Thanksgiving is a time for family and comfort food but who says you have to spend it at home? If you’re the one stuck cooking, the day is basically over — preparing the turkey alone could take hours. So why not leave it to the professionals and dine at one of Philly’s fabulous restaurants for a unique spin on the holiday this year? Here are four favorites serving special Thanksgiving meals. If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving feast that’s oozing old school elegance, try Del Frisco’s. The celebrated steakhouse is offering a special turkey day menu for the first time in its eight year history. Offerings include a savory butternut squash soup, holiday salad and slow roasted turkey breast with all the trimmings. For dessert, indulge in their pumpkin cheesecake. XIX Want Thanksgiving with a view? Take in stunning vistas of Center City Philadelphia at XIX, located on the 19th floor of Hyatt at the Bellevue. Menu highlights for Thanksgiving include: raw bar options, six different salad choices (including delicata squash, roasted pumpkin seeds, figs and pecorino — yum!), maple glazed turkey, crispy skin stuffed salmon and more. Aqimero Add a dash of Latin flare to this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations at Aqimero. The Richard Sandoval restaurant located inside the Ritz Carlton focuses on modern Latin-American cuisine and has elegant yet open ambiance. Holiday favorites like turkey are infused with honey mezcal and for a touch of la dulce vida, save room for the sweet potatoes with candied walnuts and marshmallows. The Little Lion Looking for a frugal yet fabulous option for Thanksgiving? The Little Lion in Old City hits all the right notes without breaking the bank. Diners get to choose two entrees, three trimmings and a dessert for only $39. Save Highlights include turkey, braised short rib, charred brussel sprouts, sweet potato hash and of course, pumpkin pie. Revolution Chop House Don’t feel like dealing with city traffic on Thanksgiving? Not to worry. The newly opened Revolution Chop House at Valley Forge Casino will be cooking up a holiday feast. The four course meal by Executive Chef Les Bender offers butternut squash bisque, beet salad, roasted turkey breast and an old-fashioned pumpkin pie with Chantilly cream.
Del Frisco’s
1426 Chestnut St.
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$49 per person
delfriscos.com
200 S. Broad St.
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
$69 per person
hyatt.com
10 Ave. of the Arts
1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$80 per person
richardsandoval.com
243 Chestnut St.
$39 per person
2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
thelittlelionphilly.com
1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia
$38 per person
2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
vfcasino.com