The Most Chic Places to Have Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC
For those who don't want to cook this Thanksgiving, this is for you.
Thanksgiving is fast-approaching, and for those who are not into extensively meal prepping, there’s no need to worry. There are always incredible dining options. After all, what matters is the time spent with family and friends, and there’s no better way to show appreciation for them than by sharing a delicious meal. Keep scrolling to see L’OFFICIEL's list of the best places to have Thanksgiving dinner in New York City.
Aman
Aman NYC offers a range of festive provisions for the holiday season, providing a few options to take a luxurious twist on a classic Thanksgiving meal, available both to guests of the hotel, as well as the public. The hotel's signature restaurant is serving a Thanksgiving meal that infuses Italian culinary practices with the holiday classics like organic turkey and chesnut stuffing. The Thanksgiving in the City package allows those who are looking to indulge in an overnight stay from November 28 through December 1 an additional $500 in Aman spa credit. For those who are not looking for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but want something equally as indulgent, Aman's restaurant Nama is for you. The Japanese dining restuarant is offering their seasonal specials and an a la carte menu for the holiday.
Price: upon request
Raf's
Raf's, a classic French and Italian bakery and restaurant in NoHo, is offering delectable holiday pies for pre-order and pick up sure to light up any dessert table this holiday season. The restaurant is also offering a special Thanksgiving dinner menu with all the Thanksgiving favorites and some Raf's specials including Chestnut Agnolotti, Porchetta Saltimbocca, and Apple Tarte Tatin. Take the pressure off pleasing the whole family this Thanksgiving by dining at this downtown favorite.
Price: $165 per person
The Nines
Celebrate Thanksgiving to The Nines, at the elegant, swanky supper club nestled in the heart of Downtown, Manhattann with traditional dishes and classics from the restuarant's menu. Celebrate stylishly sipping craft cocktails and wine while listening to beautiful piano melodies.
Price: $200 per guest, excludes beverages
Fasano
Fasano NYC, a classic Midtown spot known for its comforting, luxurious northern Italian cuisine, is offering a classic Italian four course meal from antipasti to dolci. The meal includes dishes from creamy roasted pumpkin soup to roasted turkey with truffle chesnut stuffing and traditional gravy. Just because it's Thanksgiving does not mean that pasta has to be vacated from the table, enjoy Fasano's classics from homemade rigatoni pasta with seafood or a veal ravioli with Castelmagno cheese and porcini mushrooms.
Price: $135 per person
Benoit
Looking to add a Parisian twist to Thanksgiving dinner? Benoit New York is offering a festive three-course meal with a unique reimagination of classic American Thanksgiving dishes. The menu includes Duck with Sunchoke and Comté tartlet, Butternut Soup with a Mustard condiment and Dill, Mushroom Ravioli, and Organic Turkey with stuffed Chestnut and a Cranberry condiment. Following this French-inspired feast, dessert options include anything from unique Sweet Potato Composition to a Chocolate Finger with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Price: $99 per person
La Marchande
Another French favorite, La Marchande, is offering a Thanksgiving three-course prix-fixe feast that fuses modern French cooking with traditional Thanksgiving dishes. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., the restaurant will serve three courses featuring a classic heritage turkey as well as the more unique french onion dumplings, parmesan risotto, and cauliflower tarte tatin. Thanksgiving staples like giblet gravy, brioche stuffing, and cranberry sauce will remain on the table for guests to enjoy all meal long.
Price: $110 per person and $55 per child 12 and under
The Mark
Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Mark Hotel enjoying an exclusive menu by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The three-course menu offered from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. is sure to impress, and the fun doesn't stop there, as the Michelin-starred chef is crafting exclusive menus at The Mark for Christmas and New Years.
However, if you're looking for an overnight stay The Mark offers a Thanksgiving to Remember with a stay in the 10,000 sq ft penthouse. The package includes a four course Thanksgiving dinner at The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges as well as VIP late-night Black Friday shopping at Bergdorf Goodman, exclusive after-hours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, private ice skating lessons Central Park in addition to some other perks. A part of the proceeds made from the Thanksgiving packages will be donated to New Yorkers in need this holiday season.
Price: Thanksgiving dinner costs $228 per person; the Thanksgiving package costs $175,000 + tax for up to 10 people.
Fouquet's
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Fouquet's the Tribeca hotel that combines French hospitality with New York flair. Celebrate in an authentic brasserie ambiance with a menu featuring a fine dining spin on the holiday classics. The special menu features a Porcini Veloute, Wild Mushroom Pot Pie, Lobster Tagliatelle, Salmon Wellington, Filet of Beef Bourguignon, and a traditional Brined and Roasted Heritage Turkey. Other stand-outs on the menu include the Gingerbread Baked Alaska and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, among others, for dessert.
For those who are looking to extend their celebration, Foquet's is offering a Tribeca Thanksgiving package which includes a daily $100 in breakfast credit, 2 Spa Diane Barriere Detoxifying Massages, a preferred Thanksgiving reservation with the concierge, among other accomodations.
Price: Dinner at the Brasserie is $185 per person and $65 for children 12 and under.
The Standard Grill x Graza
For those looking to mix things up this Thanksgiving, The Standard Grill is partnering with cult-favorite olive oil brand Graza to offer a limited-edition Friendsgiving menu. It's available to book November 19 through November 23. Gather friends and family to celebrate a feast of charred Spanish octopus, Million Dollar Chicken, and olive oil gelato and cake. Of course, we can't forget the olive oil-washed cocktails in the spirit of "Grazagiving!
Price: Tables from 4-8 for $95 per person.
The Smith
The classic American restaurant The Smith has your Thanksgiving dinner covered. Offering a three-course prix-fixe meal, The Smith’s dinner menu includes three turkey options, Butternut Squash Soup, Ricotta Gnocchi, Butternut Squash Risotto and red wine Braised Short Rib. The sides include Apple Brioche Stuffing, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, and Cranberry Orange Jam. For dessert, get a taste of some Dark Chocolate Layer Cake, Sticky Apple Toffee Pudding, or Pumpkin Cheesecake in a Jar. The Thanksgiving meal is offered all day.
Price: starting at $68 per person.
Cote
Michelin-star Korean steakhouse Cote is offering an extensive Thanksgiving Feast for the holiday this year. Offering four selected cuts with Korean accompaniments such as Kimchi Stew and Sticky Rice Stuffing, and top it off with pecan and pumpkin pie or soft serve with soy sauce caramel. Cote puts its own authentic twist on the classic American dinner.
Price: $158 per person.
