8 restaurants to dine out for Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia metro

Looking to avoid Thanksgiving cooking and cleanup? Here's a look at the Philly-area restaurants open this holiday:

• The Bellevue Hotel: Gobble up maple-brined turkey, along with a full spread of sides and desserts. Reservations required, book online or call 215-790-1919.

• Bridget Foy's: Dine in or take out with pickups between 1pm and 8pm or order online.
• Chez Colette: Book a table inside the Sofitel Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square. $80 a person, half price for children under 12.
• Fork: Menu includes turkey, rib-eye steak and Pennsylvania trout. $110 per person, plus gratuity.
• Elwood: Your turkey and goose cooked from the holiday madness? Get both birds (half servings), plus all the trimmings, $80 and $85 each.
• Bank & Bourbon: Buffet with a carving block for meat lovers, $85 adults, $25 children.

Non-traditional options

• Scarpetta: Prix-fixe family style with favorites like tagliatelle bolognese and pancetta-wrapped turkey for $105. $50 deposit per person due at booking.
• Margaret Kuo's Kitchen: Take a short drive to Media for great Chinese food.

Of note: Find more restaurants open on Turkey Day via the Inquirer.