Thanksgiving is all about spending time with your loved ones, and it’s easy to miss out on that if you’re stuck in the kitchen for half a day while laboring over a turkey and mashed potatoes. Skip the tiresome hours of basting and make a reservation at one of these Main Line area restaurants instead. Whether you’re looking for a buffet or a preset menu, you’ll be grateful for the extra time spent relaxing with your family.
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Black Powder Tavern
1164 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, (610) 293-9333
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From 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., peruse this buffet for your choice of oven-roasted turkey, honey-glazed spiral ham, short rib beef bourguignon and roasted salmon. Fill your plate with classic sides like roasted autumn veggies, baked yams with caramelized marshmallows and cheddar and gouda mac and cheese. Don’t forget to stop by the dessert station for your favorite Thanksgiving pie, cheesecake, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and more. A plus here is a plethora of gluten-free options.
Duling-Kurtz House & Country Inn
146 S Whitford Rd., Exton, (610) 524-1830
If you’re looking for the Thanksgiving classics, the a la carte menu offered here is sure to satisfy everyone in your party. Holiday selections include plenty of non-turkey options off of Duling-Kurtz’s traditional menu, plus the holiday bird, of course.
The Farmer’s Daughter
1401 Morris Rd., Blue Bell, (215) 616-8300
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With a four-course prix-fixe menu boasting locally sourced ingredients, you’ll have a hard time choosing from the inviting lineup of entrées. You might also have a hard time choosing between that and the grand ballroom buffet, featuring over three dozen farm-to-table dishes made from scratch and served buffet-style.
Fava Ristorante Italiano
1102 Baltimore Pke., Ste. 101, Glen Mills, (484) 840-8603
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Thanksgiving favorites and all the fixings are on the menu at this Glen Mills joint. This feast kicks off at noon and runs through 7 p.m. Formerly known as La Fava Restaurant and Bar, this eatery has a wide menu with myriad choices.
Kings Tavern
313 W Kings Hwy., Coatesville, (484) 786-8120
A favorite among locals, Kings Tavern, the transformed former Mr. E’s Tavern, offers a Thanksgiving buffet this year for just under $50. If you love traditional holiday buffet fare, this one’s for you. Get ready to dig into carved herb-roasted turkey, pineapple-glazed ham and tender caramel apple pork loin, to name only a few offerings.
Ludwig’s Grill & Oyster Bar
2904 Conestoga Rd., Glenmoore, (610) 458-5336
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Prime rib is the star on this Thanksgiving menu, but don’t miss roast turkey, crab cakes or oven-roasted salmon, served with your choice of soup or salad and dessert at this BOML winner.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
700 W Dekalb Pke., King of Prussia
This King of Prussia steakhouse plans to serve a full three-course turkey dinner on top of its dinner menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Choose from salads and bisques for your appetizer before indulging on hand-carved roasted turkey and sweet onion apple sausage stuffing. Side dishes like potatoes, casserole and asparagus, as well as desserts ranging from cheesecake to key lime pie complement the main course.
Tavola Restaurant + Bar
400 W Sproul Rd., Springfield, (610) 543-2100
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Celebrate à la carte style from 1-5 p.m. with Italian-inspired selections like stuffed shells, chicken with wild mushroom marsala sauce and citrus-glazed salmon. A children’s menu is also available featuring chicken tenders, juices and soft drinks.
Teca Newtown Square
191 S Newtown Street Rd., Newtown Square, (484) 420-4010
This wildly popular Italian joint will serve a prix-fixe menu filled with traditional Thanksgiving dishes and finished off with your choice of apple or pumpkin pie. Not into the classics? An à la carte menu featuring Mediterranean favorites is also available.
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