2011 – Going out for Thanksgiving in Bucks

Note: These prices are not current. Please contact the restaurant for this year’s pricing.

It’s okay if you want to go out for Thanksgiving. No need to feel guilty. Many people are doing it evidenced by the increase in restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals over the past couple of years. This post is by far the most popular of the year. Here’s a list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving, most doing special prix fixe deals. I’ve also listed places that are offering “turkeys to go,” full meals including a cooked turkey or turkey breast ready to be warmed up. Your guests need never know…

I did a little bit of research and found many Bucks County restaurants (and nearby) open with Thanksgiving special menus. There are probably more. Let me know of any others by all means, and I’ll add them to the post. These are in alphabetical order with any interesting details I could find. If you have a favorite restaurant, give them a call and find out if they are doing Thanksgiving this year.

Following the listing are a few of the places who are offering Thanksgiving meals for take-out.

And, please…let them know you heard about it on Bucks County Taste. Thanks!

The Black Bass Hotel is offering a five-course dinner and a Thanksgiving buffet, served from noon to 8:30 pm, at a prix fixe of $59.50 per person. The inn is at 3774 River Road in Lumberville. Phone: 215.297.9260

The Brick Hotel at 1 East Washington Ave. in Newtown is putting on a lovely Thanksgiving buffet for the holiday. Price for adults is $34.99  and for children, $19.99. 12:30 am to 8:o0 pm. See their website for more menu details and call 215.860.8313 for reservations. They are also offering Thanksgiving-To-Go. See below for more information.

The Brick Tavern Inn will offer a special Thanksgiving menu that includes many of their regular menu items. All is a la carte. Dinner is served from 12 – 6 pm. For more information and a full menu, see their website or call 215. 529.6488. The Brick Tavern is at 2460 Old Bethlehem Pike in Quakertown. The Brick is also offering a Turkey-To-Go option. See below for details.

The Buck Hotel is offering a “Family Style” Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 6 pm. Price for adults is $35.95 (plus tax and gratuity) and $15.95 for children. All reservations must be paid in advance by cash or check via mail, or with credit card in person. The Buck is at 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville. You can reach them at 215.396.2002 for reservations. See their website for menu details.

Bucks Bounty in Erwinna will have a special Thanksgiving menu featuring choice of soup, salad, roasted turkey, sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes (white & sweet), and other traditional sides. Dessert included. Call for reservations at 610.294.8106. Bucks Bounty is at 991 River Road in Erwinna.

The Cascade Lodge is cooking a whole turkey for parties of 4 or more, including all the traditional fixings. And you can even take home the leftover turkey! Cost is $27.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Their regular menu will also be available. The Lodge is at 5065 Lehnenberg Rd. in Kintnersville, and will be open from noon to 7 pm. Phone: 610.346.7484

The Centre Bridge Inn in Centre Bridge/New Hope will be serving Thanksgiving dinner in their lovely dining room overlooking the Delaware from 12:00-6:00pm. $39.95 for adults; $19.95 for children 12 and under. Please call 215.862.9139 for reservations.

The Freight House in Doylestown will be open 12 to 8 pm on Thanksgiving Day and offer special holiday choices in addition to their regular menu. For reservations, call 215.340.1003. The Freight House is right by the Doylestown Train Station on 100 S. Clinton St.

The Indian Rock Inn is offering an All American Thanksgiving Feast from noon to 8 pm, for $39.00 per person (children under 12 years: $15.00). This includes a three-course dinner – both traditional turkey with all your favorite trimmings, sides and several alternative choices – as well as a choice of soup or salad and dessert. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Phone: 610.982.9600. The Inn is at 2206 River Road (Route 32) in Upper Black Eddy.

Marsha Brown will be open from 1 to 7:30 pm with a Creole-inspired Thanksgiving menu that makes you want to move to Louisiana. Choices include a Lobster, Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque or Real Gumbo Ya Ya, Turkey with Corn Bread Andouille and Chestnut Stuffing, Duck and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya, a 10 oz. Filet with Béarnaise Sauce*, and Eggplant Ophelia. Side dishes are served family style and dessert is also part of the $49.95 per person deal (*$59.95 for the filet; Children 12 and under Turkey Dinner for $15.95). Marsha Brown’s is at 15 South Main Street in New Hope. Reservations: 215.862.7044.

Martine’s in New Hope will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner special, along with other specials and their regular menu from 2 pm to 8 pm. Martine’s is on the river at 14 E. Ferry Street. Call them at 215.862.2966.

naBrasa, the Brazilian steakhouse in Horsham, will be serving traditional Brazilian Rodizio cuts plus skewered turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and all of the Thanksgiving trimmings. Dinner from 3 – 8 pm, $42.95 per person. Contact them for reservations at 215.956.0600.

At Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, the options are varied. Sweet Lorraine’s will offer a special Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from noon to 7 pm: $27.95 (adults), $22.95 (seniors) and $11.95 (children). Earl’s Bucks County will do a three course prix fixe option for $29.95. A la carte from the same menu choices will also be available. Earl’s is also offering a Turkey-To-Go option. See below for details. Click on the links above for more information, including phone numbers for reservations.

The Stockton Inn in Stockton, NJ holds a special Thanksgiving meal every year which benefits the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, an excellent organization. Five dollars – plus the donation of your choice – gets you a full Thanksgiving meal including roasted turkey, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, home made rolls, and home made pumpkin pie. Price does not include gratuity, taxes or drinks. Seatings are for 60 minutes at 12:00, 1:15, 2:30, and 3:45. To reserve a spot, call the Inn at 609.397-1250.

The Temperance House is presenting a gourmet Thanksgiving Grand Feast from 12 – 6 pm, featuring a hand-carved turkey station and steamship of beef with all the fixings for $26.95 per person (adult) and $13.95 (child). The Temp is at 5 N. State St in Newtown. Call 215.860.9975 for reservations.

The Vintage Grille in Fountainville will offer a traditional prix fixe Thanksgiving Dinner beginning at 11 am with the last seating at 8 pm. Dinner is $26.95 (adult, $16.95 children) Prix Fixe, 3 courses – Appetizer, Entree, Dessert. Entree choices include traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, slow roasted prime rib,  butternut squash lasagna,  Veal Oscar, and more. They will also be serving breakfast on Thanksgiving morning 8 – 11 am including pumpkin pancakes, whole grain French Toast, and Turkey Benedict. Reservations required for Thanksgiving dinner. Call 215.348.4850.

The Washington House is seating for a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner including choice of soup or salad, entree, dessert and coffee for $29.95 – 34.95 (adult). See the menu online. A la carte menu also available. You can find them at 136 N. Main Street in Sellersville. Reservations “highly recommended:” 215.257.3000.

The Waterwheel Restaurant in Doylestown is presenting a Grand Thanksgiving Day Buffet from 1 to 6 pm. $40.00 per person, kids under 10 y.o. half-price. Call for reservations at 215.345.9544. The Waterwheel is at 4424 Old Easton Rd.

The Yardley Inn Restaurant and Bar will be serving dinner 1 – 7 pm on Thanksgiving Day. The menu for the holiday includes a variety of entrees, including turkey, salmon, filet, crabcakes, lamb, trout and pork chops. Reservations are strongly recommended as they usually fill up on Thanksgiving. You can find the Yardley Inn at the corner of Afton Ave. and River Rd. in Yardley. For reservations, call: 215.493.3800.

And nearby, on the Jersey side of the river:

Erini Restaurant at 1140 River Rd. in Ewing will be open on Thanksgiving from 1 to 6:30 pm, offering 4-course dinners, based on the price of the entree. You can reach them at 609.882.0303.

Hamilton’s Grill Room will be offering a five-course Thanksgiving Family Dinner Dinner, served from 1 to 5 pm, for $50 per person. Entree choices include Turkey, Salmon, Roast Beef and all the traditional sides, plus dessert. Call the restaurant for more information and reservations at 609.397.4343. Hamilton’s is at 8 Coryell St. in Lambertville. And don’t forget, they are also BYOB.

The Lambertville Station Restaurant is offering a traditional turkey dinner entree as well as a variety of other selections (ranging $18-$32) on Turkey Day. At the Inn at Lambertville Station, they will have a Thanksgiving Buffet with seatings from 12 to 8 pm. In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving menu, they’ll also offer Prime Rib, Roasted Pork Loin and Salmon. Adults: $36.95, children 3 – 10 y.o., $17.95. The restaurant and Inn, at 11 Bridge St. in Lambertville, can be reached at 609.397.8300 for more information and reservations.

Interested in Turkey-to-Go? Here’s a few places that are offering a cooked turkey with all the fixings:

The cafe, bakery and caterer, Baker’s Treat, is offering a full Thanksgiving menu for take-out including Herb-Roasted Turkey, homemade stuffing, gravy, soups, side dishes and appetizers (see their menu online). Their wonderful cakes and pies are also available. Turkeys come in (approximately) two sizes (15#, 23#). They’ll work with you to determine the right amount of food for the number of guests you’ll be having. Available at their Lambertville, Flemington and Somerville locations. Call 908.782.3458 to order.

The Brick Tavern Inn in Quakertown will be offering a full meal including sliced roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, chef’s vegetables, cranberry sauce, house salad with champagne vinaigrette dressing and rolls for $13.50 per person. Add pumpkin pie for $8.50. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 18 and full payment must be made at time of order. Orders can be picked up on Wednesday, November 23 after 2:00 pm or Thursday, November 24 from 10:00-12:00 pm. Food will need to be reheated. Reheating instructions are included. Call 215.529.6488.

The Brick Hotel offers Thanksgiving To Go for $19.99 Adults, $14.99 Children (3yrs -12yrs) + tax including Roasted Turkey Breast with Chef’s Burgundy gravy, Traditional Herb Stuffing , Spiced Cranberry Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Southern Style Green Bean Casserole. See their menu online. Pick up is between 12 – 7 pm. Call 215.860.8313.

Earl’s Bucks County in Peddler’s Village. The Thanksgiving Feast to Go includes a Bolton Farm Tom turkey (raised locally in Silverdale), giblet gravy, butter whipped mashed potatoes, apple sage dressing, green beans, candied yams, cranberry chutney, assorted rolls and a choice of apple, pumpkin or pecan pie. Pricing: for 4-7 guests $170 (one pie) and for 8-12 guests $240 (two pies). Add an additional 14 to 16 lb. turkey for $75. Easy and convenient curbside pick-up on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the rear of Earl’s. Orders must be received by November 23. Call: 215.794.4020.

Jamie Hollander’s Gourmet Foods in New Hope has a full Thanksgiving menu for take-out, including a whole roasted turkey, roasted turkey breast, stuffed turkey breast or ham. Turkeys are all natural from Koch’s Farm (Tamaqua, PA). The whole turkey is brined and stuffed with aromatic herbs and vegetables, trussed, then slow roasted. Turkeys are available brined (raw) or cooked. Exact weight will vary from turkey to turkey. Includes gravy. Over 1/2 dozen traditional side dishes and soup available too, as well as traditional condiments, pastries and party platters. See their website for the full menu. Orders need to be in by Friday, November 18th by 7 pm. You can reach them by phone at: 215.862.9809 or online.

Palate in Newtown has a Thanksgiving to go menu with choice of a whole roasted turkey (12-14 lb.), country style ham or salmon, with sides including mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, 3 kinds of stuffing, green bean casserole, mixed squash soup, root vegetable and apple gratin, and cranberry relish. Desserts also, like chocolate decadence cake, pumpkin cheesecake and apple, raisin and pecan strudel. For more information call 215.860.2898 or see their website. Palate is at 31 S. State Street.

The Vintage Grill in Fountainville will have a Thanksgiving turkey dinner available for takeout for $19.95 per person which includes a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings or butternut squash lasagna.  Advance order required. A whole roasted turkey dinner to-go (serves 8-10)  is $149.99 and includes one oven roasted turkey 10-12lbs.,  fresh garden salad,  homemade stuffing, fresh whipped mashed potato, whole kernel sweet corn, cranberry, fresh made turkey gravy, dinner rolls and a choice of pie. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 20th. Contact them at 215.348.4850.

Wegmans in Warrington is offering a Premium Turkey Dinner for $84.99, serves 8-10 and includes 4 sides, gravy and cranberry orange relish. A hand-carved Roasted Turkey Dinner is available in two sizes: the medium serves 5-6 and costs $109; the large serves 10-12 and costs $195. Both include 4 sides, gravy and cranberry orange relish. You can also order the items a la carte. See  more details online and call the Catering Department at 215.918.3908 to order.

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