Turkey Day the easy way: Celebrate Thanksgiving with help from these Lehigh Valley restaurants

This Thanksgiving, spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen by handing over the culinary reins to one of the many Lehigh Valley restaurants and catering companies offering turkey, stuffing and other holiday favorites. Here are some suggestions (reservations recommended or required at most restaurants):

29 Cooks, 5402 Chestnut St., Upper Milford Township: Takeout options include roasted sliced turkey, carved brown sugar maple-smoked ham, Pennsylvania Dutch potato and traditional bread fillings, homestyle mashed potatoes, brown sugar mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar maple roasted carrots, green bean casserole, harvest salad with white cheddar and whole berry cranberry sauce. Prices vary. Orders should be placed by Nov. 19 and picked up between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 24. 29cooks.com.

Barnhouse Village, 7401 Airport Road, East Allen Township: Family-style to-go meal, serving four people, includes roast turkey with gravy, homemade stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, buttered corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and choice of crumb pie. $125. Add-ons include glazed hame slices, house-made hot bacon dressing and pies (apple crumb, cherry crumb and pumpkin). Orders should be picked up 2-6 p.m. Nov. 24. 610-837-1234.

Blue Grillhouse, 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem Township: Thanksgiving features, including shrimp and butternut squash bisque, herb and honey brined turkey, scallop-stuffed South African lobster tail, 10-ounce filet Wellington, surf and turf (32-ounce bone-in tomahawk rib-eye and 16-ounce stuffed South African lobster tail) and spiced pumpkin cheesecake, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 25. Prices vary. 610-691-8400.

Borderline Restaurant, 2100 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem: Buffet, including oven-roasted turkey, baked Virginia ham, oven-baked chicken, Hawaiian carrots, sweet corn, Pennsylvania Dutch filling, whipped potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, soup and salad bar and assorted desserts, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25. $24.95; $10.95, ages 3-9. 610-419-3715.

ChefMeals, 56 W. Water St., Hellertown: Fully cooked, family-size meal (just reheat and eat), serving 4-6 people, includes roasted root vegetable sliders, spinach and artichoke dip, baby green salad, butternut squash bisque, herb butter turkey tenderloin, cornbread stuffing, creamy Yukon mashed potatoes with chives, white cheddar macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, garlic butter string beans, apple pie a la mode with caramel. $195. Place order by Nov. 16 for pickup or delivery ($8 charge) on Nov. 24. 484-851-3229.

Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn, 7705 Bake Oven Road, Germansville: “No Basting, Just Tasting Thanksgiving Heat & Enjoy” catering menu. Dinner bundles include Koch’s all-natural brined and herb-roasted turkey breast with pan gravy, sausage fennel stuffing, brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes with vanilla maple drizzle, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry candied citrus compote, house-made potato rosemary bread and choice of pumpkin pie or chocolate chip bourbon pecan pie. $84, serves two; $168, serves four; $42, each additional serving. Customers also can order turkey, sides and desserts a la carte. Prices vary. eatcuriousgoods.com

Diana’s Cafe, 4907 Route 309, Center Valley: Family-style a la carte options include sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, gravy, green beans and corn. Small (serving 4-6 people) and medium (serving 8-12 people) sizes are available. Customers also can order desserts, including pumpkin roll, cranberry nut muffins and 10-inch pumpkin, apple, blueberry, sour cherry or coconut custard pies. Prices vary. Orders should be placed by 2 p.m. Nov. 19 and picked up between 2 and 4 p.m. Nov. 24. 610-797-2525.

Florence Italian Grille, Breinigsville: Buffet, with turkey, ham, cranberry sauce, gravy, green bean casserole, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, lasagna, cheese tortellini, cheese ravioli, tilapia piccata, stuffed shells, broccoli and chicken stuffed shells, fusilli alla vodka, orechette primavera and seafood pasta, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25. $19.99; $10.99, kids. 610-841-4000.

Giacomo’s Italian Market, 220 N. West End Blvd., Richland Township: Thanksgiving menu includes main courses of roasted turkey breast and honey baked ham; sides of garlic mashed potatoes, oven-roasted sweet potatoes, creamy buttered corn, mac and cheese, green bean almandine, grilled vegetable medley and Italian stuffing; salads such as harvest, orzo and holiday Caesar salad; and desserts such as caramel apple cheesecake, cranberry white chocolate pound cake loaf and apple crumb and pumpkin pies. Prices vary. Orders should be placed by Nov. 14 and picked up on Nov. 24. 267-347-4485; orders@giacomos-italianmarket.com.

The Grille at Bear Creek, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Longswamp Township: Thanksgiving feast includes choice of six entrees, including roast turkey (with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, glazed sweet potato and asparagus), half roasted duck (with cherry glaze, creamy orzo and sauteed spinach) and roasted 14-ounce prime rib of beef (with horseradish sour cream, mashed potatoes and broccolini). Entrees include choice of soup or salad (cream of mushroom, vegetable minestrone, New England clam chowder, mixed greens with vegetables or Caesar salad) and dessert (pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple crumb pie and more). Prices vary. Seating times are from noon to 5:30 p.m. Reservations: 610-641-7149.

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, 645 Hamilton St., Allentown: Family-style meal, available 1-6 p.m. Nov. 25, includes orange ginger carrot bisque, baby green and roasted beet salad, fresh rolls, tarragon maple brined roast turkey, cabernet and cranberry braised pork osso bucco, roasted root vegetables, green beans, fried sweet potato wedges, cranberry orange relish, pumpkin cheesecake and blood orange panna cotta. $45; free, children under 5. 610-433-3535.

Hampton Winds at Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township: Thanksgiving specials include Chef Tyler’s butternut squash bisque ($10 per quart), Chef Will’s turkey gravy ($7 per quart) and Chef Katie’s homemade cinnamon buns ($15 per half dozen). Orders should be placed by Nov. 19 and picked up between 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 23. To order, call or email Carin at 484-893-0579 or cwinans@northampton.edu.

Hanoverville Roadhouse, 5001 Hanoverville Road, Hanover Township, Northampton County: Thanksgiving specials, 1-6 p.m., include entrees such as roast turkey over stuffing, ham steak (bone-in), turkey and ham over stuffing, 10-ounce pork rib-eye with cherry jam, prime rib, broiled crab cakes and more. Other menu highlights include appetizers such as sweet-n-sour cranberry meatballs and zucchini fritters with dill sour cream, sides such as green beans and sweet potato mashed potatoes and desserts such as apple pie and pumpkin roll. Entrees, which include two sides, start at $19.99. 610-837-1122.

HOEM Kitchen, Lehigh Valley home meal delivery service: Complete Thanksgiving meal, serving 10-12 people, includes 5 pounds of roasted turkey breast, 5 pound of herb stuffing, 5 pound of mashed potatoes, 3 pounds of seasoned green beans, choice of apple salad or beet and walnut salad, turkey gravy, cranberry orange relish and New York cheesecake with mixed berry sauce. $310. Items also available a la carte. Orders should be placed by Nov. 19 for delivery on Nov. 24. hoemkitchen.com.

Karlton Cafe, 310 W. Broad St., Quakertown: Thanksgiving dinner to-go, $25, includes choice of entree (ham or roasted turkey with gravy), mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing and cornbread. Also available are additional sides, including cranberry sauce, au gratin potatoes, mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, whipped butternut squash and candied yams. Sides are available in small (4-6 people) and large (6-10 people) sizes. Prices vary. Orders should be placed by Nov. 18 for pick up on Nov. 24. 215-538-8353; karltoncafe.com.

Kempton Hotel, 9910 Kistler Valley Road: Thanksgiving meal, available 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25, include turkey, Dietrich’s ham, Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie and potato filling, sweet potatoes and marshmallows, corn, green beans, applesauce, fresh baked rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy and apple crisp. $21.95; $12.95, kids; free, ages 4 and under. Reservations: 610-756-6588.

Love at 1st Bite Catering, Washington, N.J.: Thanksgiving dinner for 12 guests includes two entrees (spiral ham, turkey or London broil), two sides, two vegetables, dinner rolls with butter, cranberry sauce and two desserts. Vegetable selections include green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy and sweet potatoes. $640. Delivery is available on Nov. 23 and 24. 908-619-3309; exploretock.com/loveat1stbitecatering.

Lutzi’s Restaurant, 1250 Butler St., Easton: To-go specials include Package 1, serving 6-9 people (14-pound cooked turkey, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, rolls and butter, two vegetables and a dessert), $219.99; and Package 2, serving 10-14 people (larger portions of Package 1’s components, including an 18-pound turkey and two desserts), $299.99. Individual meals are also available for $31.99. Call Jenny at 610-559-5984 to order and arrange pickup time. The restaurant also will be open for indoor dining noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 25.

The Marquee Kitchen, Lehigh Valley caterer: Thanksgiving meal (with reheating instructions) includes oven-roasted turkey breast with gravy, traditional bread stuffing, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sweet potato and pecan casserole, sauteed green beans and squash, cranberry and pomegranate sauce, cornbread with buckwheat honey, Parker House rolls and pumpkin roll. $50 per person. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Orders should be placed by Nov. 19 for delivery on Nov. 24. themarqueekitchen.com; 484-903-9083.

Mattie’s Strudel Haus, 126 W. Main St., Bath: Seasonal strudels, $18 each, include butternut pumpkin cheese and the “Gobble” (turkey stuffed with carrots, celery, potatoes, corn, turkey gravy and more). 610-810-7574; mattiesstrudelhaus.com.

McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar, 534 Main St., Bethlehem: Thanksgiving pies, $20 each, include pumpkin and blueberry crumb. Orders must be picked up by 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Redstagpub.com.

Melt, 2880 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley: Family-style dinner, including turkey noodle soup, brown sugar honey ham, herb-roasted turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, green beans with toasted pine nuts and garlic, Italian sausage and garlic bread stuffing, spaghetti and meatballs, orange-balsamic cranberry sauce, lemon ricotta pound cake and pumpkin cheesecake, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 25. $48; $20, ages 4-12; free, ages 3 and under. 610-798-9000.

Mueller’s General Store & Kitchen, 3205 S. Delaware Drive, Williams Township: “Grab N Go” Thanksgiving dinner includes oven roast turkey breast, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce and a dinner roll. Dinners are $13.95 each. Orders should be placed by Nov. 21. pickup times can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Nov. 24. 610-252-8726.

Nick’s BBQ, 1 Kenny Headman Lane, Lower Saucon Township: Thanksgiving menu, featuring choice of smoked whole turkey or smoked whole brisket, choice of two sides (sweet potato gratin, herb-roasted potatoes, green bean casserole, steamed green beans or candied carrots), cornbread and choice of bourbon sweet potato pie or old-fashioned apple crisp. $250, serving 8-10 people; $400, serving 15-18 people. Meals are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders should be placed by Nov. 21 for pick up on Nov. 24. 610-438-0911.

Palace Restaurant & Bar, 3250 Easton Ave., Bethlehem Township: Buffet, with roast turkey, roast beef, sugar-glazed ham, candied sweet potatoes, bread filling, mashed potatoes, Spanish rice, sweet corn, grilled vegetables, chicken parm, sesame chicken, chicken fingers, salmon with bourbon sauce, broiled crab cakes, beer-battered haddock, cheese ravioli marinara, penne vodka, tortellini alfredo, soup, salad bar, bread and dessert, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 25. $21.95; $10.95, ages 10 and under. Reservations required for parties of five or more. 610-861-0404.

Point Phillips Hotel, 943 Point Phillips Hotel, Moore Township: Thanksgiving catering options include boneless garlic and herb brined smoked turkey breast, double-smoked brown sugar and barbecue spice-glazed boneless ham, full rack of baby back ribs, cider brined smoked pork loin, homestyle mac and cheese, Yukon gold smashed potatoes and gravy, sausage and herb stuffing, candied yams, herbed vegetable medley, green beans with bacon dressing, barbecue rubbed roasted corn, apple crumb pie and Pennsylvania Dutch molasses cake. Prices vary. Orders should be placed by 8 p.m. Nov. 21 for pick up between noon and 3 p.m. Nov. 24. 610-837-1544,

Red Door Catering at Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew St. Allentown: Meal package (serves 8-10), highlighted by whole cooked turkey (12-14 pounds), gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, candied sweet potatoes, rosemary garlic focaccia, cranberry-orange relish and pumpkin or apple crumb pie, $180. A la carte baked goods ($8-$21), including pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling, gluten-free flourless chocolate cake and vegan pumpkin pie, are also available. Orders should be placed by Nov. 16 and picked up between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24. dining.muhlenberg.edu/catering.

Riverton Hotel and Restaurant, 7758 Martins Creek Belvidere Highway, Lower Mount Bethel Township: Thanksgiving meal to-go, serving 10-12 people, includes choice of turkey or ham, red-skinned mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, candied yams, sweet corn, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and two pies (apple crumb or pumpkin). $175. Orders should be placed by Nov. 20 for pick up noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 23 or 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 24. 610-498-4241.

The Shanty on 19th, 613 N. 19th St., Allentown: Thanksgiving buffet features carved turkey, honey-glazed ham, parmesan-crusted tilapia, candied sweet potato casserole, Yukon gold smashed potatoes, home-style gravy, corn, homemade stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, salad, rolls and apple, pumpkin and pecan pies. $22; $12, children; free, ages 2 and under. Seatings are at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Nov. 25. 610-841-0150.

The Shelby, 707 N. Krocks Road, Suite 104, Lower Macungie Township: Thanksgiving “feast,” available noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 25, includes lemon and thyme roasted turkey and gravy, bourbon-brown sugar ham, pineapple chutney, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Lamont’s traditional filling and broccoli. $32.95. A vegetarian option of pan-seared tofu steaks is also available. The restaurant also will be serving its regular menu along with other Thanksgiving specials such as butternut squash soup, crispy turkey wings, pan-seared bone-in pork chop, carrot cake and Jeannette’s pecan pie. 610-841-0808; shelbyrestaurant.com.

Slopeside Pub and Grill, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Lower Towamensing Township: To-go dinners include roast turkey, marshmallow candied sweet potatoes, rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, apple French bread stuffing, green bean casserole, maple-glazed carrots, orange cranberry relish, pumpkin pie and pumpkin pie cheesecake. $125 for 4-6 people; $215 for 10-12 people. Orders should be placed by Nov. 19 and picked up between 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 24. 610-824-1557.

The Steel Club, 700 Linden Ave., Lower Saucon Township: Thanksgiving buffet, featuring sliced fruit, garden and Caesar salads, butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, baked ham, prime rib, salmon, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, pasta primavera with vegetables, apple pie, pumpkin pie and chocolate cake. $48; $25, ages 4-12; free, ages 3 and under. Reservations available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25. Family-style, to-go meals, featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more, also available (servings available for two to 12 people; pickup noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24). steel.club.

TK’s Bar & Grill, 2500 N. Delaware Drive, Upper Mount Bethel Township: Thanksgiving meal, featuring roast turkey, ham, roast beef, stuffed flounder, roast chicken, Swedish meatballs, baked penne pasta, tortellini Alfredo, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, stuffing, cranberry sauce, salad bar and choice of rice pudding or pumpkin pie. $24.99. Reservations: 570-897-6112.

Turn In Family Restaurant, 162 N. Walnut St., Bath: Thanksgiving dinner to-go includes roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, cream of turkey soup, corn, cranberry sauce and slice of Mike’s pumpkin pie. $16 per person or family pricing of $60 for four people, $80 for six and $120 for eight. Orders should be placed by Nov. 22 for pick up noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 24 or 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 25. The restaurant also is open 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 25 for breakfast. 610-837-7282.

The View at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive, Williams Township: Buffet, with roast turkey, smoked ham, Parmesan-crusted cod, chef’s pasta, traditional stuffing, smashed potatoes, sweet corn, green beans, candied yams, market greens and Caesar salad, rolls and dessert display. $42; $20, children. Seatings available noon to 5 p.m. 610-923-8480.

Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, 3777 Dogwood Road, Lehigh Township: Thanksgiving buffet, featuring pumpkin bisque, chicken noodle soup, garden and Caesar salads, shrimp and smoked fish display, carving station (turkey breast, tenderloin and black oak ham), rosemary mustard-crusted prime pork, Parmesan-crusted cod, tortellini with sun-dried tomato Alfredo, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, stuffing, buttered corn, green beans with almonds and dried cranberries and assorted desserts. $46.95; $15.95, ages 4-12; and free, ages 3 and under. Seatings available 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25. 610-760-2777 ext. 200.

Zekraft, 306 S. New St., Bethlehem: Zekraft is teaming up with New Bethany Ministries for a Thanksgiving Sides Buy One + Give One Day. For $60, customers receive six sides for a family of four, and Zekraft also gives a set of sides to a family in need. Customers also can choose to donate two sets of sides to New Bethany. Sides include whipped potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, chestnut turkey, sausage stuffing, green bean casserole, honey-glazed carrots and cranberry-orange sauce. Orders can be picked up or delivered ($5.95 delivery fee) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24. zekraft.com.