Pittsburgh Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner
Several restaurants in Pittsburgh are open for Thanksgiving dinner, though you may have to be flexible, especially if you have a large party. Earlier seating times tend to go first. In all cases make a reservation early.Duranti's
128 North Craig St., Oakland
www.duranti.biz
This Oakland eatery is serving up Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, with reservations from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. $22.99 includes a hot and cold buffet, salad bar, dessert bar, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Gateway Clipper
350 Station Square West, South Side
www.gatewayclipper.com
For Thanksgiving dinner with a different twist, try the Thanksgiving dinner cruise on the Gateway Clipper's Majestic. A single dinner cruise boards at 2:30pm and returns at 5:30pm. Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving fare and a live band. Great for singles who don't want to spend the holiday alone! The cost, including tax and gratuity, is $29.95 for adults, $26.95 for seniors (60 and over), and $9.95 for children, ages 3-12.
Grand Concourse
One Station Square, South Side
www.stationsquare.com/grandconcourse/
This grand, restored train station hosts one of Pittsburgh's most popular Thanksgiving buffet meals, featuring turkey, glazed ham, prime rib, baked cod and plenty of side dishes and deserts. Reservations can get backed up later in the day, so be prepared to wait a bit for your seating. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Price: $24.95 adults; children under 12, $16.95.
Hyeholde
Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon
www.hyeholde.com
One of Pittsburgh's most romantic and elegant restaurants, Hyeholde is a popular place for Thanksgiving dinner. They're serving their traditional Thanksgiving buffet of popular holiday favorites from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Price: $35 per person, children 5-12 $17.50, children under 4 free. Reservations required.
Le Pommier
2104 E. Carson St., South Side
www.lepommier.com
Le Pommier is offering a prix-fixe menu with four courses. Entree choices range from traditional turkey and trimmings to braised duck, venison, or halibut. Seating from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Price: $55 for adults; $25 child menu also available. Limited seating. Reservations suggested.
The Olive Press
Hyatt Regency, Pittsburgh International Airport
A traditional feast with all the trimmings, served buffet style. Price: $29.95; children 6-12, $14.95; under 6 are free. Park in the airport short-term lot near the hotel and get a $5 parking discount from the restaurant.
Opus
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, Downtown
www.dineatopus.com
The three-course dinner includes an individual 12- to 14- pound turkey, carved right at your table, plus dressing, soup, salad, vegetables and dessert. Price $45 adults; children 4-12, $18; children under 4 free.
Orchard Cafe
Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, Downtown
www.westin.com/pittsburgh
The Westin is serving a Thanksgiving brunch buffet with seatings between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Price: $27.50; seniors (65+), $22.50; children 6-12, $11.25; under 6 free.
The Steelhead Brasserie
Marriott City Center, Downtown Pittsburgh
www.thesteelhead.com
Enjoy an elegant sit-down three course Thanksgiving dinner with soup, turkey and accompaniments, and dessert. Limited items off the regular menu are also available (prices vary). Hours: 12-7 p.m. Price: $24.95; children 12.50.
The Terrace Room
Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown
www.omnihotels.com
The Terrace Room at the beautiful William Penn, one of Pittsburgh's treasured landmarks, is serving a four-course sit-down Thanksgiving dinner with tableside carving. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Price: $39, plus tax and gratuity; children 6-12, $19.50; under 6, free. Complimentary valet parking.
UUBU 6
178-180 Pius Street, South Side Slopes
www.uubu6restaurant.com
The Thanksgiving menu at this new South Side restaurant includes a pre fixe dinner with choice of soup, salad and dessert, plus a roast turkey dinner with traditional sides. $29.99 per person. A special Thanksgiving A La Carte menu is also available. Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A Bit Further Out of Town...
Caleigh's105 E. Fayette St., Uniontown
www.caileighs.com
Caileigh's, located in a charming historic house, is almost as good as Thanksgiving at home - without the work. The sit-down, four-course dinner includes soup, salad and a choice of entree (turkey or roast pork). Thanksgiving side dishes accompany the entree - served in large bowls at the table, just like at home. Dessert choices include pumpkin cheesecake and pecan pie. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Price: $19.95; children 5-12, $9.95, children under 5 free.
Goomba's Restaurant
Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort
www.chestnutridgeresort.com/
This scenic resort and conference center located about 45 miles east of Pittsburgh offers an annual Thanksgiving buffet in the London Ballroom. The menu includes butternut squash soup, chestnut house salad and other gourmet salads, a carving station with turkey and ham, broiled Atlantic salmon, assorted sides, a chocolate fountain and an assortment of fresh seasonal desserts. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $24.95 per person; Seniors (age 60+) $22.95 per person; Children (ages 6-12) $12.95; Children 5 and under free.
In addition to the restaurants and hotels covered above, Thanksgiving dinner (typically buffet style) is also served at many other Pittsburgh hotels. Check with Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn and Radisson hotels, as well as other hotel dining rooms around Pittsburgh. If you can handle Thanksgiving without the turkey, many Asian restaurants are also open for the holiday.
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