Thanksgiving is all about incredible food and gathering with the people you love. But that does not mean you actually have to cook or wash a single dish.
We rounded up the most interesting dining specials, festive take-out packages, and holiday experiences happening across the city.
Whether you want a Michelin-starred feast, an all-you-can-eat Southern buffet, or a magical night out, here are the absolute best ways to celebrate:
Try a Chinese spin on the holiday at Yingtao
Michelin-starred Yingtao in Hell’s Kitchen completely reimagines the traditional spread. They offer a takeout feast for $189 that serves two to four people.
Enjoy a dry-aged whole roast duck and lap cheong sticky rice stuffing.
They also offer a special dine-in tasting menu for $165 per person.
Grab ‘The Ross’ sandwich at Sandwell
You do not have to wait for the day after Thanksgiving for a leftover sandwich. Sandwell is bringing back its cult-favorite tribute to the “Friends” Moist Maker.
The Ross features housemade uncured maple turkey, chicken apple sausage stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
Get it all month long at their SoHo, Gramercy, or Upper West Side locations.
Experience an interactive Colombian dinner at Elcielo
Head to Elcielo New York in NoMad for a truly unforgettable meal. This fine-dining destination offers a 10-course or 18-course tasting menu.
Expect playful moments like a chocolate handwashing course and a famous pull-apart cheese bread served on a copper tree.
Dive into an all-you-can-eat country buffet
Good Time Country Buffet revives the golden era of self-serve dining in the East Village. You get unlimited access to Southern classics for just $39.99 per person.
Fill your plate with fried chicken, collard greens, and sliced turkey. They also serve marshmallow-topped candied yams.
Three-course holiday dinner at The Ellington
Stay out of the kitchen and head to the Upper West Side. The Ellington offers a warm, inviting community atmosphere.
They serve a classic three-course dinner for $95 per person on November 26. You start your meal with a velvety harvest pumpkin soup.
For the main event, choose between herb-roasted turkey or a sesame-crusted salmon.
Step into a French Mediterranean garden at Majorelle
Step into an elegant French Mediterranean dining room on the Upper East Side. Majorelle offers a luxurious three-course prix fixe for $235 per person.
Enjoy upscale starters like foie gras terrine. Mains feature traditional roast turkey or beef tournedos Rossini.
Add Ossetra caviar for an extra $265.
Unlimited fries and a ‘$48 prix fixe’ meal near the parade route
Need a satisfying meal after watching the parade balloons? Skirt Steak sits just south of Herald Square in Chelsea.
Their famous $48 prix fixe menu features American Wagyu skirt steak. You also get crisp field greens and unlimited hand-cut fries.
A dessert trolley rolls through with house-made pies.
Share a farm-to-table feast inside a rustic farmhouse at BLACKBARN
BLACKBARN transports diners to a rustic upstate farmhouse right in the heart of NoMad. Executive Chef Israel Reyes prepares a delectable three-course menu served family-style.
The meal costs $145 per adult and $55 for children under 12. The soaring cathedral ceilings provide a breathtaking dining atmosphere.
Starters include wild mushroom toast and duck confit salad. For the main course, choose between roast turkey, filet mignon, or pan-seared diver scallops.
The table shares generous sides like maple-glazed sweet potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon. Finish the meal with a warm cinnamon-apple pie.
Pick up ‘soul food’ from Melba’s in Harlem
Bring a true soul food feast to your family table this year. Melba’s offers a massive Thanksgiving at Home package that comfortably serves six people.
You get a legendary spread without touching a single pan. The meal includes roasted turkey and pan gravy, alongside famous sides like A$AP Yams and garlic mashed potatoes. You also get low country collard greens, brioche stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
Step into Art Deco elegance at The Russian Tea Room
Step into Art Deco elegance on Billionaires’ Row. The Russian Tea Room is offering a special prix fixe menu for $145 per person.
Kids dine for $95. Enjoy Eastern European favorites like red borscht and boeuf a la Stroganoff.
They also serve traditional turkey and a seasonal pumpkin tart.
Celebrate with a Southern Italian sensibility at Leuca
Celebrate with a Southern Italian sensibility in Williamsburg. Chef Andrew Carmellini offers a festive prix-fixe menu for $125 per person.
Try the squash ravioli with hazelnut and brown butter. They also offer a chef-curated takeaway feast for $105 per person. Pre-orders open on November 20.
Bring the community together at Red Rooster Harlem
Chef Marcus Samuelsson brings the community together in Harlem.
The restaurant serves a family-style Turkey Feast for $90 per person. Enjoy fried or roasted turkey with mac and greens and cornbread stuffing.
You can also listen to live music downstairs at Ginny’s Supper Club.
Swap traditional turkey for a massive ‘Bo Ssam’ pork feast
Change up the usual turkey dinner with a massive pork feast.
Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown offers a Bo Ssam Kit for $275. It feeds up to 10 people with slow-roasted pork shoulder, kimchi, and King’s Hawaiian buns.
Upgrade to the Bo Ssam Feast for $375 to add extra sides and dessert.
Whether you are craving classic turkey or a dry-aged duck, have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Stay warm, eat well, and enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones.