Don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen? Don’t want to bother making reservations for dining out? Fret not: A handful of choice Orange County restaurants are offering takeaway Thanksgiving feasts for those who yearn for neither fuss nor muss this holiday season. From barbecue spots offering smoked meats galore to traditional oven-roasted birds with all the fixings, these spots have you and your gaggle of guests covered.

Be sure to order well in advance; many of these restaurants sell out. Call or place your order online. And, please, consider this roundup a starting point for inspiration — list of reliably good eateries for a great Thanksgiving — and not a comprehensive list.

Bad the the Bone BBQ (San Juan Capistrano): Make your Thanksgiving a smoked-meat bacchanalia with this barbecue joint’s smoked turkey breast feast ($265), smoked whole turkey feast ($285), pit ham feast ($250), pit ham and turkey feast ($295), Mary’s turkey feast ($395) or a BBQ feast ($385). Each option comes with a bevy of sides, including cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, garlic “bashed” potatoes, mac and cheese, candied yams, and cornbread. Choose from either apple pie or pumpkin pie to finish things off. A la carte ordering is also available. Orders must be placed online or by phone by Sunday, Nov. 24. Pickups are Nov. 26 and 27. 31738 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano; 949-218-0227.

Blake’s Place (Anaheim): Head to this barbecue staple to pick up a whole smoked turkey (12 to 14 pounds, serves 8 to 10 people) for $99.99 or a family feast featuring said turkey, celery, sage and apple dressing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and whole pumpkin pie with whipped cream for $199.99. Also on the menu is a whole smoked holiday ham (5 to 7 pounds) for $79.99 should you prefer porcine. All items must be preordered and pre-paid; pick up on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. 2901 E. Miraloma Ave., Anaheim; 714-630-8574.

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations (Irvine and Orange): The take-home dinner at Bosscat costs $195 and feeds up to five revelers. Choose from maple bourbon brined turkey or brown sugar baked ham, sweet potato mash or garlic mashed potatoes, apple or pumpkin pie. Other sides include mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls, spiced cranberry sauce, skillet gravy and more. Pick up on Thanksgiving Day. 18169 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, 949-333-0917; 118 W Chapman Ave, Orange, 714-716-1599.

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Georgia’s Restaurant (Anaheim and Irvine): Chef and co-founder Gretchen Shoemaker’s Southern soul food eateries will offer sides and pies galore — all you need to do is take care of the turkey. Choose from a bevy of sides, like mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread, collard greens and much, as well as Nana Gretchen’s Whole Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Pie. All four Georgia’s Restaurant locations (Georgia’s can also be found in Eastville and Long Beach) will offer Thanksgiving Soulful Sides menu for pre-order through Sunday, Nov. 24, and pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 27. 440 S. Anaheim Blvd. (at Anaheim Packing District), Anaheim, 714-906-1900; 732 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, 949-669-2484.

Heritage Barbecue (San Juan Capistrano): While the majority of this barbecue joint’s annual Thanksgiving pick-up orders have already sold out, you can still get your hands on Heritage Barbecue’s herb-crusted, bone-in pork roast ($95, approximately 3-4 pounds) that comes with cippolini onion gravy. Available sauces and pickled options include pickled veggies, hot mustard sauce, bourbon barbecue sauce, smoked turkey gravy and charred brussels sprouts. Orders must be placed by Monday, Nov. 18. 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (Dana Point): Pick up a four-course feast prepared by chef and former James Beard Award nominee Nathan Coulon. You can opt for either the roast turkey dinner ($57 per person) or the prime rib dinner ($65), both of which come with apple and chestnut stuffing, candied yams, creamed corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy and a dinner roll. Butternut Squash Soup, mixed-greens salad and house-made pumpkin pie are also included. (Dine-in available too.) 25001 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point; 949-388-8900.

Kei Concepts (multiple locations): Orange County’s hottest restaurant group will offer party-sized appetizer platters at three of its restaurants to accompany your Thanksgiving feast. Highlights include Ini Ristorante’s truffle cheese bread with honey, ricotta, and mozzarella or ginger-miso cauliflower; Vox Kitchen’s Lomo Saltado (steak fries wok-tossed with filet mignon, red onions, tomatoes, aji sauce and rice pilaf), Súp Noodle Bar’s fried rice trays and party wings, and more. Party trays and orders can be placed online for Vox Kitchen, Súp Noodle Bar, and Ini Ristorante. Vox Kitchen, 16161 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 657-231-6493; Súp Noodle Bar, 14370 Culver Drive, Unit 2H, Irvine, 657-300-8420; Ini Ristorante, 16129 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 714-277-4046.

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The Kroft (Anaheim): Thanksgiving dinner sets will offer a choice between prime rib or roasted turkey breast, with sizes that can accommodate groups of 4 to 6 ($119 for turkey, $179 for prime rib) and 10 to 12 ($179 for turkey, $279 for prime rib). Sides include au jus, cranberry sauce, spinach dip with crackers, balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and dinner rolls. Orders must be placed by Thursday, Nov. 21; pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27. 440 S. Anaheim Blvd. (at Anaheim Packing District), Anaheim; 714-635-5900

Seasons 52 (Costa Mesa): This South Coast Plaza eatery will offer a “Thanksgiving Green Box Takeout” featuring field greens salad, roasted turkey, pan gravy, Yukon mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry relish and six pumpkin pie mini-indulgences. Costs $230, serves 4 to 6 people. The last day to preorder is Monday, Nov. 25; pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 3333 Bristol St., Suite 2802, Costa Mesa; 714-437-5252.

Stefano’s Golden Baked Ham (Yorba Linda): While this spot specializes in ham, it offers a full holiday menu for Thanksgiving that includes a roasted turkey breast or whole bone-in turkey with six sides (mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce and green bean almandine for $215. Turkey not your thing? Then substitute a baked ham instead. 18220 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda; 714-993-4267.

Urban Plates (multiple locations): Featuring several locations throughout O.C., you can pick up an herb-roasted turkey breast (cage-free), mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish and more. You also get two sides from which to choose, including roasted brussels sprouts, rainbow carrots and golden beets, roasted marble potatoes, mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. Takeaway feasts cost $174.95 and serve 6 to 8 people. Whole desserts (like apple pie and chocolate vanilla layer cake) are available between Nov. 26 and 28 for a la carte purchase. 26661 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, 949-424-6160; 3972 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, 949-387-2600; 13380 Jamboree Road, Tustin, 714-332-6272; 18050 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, 657-485-0404.

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Vaca (Costa Mesa): Former “Top Chef” contestant Amar Santana prepares a take-home meal featuring butternut squash and banana soup with pistachio crème fraiche, a whole Mary’s roasted turkey (14-16 pounds) with turkey giblet gravy, orange-scented cranberry sauce, Italian sausage-cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, bourbon-maple glazed yams topped with candied chestnuts, and green bean and mushroom casserole (all sides weigh in at 32 ounces each). Desserts options include pecan pie, pumpkin pie or cheesecake. Costs $540. Preorder by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20; pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. 695 Town Center Drive, suite 170, Costa Mesa; 714-463-6060.

Zov’s (Tustin): Chef Zov Karamardian’s Mediterranean eatery will offer a traditional takeaway blowout that serves 12 to 15 famished guests. Partake in a to-go dinner with nine fixings with your choice of sliced boneless turkey breast ($625) or a whole free-range turkey ($725). Sides include wild mushroom and jasmine rice stuffing, mashed potatoes, maple-glazed yams, cranberry citrus relish, and more. You can also select from three house-baked pie choices: pumpkin, apple crumb or pecan. A la carte add-ons are also available. Preorders must be placed by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23; pick-up happens on Wednesday, Nov. 27 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 17440 17th St., Tustin; 714-838-8855.