Bring your family and friends together for an unforgettable Thanksgiving meal at one of New York State’s exceptional restaurants. From historic taverns and rustic lodges to elegant dining rooms and stately hotels, there is a location to fit every style.Here are some Thanksgiving restaurants in New York where you don’t have to worry about overcooking the turkey or cleaning the dishes. Savor carefully crafted cuisine while enjoying the holiday in a uniquely New York setting.
Originally published 10/28/2019 | Updated 11/13/2024
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Located in the majestic Adirondack Mountains, Garnet Hill Lodge in North River is the perfect rustic escape for your family this Thanksgiving. Serving a buffet-style dinner from noon–4 pm, Garnet Hill Lodge offers seating by the fireplace or at tables with incredible mountain views. Menu items include chef-carved roasted turkey, jalapeno cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, and mint chocolate mousse. Make it a vacation by booking a balcony room or charming cottage that can fit the whole family. Call 518-251-2444 to make reservations or request a reservation online. Adults: $55 per person; Children (12 and under): $20.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet feast at the Thirsty Owl in Saratoga Springs. Oven roasted turkey, baked ham, roast beef and pesto salmon are all on the menu along with deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and other turkey day favorites as well as a dessert station with plenty of sweets. It’s all sure to go great with the wines on offer from the Thirsty Owl’s Cayuga Lake vineyards. Seating times are 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Reservations are required. Call 518-587-9694. $49 per person; $19 for children 12 and under.
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Craving Catskills charm? Head to the cozy North Branch Inn for a mouthwatering four-course Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings! Dine on a black truffle cauliflower shot, Challenhocker cheese gougere, and endive with walnut and apple, your choice of salad, house pappardelle, or duck terrine, and the main course: turkey three ways with yukon gold potato puree, roasted brussels sprout with maple and soy, and browned butter sweet potatoes. Don’t forget to save room for coconut pumpkin pie or dark chocolate pecan tart! Call 845-482-2285 or book your reservation online. Four course menu $75; option wine pairing $50.
Discover the beauty of Cooperstown at the Otesaga Resort Hotel this holiday season. The hotel offers a Thanksgiving buffet feast from noon to 5 pm, featuring traditional dishes and desserts at Glimmerglass and the Fenimore Room, plus a three-course prix fixe turkey day menu at its restaurant, the Hawkeye Bar & Grill. Located along the shores of Otsego Lake, the picturesque resort is within close proximity to village favorites like the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, and Fenimore Farm and Country Village, which will transform into a glittering winter wonderland during the Glimmer Nights holiday light show starting November 29. Call 607-544-2524 to make reservations for dinner. Buffet prices: $85 adult, $30 children ages 4-11 (3 and under free).
Bring the whole family for a Thanksgiving meal at Edna’s, located in the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville. The restaurant, which is open from 11 am to 9 pm, is serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal featuring sweet potato bisque, slow roasted turkey, cider glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and apple cheesecake. Don’t forget to bring your skis! Depending on Mother Nature, the slopes typically open the Friday after Thanksgiving. Call 716-699-5350 to make reservations. Time based on availability. Prices vary.
Spend your Thanksgiving along the shores of Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg at the historic Inn at Taughannock. Serving a three-course prix fixe menu from noon to 7 pm, take your pick of a traditional roasted turkey dinner with all of the fixings, petite filet mignon, honey baked ham, maplejack cedar planked salmon, or roasted cauliflower florette. Save room for dessert! Which will you choose—the French apple tart, key lime pie, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate tornado cake, or cheesecake with strawberries? After indulging, explore nearby Taughannock Falls State Park. Book your reservation online. $75 per person.
Make your Thanksgiving stress-free as you bask in the warm English country ambiance of the Red Coach Inn. The charming Tudor-style inn’s restaurant is serving up a special menu of its popular dishes and Thanksgiving dinner staples. Start with the award-winning coconut and toasted almond shrimp before warming up with a bowl of French onion au gratin. Opt for a classic turkey dinner entree or choose from a wide selection of salad, vegetarian, and seafood dishes. Dessert options are aplenty, including cherry chocolate crème brûlée, apple streusel pie, pumpkin cheesecake and more. Located just 500 yards from the edge of Niagara Falls, it’s the perfect destination to make memories the whole family will cherish. Call 716-282-1459 to make a reservation. Prices vary.
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Experience history at the 76 House, New York State’s oldest tavern and a registered National Landmark. The 76 House in Tappan offers a seasonal four-course Thanksgiving meal featuring a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Options include butternut squash ravioli, Thanksgiving spring roll with cranberry remoulade, roasted turkey, shrimp and scallop risotto, vegan moussaka, pumpkin pie, and bourbon pecan tart – just to name a few. Call 845-359-5476 to make reservations. Seating is offered in two-hour time slots. $79/person +Tax, Bev and gratuity; junior menu (8-12 years) $24; kids menu (up to 7 years) $17.76.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends at Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue. Serving from 1 to 7 pm, the Stone Creek Inn’s beautifully prepared three-course prix fixe menu options includes elevated Thanksgiving dishes including a roasted turkey with country bread stuffing and three purees, grilled black angus filet mignon with black truffle whipped potatoes, her and mustard crusted rack of lamb and more. Appetizers range from lobster bisque to potato gnocchi and your choice of dessert includes chocolate cremeux tart and pumpkin cheesecake. Built in 1910, the inn offers a cozy yet elegant atmosphere—one sure to be remembered. Call 631-653-6770 for reservations or book online. Adults: $85 per person; Children (12 and under): $45.
Venture to New York City for an exquisite Thanksgiving dinner at Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse on East 44th Street in Manhattan. Open 11:30 am to 11 pm, the steakhouse offers a three-course prix-fixe menu with classic Thanksgiving options including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted yams, string beans, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie. After your feast, go to nearby Bryant Park to do some holiday shopping at more than 150 seasonal boutiques in the park’s Winter Village. Call 212-682-5678 to make reservations or book online. $90 per person.
Enjoy the incredible views of the St. Lawrence River this Thanksgiving at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton. The grand buffet, located in the Harbor Ballroom, is from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Bring your appetite! The feast includes a meat carving station with turkey, beef, and brown sugar and bourbon brined pork loin, soups, salads, sides like seasonal roasted veggies and sweet potato casserole, and of course, dessert! Once you’ve had your Thanksgiving favorites, take a walk through the village of Clayton to browse local shops and art galleries. Call 315-686-1100 to make reservations. Adults: $42.95 per person; Children (5–12): $15.95; Children (five and under): free.
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