Top 9 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Restaurants

From Traditional to Vegan, the Best Philadelphia Thanksgiving Restaurants

By Meg Favreau

Updated 02/25/16

Whether you're looking to have someone else cook the bird this year, just need a little menu help or want to avoid Thanksgiving food entirely, there are plenty of Philadelphia and South Jersey restaurants and catering services ready to feed you on Thanksgiving Day, 2010. Reservations are strongly recommended for all of the restaurants listed.

  • 01 of 09
    City Tavern – Best Traditional

    You can't get more traditional than the City Tavern, the Old City restaurant that serves up colonial food year-round (complete with servers dressed in period garb). For Thanksgiving the City Tavern is offering a set-menu, family style meal.

    138 S. 2nd St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    215-413-1443

  • 02 of 09
    Lacroix – Best Fancy

    If you want to be thankful for exquisite cuisine, consider having your dinner at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, one of the area's best restaurants (Inquirer restaurant critic Craig LeBan awarded it the elusive four bells, the highest rating a Philadelphia restaurant can get). Lacroix will serve a buffet.

    210 West Rittenhouse Square
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-790-2533

  • 03 of 09
    Supper – Best Local Meal

    South Street's Supper is already famous for its family-style, first-Sunday-of-the month...well, suppers. This special Thanksgiving version features three courses heaping with local ingredients in dishes like caramelized root vegetable cassoulet, potato puree with cheddar and horseradish and of course, turkey.

    926 South Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-592-8180

  • 04 of 09
    S&H Kebab House – Best Non-Traditional

    There comes a time for each of us when we're ready to chuck tradition out the window. If that time comes for you this Thanksgiving, eschew the standard meal and instead head for S&H Kebab House to load up on Turkish cuisine.

    918 S. 22nd St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19146
    215-545-5792

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  • 05 of 09
    Miss Rachel's Pantry – Best Vegan

    If you're a vegetarian or vegan sick of getting stuck with side dishes, order your Thanksgiving dinner from vegan caterer Miss Rachel's Pantry. For $25 a person, Miss Rachel will deliver a fully vegan Thanksgiving meal to your door, ready to heat and eat.

    missrachelspantry@gmail.com

  • 06 of 09
    Moshulu – Best Boat

    The pilgrims came to America on big wooden boats, and this Thanksgiving, you can eat on one. Moshulu, the floating restaurant on Columbus Boulevard, will be offering Thanksgiving specials in addition to their regular seafood-centric menu.

    401 S. Columbus Blvd.
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    215-923-2500

  • 07 of 09
    Valley Green Inn – Best Scenery

    The Valley Green Inn, a National Historic Landmark, offers a classic Thanksgiving buffet in a beautiful space along the Wissahickon Creek.

    Valley Green Rd. at Wissahickon
    Philadelphia, PA 19128
    215-247-1730

  • 08 of 09

    Picnic – Best Dinner Helper

    University City's Picnic offers delicious catering year-round, but they step up production around Thanksgiving to help you round out your meal with several side dishes and soups. Call or stop by to pre-order, and then pick up your ready-made dishes before Thanksgiving Day.

    3131 Walnut St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    215-222-1608

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  • 09 of 09
    Coleman Restaurant at Normandy Farm - Best Overnight

    Whether you have relatives coming to town, are looking to spend Thanksgiving away from home or are just want an excellent restaurant in the suburbs, check out Coleman Restaurant at Normandy Farm. The restaurant is run by Chef Jim Coleman, famous for his weekly NPR radio show "A Chef's Table," and the Thanksgiving menu includes several dishes, such as brown butter mashed potatoes and pork in a maple glaze, served family style.

    Route 202 & Morris Road
    Blue Bell, PA 19422
    215-616-8300