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.Grand View Buffet
The Rivers Casino, North Shore
www.theriverscasino.com/dining
The Rivers' Casino will host a bountiful Thanksgiving Day buffet at Grand View. Enjoy all of your holiday favorites, including rutabaga apple cider bisque, turkey pizza, roast turkey and pumpkin cupcakes. Hours: 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: $22.95 per person.
Atria's
Various Locations
www.atrias.com
A three-course Thanksgiving meal with a variety of selections for each course, will be served from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Atria's locations in the North Hills, Murrysville and Mt. Lebanon. $24.99 for adults; special menu and pricing for children 12 and under.
Fresco's
1 Wexford Square, Wexford
www.frescospittsburgh.com
This charming European-inspired restaurant will host a festive array of dishes for their Thanksgiving buffet, including traditional sides and pies. The buffet will run from 12:00 until 5:00 p.m. for groups large and small. Price: $22.95 adults, $11.95 children.
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 2:00 p.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving fare and a live band. The cost, including tax and gratuity, is $35.50 for adults and $15.50 for children 12 and under.
Grand Concourse
One Station Square, South Side
www.facebook.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.
Habitat Restaurant
510 Market Street, Downtown
www.fairmont.com
Habitat restaurant at Fairmont Pittsburgh celebrates Thanksgiving with a lavish brunch buffet and holiday-inspired dinner menu. The Thanksgiving buffet features a traditional brunch menu along with carving stations for roasted turkey and stuffing, maple-glazed Virginia ham and roast beef, plus traditional Thanksgiving sides and desserts. An a la carte menu is available from 6:00 p.m. with select Thanksgiving inspired items. Buffet Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $75 per person (children 6-12 $37.50; 5 and under, free).
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, including carved herb-roasted turkey, carved prime rib, and lemon-caper baked salmon, on Thanksgiving Day. Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Price: $39 per person, children 5-12 $19.50, children 4 & under free. Reservations required.
Michael's Restaurant & Lounge
Baldwin
www.michaelsonchurchview.com
Part of the Baldwin community for nearly 50 years, Michael's is once again open for Thanksgiving Day. The menu includes your choice of carved turkey, ham or roast beef, plus a choice of four sides from a variety of soups, salads and traditional Thanksgiving accompaniments. The low price of $18.95 ($10.95 for kids under 10) also includes a beverage and dessert. Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In addition to the restaurants and hotels covered above, Thanksgiving dinner is also served at many other Pittsburgh hotel chains. A few, though not many, Asian and Indian restaurants can also be found open on Thanksgiving Day.
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