Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? From elegant downtown hotel buffets and traditional turkey dinners to a holiday cruise on the three rivers, Pittsburgh restaurants are preparing special dining experiences for Thursday, November 26. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a couples’ outing, or simply want someone else to handle the cooking, there are several ways to enjoy the holiday around the table.
Upscale Thanksgiving Brunch and Hotel Dining
Fairmont Pittsburgh – Thanksgiving in the Grand Ballroom
510 Market Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
One of downtown Pittsburgh’s most elegant Thanksgiving experiences returns to the Grand Ballroom. The buffet begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes traditional holiday favorites, breakfast selections, carved heritage turkey, honey mustard roasted ham, seasonal sides, desserts, and live music.
- Adults: $85
- Children under 12: $50
- Children under 3: Free
- Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. — reservations required
The Terrace Room – Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place, Downtown Pittsburgh
Celebrate Thanksgiving inside one of Pittsburgh’s most historic hotels. The Terrace Room offers a traditional holiday buffet with seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., featuring holiday favorites, seasonal selections, and desserts.
Price range: $42–$82 per person. Reservations via OpenTable or 412-553-5235.
The Commoner – Kimpton Hotel Monaco
620 William Penn Place, Downtown Pittsburgh
For a more contemporary take on Thanksgiving, The Commoner is hosting a holiday feast from 1–7 p.m. The menu features a grazing board, roasted turkey, glazed pork belly, beef tenderloin, brioche stuffing, smoked gouda and cheddar mac and cheese, seasonal vegetables, and an extensive dessert selection.
Adults: $85 | Children 12 and under: $45
Thanksgiving Dining With a View
LeMont Restaurant – Mount Washington
For those who enjoy a spectacular view of Pittsburgh’s skyline, LeMont’s Thanksgiving Grand Buffet is a longstanding holiday destination. The 2026 buffet is priced at $79.95 for adults, with separate children’s pricing. Reservations are currently sold out — call 412-431-3100 to inquire about cancellations.
Gateway Clipper Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise – Station Square
Take Thanksgiving dinner out onto the three rivers. The Gateway Clipper offers two Thanksgiving Day dinner cruises, each lasting approximately 2½ hours, with a traditional Thanksgiving buffet, Pittsburgh skyline views, and holiday entertainment.
- Afternoon sailing: Noon–2:30 p.m.
- Evening sailing: 5–7:30 p.m.
Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Alternatives
Bravo! Italian Kitchen – The Waterfront, West Homestead
For families who want traditional Thanksgiving food alongside familiar Italian favorites, Bravo! is offering a special Thanksgiving menu with sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and dessert.
- Individual Thanksgiving feast: $44.99
- Family-style meal (serves 4–5): $138
- Dine-in and takeout options available
Prefer Thanksgiving at Home? Holiday Takeout Options
Grand Concourse – Thanksgiving Feast To-Go
The Grand Concourse’s Thanksgiving Day dining room buffet is fully booked, but families can still bring its holiday feast home. The $325 Heat & Eat package serves approximately 10–12 people and includes a 20-pound turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, candied sweet potatoes, vegetables, bread, and three pies.
- Order deadline: November 22
- Pickup: November 25 or 26
Mediterra Café – Thanksgiving Catering
Mediterra offers holiday catering options through its Pittsburgh-area locations in Lawrenceville, Mt. Lebanon, Sewickley, and Cranberry. The Thanksgiving catering ordering deadline is November 19 at 5 p.m.
Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Options
Affordable grocery deals, creative holiday specials, and fixed-price dinners that keep holiday spending to a minimum.
Grocery Deals & Cooking at Home
Giant Eagle – Free Turkey Offer
Earn a free frozen turkey (8–15.99 lbs or 16+ lbs) by spending a cumulative $350 using a linked myPerks Loyalty Card between October 15 and November 8, 2026. Redeem through November 30, 2026.
Affordable Holiday Dining & Specials
The Yard – Downtown Pittsburgh
The seasonal “Turk’d Up” Thanksgiving dinner grilled cheese sandwich — around $14 — served alongside a homemade cranberry cobbler. A highly budget-friendly holiday meal alternative.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen – The Waterfront, West Homestead
Traditional Thanksgiving menu with sliced white meat turkey, mashed potatoes, spicy sausage stuffing, and traditional trimmings. Dine-in available Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. Reservations via OpenTable.
Also listed above under Family-Friendly options — individual feast from $44.99.
Revival on Lincoln – Bellevue, PA
A sit-down, three-course traditional holiday selection menu on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Fixed-price at $68 per adult and $25 for children under 12.
Before you make your Thanksgiving plans: Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. Restaurant menus, pricing, and seating availability can change — reservations should be confirmed directly with each establishment.