If the thought of wrestling a frozen turkey, juggling 12 side dishes, and timing the rolls just right has you quietly questioning your life choices… good news: Lake Norman restaurants have your back this Thanksgiving.

From hot-and-ready meals to smoked turkeys and chef-prepared feasts you simply finish at home, here’s who’s doing the cooking for you this year — no oven mitts required.

Torrence & Knox – Cornelius

“Let Our Family Cook for Yours” Holiday Meal
This new Shops on the Green hotspot is offering a classic Thanksgiving spread, packed hot and ready to go.

Details:
• Feeds 4 ($175) – multiple orders available
• Roasted turkey breast + all the essentials
• Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls & gravy
• Pickup only on Thanksgiving Day
• Order by Nov. 20
📞 (980) 445-6508

Midwood Smokehouse – Birkdale Village

Build Your Own Holiday Feast
If your family swoons for smoked turkey, mac and cheese, and collards, you can’t go wrong here.

Options Include:
• Party Packs: 4–6 ($55), 8–10 ($80), 14–16 ($130), 20–24 ($195)
• Whole smoked turkey or meats by the pound
• A la carte sides galore (gravy, potatoes, mac, beans, slaw)
• Wings + desserts
• Pickup day before or on Thanksgiving
🛒 Order online

Mac’s Speed Shop – Mooresville & Lake Norman

Give ’Em the Bird Thanksgiving Meals
Perfect for everything from Friendsgiving to office potlucks.

Options:
• Party sizes: 2 ($75), 4 ($135), 8 ($188), 12 ($250)
• “Love Birds” bundle for two
• A la carte brisket, ribs, banana pudding + more
• Add hot-and-ready pickup for $10
🛒 Order online by Nov. 25

Firebirds – Mooresville

Chef-Prepared Thanksgiving Feast (Finish at Home)
If you want fresh, restaurant-quality dishes without the restaurant rush, Firebirds has you covered.

Family Meal:
• Feeds up to 6 ($159.95)
• Choice of turkey, ham, or both
• Gravy, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, cranberry sauce, asparagus, green bean casserole & caramel apple bread pudding
• Pickup Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving
• Extensive a la carte add-ons available
🛒 Order online

This Thanksgiving, Let Someone Else Handle the Stress

Whether you’re feeding two people or an entire extended family that insists on bringing folding chairs, these Lake Norman restaurants make it easy to enjoy the holiday — no turkey trauma required.

Place those orders early, and enjoy a peaceful, delicious Thanksgiving.