Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2016 in Central PA

turkey-alexandra-whitneyWith plenty of dining options available in Lancaster, York, Gettysburg and Harrisburg, don’t stress this Thanksgiving—make reservations instead! Check out our list of restaurants to enjoy on Thanksgiving Day in Central PA:

1863 Restaurant

Head to the Wyndham Gettysburg’s 1863 Restaurant for a delightful Thanksgiving brunch buffet served from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Dig into traditional roasted turkey with cranberry-apple stuffing and gravy, brown sugar-citrus glazed ham, chestnut and pumpkin soups, glazed sweet potatoes, roasted baby carrots and assorted cakes and pies. If you are in the mood for breakfast, there will be made-to-order omelets, smoked salmon with cream cheese and bagels, breakfast potatoes and more. The buffet is $36 per person; children ages 6–10 are just $15. Make your reservation by calling (717) 339-0020, ext. 6019. 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg

The Accomac

Let the Accomac handle all the cooking with a very special a la carte holiday menu. Delicious dishes include pheasant consume, sweet potato gnocchi, Keiser Pheasantry duck breast, horseradish-crusted hake, root vegetable cassoulet, sticky toffee pudding and local pumpkin pie. For reservations, please call (717) 252 1521. 6330 S. River Dr., York

Ad Lib

green-beans-alexandra-whitneyAd Lib Craft Kitchen & bar, located in the Hilton Harrisburg, is serving a Thanksgiving buffet that includes family-style served entrees and sides. Enjoy a soup and salad bar with seasonal options plus a cider-brined turkey with sage stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry relish. Sides include baked corn pudding with applewood bacon and cheddar and creme fraiche whipped potatoes with chives. A dessert buffet is also included. The cost for this special meal is $32 per person and $15 for children 4–12.  Call (717) 237-6419 for reservations. 1 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg

Cork & Cap

Cork & Cap will be featuring a special Thanksgiving Day menu with some of your favorite traditional dishes, and a few classic plates as well. The a la carte menu includes selections like crab and corn chowder, pear salad, crab cakes, seared salmon, traditional turkey dinner and pecan chocolate bourbon pie. 480 New Holland Ave., Suite 3000, Lancaster,  (717) 735-2075

DoubleTree Resort Lancaster

Enjoy a feast without all the hassle of cooking and cleaning at the Doubletree Resort. The Thanksgiving buffet served from 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. includes a chef carving station with roasted top round of beef with horseradish cream sauce and slow roasted bone-in ham with whole grain mustard. The buffet includes herb roasted turkey, braised short ribs, balsamic roasted sweet potatoes, green beans almondine and more. Additionally, there will be pasta, soup, salad, seafood and dessert stations. For reservations, call (717) 464-2711. 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster

Farnsworth House Inn

cranberry-sauce-alexandra-whitneyGettysburg’s historic Farnsworth House Inn is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet from noon–4 p.m. The inn will be serving oven roasted turkey, baked ham with pineapples, vegetable stuffing, candied yams with marshmallow topping, green bean casserole, roasted sweet corn, garlic mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, a full salad bar, cream of mushroom soup, fresh baked breads, pumpkin pie, apple pie and chocolate chip bread pudding. Coffee, hot tea, lemonade and iced tea are included in the buffet price of $28.95 per person. For reservations, please call (717) 334-8838. 401 Baltimore St., Gettysburg

Fireside Tavern

Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet in the Grand Ballroom from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. There will be a carving station as well as a soup, salad and fish stations. Don’t miss the Lancaster County turkey served with all the fixings! There will also be a children’s buffet with kid favorites like macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers and french fries. The Thanksgiving buffet is $14.95 for children, $34.95 for adults and $32.95 for seniors age 65 or older. For reservations, call (717) 687-7979. 1500 Historic Dr., Strasburg

General Sutter Inn

The General Sutter Inn is offering two distinct dining options for Thanksgiving—a la carte and buffet. The buffet includes menu items like a smoked salmon and trout display, butternut squash and scallop soup, sage stuffing, candied sweet potatoes and a carving station with turkey and prime rib. Pricing for the buffet is $32.95 per adults, $12.95 for kids 8–12 and kids 7 and under are free. A la carte dishes include butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, beef filet and flounder stuffed with crab. To reserve your table, please call (717) 626-2115. 14 E. Main St., Lititz

Gettysburg Hotel

Join The Gettysburg Hotel for turkey and all the Thanksgiving fixins! The annual buffet is a local favorite that should not be missed. Enjoy soup, salad, charcuterie, a carving station and entrees like New England seafood fricassee, seared Atlantic salmon, sweet potato casserole, baked butternut squash, traditional mashed potatoes and more. Don’t miss the chocolate fondue and peach cobbler. Adults are $30 per person, seniors are $27 and children 12 and under are $14.95. Reservations are required. Please call (717) 337-2000. 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg

Greystone Public House

thanksgiving-dinner-photoduneDine at Greystone Public House from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. for an a la carte Thanksgiving Day meal. Enjoy a full dinner menu plus Thanksgiving Day specials like roasted turkey with traditional sides or prime rib with smashed red potatoes, corn pudding and green beans. Don’t miss the pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert. Make your reservation online or call (717) 829-9952. 2120 Colonial Rd., Harrisburg

Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar

Restaurateur Dave Magrogan’s Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar is helping those looking to save time and energy on Thanksgiving by providing customers with home-style platters of popular Thanksgiving Day side dishes like butternut squash soup, mashed sweet potatoes and warm autumn quinoa salad. Harvest’s Sidesgiving menu items can be picked up anytime the day before Thanksgiving or on November 22. Arrangements can also be made to pick up dishes earlier in the week. All sides come pre-cooked and ready to reheat at home, and include cooking instructions. Orders can be placed by phone at (717) 545-4028. 2625 Brindle Dr., Harrisburg

Heritage Hills Golf Resort

Enjoy a Thanksgiving brunch from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Heritage Hills Golf Resort. The menu includes a carving station with roasted garlic and rosemary-crusted NY strip steak and herb and citrus-roasted turkey breast. There will also be soups, sides and salads plus an omelet and pancake station. Brunch is $32.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 6–11 and $6.95 for children 3–5 years old. Seating is limited. Make your reservation today at (717) 755-0123, ext. 1580. 2700 Mt. Rose Ave., York

Hershey Lodge

Hershey Lodge is hosting two distinct Thanksgiving meals on Turkey Day. Enjoy an upscale experience served from 11:30 a.m. in the Chocolate Ballroom with a mezza table (hummus, baba ghanoush), seafood station (poached chilled shrimp, oyster shooters), salad station (roasted beet salad, wild rice and quinoa salad) as well as carving and omelet stations. Don’t miss the Hershey’s signature desserts. Pricing is $48 per adult, $24 for children 8–12 and $18 for children 4–7 years old. Or, visit Lebbie Lebkicher’s from noon–4 p.m. for a buffet ($28 per person) including roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, brown butter brussels sprouts and fresh baked apple pie. For reservations, call (717) 534-8601. 325 University Dr., Hershey

Historic Fairfield Inn

From 11 a.m.–6 p.m., enjoy turkey and beef roulade along with biscuits and honey, butternut squash soup, sweet potatoes, apple walnut cornbread stuffing, pie and beverage. Price for adults is $29.95 plus tax; ages 5–12, $12.95; under 5, free. Reservations can be made by email or by calling (717) 642-5410 or via email. 15 W. Main St., Fairfield

Inn at Herr Ridge

Head to the Inn at Herr Ridge from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for a spectacular Thanksgiving buffet. The impressive menu features an imported and domestic cheese display, butternut squash soup, orange-brined turkey, roasted pork loin, sweet potato bake, broccoli and cauliflower au gratin, chocolate cheesecake and pumpkin pie. Adults are $29.95 per person; children 6–12 are $12.95. Call (717) 334-4332 for reservations. 900 Chambersburg Rd., Gettysburg

Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel is hosting a Thanksgiving Day brunch from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The menu features a carving station with turkey and ham, plus a seafood, pasta and pierogi station. For breakfast fans, enjoy a breakfast bar with made-to-order omelets and creamed chipped beef. Adults are $31.99, seniors are $29.99 and children 5–12 years old are $12.99. For reservations, call (717) 704-0737. 4751 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg

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