Nothing says Thanksgiving like family, football, and all the fixings. But not everyone is looking to create a feast at home. Many New Yorkers will be craving a restaurant that offers a holiday menu with everything from turkey to the trimmings---without all the effort.
If your restaurant is open for dinner this Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23rd, now is the perfect time to let your customers know by promoting your menu on your website and social media. From complete prix-fixe menus to delivered-to-the-door last-minute feasts, here are six New York restaurants that will get you ready to talk turkey.
NYC Restaurants Talking Turkey
Warm and welcoming, with a bright schoolhouse aesthetic, Patti Anne’s is a kid-friendly Brooklyn restaurant offering one of the more affordable prix fixe menus in the city.
The casual restaurant, named after chef Greg Baxtrom’s mother, a retired schoolteacher, Patti Anne's pays tribute to passed-down family recipes. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn's vibrant Prospect Heights neighborhood, Patti Anne's strives to make every visit memorable.
Open on Thanksgiving, guests can skip the cooking, cleaning, and babysitting and bring the whole crew to enjoy a traditional menu of turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts and cornbread stuffing. Picky kids can order from a special children’s menu including french bread pizzas and buttered veggies. And everyone gets a big slice of pumpkin pie for dessert.
570 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Santo Brúklin, nestled in the charming Brooklyn neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, is everyone’s home away from home on any day. From the warm and welcoming cozy bar entrance to the shielded and spacious backyard, guests can leave the pressures of the city at the door.
Serving Comfort Brooklyn Cuisine, influenced by all corners of the world, the small family-owned restaurant opened its doors at the beginning of the 2020 shutdown and has since connected with the Carroll Gardens community and become a neighborhood favorite.
In addition to their regular dinner menu, Santo Bruklin guests can feast on Thanksgiving specials and a prix fixe menu featuring holiday classics.
548 Court St., Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
Offering a French and Mediterranean-influenced prix-fixe menu, the Golden Swan in New York’s West Village is offering an elevated version of the traditional holiday feast.
Featuring everything from Truffle Mornay and Foie Gras Torchon; Turkey Duo, Poached Halibut, and Braised Short Ribs to Stick Toffee Pudding, Pumpkin Tartlet, and fancy sides galore, The Golden Swan is ready to serve a feast for an entire family or an intimate dinner for two.
314 West 11th Street
212-597-2681
Nestled on the picturesque NYC streets of Nolita, Chef Cédric Vongerichten’s Wayan offers Indonesian cuisine with a modern French flair. A sleek space warmed by teak paneling, lush plants, and whitewashed brick, the unique and varied menu combines seasonal products and savory Southeast Asian flavors.
Offering an Indonesian-French twist on the traditional holiday meal, Wayan offers both sit-down service and delivery on Thanksgiving Day. Nantucket scallops and tuna tartare unite with organic turkey breast, brussels sprouts, and morning glory terasi.
Classic pumpkin and pecan pies are swapped out for ube pie and pandan custard with passion fruit. If you’d prefer to eat at home, Wayan offers a fully prepared Thanksgiving meal for pickup or delivery the day before Thanksgiving.
20 Spring Street, Nolita, New York
A standby of kosher excellence in Midtown Manhattan for many years, Mr. Broadway's recent renovation, of both its physical space and its menu, is sure to please the pickiest people in your party. From its updated take on the deli experience to its robust sushi bar and cozy candelit booths, Mr. Broadway offers a flavor and vibe that suits everything from business meetings and family reunions to romantic dates and holiday meals.
Serving Thanksgiving dinners on November 22nd and 23rd, guests can partake in all thing Thanksgiving including sliced turkey with gravy, corned beef stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, candied sweet potatoes, crunchy beet salad, and cranberry sauce.
Offering Free Delivery plus 10% off on all online menus all month long, Mr. Broadway is offering Thanksgiving dinners on November 22nd and 23rd.
209 W 38TH Street
212-921-2152
Guests can skip the holiday prep work and grab a Thanksgiving box from Tribecca’s Frenchette, one of the city’s most beloved brasseries. The 2019 James Beard Foundation Winner offers a $700 feast for four to six people that includes everything from pumpkin soup, pull-apart Parker House rolls, and a heritage turkey to chestnut stuffing, pumpkin pie, and other thoughtful holiday classics.
No bells and whistles, Frenchette recreates authentic casual Parisian dining, with a six-hour dining experience.
241 W Broadway, Tribeca, New York
212-334-3883
Diners looking for a world-class holiday experience in the heart of the city can enjoy a brand new version of one of NYC’s most historic restaurants, offering a Thanksgiving menu from 11am to 11pm.
For 75 years, the gilded dining room nestled inside Central Park was a New York hallmark, a scenic magnet for tourists, brides , and megastars. After the landmark restaurant was forced to close its doors in 2010, a pair of Philadelphia crepe-makers revamped the space as an urban farmhouse with wood-beam ceilings, leather-covered tables, and cozy hearths.
A complete 180 from the Eisenhower-era menu to modern, fire-driven fare, the 11,000-square-foot space, half the size of the old Tavern, is enclosed in a glass cube overlooking Central Park.
Now offering takeout and delivery, guests can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving spread including free-range turkey, mushroom soup, and a pecan butterscotch tart.
Anything But Turkey
Just because it’s Thanksgiving, doesn’t mean it's all about the turkey. Save a bird this year by serving anything BUT turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.
There will be two types of potential customers that aren’t talking turkey on Thanksgiving Day: the ones who ate early and are hungry for a late night meal consisting of anything but leftovers and people who just prefer to skip the traditional cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. So what kind of restaurant fits this bill? Every single one. If you own a restaurant in NYC and you serve sushi, Chinese, or Mexican, and you plan to be open on Thanksgiving Day, start letting New Yorkers know now by posting #anythingbutturkey on social media.
Dinner and a Broadway Matinee
Before dinner, New Yorkers love to partake in a classic NYC activity…a Broadway show! For those preferring to skip the Macy's parade, many productions offer matinee shows on Thanksgiving Day.
If you’ll be in the city on Thanksgiving Day, feast on these Broadway and off-Broadway shows.
Heading South for the Holidays?
If you’re like many New Yorkers that head south during the winter months, many Florida restaurants are offering traditional Thanksgiving meals that include everything from turkey and stuffing to cornbread and pumpkin pie, sans the cold weather.
The Cocinta, Miami
Whether you’re a seasoned herbivore or just curious, The Cocinta’s Vegan Thanksgiving menu is a feast for you.
If you're not in the mood to cook this Thanksgiving, The Cocinta offers the goodness of home without the hassle with both takeout and delivery services. Your taste buds will thank you---and so will the turkeys.
Fifth Street
70 SE 5th St STE 107, Miami, Florida
Lechonera Orlando, on the corner of Dean Road and East Colonial Drive (SR 50), is offering Thanksgiving feasts to go. From seasoned roasted pork, pernil, and rotisserie chicken, Lechonera is offering a delicious Thanksgiving menu so guests can enjoy a mouth-watering meal without the dishes.
9998 E Colonial Dr, Orlando
407-249-0207
By Eileen Strauss
