Dining Out for Thanksgiving
NEW YORK

THANKSGIVING

If laboring in the kitchen all day doesn't sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal. For an all-American feast of turkey and all the trimmings, visit these restaurants in New York. And best of all? No dishes to wash.

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CHELSEA

Cookshop American
14/20
156 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-924-4440
This Chelsea eatery's fusion-free Yankee fare will win over the most cosmopolitan taste buds. More...

The Red Cat American
13/20
Dining Room at The Red Cat, New York, NY 227 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-242-1122
Sensuous flavors such as mustard-crusted trout with cherry tomatoes and lemon. More...


FLATIRON DISTRICT

Mesa Grill Southwestern
14/20
Dining Room at Mesa Grill, New York, NY 102 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-807-7400
Bobby Flay's Southwestern-inspired fare manages to hang in there. More...

Tocqueville Modern American
16/20
Dining Room at Tocqueville, New York, NY 1 E. 15th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-647-1515
What do you get when you cross Brazilian sensibility with sushi? Tocqueville! More...


GRAMERCY PARK

BLT Prime Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at BLT Prime, New York, NY 111 E. 22nd St.
New York, NY 10010
212-995-8500
Satisfying Prime beef and saucy accoutrements à la Laurent Tourondel. More...

Fleur de Sel French
16/20
Dining Room at Fleur de Sel, New York, NY 5 E. 20th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-460-9100
Cyril Renaud's imaginative dishes make Fleur de Sel one of New York's top tables for a fine French voyage in gastronomy. More...

Olana New American
14/20
Dining Room at Olana, New York, NY 72 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-725-4900
Bright New American brasserie with a Hudson River theme and Italianate accents. More...


GREENWICH VILLAGE

Prune American
14/20
54 E. First St.
New York, NY 10003
212-677-6221
This rustica Americana dips into Anglo-American roots with dishes like a mixed grill with kidney---all served in a homey ambience. More...

LOWER EAST SIDE

Freemans American
13/20
2 Freeman Alley
New York, NY 10002
212-420-0012
Impossible-to-find hipster hang serving big-portioned, feel-good fare. More...

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

Craftsteak Steakhouse
13/20
85 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-400-6699
Tom Colicchio's menu offers Prime beef along with a primer on meat. More...


MIDTOWN EAST

Adour Alain Ducasse French
15/20
Dining Room at Adour Alain Ducasse, New York, NY The St. Regis Hotel, New York
2 E. 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-710-2277
Innovative cuisine and diverse wines in a chic setting. More...

Ben & Jack's Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
219 E. 44th St.
New York, NY 10017
212-682-5678
Former Peter Lugerites take on Midtown East with their own seafood and steakhouse spot. More...

Benjamin Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Benjamin Steakhouse, New York, NY Dylan
52 E. 41st St.
New York, NY 10017
212-297-9177
Peter Luger comes to the Grand Central area---almost. More...

BLT Steak Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at BLT Steak, New York, NY 106 E. 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-752-7470
Midtown steakhouse offers French flair, exceptional meats, and an extensive wine list. More...

Brasserie French
14/20
Dining Room at Brasserie, New York, NY The Seagram Building
100 E. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022
212-751-4840
Midtown landmark dishes up classic French cuisine in an eclectic, chic ambience. More...

Convivio Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Convivio, New York, NY Tudor City
45 Tudor City Pl.
New York, NY 10017
212-599-5045
Michael White transforms the old L'Impero space into a casual Italian eatery. More...

Gilt New American
No Rating
Dining Room at Gilt, New York, NY New York Palace
455 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-891-8100
A non-guilty pleasure of old-world decadence with avant-garde flair and flavors. More...

Le Cirque French
No Rating
Dining Room at Le Cirque, New York, NY One Beacon Court
151 E. 58th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-644-0202
Le Cirque's creator Sirio Maccioni, along with its cuisine, décor, and clients combine to make it a New York gastronomic landmark. More...

Mia Dona Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Mia Dona, New York, NY 206 E. 58th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-750-8170
Midtown’s Mia Dona is a fine spot for an inventive Italian meal. More...

MIDTOWN WEST

Asiate French
15/20
Dining Room at Asiate, New York, NY Time Warner Center, 35th Fl.
Mandarin Oriental New York
80 Columbus Cir.
New York, NY 10023
212-805-8881
The scene is so gorgeous that hardcore foodies fear it may distract the attention from the content of their plates. More...

Bar Americain Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Bar Americain, New York, NY 152 W. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-9700
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay brings a touch of Paris to Midtown West. More...

Beacon Restaurant American
14/20
Dining Room at Beacon Restaurant, New York, NY 25 W. 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-332-0500
Great American grub grilled over an open fire. More...

Benoit French
15/20
Dining Room at Benoit, New York, NY 60 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
646-943-7373
Alain Ducasse's casual Midtown bistro takes Francophiles’ taste buds to the City of Light. More...

BLT Market American
15/20
Dining Room at BLT Market, New York, NY The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
1430 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-521-6125
All that’s missing is a fireplace at Laurent Tourondel’s cozy American restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton. More...

Brasserie 8 1/2 French
13/20
Dining Room at Brasserie 8 1/2, New York, NY 9 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-829-0812
A welcome respite on busy 57th Street presenting both brasserie and bistro favorites. More...

Giovanni Italian
13/20
47 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-262-2828
Simple northern Italian fare well-executed by chef Patrick Nuti. More...

Gordon Ramsay at The London French
16/20
The London NYC
151 W. 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-468-8888
Gordon Ramsay’s fine dining restaurant at The London NYC hotel. More...

Keens Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Keens Steakhouse, New York, NY 72 W. 36th St.
New York, NY 10018
212-947-3636
Eclectic memorabilia and satisfying steakhouse fare prove a pleasing combination at this Midtown eatery. More...


NOLITA

Peasant Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Peasant, New York, NY 194 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY 10012
212-965-9511
Authentic, delicious Tuscan food. More...

NOHO

Gotham Bar & Grill Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Gotham Bar & Grill, New York, NY 12 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-620-4020
Equally stunning flavors and presentations at this American classic. More...


SOHO

Mercer Kitchen Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Mercer Kitchen, New York, NY 99 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
212-966-5454
Magician Vongerichten conjures up a spectacle of flavor out of (practically) thin air. More...

Savoy American
13/20
70 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
212-219-8570
A creative, seasonal menu makes this Mediterranean-inflected eatery a SoHo classic. More...


TRIBECA

The Harrison Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at The Harrison, New York, NY 355 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10013
212-274-9310
Modern American-style cooking in a charming, conversation-capable room. More...

Megu Japanese
16/20
Dining Room at Megu, New York, NY 62 Thomas St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-7777
Dynamic, sexy and loud, Megu serves Japanese specialties prepared by 25 chefs.