Where To Eat On Thanksgiving in NYC 2025
Wanna skip the stress of cooking a turkey for ten and the chaos of ovens that barely work in studio apartments? This year, let NYC’s top restaurants handle the feast. From elevated three‑course dinners to festive take‑out alternatives, these spots will be open on Thanksgiving Day and ready to serve your gratitude on a plate. No shopping, no clean‑up, no drama.
52 W 13th St | Greenwich Village
PHOTO: SOCIETY CAFE
Known for stellar brunches and chic bistro vibes, Society Cafe is rolling out Thanksgiving Day specials like Baked Brie Gougeres, Roasted Heritage Turkey, and the cheeky Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice cocktail. Don’t skip dessert: PieCaken is back, and slices are up for grabs all month long.
Multiple Locations in NYC
PHOTO: THE SMITH
The Smith is doing a crowd-pleasing three-course Thanksgiving menu for $88. Think: butternut squash soup, ricotta gnocchi, roasted turkey, salmon, short rib meatballs, and desserts worth unbuttoning your jeans for.
55 E 54th St | Midtown
Photo: NERAI
Thanksgiving, but make it Greek. Nerai’s 4-course prix-fixe menu features butternut squash soup, turkey moussaka, and pumpkin cheesecake in a sleek Midtown setting. A great pick for something festive but not fussy.
113 Franklin St | Greenpoint
Photo: Sereneco - Nicole Franzen
Sereneco’s three-course prix-fixe brings cozy vibes and modern comfort classics like Heritage Turkey, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Butternut Squash Soup, with pumpkin pie to seal the deal.
19 E 26th St | NoMad
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Blackbarn is offering a luxe three-course sit-down with Venison Sausage, Roast Turkey, and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Want to eat in your pajamas? They’ve got Thanksgiving takeout, too.
2454 Broadway | UWS
Photo: Dagon
Dagon’s Mediterranean-inspired $85 prix-fixe includes app, entrée, and dessert. Expect standouts like Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon, Crispy Roasted Lamb, Pumpkin Shishbarak, and warm, glowing vibes on the UWS.
194 Elizabeth St | Nolita
Photo: Peasant
Rustic and romantic, Peasant is cooking up a four-course Thanksgiving feast with Italian flair: rigatoni all vodka, wood-roasted sea trout, and short rib. Cozy, candlelit, and carb-filled.
Multiple Locations
PHOTO: Smith & Wollensky
All of Quality Branded’s NYC hotspots are open on Thanksgiving Day, each serving a Thanksgiving Plate ($56) full of turkey breast and thigh, sausage stuffing, sweet potato or roasted squash, cranberry mostarda, and rosemary gravy. Here’s the twist... spot is adding its own flavor and flair based on its cuisine.
300 W 114th St | Harlem
PHOTO: MELBA’S
If you want soul food with soul, head to Harlem. Melba’s three-course prix fixe packs Southern classics from fried chicken to braised short ribs and mac & cheese with an upscale twist. Dine in or bring the party home with their Thanksgiving-at-Home package!
936 Fulton St | Clinton Hill
PHOTO: THE GOOD BATCH
The Clinton Hill bakery known for ice cream sandwiches is also your go-to for pie. Pre-order Thanksgiving desserts like Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie available for pickup with more info dropping soon.
Multiple Locations
PHOTO: JANIE'S LIFE-CHANGING BAKED GOODS
This NYC bakery built a cult following off their Pie Crust Cookies, now they’re going full pie mode for Thanksgiving. Choose from full-sized Chocolate Pecan, Caramel Apple, or Pumpkin Caramel pies, or snag a mini pie trio if you’re indecisive. Pre-order by 11/23 for pickup or delivery on 11/25 or 11/26 from any Janie’s location.
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Updated November 2025
