Chicken offers wood‑fire rotisserie or oven‑roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, country‑style stuffing and dinner rolls. Preorders must be made at least 72 hours in advance, with limited availability. Meals are available for one person, three to four people, or up to twelve.
Additional Thanksgiving Options
Several other local eateries, including Angel Touch Kitchen, Blue Mesa Southwest Grill, Holy Grail Pub and Del Frisco’s Grille, will be open on Thanksgiving Day with special holiday events or menus, giving Plano families even more choices for a festive gathering.
These pre‑order options reflect Plano’s vibrant dining scene and support local businesses while helping families keep the focus on gratitude, faith, and togetherness during the holiday season.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Plano — read the source article.
