I love having takeout or delivery once (or twice) during a busy week — and they are all busy. I like to order a pint of cooked chicken or beef when I grab a lunchtime burrito to make an easy dinner. And, I especially appreciate the restaurants and caterers who sell family-size portions for a weeknight supper solution. What else should I try? Drop your favorites in the comments, please!
Menus may change frequently, so check with the restaurant for current options.
Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen, Berkeley
Angeline’s At Home is offering a limited menu of Louisiana favorites including family-size portions serving from 2-12 eaters depending on how hungry you are. Order gumbo, jambalaya, red beans, and rice, along with wine by the bottle and an epic Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. Check their catering menu, or for online orders scroll to the bottom of their menu for the “Family Size” section.
Location: 2261 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Phone: (510) 548-6900
Website to order pickup >
ButtercuP Diner, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Concord
ButtercuP family meals feed about four eaters for $55- $65 and range from meatloaf to breakfast favorites or fried chicken. I’m getting hungry just reading the options.
Location: 229 Broadway in Oakland (also in Walnut Creek, Concord and Vallejo)
Website to order pickup or delivery >
Cali Alley, South Berkeley
An artisan food counter that’s 100% outside with fresh, local catering-quality meals with single and larger size portions. We had family orders of fried chicken and salmon — both were delicious. They also have a family-size portion of Chef Katia’s famous, homemade, mac n’ cheese!
Location: 1012 Grayson Street, Berkeley
Phone: 510 644-4473
Website to order and browse menu >
Comal Next Door, Berkeley and Oakland
Comal Next Door offers a great option for menu planning with their frozen meal options. From enchiladas to tamales, you can pick up some frozen meals for a busy day during the week. Add on guacamole, chips, and tacos and you’re all set!
Location: 2020 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; 550 Grand Ave., Oakland.
Phone: 510-926-6300
Order online >
Daryoush, Berkeley
Introduce your family to delicious Persian cuisine by way of some tasty skewers, which are generally a fun kid-friendly way of eating. Add on rice and dessert and call it a night.
Location: 2144 Center Street, Berkeley CA, 94704
Phone: (510) 629-2144
Website to order >
DONATO & Co, Berkeley in the Elmwood
Rita S. tells us that DONATO & Co is doing lasagne that can serve 6-8 people. Pre-order by sending us an email at: orders@donatoandco.com
by Friday at 8 pm and pick up only Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Location: 2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley
Phone: (510) 838-1131
Call to order takeout or Order online >
Farmhouse Thai, Oakland Jack London Square
Little Lao Platter is a beautiful array of Thai food that brought tears to one friend’s eyes. I ordered this for my own Mother’s Day celebration and was not disappointed.
Location: 336 Water St, Oakland.
Phone: 510 419-0541
Website to order >
Homeroom to go, Oakland in Temescal
This ‘Mac and Cheese with special toppings’ spot sells large and small platters (check the catering menu) as well as tasty veggie side dishes and salads or desserts for a crowd.
Location: 4007 Webster St, Oakland. (one block west of restaurant)
Phone: 510 597.0400
Website to order >
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails, Emeryville
Get a family-sized bucket o’ yardbirds to share for curbside pickup or delivery.
Location: 1411 Powell St., Emeryville
Phone: 510 653-8667
Website to order >
Hopscotch, Oakland
Hopscotch serves party packs for 2-4 people with fried chicken, biscuits, shungiku slaw, and more add-ons available.
Location: 1915 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
Phone: (510) 788-6217
Order online >
Italian Colors, Oakland
Put together a family meal with the family favorites like pizza and pasta, then add on salads dessert and wine. Call after 3 pm to order.
Location: 1915 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
Phone: Village Square Shopping Center 2220 Mountain Blvd #100, Oakland, CA 94611
Family Meal: Sunday – Tuesday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Order online >
Lena’s Soul Food, Oakland
Find large portions of delicious soul food to feed 5 to 40 people through their catering menu. Choose meats, sides, cornbread muffins, cakes, or sweet potato pie.
Location: 6403 Foothill Blvd., Oakland
Phone: (510) 957-5663
Hours: Order 48 hours in advance
Browse the catering menu and order by phone!
Longbranch & Paisan, Berkeley
A little bit of everything from pasta, pizza, and side dishes your kids will like. Order a whole roasted chicken or a giant steak to share. I hope they’ll expand their family-sized pasta options over time.
Location: 2512 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley
Phone: (510) 984-0518
Browse the combined menu and order by phone or via Grubhub for delivery
Nido’s Backyard, Oakland
Lissa T. suggests the family meal at Nido’s Backyard, it feeds four people with taco fixings that you reheat at home. Kids’ plates, desserts, and other delicious Mexican foods and drinks can round out your order.
Location: 104 Oak St., Oakland
Phone: (510) 500-9757
Order online >
Paradita Eatery, Emeryville Public Market
Order a huge tray of adobo or stir-fried beef tenderloin and incredible Peruvian side dishes to go with it. Sweets and cocktails can round out your meal. They even have meals for your pet!
Location: 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville
Phone: 510-808-5073
Website to order >
Perle Wine Bar, Montclair in Oakland
The Mains section of the menu includes some very special-looking dinners for four with wagyu beef or grilled heritage pork. Make mealtime a little fancy with these options. Cocktails, wine, and beer are available.
Location: 1788 Fourth St., Berkeley
Phone: 510 808-7767
Website to order >
Pig in a Pickle BBQ, Emeryville Public Market
Order organic, slow-roasted meat by the pound or by the piece. Order ahead a day in advance.
Location: 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville
Phone: 510-922-8902
Website to order >
Pollara, Fourth Street in Berkeley
Inventive puffy-crust pizza with lots of flavors. They offer pick up and delivery options for you; pizzas are half-baked and should be finished in your home oven. Grab a kids cheese and a diavola for the parents. Upgrade dinner with beer, wine, or tiramisu.
Location: 1788 Fourth St., Berkeley
Phone: 510 529-4548
Website to order >
Find fabulous family-friendly pizza places to try >>
Pomella, Oakland
This California-Israeli restaurant offers beautiful mains and sides in any quantity you could want. Create your perfect assortment of hummus, shakshuka, vegetables, and marinated meats.
Phone: 510 250-9215
Website to order >
Rick & Ann’s + Ann’s Catering, Claremont in Berkeley
Buy lasagnas to feed six or chicken enchiladas to feed eight with (relatively) easy curbside pickup. There are many other delicious sides and meals to supplement your family-sized portion.
Location: 2922 Domingo Ave., Berkeley
Phone: 510 649-8538
Hours: Pick up Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 3 pm – 6 pm
Website to order > (check on hot meals to go menu)
Snapper’s Seafood Restaurant, Richmond
Snapper’s Seafood offers several kinds of fish (snapper, sole, catfish) along with other types of meat and sides. Be sure to check out the economy family meal and smaller combos to help out picky eaters.
Location: 1501 Ohio Ave., Richmond
Phone: (510) 235-6328
Website to order delivery >
Tender Greens, Berkeley
Whitney loves the salads, cookies, and tasty family meals from Tender Greens. Choose from steak, chicken, or salmon with side dishes and salads.
Location: 2071 University Ave., Berkeley
Phone: 510 356-0697
Website to order >
Tomatina, Alameda & More Bay Area locations
Amber P’s family likes Tomatina. Family packs include pizza, pasta, and garlic rolls to serve 4-6 people. For even larger groups, there’s a catering menu.
Location: 1338 Park St., Alameda
Phone: 510 521-1000
Website to order (Alameda or switch location) >
Viks Chaat, West Berkeley
Sara P. says that Viks has family-size meals (3-4 servings each) available of the daily special or of other popular items in the refrigerated section of the market. Call ahead or order online.
Location: 2390 Fourth St, Berkeley
Phone: (510) 644-4432