Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner 2023 in NYC

Want to go all out for the holiday? The Golden Swan’s elegant Wallace Room is designed to impress (AKA, bring your folks to show them that you’ve made it in the big city...even if your own kitchen is currently being used by one of your roommates.) In this rarified space where The Spotted Pig once oinked, they’re serving up foie gras, duck terrine and housemade truffle tagliolini. A more traditional feast can be had—the turkey duo, squash soup and pumpkin tartlet will definitely do—but every item on the menu feels celebratory. 

Cost: $175 pp

Something to be thankful for: Poached halibut with caviar beurre blanc.

This kid-friendly Brooklyn restaurant offers up one of the more affordable prix fixe menus in the city, so you can skip cooking and bring the whole fam to enjoy the totally traditional menu of turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts and cornbread stuffing. If you’ve got picky kids in your crew, a special children’s menu includes french bread pizzas and buttered veggies. Everyone, of course, gets a big slice of pumpkin pie for dessert. 

Cost: $65 pp ($22 for children)

Something to be thankful for: A dedicated kid’s menu = fewer holiday meltdowns. 

This year, Wayan is offering an Indonesian-French twist on the traditional meal. Nantucket scallops and tuna tartare join with organic turkey breast, brussels sprouts with morning glory terasi and long pepper gravy. For dessert, classic pumpkin and pecan are swapped out for ube pie and pandan custard with passion fruit. If you’d prefer to eat at home, grab a prepared Thanksgiving meal for pickup or delivery the day before Thanksgiving—just add on cocktail mixers for a stress-free Thanksgiving hosting experience. 

Price: Dine-in: $98 pp. Takeout: $448 for 4-6 people

Something to be thankful for: Homemade ube pie. 

Skip all of that pesky prep work and grab a Thanksgiving box from Frenchette, one of the city’s most beloved brasseries. Their feast for four to six people includes pumpkin soup, pull-apart Parker House rolls with flaky sea salt, a heritage turkey, chestnut stuffing, a pumpkin pie and thoughtful holiday classics. 

Price: $700 for 4-6 people

Something to be thankful for: Everything comes with simple instructions to serve.

Let someone else brine the turkey in chamomile this year. Along with Il Fiorista’s signature free-range bird, they’re serving up classic sides and desserts inspired by botanicals. On your way out, score one of their beautiful floral arrangements to reward yourself for not hosting. 

Price: $85 pp 

Something to be thankful for: A bouquet to take home in your doggie bag. 

Depending on how you order, Thanksgiving dinner at Loring Place can be classic—their “turkey plate” features roast turkey, cranberry chutney, stuffing, potatoes and gravy—or totally surprising. Choose hummus with homemade pita, tuna crudo or grilled scallops for a non-traditional feast. 

Price: $150 pp (Children under 10 can order a la carte)

Something to be thankful for: Sundaes with toffee and fudge for dessert. 

If you’re keen to eat an early lunch or late dinner in one of NYC’s most historic restaurants, Tavern on the Green may be just the ticket—they’re open on Thanksgiving from 11am to 11pm. Expect a traditional Thanksgiving spread including free-range turkey, mushroom soup and a pecan butterscotch tart.

Price: $135 pp ($75 for children under 12)

Something to be thankful for: A holiday meal in the heart of the city. 

Head to the Wythe Hotel’s signature restaurant for a luxurious holiday meal. Their prix fixe menu adds a rich French influence to holiday classics, including roasted turkey, brussels sprouts with chestnuts, roasted squash and pumpkin pie. 

Price: $155 pp ($55 for children under 10)

Something to be thankful for: Four show-stopping desserts. 

Give the all-American repast a Mediterranean refresh at this Flatiron spot, which rounds out traditional offerings like roasted pumpkin soup and free-range turkey with housemade mezzes, short rib tagine and baked branzino. 

Price: $91 pp

Something to be thankful for: A Thanksgiving meal that starts with homemade cornbread.

Porter House brings some red meat to the traditional holiday table, offering filet mignon and ribeye with their turkey with apple and sage stuffing. A classic steakhouse wedge salad sits happily alongside the Thanksgiving flavors of squash bisque, buttery mashed potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake with candied pecans. 

Price: $165 pp ($75 for children under 10)

Something to be thankful for: Stunning views of Central Park. 

At Cote—a sleek Flatiron District spot from Simon Kim of the Michelin-starred Piora—the prized bird gets a Korean-inspired twist with turkey dumplings. Their Butcher’s Block, a chef's selection of prime and Wagyu cuts, is served up with inspired items including sticky rice "stuffing," festive japchae and good old-fashioned(ish) pecan pie. 

Price: $155 pp 

Something to be thankful for: A celebratory bottle-popping to toast the holiday. 

This Francophilic feast includes Daniel Boulud classics like pâté en croûte—with pork, duck, foie gras and port wine gelée—as well as a Thanksgiving turkey served with chestnut stuffing, pumpkin soup, cornbread and apple crumble tart. 

Price: $110 pp ($45 for children under 12)

Something to be thankful for: Beef bourguignon as your new must-have Thanksgiving meal. 

Like all the best Italian feasts, expect this Thanksgiving menu to feed the whole famiglia. While you won’t find the expected American trimmings, you will get turkey osso bucco with buckwheat polenta, burrata with prosciutto di parma and tons of handmade pasta. 

Price: $195 pp

Something to be thankful for: White truffle on your tagliatelle.

Selections at Alfred Portale's four-course Thanksgiving celebration are wide ranging, including duck with foie gras, yellowfin tuna tartare and salmon with brussels sprouts. If you’re looking for something more classic, go for the roast turkey breast served with sour cherry stuffing, root veggies and gravy. 

Price: $135 pp ($55 for kids menu)

Something to be thankful for: Lobster’s on the menu—AKA what the pilgrims actually ate. 

Go for the traditional Thanksgiving meal (turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy), or go fork-free and try the Thanksgiving burger, a ginger-scallion turkey patty dressed with mushroom stuffing and cranberry relish. Pair it with a cocktail from their excellent list, or keep a clear head for arguing with your uncle with their thoughtfully curated list of non-alcoholic cocktails. 

Price: À la carte

Something to be thankful for: An espresso martini to end the night (or keep it going...)