With Thanksgiving around the corner, everyone is pretty much in the same boat figuring out what to do or confirming Thanksgiving day Plans. Worrying about the menu, or if the turkey will turn out right, family squabbles, or running out of wine. And a slew of other things can cause overwhelming stress around the holiday. But living in New York City [NYC] provides us with unlimited options when it comes to dining at any time during the year and that includes a number of places for Thanksgiving dinner.
Like many of you, I enjoy time with my family, setting the table, laughing, talking, and cooking, but this year I am not in the mood to cook or do anything. Fortunately, I am traveling and do not have to worry about cooking.
So, if you do not want to cook this year; the great news is NYC has several options and we are sharing 15 of them today. Restaurants are offering indoor and outdoor seating as well as several to-go options for Thanksgiving dinner in NYC.
Here are 15 places for Thanksgiving Dinner this year in NYC:
Lamalo
Lamalo is a modern Middle Eastern Gem in the Arlo Nomad Hotel that features a menu with an unlimited spread of small dishes. $65.00 per person [Gratuity + Taxes not included].
The menu features:
- Warm Sage laffa bread
- Pumpkin tershi & charred cabbage
- Sweet Potato with ras el hanout and burnt marshmallows
- Apple pie
11 E 31 Street — Nomad
212-660-2112
The Regency Bar & Grill
The Regency Bar & Grill, a Loews Regency New York Signature Hotel offering Classic American Fare and home of the famed Power Breakfast features an elevated holiday dining experience. A 4-course prix fixe menu [$175.00 for adults and $65.00 for Children Gratuity + Taxes not included].
The menu features:
- Lobster bisque
- Pumpkin Veloute
- Beef tartare and burrata with spiced spaghetti squash
- Slow-roasted Turkey
- King Salmon
- Rack of Lamb
- Pumpkin pie
540 Park Avenue — Upper East Side
212-339-4050
Lucciola
Lucciola with fun, chic, cozy outdoor dining bubbles feature a fun environment for celebration with a prix fixe menu at $139.00 [Gratuity + Taxes not included].
The menu features:
- Potatoes au gratin with truffle oil
- Gnocchi parmesan with fresh burrata
- Mini pizza with white Truffle
- Pumpkin pecan pie
621 Amsterdam Avenue — Upper West Side
347-536-1335
Melba’s Restaurant
Melba’s Restaurant that does not need an introduction, Famed Harlem eatery, is offering $60.00 per person [Gratuity + Taxes not included].
The menu features:
- Butternut squash soup
- Harlem Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey with cornbread & sausage stuffing, Homemade cranberry sauce
- Barbecue beef short rib or Beef
- Pineapple glazed ham
- Pan-Seared Sea Bass
- Trés Mac & Cheese
- Candied Yam
- Momma” Potato Salad
- Red Velvet Layered Cake
- Carrot Cake
300 West 114 Street — Harlem
Fresco by Scotto
Dinner in Fresco by Scotto is served at $125.00 per adult and $60.00 per child [Gratuity + Taxes not included]. Diners can choose the fab outdoor Lemon Orchard or cozy indoor dining room.
The menu features:
- Baked Eggplant
- Zucchini Pie
- Sweet Potato white bean soup
- Pizza Margherita
- Turkey with ricotta and mozzarella sausage stuffing
- Faroe Island Salmon
- Grilled Lamb chops
- Spaghettini with shrimp
34 E 52nd Street — Midtown East
Bar Blondeau
Located on the sixth floor in the Wythe Hotel, Bar Blondeau, a French style bar with an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline is offering its usual menu, hake tempura, saffron rice with blood orange, and a well-curated wine list.
80 Wythe Avenue — Williamsburg North Side
718-460-8006
KIT
For the perfect to-go option, A collaboration between Pastry Chef Zoe Kanan and Libby Willis at a popup incubator is offering $490.00 ready to serve Turkey or $470.00 for a turkey ready for roasting both options including a choice of three sides.
Featured Sides + Dessert Options:
- Green beans with preserved lemon, dill, and garlic
- Cabbage-wrapped mashed potato cake
- Pecan pie
- Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Chiffon cake
657 Washington Avenue — Prospects Heights
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet, Michelin Starred Williamsburg Eatery is offering two-hour seating from 2 to 8 PM at $95.00 per person & $45.00 per child under the age of 12 [Gratuity + taxes not included].
The three-course prix fixe
menu features:
- Burrata + Autumn Squash
- Chilled Kusshi Oyster
- Cavatelli + Fennel Sausage
- Roasted & Braised Turkey
- Spice Duck Breast
- Scottish Salmon
- Maple Panna Cotta
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- And other delicious options
149 Broadway — Williamsburg South Side
As You Are
As You Are, located in Boerum Hill’s Ace Hotel featured menu of:
- Heirloom Radicchio Salad with squash or parsnip
- Green Apple soup
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Confit Turkey leg with glazed carrots and sage
- Monkfish with tomato, barlotti bean, and cognac
- Chocolate bourbon pecan pie
- Blood orange lemon meringue pie
At $75.00 prix fixe [Gratuity + Taxes not included]
252 Schermerhorn Street — Boerum Hill
Celestine
Celestine, seasonal Mediterranean eatery offering $100 meals with a nice menu offering of:
- Heritage Turkey
- Chicory salad
- Delicata Squash with ricotta, mint, and parmesan
- The vegetarian option of Wild mushroom tagliatelle
- Pumpkin Cake
1 John Street — Dumbo
The Farm on Adderley
Reservations in The Farm on Adderley are available from noon with final seating at 8:30 PM. Diners can dine on a three-course prix fixe for $75.00 per person (20% Gratuity + taxes not included).
Menu features:
- Candied Apple Wobbler
- Celery Root Soup
- Chanterelle Mousse
- Roasted winter squash
- Pan-roasted Trout
- Roasted Turkey ballotine
- Sweet potato pudding
- Chocolate Beet Cake
1108 Cortelyou Road — Ditmas Park
Kokomo
Another to-go option at this Caribbean eatery in Williamsburg is offering Caribbean Style curated catering menu. Orders must be placed by November 22nd to be picked up on November 25th between the hours of 12 and 3 PM.
Kokomo menu options include:
- Free-range turkey with jerk marinade
- Vege Chunks with Lo Mein
- Red wine braised oxtail
- Curry goat shank
- One-pound escovitch snapper
With the option to choose three sides:
- Three Cheese Macaroni | Add Truffle
- Apple Berry Raisin Stuffing with Gravy
- Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Curried Roasted Autumn Squash
- Spiced Braised Greens
- Rice & Peas
- Sorrel & Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Soup
- House Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing
Choice of Dessert:
- Cheesecake (Apple Crumble or Black Rum Cake)
- Cremas Bread Pudding
65 Kent Avenue — Williamsburg
Casa Del Chef
Chef Alfonso Zhicay of Casa Del Chef is offering a well-curated menu featuring:
- Shrimp Bruschetta with avocado mousse and Aleppo pepper oil
- Roasted pumpkin soup with white truffle oil and mushrooms
- Turkey brined in apple cider and served with sweet potatoes
- Brussels sprouts and a cabernet franc spiked cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin panna cotta with orange apple sauce
$65.00 per person [Gratuity + Taxes not included]
39-06 64th Street — Woodside
718-457-9000
The Queensboro
Reservations for dining in The Queensboro are accepted between 3 to 7 PM. To-go option: catering orders are available for pickup on Wednesday and Thursday. Orders must be placed by noon on November 22. At $72.00 per person [Gratuity + Taxes not included] diners can feast on:
- kabocha squash soup shooter
- Mushroom a la Grecque
- Roast turkey with celery root mashed potatoes, creamed kale, and cranberry-raspberry sauce
- Whole stuffed trout
- Stuffed Artichoke
- Stuffed onion with wild rice, lentils, butternut squash, eggplant, jicama, and shiitake mushrooms
- Pecan pie
80-02 Northern Boulevard — Jackson Heights
Victory Garden Cafe
Enjoy a big fat Greek Thanksgiving in Victory Garden Cafe with two-course, $40.00 prix fixe, and $15.00 kids menu [Gratuity + Taxes not included].
Menu Options include:
- Greek-Style Turkey with Stuffing
- served with Greek Salad
- Paidakia- Baby Lamb Chops
- served with Lemon Potatoes & Greek Salad
- Shrimp Scampi
- served with Rice & Greek Salad
À la carte Appetizers/Sides/Desserts include:
- Baked Sweet Potato
- Greek Style Tiromanitaria
- Tirokeftedes
2169 Steinway Street — Astoria
718-274-2087
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