For those celebrating Thanksgiving in and around Philly — a city that stands on ancestral Indigenous land known as Lenapehoking — there are plenty of takeout and sit-down dinner options that make the holiday prep and cleanup process a breeze. From classic takes on a Thanksgiving meal to creative sides to lots of pies, Philly restaurants cater to a range of customers who desire a traditional turkey or the full spread.
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Over 30 places to eat or pick up a turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving
Sullivan's Steakhouse
For those around King of Prussia, Sullivan’s is serving a Roasted Turkey Thanksgiving menu for $51 per guest that includes a hand-carved roasted turkey, caesar salad, sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, and more. There’s a special kids’ Thanksgiving meal also available for just $25 per child. For those interested in making reservations to dine-in or to pre-order their “Take and Bake Feast” for home, reservations can be made online at their website.
Seasons 52
This hotspot in King of Prussia is giving great deals for those looking to either cook at home or dine at their location. Diners can expect a Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu will include a roasted turkey with pan gravy, yukon mashed potatoes, brioche and sage stuffing, pumpkin pie and more for $42 for person ($18 per child). Those looking to order a to-go meal can do so for $230 that feeds a family of 4−6 people. Make reservations or pre-orders online by Monday, November 25 for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jansen
Mount Airy’s favorite fine dining destination, Jansen, has Thanksgiving covered with a three-course meal at $85 per person. This year’s menu features roasted turkey, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and potato mousseline complemented by a butternut squash soup, Autumnal salad, and pumpkin cheesecake. For an extra cost, you can add a seafood medley with oysters, shrimp and crab and lobster cocktails ($85) as well as caviar service ($150). Call the restaurant to place your preorder.
At The Table
For those who already have a main-course meat dish, this award-winning fine-dining restaurant located in Wayne is offering a takeout selection of side dishes and desserts to complete your feast. For $250, the package (that does not include a turkey) features butternut squash & apple soup, roasted beet & poached pear salad with arugula, candied pecans, honey chèvre, and poppy seed vinaigrette, truffle mashed potatoes, caramelized onion, sage & apple stuffing, herb roasted turkey gravy, and chocolate bourbon pecan pie to round out the meal.
Serving 4-6 diners, optional add-ons are also available, including their mini crab cakes with lemon truffle aioli ($30 per dozen), Acadian pearl oysters with mignonette ($36 per dozen), house chocolate chip cookies ($24 per dozen), and croissant French toast bread pudding ($65, serves 6 diners). Thanksgiving to-go orders must be picked up on Wednesday, November 27 between 1 pm and 4 pm. To place an order, send an email to [email protected].
Picnic
This new Fishtown hotspot has entered the Thanksgiving special chat with a bountiful feast that feeds a gathering of four. For $250, their package includes a whole (3.5 pound) rotisserie roasted chicken, potato and leek gratin, roasted mushrooms, sourdough stuffing, pumpkin cheesecake, and more. Preorders are now available and can be made online, with pickup only offered from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day — with 50% off their wine bottles that same day as well.
Cake Life Bake Shop
Fishtown’s most popular bakery is now doing Thanksgiving pre-orders of their beloved pies, quiche, cakes, cupcakes, muffins and more. Preorders for the Philadelphia bakery’s Thanksgiving offerings are available now online and must be submitted by 2 pm on Saturday, November 23. Pickup and delivery are available 8am-9pm on Wednesday, November 27 and 8 am - 12 pm Thursday, Wednesday 28.
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Hudson Table Philadelphia
Thanksgiving dinner is freshly prepared with four-person meal kits from Hudson Table ($155 per family). Turkeys will be cooked the morning of pickup, accompanied by cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower gratin, spinach salads, potato rolls, and pumpkin cheesecake bars for dessert. Order online for pick up 2 pm to 5:45 pm on Wednesday, November 27 and 11 am to 1:45 am on Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 28).
Urban Farmer Philadelphia
A 12 pound turkey is the centerpiece of Urban Farmer’s to-go dinner menu, available for pick-up from noon to 4 pm on Thursday, November 28. That’s Thanksgiving Day, so dinner will practically be fresh out of the oven. The meal, which feeds four to six people, also includes house-made gravy, cornbread turkey stuffing, smashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, harvest vegetables, cornbread, cranberry sauce, and a choice of apple, pumpkin bourbon, or pecan chocolate pie. Thanksgiving orders are available for preorder online; the complete dinner package is $250. For those who want to dine on location, there’s a special 3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner option ($120 per person, $60 for children under 12) available as well.
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Assembly Rooftop Lounge
The return of Assembly Rooftop Lounge’s coveted Parade Watch Party will take place this year from November 28 from 8 am to 12 pm. Diners can enjoy viewing the holiday floats while eating a tasty deluxe breakfast buffet that includes a mix of savory and sweet treats, all while sipping on mimosas, Bloody Marys, and hot cocktails from the open bar. Diners will be able to stay warm and cozy as the fire pits will be on, as well as standing heaters throughout the entire rooftop. Tickets are $165 per diner for standing room and $195 per diner for seating and can be bought online right now.
Hard Rock Cafe
For those looking to ditch cooking this year, there’s a rockin’ Thanksgiving dinner at Hard Rock Cafe in Center City. There’s an affordable prix-fixe menu ($30 per person) that includes a classic turkey meal served with slow-roasted turkey breast, roasted vegetables, stuffing, sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce, and a traditional turkey gravy. A grand slice of pumpkin pie will be served for dessert. A prix-fixe children’s menu will also be available. Diners can reserve table now online on OpenTable.
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AKA University City
For those who’s looking for a lavish suite experience with panoramic views for a private Thanksgiving gathering — AKA University City is the spot for you. With Walnut Street Café catering the feast — one that includes turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, candied yams, biscuits with honey butter, stuffing and cranberry sauce, and pumpkin cheesecake or apple pie — all delivered directly to your suite. On top of that, AKA will even provide a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape. Reservations can be booked online right now.
Bank & Bourbon
On Thanksgiving day, you can dine at this popular Center City restaurant from 11 am to 9 pm as they serve up a feast that’s $99 per person ($35 if you add the wine pairing, $25 per child ages 12 and under) that includes a roasted Lancaster Turkey, squash salad, aged ham, green bean almondine, apple pie, and more. Make your reservations now.
Di Bruno Bros.
Philly’s long-trusted gourmet grocer offers a generous customizable Thanksgiving meal, filled out by classic dishes like turkey, stuffing, dinner rolls, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes, and pie. Patrons can pick from a number of options and price points. Orders must be placed by phone or an online order form for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29 at participating store locations.
Dolce Italian
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Dolce Italian, located at The W Hotel, is offering a Thanksgiving Breakfast Buffet, as well as a Thanksgiving Lunch and Dinner Buffet. From 7 am to 11 am the holiday breakfast will include notable dishes that include a Belgium waffle station, frittatas, smoked salmon flatbread. For lunch and dinner from 12 pm to 7 pm, they are serving a traditional stuffed turkey and porchetta carving station, honey glazed squash, whipped potatoes, pesto baked salmon, and so much more. Lunch and dinner will run at $80 per person and $40 for children under age 12, while breakfast will run $29 per person and $16 for children under age 12. Make reservations online as soon as possible.
Sofitel Philadelphia
One of the most elegant Fall dining experiences in Rittenhouse, Chez Collette’s annual lavish Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet, returns for $68 per person ($35 for children under 12). An impressive raw bar, traditional fixings, feature champagne, and delicate desserts curated by Executive Chef Sylva should be enough to attract anyone planning not to cook to visit here on turkey day. Serving times are at 12 pm and 2 pm, early reservations are encouraged.
Square 1682
Square 1682 is doing Thanksgiving in a big way with an elegant à la carte menu and a Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go package that includes a herb-crusted turkey breast, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, brioche stuffing, cranberry mostarda, gravy, sweet potato pie, and Parker House rolls. Meals are priced at $65 for two, $120 for four, and $180 for six, and include reheating instructions. There’s also the option of a 3-course tasting menu ($60 per person), allowing diners to select a dish from each course. Orders for the to-go package must be placed (via phone by 215-563-5008) by Monday, November 25 at 6 pm, with pickup available on Wednesday, November 27 starting at noon.
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Her Place Supper Club
This critically-acclaimed Rittenhouse restaurant is serving an ambitious “Thanksgiving To-Go: Everything But The Turkey” package that’s $250 per person for four hungry people. The bundle — that includes everything except the turkey — includes a squash fondue kit (squash, fondue, crudité, buns & pickles), maple roasted brussels sprouts, apple, sage, sausage sourdough stuffing, fall chopped salad, sherry vinaigrette, pomme puree, cranberry sauce, gravy, sweet potato, white chocolate pudding, and a salted chocolate pecan pie. They are unable to accommodate substitutions and the bundle is non-refundable. Pick-up is Wednesday, November 27th between 11am and 1:30pm — the pickup window is selected when ordering. Bundles are now available online to purchase on Tock.
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This Rittenhouse culinary gem will be open for Thanksgiving with a 3-course feast available for $125 per person. Diners can expect to eat Sweet Amalia oysters, Heritage turkey, braised short rib, sausage and escarole stuffing, harissa glazed carrots, pumpkin pie, and more. The full menu and reservations can be made online via OpenTable.
High Street
High Street Philly takes the stress out of Thanksgiving with an “everything but the bird” package for turkey day. For $200, the package feeds 4 diners and includes lemon-dill parker house rolls, potato-gruyere gratin, malted maple squash puree, brassicas salad with pecans, cranberry-kumquat relish, miso braised autumn greens, chestnut and roasted garlic sourdough stuffing, and roasted turkey gravy. Orders are available online for pick-up from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.
Fork
Fork will be open for Thanksgiving with a 4 course, prix fixe menu available for $110 per person. Diners can expect the chef’s seasonal interpretations of Thanksgiving classics along with some of the restaurant’s fan favorites. guests’ favorites. Diners looking to not cook this year can start making online reservations right now.
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Lacroix Restaurant
This grand Rittenhouse restaurant hosts a lively all-day brunch (from 11:30 am to 5 pm) includes seasonal Thanksgiving favorites (such as smoked ham with maple mustard rosemary glaze, pumpkin pie terrine, gratin of brussels sprouts) and more for $150 per person ($75 per child 8 and under). Reservations online are encouraged.
Patchwork Philly
On the second floor of the Hyatt Centric in Rittenhouse, diners can enjoy a buffet-style Thanksgiving feast from 3 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, November 28. Entrées such as roasted turkey and manicotti pomodoro with classic Thanksgiving fixings that includes Nonna’s stuffing, mashed potatoes, and crispy brussels sprouts served alongside gravy and cranberry sauce. Desserts include a seasonal pumpkin pie and apple crumble. The buffet is $64.95 per person and $44.95 for children ages 12 and under. Reservations are required and can be made via Resy.
Red Owl Tavern
This lively restaurant at Independence Hall in Old City is offering an expansive buffet Thanksgiving feast ($95 per adult diner) that includes organic turkey, smoked wagyu brisket, brussels sprouts, heirloom carrots, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, sweet potato mash, mac n’ cheese, brioche stuffing, apple cobbler, sweet potato tart, and so much more. For younger guests, the Thanksgiving kids’ menu ($35 per child) includes chicken tenders with fries and mac n’ cheese. Reservations can now be made online for the Thursday, November 28 dinner.
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Forsythia
For couples looking for a more intimate Thanksgiving dinner to-go, Forsythia is selling their 10-day dry aged duck special for two for $140. This takeout meal includes Rohan duck breasts, confit legs/wings, foie gras-white bean cassoulet, and duck jus that is now available for pre-order online with last call for orders on Monday, November 25th.
P. J. Clarke’s
PJ Clarke’s at the Curtis Center is serving up a bountiful Thanksgiving feast with all of the trimmings for those who want to dine-in or take-out. On Thanksgiving Day from 10:30 am to 11 pm, diners can enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu ($65 per adult, $45 per child) that includes the option of a starter, entrée, and dessert that features roast heritage turkey, cedar plank salmon, creamy pumpkin soup, oysters, apple walnut cobbler, and more. To make advance orders and dine-in reservations, call 215-999-2000 or reserve online.
Bloomsday
This fall, Bloomsday is offering a special Thanksgiving pastry menu this year. Pre-ordered treats can be picked up on Wednesday, November 27th from 10 am to 3 up next door at Loretta’s (410 S 2nd Street), Bloomsday’s sister concept. Festive deserts include pumpkin cheesecakes, pecan chocolate tarts, chocolate croissants, and more. To place an order, stop by in-person or call Bloomsday (267-319-8018). All orders must be prepaid.
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Kampar
You can now spend your Thanksgiving with Kampar at home with their impressive duck meal. For $200, they are offering a Thanksgiving duck meal that feeds four people and includes a deboned, stuffed duck (that’s stuffed with a typical Thanksgiving stuffing of leeks and sausage), wagyu fat mashed potatoes with duck gravy, kale with pomegranate tahini dressing, root vegetable tart, and kopi buns. They also have an exclusive Mole Street Baker dessert menu that’s offering several seasonal treats (cardamom cake, pumpkin pie, and more) for sale as well. Pre-orders are available online right now.
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The Twisted Tail
This beloved Head House Square restaurant is serving a dine-in family style Thanksgiving feast from 12 pm to 10 pm on Thursday, November 28. For $55 per person, diners can choose an entrée (such as roasted Lancaster turkey, braised short rib, pineapple glazed ham, and more), served family style with sides that include (caesar salad, mashed Yukon potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, and more). Desserts are served as a whole mini pie, which diners will have the option of either a pumpkin pie, pecan pie or apple crumb pie. Reservations are required and can be made online. The Twisted Tail is also offering their Thanksgiving dinner to go, but diners much call the the restaurant at 215-558-2471 or email ahead for pre-order.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
This historic Philly hotspot is offering a festive Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go package that feeds four people. For $225 per kit (with the option of adding additional portions for $55 per person), the Thanksgiving takeaway kit includes Challah bread, Cran-Applesauce, herb-crusted sliced white meat turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, three cheese mac & cheese, Challah stuffing, roasted Carrots, turkey gravy, and a choice of apple Pie or pumpkin pie. Orders must be placed in-store or by calling 884-443-2667 by 12pm on Sunday, November 24 with pickup at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 27.
Nunzio
This popular BYOB in Collingwood is serving selling delicious entrées (such as turkey scallopine, baked turkey bolognese, and truffle gnocchi) and side dishes (such as beet salad, baked cauliflower, roasted pear salad, mashed sweet potato, and more) that serve four to six people. You can order online now through Sunday, November 17th by 2 pm with pickup at their restaurant from 3 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, November 27.
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Le Cavalier
The renowned Le Cavalier boasts a Thanksgiving menu that’s unapologetically French and fall. For $75 per person, diners can enjoy roasted turkey, onion soup, brussels sprouts, foie gras tartine, citrus-glazed ham, and more. Beverage pairings will be available for an additional fee. Diners can make Thanksgiving Day reservations for Thursday, November 28 from 1 pm to 7 pm on Resy.