<< Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner
If you're not quite ready to give up the tradition of Thanksgiving Dinner at home, but still hate all the fuss and mess, why not try Thanksgiving dinner "to go"? There are a few places in Pittsburgh which will, with advance reservation, prepare a full Thanksgiving Dinner for you and your guests, ready for you to pick up on Thanksgiving Day. How cool is that?
Thanksgiving Dinner to Go
2 Fine Caterers
119 State Street, Speers
www.2finecaterers.com
Two great restaurants -- The Back Porch restaurant and Speers Street Grill -- have come together together to form 2 Fine Caterers. Their Thanksgiving Dinner Special includes a 10-12 pound turkey and all the trimmings (serves up to 10 people) for $89.99 plus tax. Available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Upper Speers, PA, 30 miles south of Pittsburgh near the Mon River.
Alfano's at the Quail
1445 Washington Road, North Strabane
www.alfanosatthequail.com
A traditional menu of Thanksgiving favorites is available for advance to go orders to be picked up at this Washington County restaurant.
Big Momma's House of Soul
Penn & 16th, Strip District
If you're hankering for a true southern Thanksgiving feast, then give Big Momma's a call. They have turkey, ham and even barbequed pigs feet, plus candied yams, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, greens, sweet potato pie, banana pudding and pecan pie. Each dish is ordered a la carte. Call 412 471-2910.
Duranti's Restaurant
Oakland
www.duranti.biz
Whole cooked turkeys by the pound or as individual dinners are available with all the trimmings, plus a selection of desserts (from homemade pumpkin to lemon meringue, mincemeat or coconut cream pie) and homemade rolls. Turkey with dressing and gravy only is $5.99 per pound. Turkey dinner with sides (whipped potatos, cranberry mold, candied yams, rolls) $9.99 per pound. Pies are $10.99 each.
Fresco's
1 Wexford Square, Wexford
www.frescospittsburgh.com
This charming European-inspired restaurant will prepare a complete gourmet Thanksgiving dinner for you, and have it ready to pick up on Thanksgiving day. $125 for 8-10 people; $175 for 12-14 people; $225 for 18-20 people. Order by November 19.
Giant Eagle
Various Pittsburgh locations
www.gianteagle.com
The Kitchens at Giant Eagle can put your entire Thanksgiving meal on the table for you, including a 10-12 pound fully-cooked turkey, stuffing, mashed potates, green bean casserole, yams, apples, rolls, relish and pumpkin pie. $69.99, serves 6-8. Stop in at the Prepared Foods department at any Giant Eagle at least 48-hours in advance.
Gullifty's
1922 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh
www.gulliftysrestaurant.com
Gullifty's is closed for Thanksgiving this year, but their award-winning desserts can still grace your holiday table. Call in your order a few days in advance, and they'll prepare your desserts just the way you want them. You'll need to pick them up by Nov. 21.
McGinnis Sisters
Monroeville and Brentwood
www.mcginnissisters.com
Fully cooked turkey dinners are available for order including a 10-12 lb turkey, dressing, gravy, and cranberry dressing for 8-10 people. $79.00. Plus a full array of holiday sides and desserts are also available for Thanksgiving order.
Piccolo Mondo
661 Andersen Drive, Pittsburgh
www.piccolo-mondo.com
A complete Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners including a 20- to 22-pound roasted turkey and all the usual sides and trimmings are available for Pick-up at Piccolo Mondo, located in Foster Plaza in Greentree. $175, serves 10 to 12 people. Must be reserved by Nov. 16 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.
The Pines Tavern
6050 Route 8, Bakerstown
www.thepinestavern.com
The Pines Tavern is once again offering their traditional Thanksgiving to Go. A dinner serving 12-15 guests is $249, and must be reserved in advance (by 5 p.m., November 14). Homemade desserts are extra. Pick-up on Thanksgiving Day between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Located in Pine Township, Allegheny County.
Rania's Catering
Mt. Lebanon
www.rania.com
Seasoned, ready-to-roast turkeys, holiday soups including seafood bisque and wild mushroom, whipped or garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry mold or relish and vegetables are available to put together your personalized Thanksgiving dinner. Each dish is ordered separately.
Simply Delicious
Fox Chapel
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole and the rest of the Thanksgiving dinner trimmings can be ordered ahead (by Nov. 19) for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner delivery is also available for Wednesday evening. $89.99 (serves up to 7 people), $129.99 (serves 8-12), $209.99 (serves 13-16).
Station Brake Cafe
Wilmerding
This charming restaurant in Wilmerding will cook up a take out Thanksgiving feast including a 22-pound turkey and all the trimmings, right down to the Cool Whip for the pumpkin pie. $155 (serves 10-12). Pick up on Thanksgiving Day.
Whole Foods
5880 Centre Avenue, East Liberty
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Stop by Whole Foods in East Liberty to pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner, including an option to order Thanksgiving dinner for two. Free-range, uncooked turkey in aluminum pan all ready to pop in your oven, plus traditional holiday sides and a pie for dessert. Dinner for 8 $139.99. Dinner for 15 $239.99. Dinner for 2 $44.99. A-la-carte ordering is also available with a nice selection of entrees, sides, soups, starters and desserts. Order at the store between November 1 and 23rd for pickup November 24-26, 2008.
Best wishes for a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner!
