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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

Craft Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Craft, New York, NY 43 E. 19th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-780-0880
Create your own dish by ordering your favorite flavors---the motto here is rediscovering the essence of food. More...

Mesa Grill Southwestern
14/20
Dining Room at Mesa Grill, New York, NY 102 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-807-7400
City-slickers and tourists flock to the Southwestern fare served at Bobby Flay’s Flatiron eatery. More...

SD26 Italian
15/20
Dining Room at SD26, New York, NY 19 E. 26th St.
New York, NY 10010
212-265-5959
The rebirth of San Domenico is no less opulent. 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. 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


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...

Darbar Grill Indian
14/20
157 E. 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-751-4600
Above-average Indian cuisine in a relaxed Midtown East setting. More...

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon French
16/20
Dining Room at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon , New York, NY Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 E. 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-829-3844
A refreshingly comfortable restaurant from a superstar chef. More...

The Oak Room American
15/20
Dining Room at The Oak Room, New York, NY The Plaza
768 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
212-758-7777
Sink into this lush, high-ceilinged dining room from decades past. More...

MIDTOWN WEST

Aureole American
14/20
Dining Room at Aureole, New York, NY One Bryant Park
135 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
212-319-1660
Charlie Palmer's flagship eatery hits prime time on bustling 42nd Street. 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
Dining Room at Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY 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

Five Points American
14/20
31 Great Jones St.
New York, NY 10012
212-253-5700
From chickpea snacks to lamb chops, this chefs' favorite brings a nightly buzz to NoHo despite its serene décor. 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...

THEATER DISTRICT

Above New American
13/20
Dining Room at Above, New York, NY Hilton Times Square
234 W. 42nd St., 21st Fl.
New York, NY 10036
212-642-2626
Contemporary bistro fare in a comfortable and sophisticated setting. More...


TRIBECA

Dylan Prime Steakhouse
13/20
62 Laight St.
New York, NY 10013
212-334-2274
This TriBeCa steakhouse delights with steaks of all sizes---some even wear hats! More...

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...

Marc Forgione American
14/20
Dining Room at Marc Forgione, New York, NY 134 Reade St.
New York, NY 10013
212-941-9401
This sleek TriBeCa spot is a fitting venue for Marc Forgione's ambitious American menu. More...


UPPER EAST SIDE

Alloro Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Alloro, New York, NY 307 E. 77th St.
New York, NY 10075
212-535-2866
Simple but elevated Italian cuisine on the Upper East Side. More...

Arabelle Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Arabelle, New York, NY Hôtel Plaza Athénée
37 E. 64th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-606-4647
A luxurious mix of modern American flavors abounds at the haute Hôtel Plaza Athénée. More...

David Burke Townhouse Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at David Burke Townhouse, New York, NY 133 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10021
212-813-2121
The dining room’s décor aptly reflects the menu offerings at this Upper East Side restaurant. More...

Fishtail by David Burke Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY 135 E. 62nd St.
New York, NY 10065
212-754-1300
A seafood restaurant with a focus on sustainability on the Upper East Side. More...

Park Avenue Winter Contemporary
14/20
100 E. 63rd St.
New York, NY 10021
212-644-1900
Contemporary cuisine at one of the Upper East Side's most notable upscale eateries. More...


UPPER WEST SIDE

Bar Boulud French
14/20
Dining Room at Bar Boulud, New York, NY 1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
212-595-0303
Daniel Boulud moves over to the West Side with this chic wine bar. More...

Compass Contemporary
14/20
208 W. 70th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-875-8600
Contemporary cuisine served in a cosmopolitan dining room. More...

Dovetail American
16/20
Dining Room at Dovetail, New York, NY 103 W. 77th St.
New York, NY 10024
212-362-3800
John Fraser’s nimble touch and a thorough wine list light up the Upper West Side. More...

Eighty One New American
13/20
Dining Room at Eighty One, New York, NY The Excelsior Hotel
45 W. 81st St.
New York, NY 10024
212-873-8181
Elegant but uneven new American cuisine from ex Sea Grill chef Ed Brown. More...

Picholine French
16/20
Dining Room at Picholine, New York, NY 35 W. 64th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-724-8585
Chef Brennan's duck risotto with roasted squash and white truffle essence is how you know that French cuisine is an art. More...

Telepan American
14/20
Dining Room at Telepan, New York, NY 72 W. 69th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-4300
With an emphasis on superior ingredients, Telepan shines on the Upper West Side. More...


WEST VILLAGE

Café Cluny Bistro
13/20
Dining Room at Café Cluny, New York, NY 284 W. 12th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-6900
Bistro in the West Village offering all-day dining and weekend brunches. More...

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...

Market Table New American
14/20
Dining Room at Market Table, New York, NY 54 Carmine St.
New York, NY 10014
212-255-2100
Simplicity reigns at this warm and welcoming West Village eatery. More...

Wallsé Austrian
15/20
Dining Room at Wallsé, New York, NY 344 W. 11th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-352-2300
Experience Austrian gemütlichkeit with the elegant tastes and textures of Viennese cuisine. Guten Appetit! More...


BROOKLYN

The River Café Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The River Café, Brooklyn, NY 1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200
An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More...

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