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Dining Out for Thanksgiving
BOSTON

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 Boston. And best of all? No dishes to wash.

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Asana New England
16/20
Dining Room at Asana, Boston, MA Mandarin Oriental, Boston
776 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02199
617-535-8800
A dining sanctuary nestled in the Mandarin Oriental. More...

Aura Contemporary
13/20
Seaport Hotel
1 Seaport Ln.
Boston, MA 02210
617-385-4300
Chef Rachel Klein’s hidden gem sparkles with whimsical spice and a certain amount of deconstruction inside the Seaport Hotel. More...

The Beacon Hill Bistro French
13/20
Dining Room at The Beacon Hill Bistro, Boston, MA The Beacon Hill Hotel
25 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
617-723-1133
The modern European refinement that The Beacon Hill Bistro emanates seems as natural as its locally informed takes on French bistro fare. More...

The Cafe American
13/20
Dining Room at The Cafe, Boston, MA Taj Boston
15 Arlington St.
Boston, MA 02117
617-598-5255
Enjoy prime views of Newbury Street at this Taj Boston restaurant. More...

Clio French
16/20
Dining Room at Clio, Boston, MA Eliot Hotel
370 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
617-536-7200
Clio continues to perch at the top of Boston’s best restaurants, thanks to the wizardry of chef-owner Ken Oringer. More...

Grill 23 & Bar Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Grill 23 & Bar, Boston, MA 161 Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
617-542-2255
Steaks shine on a well-rounded menu that’s complemented by a notable wine list and stylish sweets. More...

Harvest Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Harvest, Cambridge, MA 44 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255
At once stalwart and stylish, Harvest continues to mesmerize by chanting the local and seasonal mantra. More...

L'Espalier French
17/20
Dining Room at L Mandarin Oriental, Boston
774 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02199
617-262-3023
Frank McClelland offers creative New American-French cuisine in stylish environs. More...

Meritage Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Meritage, Boston, MA Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
617-439-3995
Meritage is a paean to the art of food-and-wine pairing---and a testament to chef Daniel Bruce's ambition and talent. More...

Mooo.... Steakhouse
14/20
XV Beacon
15 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
617-670-2515
Set high atop Beacon Hill, this steakhouse with the funny name is popular with politicians for its Prime cuts of beef. More...

Pigalle French
15/20
75 Charles St. S.
Boston, MA 02116
617-423-4944
Chef Marc Orfaly's contemporary twists on French favorites result in an intriguing Gallic adventure. More...

Rialto Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Rialto, Cambridge, MA Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5050
Chef Jody Adams shines with her sophisticated culinary style and regional approach to Italian cuisine. More...

Sel de la Terre French
14/20
255 State St.
Boston, MA 02109
617-720-1300
Provençal cuisine served in a waterfront restaurant. More...

Top of the Hub Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Top of the Hub, Boston, MA Prudential Center
800 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02199
617-536-1775
The Top of the Hub, 52 floors up, boasts views of Boston and respectable contemporary cuisine. More...

UpStairs on the Square Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at UpStairs on the Square, Cambridge, MA 91 Winthrop St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-1933
Two eye-popping dining rooms present two palate-pleasing dining options under one roof---formal upstairs, casual downstairs. More...

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