Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC
November 8th, 2018 | Dining
Spending Thanksgiving in New York is a perfect opportunity to discover — or rediscover — a true American holiday. The best way to ensure an authentic experience is by tucking into a traditional meal. Luckily, we have done the work for you! You can still reserve a table for lunch or dinner on Thanksgiving (November 22, 2018) at the following restaurants. As a bonus, they’re all in Midtown and within walking distance of the Manhattan at Times Square.
FIG & OLIVE - Fifth Avenue
Location: 10 E. 52nd Street, New York, NY 10021
Price: $79 per adult/$35 per child. Tax, drinks and gratuity may not be included.
If you’re already familiar with the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, FIG & OLIVE at Fifth Avenue will be serving a special menu with a Mediterranean twist. You can indulge in a Roasted Natural Amish Farm Turkey with Sage Crusted Sweet Potato Gratin. And that’s just one of their dishes!
The Palm West Side
Location: 250 W. 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
Price: $64.95 per adult/$24 per child under 12. Tax, drinks and gratuity may not be included.
Located in Times Square and the heart of the Theater District, The Palm West Side will serve a three-course menu with a choice of two side dishes. A big draw is the welcoming family atmosphere that reigns in every corner of the restaurant.
Glass House Tavern
Location: 252 W. 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Price: $49 per person. Tax, drinks and gratuity may not be included.
Glass House Tavern is also a popular choice for Broadway-goers. In Thanksgiving, they will be serving a prix-fixe menu with entrées of turkey, fish, beef and lamb. You’ll have a choice of homemade desserts and gelato.
Haven Rooftop
Location: 132 W. 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
Price: $65 per person. Tax, drinks and gratuity may not be included.
Haven Rooftop’s ambiance is reminiscent of a cozy wooden lodge… With stunning city views! On Thanksgiving, they will offer a three-course menu of seasonal dishes with some flare — like a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake. They also have vegetarian options.
West Bank Cafe
Location: 407 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Price: $50 per adult/$28 per child under 12. Tax, drinks and gratuity may not be included.
This popular Midtown restaurant is proud to serve excellent food in a casual and inviting setting. Its Thanksgiving three-course menu will include choices of starters, entrees and desserts. Seating in The Laurie Beechman Theatre will include live piano music.
Before heading out for that long-awaited Thanksgiving meal, don’t forget to get up early to find a good spot to see the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It starts at 9am in the Upper West Side and finishes at Macy’s Herald Square.
If you’re missing Thanksgiving in NYC, that’s no reason to miss out on a great sit-down meal. Check out our posts on affordable restaurants in Manhattan and vegan and vegetarian restaurants in New York.