Much like everything in 2020, Thanksgiving is shaping up to be different this year. If the idea of cooking a big meal is not how you want to celebrate, we’ve got great news! Many local restaurants are offering delicious meals to go and socially distanced dine-in options.

Make sure to book your reservations or place your turkey to-go orders as early as possible—these meals are sure to sell out.

• Grove at Briar Barn Inn—Rowley

The restaurant at Briar Inn is accepting limited reservations for Thanksgiving Day. Not comfortable eating on-site? Grove will also be offering takeout day off. Briar Inn’s sister property Willowdale Estate in Topsfield will be taking pre-ordered Thanksgiving dinners, sides, and desserts through November 13th.

A full Thanksgiving takeout will be made available to order online in coming days. Follow on Facebook for updates!

The restaurant is taking online orders for a customizable Thanksgiving box that serves 4-6 people. Orders can be picked up on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

• Danversport Yacht Club—Danvers

The yacht club is trading it’s traditional buffet style Thanksgiving meal for a dine in plated option. Reservations are required. If you prefer, they will also be offering a pre-ordered meal to go option you can pick up the Wednesday before.

• Brine—Newburyport

Place an order by November 16th at this restaurant for a complete turkey dinner to go or choose to go a la cart with your meal, sides, desserts and even drinks. Along with dinner, Brine will also include a game for your family to play!

• Butcher Boy Market—North Andover

While they are closed on Thanksgiving Day, you can place an order to pick up a whole cooked turkey or an entire turkey dinner complete with sides on the Wednesday before. Make sure to place your order early as they have limited quantities.

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