Let’s talk turkey about Thanksgiving orders

There’s plenty of talk about rising costs for putting together a Thanksgiving meal. So if you want to leave the sourcing to someone else, here are some restaurants serving dine-in or to-go dinners to allow you to focus on your family — or enjoying the food.

Remember that when it comes to reserving a meal, sooner is better, so don’t put off that order or you’ll be stuck with what you can throw together at the last minute.

Angry Barnyard BBQ (916 18th St.): Order a meal for two ($75), four to six ($185) or eight to 10 ($265) with a choice or smoked turkey breast or roasted sliced ham; mashed potatoes and gravy or rosemary Parmesan grits; choice of green bean casserole, sauteed green beans with tomatoes and bacon, brown butter carrots or steamed carrots with lemon and Parmesan; herb stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, dinner rolls and butter; and choice of pie: apple, pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato or buttermilk. Most dishes are also available a la carte, ranging from $10 to $30. Order now at AngryBarnyardBBQ.com/online-ordering for pickup on Nov. 24.

Bakers Outpost (3310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160): Enhance your holiday with a charcuterie board ($45-$90) featuring the shop sourdough along with intentionally sourced cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit and nuts. Sourdough loaves — country Sonora ($9-$13), potato rosemary ($12-$14) and double dark chocolate ($12-$14) —are also available as well as 8-inch quiche ($48) and pies ($48) with choice of heirloom pumpkin, organic apple or buttermilk. You can also order bread cubes ($8 for 2 pounds) to make your stuffing as well as other treats, which are posted at bakers-outpost.square.

site/thanksgiving-pre-order. Order online or visit the shop. Pickup will be on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Better Bowls (1818 G St.): Give thanks that vegans have a holiday meal with this take-and-bake option ($65) that includes four stuffed acorn squash, candied yams, green bean casserole and maple Dijon carrots. The vegan and gluten-free package feeds four to six and dishes can be ordered a la carte ($15-$30). Pies — pumpkin, chocolate pecan or apple — are available for $30 as well as a pineapple sage Bundt cake ($20) and cinnamon rolls ($25 for six). Pickup will be from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Order online at betterbowlsbako.com.

Black Angus Steakhouse (3601 Rosedale Highway): From 11 a.m. until close, order the roasted turkey dinner ($24.99, $10.99 for children) that includes the bird along with choice of soup or salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, sage dressing, sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli with garlic butter, molasses bread, fresh cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Takeout turkey meals can feed four ($99.95), eight ($199.95) or 12 ($299.95). You can also order whole desserts to go including pumpkin pie ($23.95, serves eight), big mountain fudge cake ($99.95, serves 15). N.Y.-style cheesecake ($59.95, serves 12), sky-high mud pie ($49.95, serves 10), spiced carrot cake ($59.95, serves 12); and chocolate flourless torte ($64.95, serves 10). Order online at blackangus.com/ thanksgiving.

Black Gold Brewing Co. (508 Center St. in Taft): The brewhouse is offering a Thanksgiving family meal ($79.95) to go that feeds four to six people. The package includes a 10- to 12-pound fully cooked turkey with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and rolls. Must be prepaid with pickup between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Call 661-765-6556 by Nov. 22 to reserve your meal.

BottleShock Wine and Brew (1002 19th St. Suite C): Start off your Thanksgiving right with a charcuterie box. The spread to feed 12 is $135 or one for 10 to 15 people costs $155. Preorder by Nov. 23 by calling 525-6630. Pickup is Nov. 24.

Crest Bar & Grill (5025 Wible Road): Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the restaurant will offer

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