Thanksgiving is meant to be a holiday to gather and spend time with those you’re thankful for. This year, trade the hours spent managing a hot kitchen for quality time with family and friends. Let Pittsburgh’s restaurants handle the feast from soup to dessert, prep to clean-up. Head out to a decadent holiday brunch buffet to start the day or lavish in a traditional dinner with all the trimmings. Say goodbye to the endless kitchen duty and hello to a relaxing, memorable holiday celebration that lets you focus completely on the people who matter most.
Brunch and Dinner at Pittsburgh Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
fl.2 Restaurant at Fairmont Pittsburgh
Whether you’re looking to have brunch or dinner, fl.2 and Fairmont Pittsburgh are here to make sure your holiday goes smoothly. Rather than needing to time everything in the kitchen to come out at the same time, sit down to a meal that’s perfect and requires no effort. The brunch experience is a buffet while the dinner reservations have you choose from an exclusive Thanksgiving menu.
The Commoner
Treat your family to an afternoon or evening at The Commoner this Thanksgiving. Chef Dave Racicot reimagines your basic holiday table and turns it into something exciting and new. Look forward to trying dishes like Truffled Prime Rib, Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes, and Lemon Curd Tart for dessert. Plus you can sip on fall cocktails like the A La Mode that’s made with Highwest Double Rye, apple pie, and vanilla ice cream foam.
Grand Concourse
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Grand Concourse is serving up a hot foods buffet that has a little something for everyone. Feel free to bring along the picky eater who ones snacks on turkey and rolls at the Thanksgiving table. Or, have the uncle who could eat the whole spread by himself tag along. All will enjoy turkey, prime rib, ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, yams, mac and cheese, green beans, pasta, salmon, salad, and so much more.
Omni William Penn Hotel
Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. ensure you still have the rest of your day to celebrate even after dining in the Omni William Penn Hotel’s Terrace Room. This brunch buffet treats you to eggs Benedict, slow-roasted turkey, a rich assortment of desserts, and so much more. Kids who are five and under eat free and the hotel encourages guests to dress in comfortable clothing for a relaxing afternoon.
LeMont
Every half-hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., LeMont is inviting families in to experience their Thanksgiving buffet. Start off by filling your table with traditional soups and salads before moving onto juicy meats and sides. Carving stations for turkey, filet mignon, ham, and lamb make sure you get a perfect slice every time. Just make sure you leave room for dessert. Their Viennese Table includes cakes, pastries, tortes, tarts, pies, and even bananas foster.
1930 by Atria’s
In case you’re looking for a classic, sit-down, coursed meal, 1930 by Atria’s is the way to go. Their Thanksgiving menu consists of three course choices which includes a choice of soup or salad, turkey or ham, and apple or pumpkin pie. All dinners also include a traditional stuffing, smashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potato casserole, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Plus, don’t worry if you’re bringing the kiddos, there’s a separate menu for ages 12 and under too.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of The Commoner
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