What's Open in Lehigh Valley on Thanksgiving?
Get ready to enjoy Thanksgiving with this curated list of local spots offering Thanksgiving dining options, whether you’re dining in or taking your feast to go.
Plus, discover shops that will be open for in-store holiday shopping.
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dine-In
Blue Grillhouse
Location: 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem
On Thanksgiving Day, Blue Grillhouse will serve a Thanksgiving buffet from 12-6 pm. Adults are $66, children ages 6–12 are $32, and kids 5 and under eat free. The buffet includes a carving station with brown sugar-glazed ham and prime rib, a raw bar with oysters and shrimp cocktail, and dishes like butternut squash bisque, herb- and honey-brined turkey, cornbread and sausage stuffing, candied yams, and pumpkin pie with assorted desserts. Kids can choose chicken fingers, corn dog nuggets, mac and cheese, and more. Buffet reservations must be made by phone at 610-691-8400; online reservations are for the dining room only. The dining room is also open 12-7pm, serving the full dinner menu and Chef’s Features all day.
The Club at Twin Lakes
Location: 3625 Shankweiler Rd, Allentown
The Club at Twin Lakes is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet in its Lakeview Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day with seatings from 11am-4pm. The menu includes a carving station with Jaindl Grand Champion Turkey and prime rib, a pasta station, pineapple-glazed ham, classic sides, and pies and desserts. Tickets are $62 for adults and $26 for kids ages 4–12 (plus tax and a 22% service charge), and reservations are available through OpenTable.
Melt
Location: 2880 Center Valley Pkwy, Suite 624, Center Valley
Melt will serve a family-style Thanksgiving meal from 12-7pm, with seasonal dishes like butternut squash bisque, herb-roasted turkey, brown sugar honey ham, housemade spaghetti and meatballs, Italian sausage and garlic bread stuffing, and pumpkin cheesecake. Meals are $61 per person and $29 for children 12 and under, and kids 3 and under eat free. To reserve, call 610-798-9000.
Pines Dinner Theatre
Location: 448 N. 17th St., Allentown
Celebrate Thanksgiving in grand style at Pines Dinner Theatre! Begin with a hearty Thanksgiving feast featuring all the holiday trimmings, then settle in for a production of Up on the Housetop. Tickets are $81 per person and include admission to either the 11am or 4pm show and a plated Thanksgiving entree.
The Shelby
Location: 707 Krocks Rd., Hamilton Crossings, Allentown
Lemon and thyme-roasted turkey with gravy and brown sugar-glazed ham are on the menu at The Shelby’s Thanksgiving feast, which for $41.95 also includes Southern-style filling, mashed potatoes, glazed root vegetables, braised collard greens, dinner rolls, and house-made cranberry sauce. For dessert, choose pumpkin pie or a sweet cornbread sundae ($11.95 each). The full menu will also be available.
Chop House at Wind Creek
Location: 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem
Known for its filets, seafood, and handcrafted cocktails, Chop House at Wind Creek is hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner this year so you can gather with family and leave the prep, cooking, and cleaning to someone else. Make a reservation.
To-Go Thanksgiving Meals
Blue Mountain Resort
Location: 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton
Take home a chef-prepared Thanksgiving feast for 4-6 people from Slopeside Pub & Grill. Choose from options like turkey, homemade gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, apple cobbler, and pumpkin pie. Place orders by Saturday, November 21, and pick up on Wednesday, November 25, from 11am-5pm.
Blue Grillhouse
Location: 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem
Celebrate at home and order the Thanksgiving Family Meal for 4 for $159. The meal includes a market green salad, roasted herb-and-honey-brined turkey, brown sugar-glazed pit ham, white-wine pan gravy, orange-cranberry sauce, cornbread and sausage stuffing, Yukon mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans with garlic butter, fresh-baked French bread, and pumpkin pie. Preorders are required and are open through Thursday, November 19. Call 610-691-8400 to order.
The Club at Twin Lakes
Location: 3625 Shankweiler Rd, Allentown
To celebrate at home, order a Thanksgiving family-style meal online for four ($199), six ($249), eight ($309), or ten ($379). Each meal centers on a whole roasted Jaindl Grand Champion Turkey with classic sides, salad, rolls, and an apple or pumpkin pie, with pickup on November 26 between 2-5pm.
Point Phillips Hotel
Location: 943 Point Phillips Rd., Bath
Point Phillips Hotel’s build-your-own Thanksgiving catering menu features smoked turkey breast, glazed ham, and baby back ribs, plus sides like mac and cheese and smashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie for dessert. Order by Wednesday, November 18, at 610-837-1544 and pick up on Wednesday, November 25, 12-3pm.
Kick Off Holiday Shopping Throughout Thanksgiving Week in Lehigh Valley
Beyond the comfort and ease of online shopping this season, area retailers are committed to keeping you safe as you shop holiday deals in person. Holiday markets like Christkindlmarkt and Easton Winter Village let you grab locally made artisan gifts directly from the source.
- Merry and Bright Main Street shopping throughout the Lehigh Valley region.
- Experience Bethlehem’s Christmas City Village (closed Thanksgiving Day) all weekend long. Visit charming, holiday-themed wooden huts filled with unique gift ideas. Christmas City Village is nestled in the beautiful Moravian Historic District. Stroll through the decorated downtown and visit retail shops, gourmet restaurants, and historic Moravian museums.
- The Lehigh Valley Mall will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, but holiday shopping deals have already started. The mall will resume special holiday hours for Black Friday at 6 am. View the Lehigh Valley Mall Holiday shopping hours.
- Promenade Saucon Valley will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will have extended holiday shopping hours throughout Thanksgiving Week. View the Promenade events list for holiday happenings.
Are you open on Thanksgiving Day and want to be added to our list? Email ashley@DiscoverLehighValley.com and let us know the details.
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