Thanksgiving in Philly: A guide to dine-in and take-out options

Thanksgiving in Philly
Red Owl Tavern
Christopher Devern

Looking for some options for Thanksgiving in Philly? We’ve got you covered whether you’re looking to go out, pre-order or just indulge in unique ways. 

The Twisted Tail

This Headhouse Square hotspot is offering sit-down service from noon to 10 p.m. on Turkey Day. For $55 per person, guests will be able to choose from an assortment of entrees (think pineapple glazed ham, roasted prime rib, braised short ribs and more), plus an array of sides served family-style including crispy brussel sprouts with bacon vinaigrette, cornbread stuffing, and mashed Yukon potatoes. 

Dessert options span pumpkin pie, pecan pie and apple crumb pie (mini sizes available), plus, The Twisted Tail’s Punch Bowl options (either bourbon or rum) will be offered as specials for those who imbibe. 

509 S 2nd St., thetwistedtail.com

Forsythia

If you’re looking for some unique takeout options for Thanksgiving in Philly, Forsythia is offering a 10-Day-Dry Aged Duck For Two that consists of a Rohan Duck Breast, confit wings, foie gras-white bean cassoulet, and duck jus, priced at $140. Orders can be made until Friday, Nov. 17, and pickups will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving in Philly
10 Day Dry-Aged Whole Duck For TwoMax Mester

233 Chestnut St., forsythiaphilly.com

Red Owl Tavern 

Red Owl Tavern will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet on Nov. 23, with two seating times at 3 and then 6 p.m. for $75 per person (or $25 for kids 12 and under.) 

Highlights include organic turkey, smoked wagyu brisket, green bean casserole, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sweet potato mash, mac N’ cheese, brioche stuffing, pumpkin bread pudding, chocolate cake, and lemon tart. 

433 Chestnut St., redowltavern.com

PJ Clarke’s 

For Thanksgiving in Philly this year, PJ Clarke’s will be offering a prix fixe menu priced at $65 for adults and $45 for children. Some Turkey Day highlighted options here include Plymouth Rock oysters rockefeller and Queen Cut prime rib, plus other favorites such as sweet potato gratin, cornbread chestnut stuffing, and roasted Heritage turkey with old school pan gravy and Thea’s potted cranberry Relish. There are also a few different sweet options including pumpkin pie and warm apple crisp. 

 601 Walnut St., pjclarkes.com

Iron Hill Brewery

For those looking to indulge more and cook less this year, Iron Hill Brewery’s locations will be offering full Thanksgiving dinners, side a la carte options or even some beer to-go with orders being taken until Nov. 19. 

The complete Thanksgiving To-Go Bundle ($75) serves four and features oven-roasted turkey breast, sausage sage stuffing, buttery mashed potatoes, country-style green beans with caramelized onions and bacon, plus cranberry-orange sauce and turkey gravy. Additional side options and desserts are also available, as are craft beer 4-packs, or 6-packs specially priced at just $10 each during Thanksgiving meal pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 21, and Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Thanksgiving in Philly
Iron Hill Brewery

Multiple locations, order.ironhillbrewery.com

Cake Life Bake Shop

For all your sweeter needs this Thanksgiving in Philly, Cake Life Bake Shop will be offering pick-up orders for a variety of pies, quiches, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, and more. Some options span a maple-pecan pie, cranberry-hazelnut tart, caramel-apple cake, flourless chocolate cheesecake, Harvest Cupcake Box, plus some savory options spanning cornbread muffins, cheddar-chive biscuits and more. 

As a release states, preorders are available now on Cake Life Bake Shop’s website and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19. Pickup and delivery are available Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Thursday, Nov. 23. 

Thanksgiving in Philly
Cake Life Bake Shop

1306 Frankford Ave., cakelifebakeshop.com

Bank & Bourbon

The restaurant itself is currently sold out for Turkey Day, but there’s another way to indulge through the venue at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel’s Presidential Suite. This particular option, which includes a 3-course meal for 6 people and your own in-suite server, is available to book any night Monday, Nov. 20, through Thursday, Nov. 23, for the full night.  

This particular package also includes a $200 gift card to Macy’s, plus a friends and family rate available for additional guestrooms over the same day that the suite is booked.

loewshotels.com

Weaver’s Way CO-OP

For those looking for some vegan options for Thanksgiving in Philly, Weaver’s Way is offering a series of options spanning vegan and non-vegan holiday treats, available for pre-order—including fresh, locally sourced, organic turkeys from Esbenshade, the Lancaster County family-run turkey farm, and Empire Kosher, a Juanita County-based kosher turkey brand.

As a release states, other stand-outs from Weavers Way include an oven roasted turkey breast with gravy, butternut squash and pumpkin soup, green beans almondine, savory sage stuffing and more. Additionally, all items, including gravy, are available in vegan versions.

Thanksgiving in Philly
Weaver’s Way

Multiple locations, weaversway.coop