Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner 2024 in NYC

This year, Leland Eating and Drinking House will be serving up its fourth annual feast. We're talking turkey alla porchetta with gravy, stuffing with shiitake mushrooms and everyone’s favorite autumn dessert: pumpkin pie. But for a spin on traditional, this neighborhood haunt will offer à la carte add-ons like baked oysters and a whole roasted duck. It’s a menu that promises to hit all the nostalgic notes while also accomplishing something your temperamental apartment oven simply cannot.

Cost: $85 per person

Something to be thankful for: Turkey Jook and Leland’s fresh-baked bread

Chef Daniel Boulud’s Michelin star flagship might be your speed if you’re looking for a Thanksgiving dinner that's more high end than grandma's house. The prix fixe menu will include an elegant first course with dishes like Champagne poached oysters or vodka cured hamachi, while mains include a heritage organic turkey, California wild black cod, grilled North Carolina swordfish or Highland Farms venison. To finish, the desserts are full of traditional fall flavors with elements of clove sorbet, brown sugar custard and chestnut flan. 

Cost: $295 per person for the three course prix fixe; $215 per person for the optional wine pairing

Something to be thankful for: The white truffle add-on

Looking for a meat-free feast? For a plant-based Thanksgiving, look no further than abcV. Diners can choose between a family-style prix fixe or à la carte. You can enjoy a caramelized cipollini tart or a wild mushroom bourguignon, and finish it all off with an apple tarte tatin. Don't forget to dig into the classic sides, including the olive oil mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy and chestnut stuffing.

Cost: $148 per person or à la carte

Something to be thankful for: You don’t have to deal with family asking, “Oh, you’re STILL doing that veggie thing?”

Not looking to cook this year? Edy’s Grocer in Greenpoint is offering a zesty Lebanese feast, ready to take home and serve up to your guests. Edy’s will be serving their version of Thanksgiving classics like Maple Pumpkin Dip, Fig Jam “Stuffins,” a sumac spiced turkey, Harvest Fatteh and Tahini Apple Pie. Items can be ordered à la carte or you can opt for the entire feast, set to feed six to eight people. Reminder, pick up is on November 25 and November 26.

Cost: $400 for the entire feast; or à la carte pricing

Something to be thankful for: An orzo mac & cheese with an Aleppo pepper sesame crust

Looking for a more budget-friendly menu for turkey day? Keg & Lantern will offer a Thanksgiving dinner at their Greenpoint and South Williamsburg locations. The prix fixe menu will include a soup, entree, dessert and a beer or glass of wine for only $49 per person. This offer is by reservation only, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Cost: $49 per person

Something to be thankful for: A full draft list of locally brewed beers to enjoy alongside your turkey

For the first time ever, all three Eataly locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Diners can choose between a two- and three-course menu that includes a classic turkey plate alongside housemade butternut squash ravioli, burrata and a grilled Nordic Blu Salmon. With locations in Flatiron, downtown and Soho, it’s easy to get some sightseeing in before and after your meal.

Cost: $49 for two-course menu; $55 for three-course menu; $25 for children’s menu

Something to be thankful for: The option to order any item à la carte (so go ahead and get two pastas)

This kid-friendly Brooklyn restaurant offers up one of the more affordable prix fixe menus in the city. So skip the cooking this year 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. Plus, everyone gets a big slice of pumpkin pie for dessert. 

Cost: $65 per person; $35 for children

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

If you’re keen to eat in one of NYC’s most historic restaurants, Tavern on the Green may be just the ticket as they’re open on the holiday from 11am to 10pm. Expect a traditional Thanksgiving spread, including free-range turkey, mushroom soup and a pecan butterscotch tart.

Price: $135 per person; $65 for children under 12

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

Determined to see the parade in person? A new comfort food concept from chef Franklin Becker and restaurateur Stephen Loffredo will be serving up classic Thanksgiving fare steps away from where the balloons fly. Parade attendees can dine on pumpkin bisque and a Thanksgiving version of their TV Dinner. Doors open at noon.

Cost: $68 per person

Something to be thankful for: Three different types of pie (pumpkin, apple and pecan!) all available à la mode

The popular Harlem soul food restaurant won’t just be serving a feast, they’re serving up an entire experience. With two floors of activities, live entertainment and more, you can guarantee you and your guests will be well-fed, spiritually and physically. A traditional turkey feast can be had family-style, or diners can have their à la carte menu.

Cost: $75 per person for the family-style feast

Something to be thankful for: The Get Up, a delicious dessert with tiramisu, red velvet lady fingers, cocoa and espresso

This cozy Upper East Side neighborhood brassiere is offering a traditional meal, so you can experience all of your favorites without doing any of the dishes. The holiday feast will include roasted turkey, prime rib, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, stuffing and cranberry sauce. 

Cost: $120 prix fixe

Something to be thankful for: Apple crumble and pumpkin tart for dessert

Chef Shaun Hergatt spearheads the three-course Thanksgiving menu at this acclaimed Michelin-starred spot. Guests can enjoy dishes such as a tuna tartare or butternut squash soup with mountain huckleberries to start, and then transition to a traditional roasted turkey. Cap off the meal with spoonfuls of bourbon pecan pie or the pumpkin pie with crème chantilly.

Cost: $125 prix fixe

Something to be thankful for: A 120-day dry aged porterhouse steak for two, if you want to skip the bird

This fine dining Chinese restaurant in Hell's Kitchen will be offering a seven course feast for Thanksgiving. The pièce de résistance? The shared main course of aged duck topped with crispy duck tongue. Diners will also enjoy red yeast mandarin rolls, celeriac and black truffle, spicy Brussels sprouts and pickled squash.

Cost: $165 per person

Something to be thankful for: This menu will be offered from Tuesday, November 26 to Saturday, November 30th, giving you more chances for more celebrations

Depending on how you order, Thanksgiving at Loring Place can be classic or totally surprising. Keep it traditional with their turkey plate, which includes roast turkey, cranberry chutney, stuffing, potatoes and gravy. But if your tastebuds scream for something different, choose the hummus with homemade pita, tuna crudo or the slow-roasted halibut. 

Price: $170 per person; children under 10 can order à la carte

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

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 apple cranberry crostata with a cinnamon streusel.  

Price: $165 per person; $75 for children under 10

Something to be thankful for: Stunning views of Central Park