Thanksgiving Planner

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,644 Lists

Updated: October 06, 2004

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, Catering Options, Takeout Turkey, Gourmet Stores.

Open Restaurants

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average City Tavern
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    138 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

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average 10 Arts
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    10 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)

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Valley Green Inn
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    Valley 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

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended La Croix At The Ritenhouse
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    210 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

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Braddock's Tavern
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    39 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

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cresheim Cottage Cafe **CLOSED**
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    7402 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

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Swann Lounge
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    1 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

Catering Options

  1. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chef's Market Inc **CLOSED**
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    231 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

    This high-end gourmet grocer will not only prepare your Thanksgiving Day extravaganza; they'll deliver it too.

  2. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bacchus Market & Catering
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    2300 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

    Call ahead for a personalized a la carte gourmet menu including carved turkey and all the classic trimmings.

  3. 10 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Taste Buds Market
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    2400 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.

  4. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Soprano's Deli & Catering
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    3072 W Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008 (map)

    This Italian deli caters a mean Thanksgiving feast with traditional American fare, home-style sides and desserts.

Takeout Turkey

  1. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Boston Market
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    3901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)

    Pick up hand-carved turkey sandwiches from this rotisserie chicken chain and forgo hours of Thanksgiving dinner prep.

  2. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    2001 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.

  3. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Picnic
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    3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)

    Pick up a precooked turkey, delicious sides and gourmet goodies the day before Thanksgiving from this quaint cafe.

Gourmet Stores

  1. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Moore Brothers Wine Co
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    7200 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.

  2. 16 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Fresh Grocer At Walnut Street
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    4001 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.

  3. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Caviar Assouline
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    1625 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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