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Now that the holiday season is in full swing and many Austinites are looking for alternative plans to celebrate in the absence of traveling to see family or large gatherings and events. Those looking to celebrate with an intimate dinner while staying close to home, Austin area restaurants are gearing up to offer takeout dinner kits and packages to enjoy at home.
Here’s our guide on where to find the best holiday meals to-go in Austin.
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Andiamo is offering a three course Christmas Eve At Home meal for preorder and pickup or delivery. $45 per person includes starters, mains, wine pairings, and desserts including a bruschetta kit, housemade saffron ravioli, potato gnocchi, beef tagliatell, and tiramisu. A $65 five course prix fixe Andiamo At Home menu is also available all during December. Call (512) 719-3377 to order or email andiamoitaliano@gmail.com. Vie
This holiday season, Bakery Lorraine is offering new items such as a hazelnut tart and rum cake in addition to the classic gingerbread man, buche de noel, and apple pie options. No masterpiece is made instantly, so their specialty desserts will require at least a 72 hour advance notice. Available for takeout to share with family and friends at home, you can check for their availability and order online at https://www.bakerylorraine.
We are offering a brined then slow-roasted Texas beef Osso Bucco with white wine tomato soffritto + gremolata. Each shank feeds 4-6 people. Fully-cooked — simply reheat, and serve. $75, pickup Dates: December 22nd & 23rd, select your time: online.
’Tis the season to spend time with loved ones and celebrate together with Kura Sushi’s Holiday Takeout Special available for pre-order and purchase at order.kurasushi.com for $29 each starting December 20, 2021, while supplies last. Order Osechi-style Assorted Sushi Roll and Assorted Nigiri variety trays. This promotion is available for takeout and delivery only.
Chicken Salad Shoppe has put together the perfect package for those with a sweet tooth that just won’t quit! The Sixer is a clear box packed with 6 of Chicken Salad Shoppe’s giant 1/2lb stuffed cookies. The box also comes filled with LED lights and wrapped up in ribbon so it makes the sweetest gift. It costs $34 and can be ordered online here.
Sala & Betty will be offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day specials and dinner kits, including a large and small turkey dinners as well as a Feast of Seven Fishes kit. Kits come in small and larges sizes and start at $225 – $325. All orders must be placed by December 21st. To preorder call the restaurant at 512-645-0214 0r 512-645-0215 or order ONLINE.
Tis’ the season to Feast! This year let Chef Poc and the Rosedale Kitchen and Bar Team cook your Christmas Dinner paired with Pitmaster Quirino Silva of Longhorn Texas BBQ Oakwood Slow-Smoked Briskets and Hams. Longhorn Texas BBQ slow-roasts their Briskets and Hams in Oakwood until tender and juicy. Order them a la carte, as a combo, or pair them with family sharing favorites such as Apple + Cinnamon Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Mexican Creamed Corn, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Ranch Beans, RKB Red Cabbage Slaw, and More.
(Mueller) L’Oca d’Oro is back to celebrating the days before Christmas with our traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes this year! Bring the whole family for this Italian feast, featuring spaghetti and clams, baccala di mantecato, shellfish crudo & more! Reservations will be necessary as space is limited! Seating will be both indoors and on our heated patio. We will be open on the 23rd for normal business hours, 5:30-10:00 pm and on the 24th, 4:00- 10:00 PM. The menu will be served family style, $85 for adults, $35 for kids, and little ones under 2 join free.
On Christmas day, Proper’s Peacock will be offering their a la carte dinner menu spotlighting a special dish in line with the restaurant concepts to highlight the festive season – Roasted Berkshire Pork Shoulder accompanied by spiced squash puree a, charred broccoli and fennel, chickpea panisse, Persian Apricot and a mustard jus. The menu also features specialty cocktails “Gingerbread Coquito” and “Rum Rum Rudolph” to celebrate the holiday.
When it comes to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining, Old Thousand is here to keep you cozy! Old Thousand’s 11th St. location will be open for dine-in on Christmas Eve. Make reservations by calling 737-222-6637. On Christmas Day, Old Thousand’s Burnet location crafted up their very own Ho-Ho Hotpot available for takeout. It includes Mala Beef Tallow Broth or Smoked Veggie Umami Broth, a variety of meats, vegetables, noodles, signature sides, and a dessert. It costs $110 with the option to purchase a hotpot kit for an additional $40. Preorder by calling 737-222-6637 and pickup on Christmas Day between 4 – 8 p.m.
Eat good while feeling good about reducing food waste this season with a zero food-waste holiday dinner from Intero. The Italian restaurant is offering an exclusive holiday menu featuring mouth-watering dishes like roasted leg of lamb and glazed brussels. And for dessert (or stocking stuffers), try Intero’s beautiful and tasty seasonal chocolates! Order your holiday feast and chocolate here.
Walton’s curated a special Holiday menu Christmas complete Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham, White Cheddar & Gruyere Mac and Cheese, Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Prosciutto, Brown Butter and Rosemary Carrots, Brown Gravy, handmade Apple Streusel, Pecan, and Buttermilk pies, Vanilla Cherry Cheesecake, and more! All of their holiday offerings are available as individual or family-style portions and can be ordered by calling 512-391-9966 or emailing catering@
Italian is always a crowd pleaser. Juliet’s expansive catering menu features all of your favorite traditional Italian dishes like chicken piccata and spaghetti bolognese. Most items are designed to serve six, making it the perfect option for larger households or smaller households where everyone saves room for seconds (no judgement here). Catering menu is linked here.
The restaurant’s package includes: 3 lb Roast Beef; Prime ribeye, potatoes gratin, blackberry-malbec compote, organic mixed green salad, roasted tri-color beets, miñones (butter rolls) and tiramisu. Price & Ordering: $270, last day to order is December 21st. Pick up at East 6th St location December 23rd and 24th (until 2pm).
Parkside is now accepting pre-orders for our Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve! Get an Oyster Platter of one dozen east coast oysters for $32; Grand Platter — a dozen east coast oysters, crab legs, ceviche, shrimp remoulade, saltines $80; Cheese & Charcuterie Board — jamon serrano, blonde pate, gorgonzola dolce, manchego $25. Get bubbles for $31 – $82 per bottle.
Share the gift of presence with loved ones this year and make entertaining effortless with Fairmont Austin’s Christmas Dinner To-Go. Impress without the stress and enjoy dishes created by the hotel’s acclaimed culinary team. From turkey and honey glazed ham to apple tarts or bourbon pecan pie – let the landmark property’s talented team help usher in the most magical time of the year. Price: $199 (Serves 4), $379 (Serves 8). Pickup date: December 24, 2020 (9:00am-9:00pm pickup at Fairmont Austin). Learn more and Pre-order Online: fairmont-austin.com/christmas-dinner-to-go.
On Christmas Eve, join the team from Emmer & Rye for a socially distanced market with stocking stuffers, unique local gifts, wine and treats! Market items will include gifts such as Emmer & Rye’s 5 days of Christmas cocktails, to-go, Christmas kombucha, cookie tins from Tavel Bristol-Joseph, TLV spice blend sets, bottled banana breadnog, and more. Additionally, Emmer & Rye will be offering Christmas dinner kits available for pre-order. Dinner kits serve 2 people and are $150. To pre-order Christmas dinner kits, visit https://emmerandrye.com/
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Join Aba for a special Virtual Holiday Dinner via private Zoom event, toast to the holiday season with your sommelier-selected bottle of red or white wine from Rhone Valley, France and enjoy live acoustic guitar. The dinner features a mezze feast including Charred Eggplant Spread, Crispy Short Rib Hummus w/ House bread, Local Greens Salad with tahini vinaigrette, Harissa Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Chicken Tagine (demo included!) and Isot Double Chocolate Cake. Cost is $85, plus tax, per person, plus a 3% event fee. The dinner is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on December 19, order by December 17 at 2 p.m. for pick-up or delivery on December 19 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
TLC is feeding the whole family this holiday season with their TLC Christmas Dinner. The Christmas family meal serves 8-10 people. Preorder online and pickup on Dec. 23 at noon. Order online here. TLC Christmas Package: $299 includes Nueskes applewood smoked bone-in Ham (6-7lb), Rosemary fingerling potatoes, Country green beans, Honey Glazed Carrots, Chocolate Pecan Pie, White Chocolate-Peppermint Bark, Hot Cocoa Kit, Cookies for Santa with decorating kit (We bake the cookies, you decorate), and Carrots (For Santa’s Reindeer)
The interior Oaxacan restaurant on South Lamar is offering a special takeout menu for Christmas Eve dinner. Pre-orders must be placed by December 19, and pickups are scheduled between 12-3 p.m. on Thursday, December 24. Guests can choose from three meals: Cocoa & Chile Ancho Crusted Lamb Rack; Mole Manchamanteles with Roasted Pork Loin; and Mexican Christmas-Style Cod.
(at Hill Country Galleria) Pre-order by calling 512-263-4060 or online (nationwide shipping also now available. Pre-order deadline for smoked ham, whole smoked brisket, whole turkeys, turkey breast and 10” homemade pies available now through Dec 20. Orders must be picked up between 12/21-12/24 (choose at checkout). Must be picked up by 3 p.m. on 12/24.
FoliePop’s is now offering a decadent festive dessert, the Bûche de Noël, or a French Yule Log. This is a reimagined version of the traditional Christmas dessert by Executive Pastry Chef Antoine Chassonnery. The body of the Bûche is a mix of chocolate mousse, Madagascar vanilla cream and salted caramel with pecans, topped with three chocolate hazelnut pops and three mango & passionfruit pops. All of this sits on a crunchy honey and hazelnut biscuit base. Available now for pre-order through the website, the Bûche De Noël is $75 and feeds six people.
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