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Thanksgiving in Philly: Where to Dine Out

This year, leave the turkey, stuffing, and candied yams to the pros

by Sarah Maiellano Updated
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| Michael Persico
by Sarah Maiellano Updated

Let’s face it: Cooking Thanksgiving dinner can be a pain. Sure, for some it’s a joy to spend two days in the kitchen making every guest’s favorite side dish and squeezing a giant, expensive bird into the oven. And then there are those who’d rather fake a dire illness. That’s where Philly’s restaurants come to the rescue. Restaurants open on Thanksgiving offer fine dining, family-friendly experiences, football-watching, and everything in between. Some meals are highly traditional, with turkey, potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie, while others get creative with upgraded takes on the classics and new favorites to add to the holiday rotation.

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Elwood

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Elwood, chef Adam Diltz’s Fishtown BYOB highlighting Pennsylvania’s culinary history, will be open for its first Thanksgiving with a feast that includes an apple and spinach salad, turtle soup, a choice of roast served family-style (turkey, pork, venison, goose, duck, or rabbit) mashed potatoes, stuffing, sauces, pickles, vegetables, and potato buns. Diltz is also baking up pumpkin, apple, and sweet potato pies. $75; 5-10pm.

1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 279-7427
(215) 279-7427

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The Plough & The Stars

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With its big fireplace and autumnal decor, The Plough & The Stars is ready for Thanksgiving. The menu for the holiday includes a salad with walnuts, apple, and quinoa, a turkey and Irish ham combo plate that comes with stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and house-made cranberry sauce. Pricing is a la carte; noon-8:15 pm.

123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0300
(215) 733-0300

Jones

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In the Starr Restaurants family, Americana-themed Jones is offering a good deal on Thanksgiving with a three-course menu that starts with soup or salad, moves into a turkey dinner with traditional sides, and ends with pie or cake for dessert. $35; 11am-8pm.

700 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 223-5663
(215) 223-5663

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P. J. Clarke’s

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The Thanksgiving deal at P.J. Clarke’s is one of the best in town at just under $40 a head for a three-course menu that includes oysters Rockefeller, turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato gratin, sourdough stuffing, and caramelized Brussels sprouts, plus pie, cobbler, and ice cream for dessert. Don’t forget to get some oysters from the large raw bar in the back. $39 ($19.50 for kids); noon-8pm.

601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 999-2000
(215) 999-2000

Smokin' Betty's

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The classics are the menu at Smokin’ Betty’s, including butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, glazed ham, and all the favorite sides: mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, cornbread muffins, and more. Choose between pie and bread pudding for dessert. Sister restaurant Devil’s Alley in Rittenhouse will be open with a similar setup. $35 ($19.95 for kids); 2:30-8 pm.

116 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6500
(215) 922-6500

Bank & Bourbon

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Bank & Bourbon in the Loews hotel has a Thanksgiving buffet planned with raw bar items, carved turkey and prime rib, local cheeses, autumnal salads, and a selection of pies. $70 with an optional $35 wine pairing ($22 for children).

1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 231-7300
(215) 231-7300
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Aqimero

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For a buffet in a convenient and beautiful space head to Aqimero at the Ritz-Carlton on Broad Street. Expect a raw bar, salads, soups, carving station, sides, desserts, and a hot chocolate bar. $95 ($45 for children under 12, free for children under 3); noon-6pm.

10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 523-8200
(215) 523-8200

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Square 1682

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Square 1682 at the Hotel Palomar is planning a five-course menu with Caribbean flair from chef Mackenson Horebe. Among the offerings: bone marrow ravioli, cornbread, crispy Brussels sprouts, turkey breast, smoked country ham, vegan cauliflower curry, challah stuffing, and whipped sweet potatoes. Dessert brings a choice between apple biscuit bread pudding or frosted beignets. $65; 4-9 pm.

121 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-5008
(215) 563-5008

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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

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Italian steakhouse Davio’s will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, butternut squash, cranberry stuffing, and pumpkin pie. The a la carte menu is also available for anyone looking for pasta instead. $65 ($23 for children under 12); 11am-8pm.

111 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-4810
(215) 563-4810

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Chez Colette

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Start at the raw bar at the Sofitel’s Chez Colette to sample clams and oysters on the half shell before moving onto a generous buffet with a carving station, corn and crab chowder, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, and a salted caramel apple tart. This meal comes with a free glass of bubbly. $65 ($32.50 for kids under 12); noon-4pm.

120 S 17th St #5115, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-8300
(215) 569-8300
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A.Kitchen

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For the first time, A.Kitchen will be open for Thanksgiving. Expect a seasonal three-course menu from chef Eli Collins featuring pumpkin curry soup, macaroni gratin, turkey confit, salmon with mussels sauce, and winter root vegetable lasagna with perfectly paired wine. The icing on the cake? This meal ends with slices of Pennsylvania apple and maple pecan pies from High Street on Market’s bakers. $65, wine pairing additional; 11am-7pm.

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030
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Lacroix

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Lacroix on Rittenhouse Square has one of the best brunches in town and on Thanksgiving, it’s going all day long. The staples — including raw bar options and caviar, house-made charcuterie, giant diver scallop sausage, and a chocolate fountain — will be there, along with Thanksgiving favorites like turkey with cognac gravy, coffee-glazed ham, duck confit, buttermilk biscuits, and more holiday treats. $105 per person; 11am-6:45 pm.

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 790-2533
(215) 790-2533

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Scarpetta

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Scarpetta at the Rittenhouse hotel is doing a four-course prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving with Italian-inflected choices like chestnut soup, tagliatelle Bolognese, pancetta-wrapped turkey, branzino, and espresso budino. $68; 2-8 pm.

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-4199
(215) 558-4199

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Jean-Georges Philadelphia

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Head to the 59th floor of the new Four Seasons hotel for Philly’s most luxurious Thanksgiving dinner. At Jean-Georges, known for its 40-foot windows and city views, Maine lobster and wagyu beef are part of the four-course meal. $148; noon-9pm; reservations recommended.

1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 419-5000
(215) 419-5000
Four Seasons

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Urban Farmer

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At the Logan hotel on the Parkway, Urban Farmer’s Turkey Day feast includes dishes like seared potato gnocchi, herb-and-mushroom-crusted prime rib, turkey, cornbread turkey stuffing, and, for dessert, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bourbon cheesecake, and chocolate pecan tart. $75 ($37.50 for children 12 and under); 4-9pm.

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 963-2788
(215) 963-2788
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Misconduct Tavern (multiple locations)

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One of the most affordable Thanksgiving meals in town can be found at both of Misconduct Tavern’s locations in Center City. It includes roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, glazed carrots, and mashed potatoes. They’ll also have options like a venison burger with mushrooms and a turkey burger with stuffing gravy and cranberry relish. All of the day’s NFL games will be on the TVs. It’s $16.95 per Thanksgiving plate in advance and $19.95 if you don’t pay in advance.

1801 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 928-4297
(267) 928-4297

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Serpico

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Serpico will serve its regular menu on Thanksgiving, but the avant garde restaurant also has a holiday entrée planned that includes a whole meal on one plate: roasted turkey breast, braised dark meat, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, roasted squash, fried Brussels sprouts, and a dinner roll.

$34 for the Thanksgiving plate; 4-9pm.

604 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3001
(215) 925-3001

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The Twisted Tail

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Headhouse Square’s Twisted Tail will serve a family-style meal all day on Thanksgiving. Diners can choose from turkey, prime rib, pineapple-glazed ham, salmon, and sides for the table. For dessert, an array of mini-pies. $49 ($25 for kids under 10, children under 3 are free); noon-10 pm.

509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 558-2471
(215) 558-2471

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CO-OP Restaurant & Lounge

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In University City, CO-OP is cooking up all the traditional fare — turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie — in a family-style feast that serves four or five people and includes a bottle of wine. $125; individual plate for $25 does not include wine or dessert.

20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 398-1874
(215) 398-1874
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Dim Sum House by Jane G's

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Off the traditional turkey path, it’s an all-day dim sum affair at University City’s Dim Sum House. along with seafood dishes including a comically large Norwegian whole king crab (done three ways) that feeds six to 12 people. The crab is market price; currently around $450.

3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 921-5377
(215) 921-5377
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The Bercy

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French restaurant The Bercy in Ardmore, will be open with a three-course menu that includes French onion soup, truffle gnocchi, turkey roulade, pie, and ice cream. $65; 5-10 pm.

7 Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 589-0500
(610) 589-0500
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Denim BYOB

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In Haddonfield, Denim will serve a four-course Thanksgiving dinner that includes gussied-up takes on the holiday staples, plus pumpkin gnocchi and lobster bisque to start and vegan meatloaf with beet Bordelaise for those skipping the turkey. $45; reservations required.

312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 520-8114
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Elwood

1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Elwood, chef Adam Diltz’s Fishtown BYOB highlighting Pennsylvania’s culinary history, will be open for its first Thanksgiving with a feast that includes an apple and spinach salad, turtle soup, a choice of roast served family-style (turkey, pork, venison, goose, duck, or rabbit) mashed potatoes, stuffing, sauces, pickles, vegetables, and potato buns. Diltz is also baking up pumpkin, apple, and sweet potato pies. $75; 5-10pm.

1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 279-7427
(215) 279-7427

The Plough & The Stars

123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

With its big fireplace and autumnal decor, The Plough & The Stars is ready for Thanksgiving. The menu for the holiday includes a salad with walnuts, apple, and quinoa, a turkey and Irish ham combo plate that comes with stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and house-made cranberry sauce. Pricing is a la carte; noon-8:15 pm.

123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0300
(215) 733-0300

Jones

700 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

In the Starr Restaurants family, Americana-themed Jones is offering a good deal on Thanksgiving with a three-course menu that starts with soup or salad, moves into a turkey dinner with traditional sides, and ends with pie or cake for dessert. $35; 11am-8pm.

700 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 223-5663
(215) 223-5663

P. J. Clarke’s

601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Thanksgiving deal at P.J. Clarke’s is one of the best in town at just under $40 a head for a three-course menu that includes oysters Rockefeller, turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato gratin, sourdough stuffing, and caramelized Brussels sprouts, plus pie, cobbler, and ice cream for dessert. Don’t forget to get some oysters from the large raw bar in the back. $39 ($19.50 for kids); noon-8pm.

601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 999-2000
(215) 999-2000

Smokin' Betty's

116 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

The classics are the menu at Smokin’ Betty’s, including butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, glazed ham, and all the favorite sides: mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, cornbread muffins, and more. Choose between pie and bread pudding for dessert. Sister restaurant Devil’s Alley in Rittenhouse will be open with a similar setup. $35 ($19.95 for kids); 2:30-8 pm.

116 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6500
(215) 922-6500

Bank & Bourbon

1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bank & Bourbon in the Loews hotel has a Thanksgiving buffet planned with raw bar items, carved turkey and prime rib, local cheeses, autumnal salads, and a selection of pies. $70 with an optional $35 wine pairing ($22 for children).

1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 231-7300
(215) 231-7300
Bank & Bourbon [official photo]

Aqimero

10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102

For a buffet in a convenient and beautiful space head to Aqimero at the Ritz-Carlton on Broad Street. Expect a raw bar, salads, soups, carving station, sides, desserts, and a hot chocolate bar. $95 ($45 for children under 12, free for children under 3); noon-6pm.

10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 523-8200
(215) 523-8200

Square 1682

121 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Square 1682 at the Hotel Palomar is planning a five-course menu with Caribbean flair from chef Mackenson Horebe. Among the offerings: bone marrow ravioli, cornbread, crispy Brussels sprouts, turkey breast, smoked country ham, vegan cauliflower curry, challah stuffing, and whipped sweet potatoes. Dessert brings a choice between apple biscuit bread pudding or frosted beignets. $65; 4-9 pm.

121 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-5008
(215) 563-5008

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

111 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Italian steakhouse Davio’s will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, butternut squash, cranberry stuffing, and pumpkin pie. The a la carte menu is also available for anyone looking for pasta instead. $65 ($23 for children under 12); 11am-8pm.

111 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-4810
(215) 563-4810

Chez Colette

120 S 17th St #5115, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Start at the raw bar at the Sofitel’s Chez Colette to sample clams and oysters on the half shell before moving onto a generous buffet with a carving station, corn and crab chowder, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, and a salted caramel apple tart. This meal comes with a free glass of bubbly. $65 ($32.50 for kids under 12); noon-4pm.

120 S 17th St #5115, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-8300
(215) 569-8300
Sofitel [official]

A.Kitchen

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

For the first time, A.Kitchen will be open for Thanksgiving. Expect a seasonal three-course menu from chef Eli Collins featuring pumpkin curry soup, macaroni gratin, turkey confit, salmon with mussels sauce, and winter root vegetable lasagna with perfectly paired wine. The icing on the cake? This meal ends with slices of Pennsylvania apple and maple pecan pies from High Street on Market’s bakers. $65, wine pairing additional; 11am-7pm.

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030
a.kitchen+bar [official]

Lacroix

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Lacroix on Rittenhouse Square has one of the best brunches in town and on Thanksgiving, it’s going all day long. The staples — including raw bar options and caviar, house-made charcuterie, giant diver scallop sausage, and a chocolate fountain — will be there, along with Thanksgiving favorites like turkey with cognac gravy, coffee-glazed ham, duck confit, buttermilk biscuits, and more holiday treats. $105 per person; 11am-6:45 pm.

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 790-2533
(215) 790-2533

Scarpetta

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Scarpetta at the Rittenhouse hotel is doing a four-course prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving with Italian-inflected choices like chestnut soup, tagliatelle Bolognese, pancetta-wrapped turkey, branzino, and espresso budino. $68; 2-8 pm.

210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 558-4199
(215) 558-4199

Jean-Georges Philadelphia

1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Head to the 59th floor of the new Four Seasons hotel for Philly’s most luxurious Thanksgiving dinner. At Jean-Georges, known for its 40-foot windows and city views, Maine lobster and wagyu beef are part of the four-course meal. $148; noon-9pm; reservations recommended.

1 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 419-5000
(215) 419-5000
Four Seasons

Urban Farmer

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103

At the Logan hotel on the Parkway, Urban Farmer’s Turkey Day feast includes dishes like seared potato gnocchi, herb-and-mushroom-crusted prime rib, turkey, cornbread turkey stuffing, and, for dessert, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bourbon cheesecake, and chocolate pecan tart. $75 ($37.50 for children 12 and under); 4-9pm.

1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 963-2788
(215) 963-2788
Hillary Messman

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Misconduct Tavern (multiple locations)

1801 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103

One of the most affordable Thanksgiving meals in town can be found at both of Misconduct Tavern’s locations in Center City. It includes roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, glazed carrots, and mashed potatoes. They’ll also have options like a venison burger with mushrooms and a turkey burger with stuffing gravy and cranberry relish. All of the day’s NFL games will be on the TVs. It’s $16.95 per Thanksgiving plate in advance and $19.95 if you don’t pay in advance.

1801 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 928-4297
(267) 928-4297

Serpico

604 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Serpico will serve its regular menu on Thanksgiving, but the avant garde restaurant also has a holiday entrée planned that includes a whole meal on one plate: roasted turkey breast, braised dark meat, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, roasted squash, fried Brussels sprouts, and a dinner roll.

$34 for the Thanksgiving plate; 4-9pm.

604 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3001
(215) 925-3001

The Twisted Tail

509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Headhouse Square’s Twisted Tail will serve a family-style meal all day on Thanksgiving. Diners can choose from turkey, prime rib, pineapple-glazed ham, salmon, and sides for the table. For dessert, an array of mini-pies. $49 ($25 for kids under 10, children under 3 are free); noon-10 pm.

509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 558-2471
(215) 558-2471

CO-OP Restaurant & Lounge

20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

In University City, CO-OP is cooking up all the traditional fare — turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie — in a family-style feast that serves four or five people and includes a bottle of wine. $125; individual plate for $25 does not include wine or dessert.

20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 398-1874
(215) 398-1874
Michael Persico

Dim Sum House by Jane G's

3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Off the traditional turkey path, it’s an all-day dim sum affair at University City’s Dim Sum House. along with seafood dishes including a comically large Norwegian whole king crab (done three ways) that feeds six to 12 people. The crab is market price; currently around $450.

3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 921-5377
(215) 921-5377
Dim Sum House [official]

The Bercy

7 Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003

French restaurant The Bercy in Ardmore, will be open with a three-course menu that includes French onion soup, truffle gnocchi, turkey roulade, pie, and ice cream. $65; 5-10 pm.

7 Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 589-0500
(610) 589-0500
Rose Colored Glasses Photography

Denim BYOB

312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

In Haddonfield, Denim will serve a four-course Thanksgiving dinner that includes gussied-up takes on the holiday staples, plus pumpkin gnocchi and lobster bisque to start and vegan meatloaf with beet Bordelaise for those skipping the turkey. $45; reservations required.

312 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 520-8114
(856) 520-8114

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