Celebrate Thanksgiving Day at a Lancaster Restaurant

Dinner is served! Thanksgiving Dinner, that is. Come enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner with your family and friends at one of the Lancaster Restaurants that will be serving up holiday fare just for you. Enjoy a full Thanksgiving Feast with all the trimmings, and with a few Lancaster County favorites thrown in as well.

Instead of spending the day preparing all the food and dishes and then having to serve them while they’re hot, you can relax and enjoy quality time with your family and friends and let others wait on you. And for dessert, you can sit back and enjoy the dessert without thinking about all the clean-up and dirty dishes waiting for you in the kitchen!

Call Ahead for Thanksgiving Reservations

You’ll want to call ahead for Thanksgiving – seating may be limited. Many of these restaurants open Thanksgiving Day do require or recommend advanced reservations.

Lancaster Restaurants Open for Christmas & New Year’s

While you’re at it, you can plan ahead for dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Or, just consult our full directory of Lancaster Restaurants.

With Christmas just around the corner, we have prepared this list of Christmas holiday special events and activities to help you and your family celebrate Christmas in Lancaster County.

Thanksgiving Weekend Events

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Blessings to You on Thanksgiving!

 

2025 Lancaster County Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner:

Chef presenting braised chicken with herb broth and microgreens at The Log Cabin Restaurant Lancaster PA

The Log Cabin – A Tradition of Fine Dining

With a distinguished heritage dating back to 1933, The Log Cabin offers excellent dining amid a country atmosphere. Discover old favorites of steak and lobster along with fresh seafood and various new dishes. A children’s menu is available. Also, outdoor dining and room for private parties. Join us on Thanksgiving Day for a special Thanksgiving Day menu. Save the date and make a reservation. Call 717-626-9999

The Log Cabin – A Tradition of Fine Dining

11 Lehoy Forest Drive
Leola, PA 17540
Ham dinner plate with sides at Miller's Smorgasbord, Lancaster PA

Miller’s Restaurant & Smorgasbord, Since 1929

Miller’s buys locally grown foods, and cooks from scratch. They’re PA Preferred, a ServSafe and Reader’s Choice Award Winner, and voted best by Central PA and Lancaster County Magazines. Miller’s features buffet dining, local wines, craft beers and signature cocktails. Reservations and walk-ins are welcomed. Celebrate the holiday with family, friends, and all your favorite PA Dutch classics – and let us do the cooking this year. Call (800) 669-3568 to book your spot – reservations can only be made by phone, and seats fill up fast. Don’t wait… make your plans now before we’re fully booked!

Miller’s Restaurant & Smorgasbord, Since 1929

2811 Lincoln Highway E. (Route 30)
Paradise, PA 17572
Whole roasted turkey with sides and red wine at Plough Farm to Table Restaurant Lancaster PA

Plough

Plough pays homage to Lancaster’s rich heritage while embracing modernity with a modern-American dining experience in the heart of historic Lancaster City. From handcrafted cocktails to an extensive wine list for perfect entrée pairings, Plough brings a new-age taste of Lancaster to your table. Book your reservation with us for Thanksgiving! We’ll be offering a special Thanksgiving Dinner option, as well as a limited version of our regular dinner menu. Thanksgiving special will run until 6:00 PM.

Plough

at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
BBQ smoked meats and sides spread from Smokehouse at Plain and Fancy Farm in Lancaster County PA

Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm

Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm, is a relaxed dining experience featuring authentic, slow-smoked meats and traditional PA Dutch dishes. You’ll find sandwiches, entrees, salads, and kid’s plates. Plus, a great list of beers, wines and signature cocktails. We will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-order for take-out. See website for details and menu.

Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm

at Plain & Fancy Farm
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Pulled pork burger with fried egg and beer at Casey Jones Restaurant Lancaster PA

Casey Jones’ Restaurant at Paradise Station

All aboard! Join us in our two original P-70 80-ton dining cars that once rode the rails of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Featuring 175 seats, this unique property offers indoor dining, outdoor deck seating with train and farmland views, and take-out. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Casey Jones’ Restaurant is open 7:30AM-11:00AM for Breakfast and then 12PM-4PM for our Thanksgiving Meal. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Casey Jones’ Restaurant at Paradise Station

312 Paradise Lane
Ronks, PA 17572
Couple dining with red wine at Greenfield Restaurant Lancaster PA

Greenfield Restaurant

The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar has something for everyone! Whether it’s a romantic dinner, night out with friends, or a business lunch meeting, we create an experience like no other. Owner and previous White House Chef, John Moeller, selects only the finest ingredients to serve our customers! Our Restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving. There will be a special Thanksgiving menu which will be published a day before. We will be open from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm. Spots are filling up quickly!

Greenfield Restaurant

595 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601