PHILADELPHIA RESTAURANT GUIDE-Thanksgiving Dinner, Meal Kits, Pies to-go, Cooking Classes and More

Check out the many opportunities to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday in Philadelphia. Now is the time to make your plans. Whether you're going solo, with family or friends, there's something for everyone in the City of Brotherly Love.
DINE-IN AND OPEN ON THANKSGIVING

1) Chez Colet at Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia's most lavish Thanksgiving dinner buffet!
Dine-in and open on Thanksgiving!

120 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-8300
https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com/happenings/thanksgiving/
Seatings now on Open Table between
$80 per person and includes complimentary glass of champagne
Half price for children under 12
All prices subject to all applicable taxes and 18% gratuity
For Reservations call 215-569-8300 or at Opentable

Sweet moments are returning! Executive Chef Edward Hancock is bringing local goodness and a taste of French Art de Vivre to "Action de grâce,"*and it's going to be one to remember! (Action de grâce is translated into Thanksgiving in French.) Chez Colet at Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square presents the single most lavish Thanksgiving meal and buffet in the city with the following offerings:

RAW BAR - includes ALL:
Jumbo Shrimp, Old Bay Aioli, Spicy Kettle One Cocktail Sauce
Oysters on the half shell Orange Mignonette
Clams on the half shell
Braised Octopus Salad

APPETIZERS - includes ALL:
French and American Cheese Display, Date-Banana Jam
Charcuterie, Pickled Vegetables, Stone Ground Mustard, Baguette
Charred Brussel Sprout Salad, Bacon Boursin, Pepitas
Romaine Salad, White Anchovies, Reggiano, Caesar
Fall Squash Salad, Grapes, Pistachio, Feta, Maple Vinaigrette
Sliced Fruit Display
Grilled Fall Vegetable Display
Corn and Crab Chowder
Local Bread Display, Honey Butter

ENTRÉE - includes ALL:
Grilled Cobia, Shellfish Reduction
Bourbon Braise Short Ribs, Maytag Blue, Cipollini
Sweet Potato Casserole, Toasted Pecans,
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Truffled Macaroni and Cheese
Traditional Stuffing & Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bacon- Cranberry Vinaigrette

CARVING - includes ALL:
Herb Brined Turkey, Turkey Jus, Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Garlic Crusted Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus, Whole Grain
Petit Rolls

DESSERT - includes ALL:
Salted Caramel Apple Tart
Mocha Cremeux
Financier
Cranberry-Maple Torte
Pumpkin Mousse

2) Bridget Foy's
Bridget Foy's Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
Dine-in and open on Thanksgiving!
Take-out meals also available to go

200 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
https://www.bridgetfoys.com/
215.922.1813
$30 per person
Reservations available on Resy
https://www.toasttab.com/bridgetfoys/v3

One of the most popular Thanksgiving dinners in the region is back for the first time since the fire! Bridget and the Foy's will resume their special holiday dinners again in-person starting with Bridget Foy's Thanksgiving Dinner. Bridget Foy's will be open on 1:00pm to 7:00pm with dine-in service inside in the dining room, bar and bar lounge, and outside under the heated covered patio. Thanksgiving Dinner is $30 per person and includes Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Compote and Gravy. Dessert is a la carte, with options including Pumpkin Cheesecake, Maple Pecan Pie, Peanut Butter Kandy Kake, and Warm Apple Pie. Also, Bridget Foy's will offer take-out and pre-order for packages and pies. See below under the take-out section.

3) Fork
Open for Thanksgiving Four Course Prix-Fixe Menu
Dine-in and Open on Thanksgiving!

306 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-9425
https://forkrestaurant.com/

Fork will be open and taking reservations 1 PM - 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day, serving a four-course prix-fixe menu for $95/person. Guests will have the option to choose two of these offerings per person for the first course: Kuri Curry Squash Soup with pickled apple, Brussels sprouts and smoked grapes, feta, horseradish, hazelnut dukkah, Spanish Mackerel Crudo with torched skin, hakurei turnip, oranges, sunflower seeds, Beet Salad with persimmons, yogurt. Then comes the salad course, a Farm Salad, kiwi berry vinaigrette, puffed rice, chili crème Fraiche, aged alpine cheese. The entree will be served to share per two people with options including: Green Meadow Farm Roasted Heirloom Turkey with cranberry-rosemary-citrus sauce and gravy; Dry-Aged 32 oz Rib Eye Steak ($20 supp per person) with confit garlic; or Whole Pennsylvania Trout with brown butter and herbs. The meal will be served with an array of sides for the table, including: Parker House Rolls, Anadama Corn and Walnut Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes with shaved truffle, and Roasted Fall Root Vegetables & Mushrooms. And to finish off the meal with some sweets, Fork will be serving dessert from their sister restaurant High Street Philly, Chocolate Hazelnut Silk Pie, Ginger molasses cookies, and Biscotti. Guests can opt to elevate the experience by adding on oysters for $4 per piece and charcuterie and cheese for two at $25. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

TAKE-OUT, MEAL KITS, PIES, TURKEYS, COOKING CLASSES

A) Garces Trading Company Thanksgiving Dinner
Heat and Serve Package for Take-out or Delivery

Order at www.garcestradingcompany.com
$45 per person, two person minimum
Delivery is available up to 15 miles from Center City
Pick-up Volvér, Kimmel Center, 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Order through Friday, November 19th or sell out
Pickup available Tuesday, 11/23/2021 from 12:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, 11/24/2021 from 8:00am-3:00pm

Garces serves up a Thanksgiving feast with turkey and all the trimmings. Let Garces do the cooking so you can spend more time with your family! Thanksgiving dinner is prepared with ease with our heat and serve meal. Reheat instructions will be provided! $45/pp - Minimum of 2 servings. Heat and Serve instructions included. Pick-up is now two days and a new pick-up location this year.

Starters - includes both:
-Butter Lettuce Salad, Tart Apple, Candied Walnuts, Brie, Maple Vinaigrette
-Rosemary Parker House Rolls, Crème Fraiche Butter

Entree:
-Herb Roasted Hudson Valley Turkey Breast and Gravy from the Drippings

Sides - includes all:
-Cranberry-Orange Relish
-Challah Bread Stuffing, Sage, Rosemary
-Whipped Mashed Potatoes
-Garces' Green Bean Casserole, Mushroom, Crispy Onions

Dessert:
Your Choice of Pie (Whole)
Caramel Apple Pie or Pumpkin

B) Bridget Foy's
Bridget Foy's Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
Take-out meals also available to go - and pies to go!

200 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
https://www.bridgetfoys.com/
215.922.1813
Place orders:
https://www.toasttab.com/bridgetfoys/v3
Order by 11/21 for pick-up on 11/24

Leave the cooking to Bridget and the Foys this Thanksgiving with dine-in service (above) and take-out and order-ahead heat and serve meals, pies and sweets.

Place your order for heat and serve at home for $34 per person with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, brussels sprouts, cranberry compote and gravy. For homemade sweets and treats, add on pumpkin cheesecake for $10 a slice, or order a whole pie. Pie selection includes Maple Pecan, Double Crust Apple and Pumpkin Pie. Sides of whipped cinnamon cream are also available. Order through Toast Tab at the link above.

C) El Camino
(215) 925-1110
1040 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Take-out and pick-up heat at home packages

Forget the dirty dishes, grocery shopping, and cooking. Make this Thanksgiving holiday simple this year. Order your homemade turkey dinner from El Camino Real today with easy pick up in Northern Liberties. All Packages are picked up on Wednesday October 25th with reheating instructions included. All Orders Must Be in By November 23, 2021.

$85 À La Carte Main Dishes
Choose
14-16lb House Smoked Turkey
14-16lb Southern Fried Turkey
7-8lb House Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast
7-8lb Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
7-8lb Smoked Brisket Pot Roast

Thanksgiving Packages

Traditional Packages - 2ppl $75, 4ppl $130 or 8-10ppl $225
Apple & Cherry Wood Smoked Turkey
Classic Stuffing
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranates and Balsamic Reduction
Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Rosemary Gravy
Buttermilk Biscuits
Apple & Pumpkin Pies

Serves 4-$130
Smoked Apple & Cherry Wood Turkey Platter
Carved Turkey Breast and Dark Meat
Classic Stuffing
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranates and Balsamic Reduction
Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Rosemary Gravy
Buttermilk Biscuits
Apple & Pumpkin Pies

Serves 2-$75
Smoked Apple & Cherry Wood Turkey Breast
Classic Stuffing
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranates and Balsamic Reduction
Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Rosemary Gravy
Buttermilk Biscuits
Apple or Pumpkin Pie

Southern Fried Turkey Dinner-$225
Serves 8-10 Family & Friends
14-16lb Buttermilk Southern Fried Turkey
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Coleslaw
Cornbread
Classic Stuffing
Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Rosemary Gravy
Apple & Pumpkin Pies

Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham-2ppl $75, 4ppl $130 or 8-10ppl $225
Apple Wood Smoked Pork Loin Ham
Classic Stuffing
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranates and Balsamic Reduction
Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Rosemary Gravy
Buttermilk Biscuits
Apple or Pumpkin Pie

Smoked Brisket Pot Roast-2ppl $75, 4ppl $130 or 8-10ppl $225
Classic Stuffing
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranates and Balsamic Reduction
Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Rosemary Gravy
Buttermilk Biscuits
Apple or Pumpkin Pie

$25 À La Carte
Choose:
Stuffing, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts

$20 House-Made Pies
Choose: Apple or Pumpkin

D) Positano Coast
Trays to Go

212 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia
215-238-0499
Each tray serves 10 guests. 48 hours notice requested.
https://www.positanocoast.net/menus/

Menu includes:
Cold Antipasto $80 meat & cheeses, mixed olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, eggplant Vegetable Platter $50 grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted butternut squash, beets, goat cheese
Artichoke Salad $55 endive, baby arugula, radicchio, parmigiano
Caesar Salad $45 croutons, caesar dressing
Caprese Salad $50 buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil ARANCINI $40 arborio rice, peas, meat ragu, cheese
Zucchini Fritti $30 parmigiano
Spiced Fried Calamari $80 pickled peppers, goat cheese
Meatballs $60
Marble Potatoes $30 fresh herbs
Sauteed Spinach $35 garlic
Spicy Paccheri Alla Vodka $55 cream, marinara, sun-dried tomatoes
Penne Bolognese $70 meat ragu, parmigiano
Gnocchi $65 potato dumplings, burrata, marinara
Chicken Parmigiana $75 mozzarella, marinara
Chicken Al Limone $75 battered, white wine, lemon
Veal Marsala $95 marsala wine, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes
Salmon Scampi $95 white wine, fresh tomatoes
Branzino Livornese $110 fresh tomatoes, capers, black olives
Eggplant Parmigiana $65 topped with marinara and mozzarella
Tiramisu $55

E) Sophie's BBQ
Thanksgiving Turkeys

64 Rittenhouse Pl, Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 642-0100
www.sophiesbbq.com
Pick-up November 25th from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Sophie's BBQ in Downtown Ardmore is offering Thanksgiving Turkeys this year with whole birds at $150 and half birds for $80.00 each. Each order includes Cornbread, Cranberry Stuffing and Briskey Gravy. Catering menu pricing and orders also available for extra sides with any bird purchase. Order online now!

F) Hudson Table
Eclectic Thanksgiving Cooking Class
Meal kits for heat at home
Holiday pies to go class

1001 N 2nd St Unit 01, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 982-2580

- Eclectic Thanksgiving Cooking Class:
Sunday, November 21, 2021, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
$90 per person
Chef Doug Brown
https://hudsontable.com/philadelphia/product/eclectic-thanksgiving-2/

America is a big melting pot of cultures, so it makes sense that not every family celebrates Thanksgiving the same way. Join us in this international spin on America's favorite meal where you'll turn classic holiday dishes into an eclectic, inspired meal.

Menu:
Fried Brussels Sprouts with Vietnamese Chili Sauce and Toasted Peanuts
Charred Broccoli Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing
Cast Iron Cornbread with Pancetta Maple Butter
Roasted Turkey Breast with Red Mole, Sesame and Tortillas
Apple and Aged Cheddar Tart

- Holiday Pies Class:
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Chef Jessica Helga Ferraro
https://hudsontable.com/philadelphia/product/holiday-pies-to-go-hands-on-2/
$85 per person

Learn how to make your favorite holiday pies just in time to pack them up and take them to your holiday party! Each pair will be taking home 4 whole pies or 2 of each pie if you sign up as a full table of 4! The minimum for this class is 2 tickets, which would equal 2 people making/splitting one of each of the 4 pies, working at a table with 2 other guests making their own pies. Please note there will be no meal served for this class as all guests will be making the 4 pies.

Menu:
Perfect Pie Crust (demoed)
Graham Cracker Crust
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Cranberry Cherry Pie
Banana Cream Pie
Apple Crumb Pie

- Thanksgiving Meal Kits:
Thanksgiving Feast - Four Servings - Pick-up on 11/24
$125 per meal kit for four
https://hudsontable.com/philadelphia/product/meal-kit-thanksgiving-feast-4-servings-pick-up-11-24/

Our high-end meal kits are back for a limited time! Reheating/finishing instructions will be provided and we will be offering streamlined pickup / take out. This meal kit is intended to be 4 servings. Everything will be prepared in our controlled, sanitary, fully compliant kitchen in small-batches each day with a rotating menu, along with a small team of highly-trained team members each day to ensure cleanliness and precautions are taken. Pickup procedure is intended to be minimal to no person-to-person contact for the health and safety of our guests and team. The pickup window will be 2pm to 6pm. Please bring a reusable bag if you have one!

Menu:
Brined and Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
Roasted Garlic and Sage Stuffing
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Seasonal Berry Cobbler

G) Panorama
Thanksgiving Menu To Go - Meal Kits/Heat and Serve Packages

14 N. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-7800
www.PanoramaWineBar.com
All packages will be ready for pickup Wednesday, November 24 between 12-6pm
Pay online in advance all orders by Friday, November 19

Thanksgiving Menu To Go

Dinner for 4 people - $200 + tax (Pickup Only)
Antipasti Misto: 4 people - $55 + tax
Shrimp Cocktail: 4 people - $55 + tax
Lobster Bisque: 4 people - $60 + tax
Eggplant: 4 people - $45 + tax
Heating instructions will be included

Menu:
Focaccia Bread - Housemade Focaccia Bread with Rosemary Whipped Brown Butter
Roasted Turkey - Hand Carved Slow-Roasted Turkey Served with Black Truffle Gravy
Traditional Stuffing - Focaccia Crouton, Herbs
Rigatoni - Baked Wild Boar Bolognese, Mozzarella & Ricotta Cheese
Green Bean Casserole - String Beans with Fontina Cheese and Crispy Cipollini Onions
Sweet Potatoes - Baked Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter Sage
Cranberry Conserva - Fresh Cranberry, Orange, Fall Spices
Roasted Fall Vegetables - Roasted Carrots, Butternut Squash and Turnips
Ricotta Cake - Apples, Brown Butter Streusel, Pumpkin, Autumn Spiced Crema

ADD ON:

Antipasti Misto - Sopressata Calabrese, Capicola, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Provolone, Roasted Peppers, Olives, Grilled Eggplant Caponata
Shrimp Cocktail - Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Lobster Bisque - Lobster, Fennel, Cipollini & Sweet Pepper
Eggplant - Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Basil, San Marzano Tomato

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sofitel