Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in NYC in New York
Six NYC restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, from an Italian feast in Hudson Yards and French bistro favorites to a romantic meal 60 floors above Manhattan.
Thanksgiving in New York can be just as special without the cooking, cleanup or crowded kitchen. Swap the traditional feast at home for a romantic dinner overlooking the Manhattan skyline, a cozy French bistro or a festive meal before a Broadway show. Whether you're celebrating with someone special or making a date out of the holiday, these six restaurants offer a memorable way to spend Thanksgiving together.
Ci Siamo
Ci Siamo is the Italian restaurant at Manhattan West in Hudson Yards, where chef Hillary Sterling cooks a three-course Thanksgiving from a wood-fired kitchen. The menu includes turkey porchetta and a Basque cheesecake with cranberries, and the restaurant is open on Thanksgiving from noon to 7:30pm. Dinner here is a splurge, usually saved for anniversaries and birthdays, so the holiday feels like an occasion.
Manhatta
Manhatta is on the 60th floor in the Financial District and suits a date night or a special occasion. Expect four courses from chef Michele Brogioni on Thanksgiving, with options at every stage. The menu includes a chestnut apple stuffed turkey with cranberry sauce, alongside venison and charcoal grilled sea bass, and sides for the table like mac and cheese and cornbread.
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Le Crocodile
Le Crocodile is an upscale French restaurant inside the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, and it serves Thanksgiving dinner on November 26. Le Crocodile gives Thanksgiving a French brasserie accent: roast turkey and classic sides, then dessert, across three courses. Tables go quickly on the day, so book early.
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Benjamin Steakhouse
Benjamin Steakhouse brings a classic New York steakhouse experience to Thanksgiving in Midtown. Located on East 41st Street, the restaurant is open for a festive holiday meal, making it a great choice for a Thanksgiving dinner date without the cooking or cleanup. Dine in for the occasion, or opt for the limited takeout menu if you'd rather celebrate at home together.aph.
Benoit
Benoit serves Thanksgiving dinner in Midtown from 11:30am to 8:45pm. The main is a stuffed Vermont free-range turkey with a chestnut and cranberry condiment, and there are other mains like filet mignon, cod and a vegetable pot-au-feu. Starters include a pâté en croûte made to an 1892 recipe by Lucien Tendret, and dessert options include a chocolate religieuse.
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Le Rivage
Le Rivage is an old-school restaurant on Restaurant Row in the Theater District, and it offers a Thanksgiving Day prix fixe. It is a practical pick for dinner before a show: the staff ask which show you are seeing so you reach curtain on time. The menu is known for its French Onion Soup Burger.
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