For families looking to avoid the hassle of cooking, several restaurants throughout the Greater Houston area are serving traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving meals. Some require calls ahead of time.

Big Ben Tavern
This restaurant and sports bar serves a varied menu of appetizers and entrees, including burgers, curry, salads and wings. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
636 Hwy. 6, Ste. 1000, Sugar Land
832-532-7855
www.thebigbentavern.com

The Burger Joint
The Burger Joint offers customers a selection of burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs and sides. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
2703 Montrose Blvd., Houston
281-974-2889
www.burgerjointhtx.com

Brasserie du Parc
Families can opt for a three-course meal at Brasserie du Parc, selecting from a menu that includes seafood, braised beef and risotto, as well as a classic roast turkey dinner. Noon-7 p.m. $39 per adult, $20 per child. Reservations required.
1440 Lamar St., Houston
832-879-2802
www.brasserieduparc.net

Bombay to Beijing
Diners can enjoy regional Asian dishes, including samosas, paneer, fried rice and spring rolls. Patrons can opt for the lunch buffet or order off the regular dinner menu. Lunch, noon-3:15 p.m. Dinner, 5-9:30 p.m.
14025 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land
281-242-4242
www.bombaybeijing.com

Hubbell & Hudson Bistro
This bistro serves diners a three-course meal, including an appetizer, entree and dessert. The fixed menu also offers patrons gluten-free and vegetarian options. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $49 per person. Reservations required.
24 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands
281-203-5641
www.hubbellandhudson.com/bistro

Aloha Pho
This Hawaiian-Vietnamese eatery serves rice plates and noodles with choices of beef, chicken, pork or seafood. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
2710 N. Mason Rd., Katy
281-206-7607
www.facebook.com/ALOHA-PHO-714129165356762

Govinda
This vegetarian-friendly restaurant puts a special spin on its Thanksgiving menu, offering tofurkey, rice pilaf, orange zest dinner rolls and more traditional dishes such as sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $15.95 per person. Reservations strongly recommended.
1320 W. 34th St., Houston
832-831-9951
www.govindashou.com