Thanksgiving is on Its Way
A day dedicated to hanging out with friends and family, eating delicious food and watching football in a turkey-induced daze… how can you not love Thanksgiving? There’s only one problem. Someone has to cook all that delicious food. And, of course, someone has to clean it all up.
Don’t dread the holiday grunt work. This year, give yourself a break and maybe a little change of scenery. Switch it up, plan ahead, make reservations and get the family together for an unforgettable meal at one of NEPA’s finest restaurants.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bring the family out to this Downtown Wilkes-Barre favorite for an expertly-crafted, family-style Thanksgiving feast. Enjoy three courses featuring all the traditional holiday fare with a fine dining twist at Bank + Vine.
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Fire and Ice on Toby Creek serves up a traditional Thanksgiving feast with everything you’d expect and a few dishes that might surprise you. In a good way, of course.
Learn MoreLocated in Drums, Four Blooms boasts a scrumptious menu packed with your traditional turkey day favorites! Dive into their creamy corn casserole, their seasoned green beans, and don’t forget about their turkey with a decadent gravy coating.
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Plan a whole holiday weekend away including plenty of activities at Camelback Resort and, of course, the popular Thanksgiving Buffet at Hemispheres. In between all the fun, enjoy a full-service dinner featuring all of the traditional favorites and a few tasty extras.
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Swing by the Electric City for a traditional, full-service Thanksgiving Buffet at the Hilton in Scranton. Enjoy oven-roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, all the classic sides and so much more.
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Visit Isabella’s extensive buffet packed with 50+ options to get that Thanksgiving fix. Choose between 9 sides, stop by their extensive carving station, and carb overload on their numerous fresh bread varieties.
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Grab a coveted reservation for a traditional turkey dinner at this fine-dining hot spot in Kingston. Enjoy all the traditional fare from oven-roasted turkey and mashed potatoes to signature holiday cocktails. Some of the menu items you know and love at Kevin’s will also be available.
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Head to Rikasa in Pittston for a classic Thanksgiving dinner featuring all the traditional holiday fare and fixins’. Grab your spot in the main dining room downstairs. Reservations are required to get in on this meal.
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Do Thanksgiving in style at Skytop Lodge. Enjoy an unbelievable buffet dinner at this sprawling, 90-year-old resort perched on a mountaintop overlooking the rolling hills and valleys of the Poconos.
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If there’s any place that seems like it’s built for Thanksgiving, this is it. The Beaumont Inn offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in an exquisitely charming setting. And if you plan ahead, you might just be able to snag one of their festive igloos.
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Located in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s Historic District, this popular restaurant is the center of attention during the holiday season. Join the Broadway Grille below the Inn at Jim Thorpe for a special Thanksgiving buffet featuring three amazing courses.
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Make your way out to Cresco for an incredible Thanksgiving buffet at The Frogtown Chophouse in the Pocono Mountains. The menu features fried turkey, ham, shrimp cocktail, all the traditional fixins’ and plenty of dessert options.
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Visit the rolling hills at The Greens at Irem Clubhouse in the Back Mountain for a delicious smorgasboard of all your Thanksgiving favorites. Visit the carving station for some turkey, ham, or prime rib.
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Elegance meets refined cuisine at The Olivet at The Swiftwater in the Pocono Mountains. Enjoy a specialty menu with your favorite Thanksgiving fixins’ plus the staples at The Olivet you know and love.
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Grab a seat at the holiday table at this meticulously restored and decorated Settlers Inn. The elegant dining room and rustic Chestnut Tavern play host to an extraordinary, farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner.
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Spend your holiday at this picturesque resort nestled in a quaint valley along the Delaware River. Experience Thanksgiving at The Shawnee Inn underneath massive open trusses and delicate chandeliers.
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Gather with family and friends at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn for a gourmet Thanksgiving buffet. Featuring traditional dishes, vegan & vegetarian options and even a Fisherman’s Table, The Stroudsmoor has a bit of everything.
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Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal lakeside at this unforgettable Lake Wallenpaupack resort. The buffet menu at Silver Birches will feature a turkey carving station, all of the usual accompaniments and a kid’s menu.
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The East Mountain Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre hosts a Thanksgiving buffet featuring everyone’s favorite dishes. Between a carving station, a wide selection of sides and even a dessert table, Wildflowers New York Bistro makes it easy to give thanks this year.
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Enjoy a gorgeously prepared Thanksgiving feast at one of Wilkes-Barre’s most iconic resorts. Reserve a table today in the stunning Grand Ballroom at The Woodlands Resort for an evening of fine food, friends and family.
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Maybe getting everyone dressed up and out to a nice restaurant is too much of a hassle. Don’t worry. You can still have Thanksgiving prepared by professionals. You will, however, need to convince someone to pick it up for you.
Several NEPA restaurants offer a turkey-to-go option. It’s as simple as calling ahead, placing the order and running out to get it at a predetermined time. Many of these prepared Thanksgiving meals come with all the usual sides. Just relax, put on some football and leave the cooking to the pros.
Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 11/6/2019.