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Looking to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast without worrying about cooking and cleaning up? Let the professionals do all the work with delicious Thanksgiving Day meals at some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants.

So avoid massive lines at the grocery and check out a few of our top picks for Thanksgiving dinner in Philadelphia:

• 10 Arts at the Ritz-Carlton: 10 Arts will be celebrating the local harvest with Chef de cuisine Jennifer Carroll’s “modern twist” on traditional Thanksgiving favorites. The holiday meal will cost $110 per person ($55 per child). Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avenue of the Arts, (215) 523-8273

• 13 (Thirteen) at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown: Copious portions of seasonal favorites are expected during the Thanksgiving Buffet at 13 in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. After feasting on turkey with giblet gravy, oven-baked ham, candied yams, green beans with pearl onions, save room for sweet treats like Pumpkin Pie. The buffet runs from 12 noon-9 pm and costs $23.95 per person ($12.50 for children 10 and under). 1201 Market St., (215) 625-2900

• XIX (Nineteen) at the Bellevue: Dine in style high-above the city streets during XIX’s Thanksgiving buffet from 1-6 pm. Feast upon Thanksgiving favorites, plus a few fabulous extras for $65 per person. Reservations are required. 1201 Market St., (215) 625-2900

• Amuse at the Le Méridien Hotel: Head to Amuse at the Le Méridien Hotel for a special menu of cider-brined turkey, chestnut pumpkin soup, pies and more from 5:30–7:30 pm. Amuse’s Thanksgiving dinner costs $34 per person ($16 for children 12 and under). 1421 Arch St., (215) 422-8222

• Chez Collette at the Sofitel Hotel: Chez Collette at the Sofitel Hotel is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Feast from 1–8 pm. Enjoy live jazz as you dine on a buffet of Thanksgiving favorites like slow-roasted turkey with sage pan gravy, turkey sausage stuffing in a cranberry and red wine sauce and pumpkin pie. Veer from tradition with raw bar selections, crab cakes, lobster and fingerling potato salad and much more. The Thanksgiving Feast costs $48 per person, plus tax. Children 12 and under can dine at half price. 120 S. 17th St., (215) 569-8300

• Bridget Foy’s: Take the family down to South Street for a hearty Thanksgiving meal at Bridget Foy’s. Roast turkey with sausage and fennel stuffing, sweet potatoes and cranberry compote are just a few of the items that will crowd your plate and fill your belly. The $26 per person Thanksgiving special will run from 12-8 pm. 200 South St., (215) 922-1813

• City Tavern: Join Chef Walter Staib at the City Tavern for a special family-style Thanksgiving meal including mini Quiche Lorraine, roasted free range turkey, country-style ham, prime rib and much more for $82.95 per person ($32.95 for children). Reservations are required. 138 S. Second St., (215) 413-1443

• Fountain Restaurant and Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons: Over-indulge at the Four Seasons’ five-star Fountain Restaurant during a special buffet from 11 am-7 pm. Neighboring Swann Lounge will also feature the buffet from 11 am-6 pm. Price per person at each restaurant is $103 for adults and $51.50 for children under 11. Reservations are required. 1 Logan Square, (215) 963-1500

• Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel: You’ll have plenty to choose from during Lacroix’s Thanksgiving Brunch from 10:30 am-7pm. For $79 per person, enjoy typical Thanksgiving dishes as well as a twist on tradition with soy braised turkey legs, foie gras and chestnut gravy, espresso glazed white sweet potatoes and more. 210 West Rittenhouse Square, (215) 546-9000

• London Grill: You may have to loosen your belt a few notches after London Grill’s all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving Buffet from 2-7 pm. Fill your plate with holiday favorites including turkey, ham, garlic mashed potatoes, seafood shepherd’s pie and various desserts. The buffet costs $40 per person ($20 for children). 2301 Fairmount Ave., (215) 978-4545

• Parc: Traditional Thanksgiving favorites will join a limited selection of regular menu items at Stephen Starr’s Parc. Chestnut soup, turkey, stuffing, desserts and more will be available from 12 noon-6:30 pm. 227 S 18th St., (215) 545-2262

• Supper: Locally sourced produce from Blue Elephant Farm takes center stage during Supper’s Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to farm-raised turkey, Chef Mitch Prensky will be serving up sweet potato soup with cinnamon marshmallow and sage, sautéed brussel sprouts with smoked bacon, potato puree with cheddar and horseradish and much more. Three seatings are available at 2 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm for $50 per person ($25 for children 12 and younger). 926 South Street, (215) 592-8180

• Tavern 17 at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel: Head to Tavern 17 on Rittenhouse Square for Thanksgiving and enjoy seasonal favorites for $30 per person ($15 for children) from 12 noon-7 pm. Reservations are encouraged. 220 S. 17th St., (215) 790-1799

Bonus: Enjoy a southern-style Thanksgiving meal at home without any of the hassle with Percy Street Barbecue’s “Smokin’ Thanksgiving Feast.” The take-home package includes a smoked turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, mashed sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, cornbread and sausage stuffing, collard greens, baked apples and pecan pie. The feast costs $225 and feeds six to eight people. Turkeys are also available individually for $65 each. Order must be placed by Thursday, November 18. 900 South St., 215-625-8510

If you are planning to stay home for Thanksgiving, put a tasty spin on your meal with a few recipes from local chefs in Philly Homegrown’s Thanksgiving guide.