Updated: Your Guide for Christmas Dinner To-Go in Dallas

As the holiday season approaches, Dallas is adorned with festive lights and a palpable sense of joy. And eating. Fortunately, for those who prefer the comfort of home, Dallas has a myriad of take-out dining options for Christmas dinner. From traditional favorites to innovative culinary creations, the city’s diverse culinary scene has something to satisfy every palate. This year, let the aroma of carefully crafted dishes from Dallas’ top restaurants waft through your home.

Here we offer a bit of everything in addition to traditional meals.

If you're looking for places to dine in at Christmas, check this list.

Andrew’s American Pizza Kitchen

1401 Preston Rd., Plano

Andrew’s American Pizza Kitchen will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., so swing by to pick up a lasagna, spaghetti Bolognese or chicken fettuccine alfredo. They'll also have Dallas-style, Chicago-style and Detroit-style pizzas. Cap off your meal on a sweet note by ordering a Key lime tart, coconut cream pie, tiramisu or a fresh-baked fruit pie. Place your order before Dec. 22 and enjoy hassle-free pickup by 6 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Crossbuck BBQ and Smokehouse

4400 Spring Valley Road

Crossbuck smokes all of its holiday meats in-house, made-to-order, then vacuum seals them in oven-safe bags to lock in all the juices and flavor. All that's left for you to do is reheat (and smoke ciggies and shake up martinis). Crossbuck has whole smoked prime ribs (6 pounds, $199), hams (7 pounds, $75), turkeys (10–12 pounds, $84.99) and whole smoked briskets (10 pounds, $299). Holiday side dishes include the usual suspects like green bean casserole, mac and cheese, scalloped potatoes and house rolls. Desserts, too. They're taking orders now through Dec. 18, which you can pick up on Dec. 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dive Coastal Cuisine

3404 Rankin St.

Elevate your holiday festivities with Dive Coastal Cuisine’s holiday pick-up menu, which includes turkey, grilled salmon and beef tenderloin. There are twists on traditional sides like stuffed sweet potatoes and creamy chipotle butternut squash. Starters like mini crab cakes, bruschetta ciabatta crostinis and roasted salmon dip come in large sizes that serve 6 to 12 people. Cap off your feast with a whole Key lime or a pumpkin spice pie. The regular menu is also available to-go. Order for pickup 24 hours in advance; final pickup day is Dec. 24.

Escondido

5950 Royal Lane

Escondido’s holiday take-out menu includes fajitas, tacos and enchiladas. For those seeking a seafood option, the grilled salmon is the perfect choice. All main courses are served with traditional rice and beans. Be sure to save room for the Mexican chocolate flan or strawberry cake. Your sweet tooth will thank you. Also, be sure to grab some margaritas to go. Place your order on the website before Dec. 22 for pickup on Dec. 23.

Lockhart Smokehouse

400 W. Davis St., and 1026 E. 15th St., Plano

Lockhart Smokehouse is preparing family-style take-out meals for the holidays. They'll have full smoked hams, turkey, brisket and prime rib to go along with sides like their amazing macaroni and cheese. Don't skip the bread pudding and peach cobbler for dessert. Everything comes frozen and vacuum sealed with instructions on how to reheat. Meal sizes range from four to 20 people. Order by Dec. 16 for pick up Dec. 20–22.

La Casita Bakeshop

580 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson

Sure it's one of the best bakeries in North Texas, but the kitchen space is also used to whip up big holiday dinners. This year get a red-wine braised lamb shank Holiday Dinner ($175–$350) with four sides, plus Parker rolls and (drum roll) a tiramisu yule log. This might be the steal of the season. You can also get a charcuterie board and other special items like a Neapolitan croquembouch (Prue would love this). The holiday pastry and bread menu is equally tempting.

Loop 9 BBQ

2951 S. State Highway 161, Grand Prairie

Loop 9 BBQ is a new spot in Grand Prairie inside the EpicCentral. The holiday package for $95 includes a 14–16-pound house-smoked turkey along with gravy and a Texas whiskey chocolate butterscotch pecan pie. You can also order meats by the half and full pound. Place your preorders by Dec. 20 to pick up between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 24.

One90 Smoked Meats

10240 E. Northwest Highway

One90 Smoked Meats has a Christmas menu with tamales, turkey, ham, brisket, tenderloin, prime rib, salmon and more. Plus all the necessary sides. Meats are vacuum-sealed for freshness. Place your order online or call 214-346-3287.

Rye

1920 Greenville Ave. and 214 E. Louisiana St., McKinney

Newcomer to our Top 100 Restaurants list, Rye, is offering a super simple Christmas-to-go deal. Everything is designed to take and bake and includes dishes like ham, smoked gouda mac and cheese and green bean casserole. Order over $200 in food and get 15% off with the discount code "SIMPLE." Place your orders online by Dec. 17 at midnight and pick up on Dec. 22 between noon and 3 p.m. at Rye in Dallas and between 5 and 8 p.m. at Rye in McKinney.

The Saint

2633 Gaston Ave.

The Saint has a Christmas dinner to-go package that serves up to six. Feast on whipped ricotta appetizer, a Caesar salad, then dig into a whole roasted prime beef tenderloin with a Barolo sauce and a negroni glazed heritage ham. Sides include dressing, white sweet potato puree, five cheese mac and cheese, roasted wild mushrooms and a root vegetable gratin. There's pumpkin pie and white chocolate cheesecake for dessert. This package is $395 and is available for pick-up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 24. To place an order call 214-258-6152 or email [email protected].

Sloane's Corner

2001 Ross Ave.

Sloane's Corner is a lovely option for a take-out holiday meal. The $140 package serves two people, and additional plates are $60. Included are turkey or stout-braised short rib, dressing, bourbon-glazed sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus and Parker house rolls, along with some cookies for Santa. The meals come with reheating instructions. Order online. by 2 p.m. on Dec. 22.

Smokey Joe's BBQ

6407 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway

The grill masters at Smokey Joe's are ready for your holiday orders. To place an order, fill out an online form and they'll send you a quote back. They have smoked turkey, ham and all the traditional sides. And it's all amazing.

Smokey John's Bar-B-Que and Home Cooking

1820 W. Mockingbird Lane

One of Dallas' lauded barbecue spots, Smokey John's, offers a holiday pack for $139.95. Get two whole chickens, a slab of ribs, two sides (half-gallon each) along with a gallon of tea or lemonade. Place your order by Monday, Dec. 18.

Ten50 BBQ

1050 N. Central Expressway, Richardson

Skip all that messy stress and order the Holiday Pitmaster Package at Ten50 BBQ ($30 per person, 15-person minimum), which comes with smoked meats, sides and house-made desserts. There's also an a la carte menu with brisket, turkey breast, ham, beef tenderloin, whole turkeys and all the sides. Housemade desserts include a whole chocolate pie ($40), Key lime pie ($40), fruit cobbler ($56) and banana pudding ($56). Place orders by Friday, Dec. 22, and allow 72-hour notice before picking up. To place an order, call 855-QUE-1050 or email [email protected]

TJ’s Seafood Market

6025 Royal Lane

Celebrate the season with the finest from TJ’s Seafood Market’s exclusive holiday-to-go menu, available at the Preston Royal location. Holiday platters offer shrimp, smoked salmon and briny oysters, or indulge in some hearty gumbo. Place your order via the website by Dec. 22 for pickup on Dec. 23.

Urban Seafood Company

1104 E. 14th St., Plano

Place your holiday dinner order with Urban Seafood Company in Plano, which has dinner trays that serve 8 to 12 people. The mini lobster roll platter is $169, and the Akaushi burger slider platter is $99. Other large options include a shrimp cocktail party tray, and a caviar platter for $169. Check out their website for all the options.