Most restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day, which falls on a Monday this year, but some chains are offering take-home feasts with turkey, ham or prime rib throughout the holiday season.
Most of the meals are heat-and-serve and will require two to three hours for preparation as well as ordering in advance. Check with the restaurant chains on their requirements.
Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon: Holiday platters serve six to eight people and feature roasted turkey, smoked ham or both with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables and pie. Prices are around $135-$145. claimjumper.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Holiday heat-and-serve dinners with ham cost $139.99 for four to six people and $189.99 for eight to 10 people. Prime rib dinners cost $159.99 and serve four to six people. Pickup is Dec. 21-28. Stores will be closed Christmas Day. crackerbarrel.com
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: A holiday buffet for 10 includes the choice of two smoked meats, three sides and bread, starting at $192.90. dickeys.com
Marie Callender’s: Holiday feasts for six to eight people include turkey, ham and prime rib. Prices range from $159.99-$229.99. Pickup is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22-24. mariecallenders.com
Urban Plates: Holiday dinners to go include chicken for $89 and steak for $99. They are available through Dec. 31, according to a news release. urbanplates.com