Thanksgiving Planner
Updated: March 12, 2009
Make reservations for Thanksgiving Day dinner, or host your own no-stress holiday with caterers and gourmet takeout for Turkey Day.
On this page:Open Restaurants, Takeout Turkey, Catering Options, Gourmet Stores.
Open Restaurants
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10 Arts
Read Reviews10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)
Unwilling to be enslaved by the tried-and-true Thanksgiving dinner, Chef Eric Ripert?s buffet stations will offer lamb, sea bass, salmon, roast beef, caviar, sushi and a raw bar along with turkey. A four-course prix-fixe menu is also available from 4 pm -9 pm for $100 pp (half-price for children). Buffet seatings at 11 am and 2 pm. $89 pp (1/2 price for kids)
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Braddock's Tavern
Read Reviews39 S Main St, Medford, NJ 08055 (map)
Diners can opt to go traditional with the old-fashioned Thanksgiving food-laden buffet or order an entree from the revised-for-the-holiday a-la-carte menu. A la carte 1 pm ? 7 pm. Buffet noon ? 3 pm. $28 pp, $18 child
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Cresheim Cottage Cafe
Read Reviews7402 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (map)
Crab cakes, steak and fish provide alternatives for the turkey-averse on this three-course prix fixe menu that includes a choice of five appetizers and several desserts. Noon- 6 pm. $35 pp
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City Tavern
Read Reviews138 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
A four-course traditional turkey prix-fixe menu is inspired by 18th century recipes. Seatings at 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm. $79.95 pp, $29.95 child
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La Croix At The Ritenhouse
Read Reviews210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Chef Matthew Levin will be cooking up a huge brunch buffet with all the Thanksgiving trimmings until 7pm. $85 pp
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Valley Green Inn
Read ReviewsValley Green Rd at Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (map)
A buffet overstuffed with garlic-roasted turkey, prime rib and smoked pork loin, plus all the extras might require a post-dinner hike around Valley Green. Reservations taken from noon - 8 pm. $34.95 pp, $14.95 child
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Swann Lounge
Read Reviews1 Logan Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Diners can select from a variety of entrees and begin and end their meal with an appetizer and dessert buffet or choose an entree off the a la carte menu. 11 am ? 7 pm. $98 pp
Takeout Turkey
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Whole Foods Market
Read Reviews2001 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (map)
Peruse the prepared food section for easygoing gourmet football feasting without the hassle of relatives' help or kitchen cleanup.
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Boston Market
Read Reviews3901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)
Pick up hand-carved turkey sandwiches from this rotisserie chicken chain and forgo hours of Thanksgiving dinner prep.
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Picnic
Read Reviews3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)
Pick up a precooked turkey, delicious sides and gourmet goodies the day before Thanksgiving from this quaint cafe.
Catering Options
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Soprano's Deli & Catering
Read Reviews3072 W Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008 (map)
This Italian deli caters a mean Thanksgiving feast with traditional American fare, home-style sides and desserts.
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Taste Buds Market
Read Reviews2400 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (map)
This Fitler Square-area caterer goes the extra mile to make your holiday tasty, memorable and easy as pie.
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Bacchus Market & Catering
Read Reviews2300 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Call ahead for a personalized a la carte gourmet menu including carved turkey and all the classic trimmings.
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Chef's Market Inc
Read Reviews231 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)
This high-end gourmet grocer will not only prepare your Thanksgiving Day extravaganza; they'll deliver it too.
Gourmet Stores
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Moore Brothers Wine Co
Read Reviews7200 N Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 (map)
Flash a c-note and leave with eight to 10 bottles you and your guest will be kibitzing about at your next holiday affair.
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Caviar Assouline
Read Reviews1625 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Get all the gourmet gear, imported and domestic fish eggs, and culinary treats, guaranteed to impress Grandma and everyone else.
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Fresh Grocer At Walnut Street
Read Reviews4001 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)
Easy in-and-out parking, fresh herbs, flowers and plenty of prepared food items to cut down on prep time and let you enjoy your guests.
