Thanksgiving Planner

Updated: March 12, 2009

Make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner, or host your own no-stress holiday with caterers and gourmet takeout for Turkey Day.

On this page:Takeout Turkey, Gourmet Stores, Catering Options, Open Restaurants.

Takeout Turkey

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Fairway Market
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    2127 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (map)

    Where to go when you want the complete Thanksgiving dinner.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    Order a complete Thanksgiving dinner for groups of two to 12 at this health-conscious store; options include vegan, a la carte or just the turkey for pick up only.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ready To Eat
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    525 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    There's a 10-percent discount for all orders placed before November 10 at 5pm. Without the discount, all orders must be placed by Nov 24 at 5pm.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Zabar's Gourmet Catering
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    245 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    Order your turkey ($64 for a 9 to 10 pound bird), brandied chestnut stuffing, giblet gravy--and the famous smoked fish to nibble on during the day.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Citarella
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    2135 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 (map)

    Expect traditional mains like turkey and goose with scrumptious sides.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Butterfield Market
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    1114 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    This Upper East Side gourmet store roasts its turkeys ($5.50 per pound) and delivers them on Thanksgiving Day; starters, stuffing, side dishes, breads, and dessert are all available.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dean & De Luca Inc
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    560 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Thyme and sage-rubbed turkeys run $75-$80 for a 12- to 14-pound bird. Sides are $10 per pint. Desserts serve eight and are $22-$30. Orders (pick up and shipping) must be placed by the Monday before Thanksgiving.

Gourmet Stores

  1. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended William Poll
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    1051 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021 (map)

  2. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Mitchel London Foods
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    22A E 65th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    Gourmet to go, perfectly suited to well-heeled Upper East Siders' discriminating palates.

  3. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Russ & Daughters
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    179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

  4. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Murray's Cheese
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    254 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

  5. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Amish Market Westside
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    731 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (map)

  6. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gourmet Garage
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    453 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

Catering Options

  1. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Naturally Delicious
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    487 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

    Prix fixe and a la carte options are available from this Brooklyn caterer.

  2. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Kitchenette
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    156 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007 (map)

    Bustling Tribeca eatery doubles as a popular holiday dinner caterer.

  3. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Michelle's Kitchen
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    1614 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (map)

    Belgian- and French-influenced caterers in the Upper East Side prepare the full Thanksgiving package.

Open Restaurants

  1. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jane
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    100 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Lots of choices and all the fixin's will be included in this three-course, $55 prix-fixe dinner served from 1pm to 9pm.

  2. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Klee
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    200 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Besides the $65 prix fixe menu (served from 12pm-10pm), libation lovers can indulge in one of their special holiday drinks like the spiked hot spiced cranberry punch ($11).

  3. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended 11 Madison Park
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    11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010 (map)

    Danny Meyer's park-side outpost offers a Thanksgiving menu: four courses for $135.

  4. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Daniel
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    60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    The three-course menu is $135 for adults and $65 for children under 12, with seatings from noon to 7pm.

  5. 21 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Fleur De Sel
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    5 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    A cozy, romantic spot for a three-course Thanksgiving dinner ($85) or a five-course dinner ($102).

  6. 22 4 Star Rating: Recommended Water's Edge
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    44th Drive at the East River, Long Island City, NY 11101 (map)

    This three-course dinner in Long Island City is $70 per adult ($40 for kids), with a mostly traditional menu.

  7. 23 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blue Water Grill
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    31 Union Sq W, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    The three-course menu is a surprisingly affordable $36 for adults and $18 for kids.

  8. 24 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Blt Steak
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    106 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022 (map)

    A three-course traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 2pm to 9pm for $65 per person.

  9. 25 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Five Points Restaurant
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    31 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Cranberry relish and cornbread scallion stuffing are offered alongside the traditional turkey for $60 per person.

  10. 26 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mesa Grill
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    102 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    The three-course Southwestern-themed menu is $70 per adult and $35 per child under 12, served from 2pm to 9pm.

  11. 27 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Red Cat
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    227 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Three courses, including butternut squash soup, fried oysters, organic turkey and suckling pig, are offered for $65.

  12. 28 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stone Park Cafe
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    324 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (map)

    Three courses of traditional Thanksgiving fare will cost you $65 at this Park Slope restaurant, with seatings from 1pm-8pm.

  13. 29 4 Star Rating: Recommended Odeon Restaurant
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    145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Take your pick from the special holiday a la carte holiday menu including pumpkin soup, roasted scallops, and traditional turkey with stuffing all available from 12pm to 10pm.

  14. 30 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nice Matin
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    201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    For $38.50, enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 2pm to 9pm.

  15. 31 4 Star Rating: Recommended Telepan
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    72 W 69th St, New York, NY 10023 (map)

    From 1pm-8:30pm, this Upper West Side favorite is serving a three course turkey dinner for $79 ($40 for children).

  16. 32 4 Star Rating: Recommended Angelo & Maxie's Steakhouse
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    233 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    A turkey dinner including a soup or salad option and all the Thanksgiving classics as well as your choice of pecan, pumpkin, or apple pie, is $33.50; the more carnivorous can order from the steakhouse's regular menu.

  17. 33 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Garage Restaurant and Cafe
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    99 7th Avenue South, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    The Greenwich Village cafe serves up live jazz along with turkey and pumpkin creme brulee for $55.

  18. 34 4 Star Rating: Recommended David Burke & Donatella
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    133 E 61st St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    Choices in the three-course meal include organic roast turkey, veal and lobster, plus decadent tarts for $85.

  19. 35 4 Star Rating: Recommended Back Forty
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    190 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    Head to this urbane East Village eatery for a $50 three-course meal with vegetarian and seafood options, as well as a traditional Thanksgiving turkey being served from 3pm to 8pm.

  20. 36 3.5 Star Rating: Average Savoy Restaurant
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    70 Prince St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    This creative, market-driven Soho spot offers a four-course menu ($85 for adults; $50 for children under 12), including classics like turkey and deep dish pumpkin pie, as well as walnuts in smoked cinnamon vinaigrette and bay scallops.

  21. 37 4 Star Rating: Recommended AGAVE
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    140 7th Ave South, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    $45 gets you three fixed courses (with choices for appetizers, entrees and desert) as well as a drink at this innovative Southwestern restaurant.

  22. 38 3.5 Star Rating: Average Osteria del Circo
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    120 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    This Midtown Italian spot offers lamb and creme brulee for grown-ups ($65 tasting menu) and pizza and gelato for the kids ($25).

  23. 39 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gotham Bar & Grill
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    12 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    A four-course menu is available for $110, and dinner is served from 12pm to 9pm

  24. 40 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Atlantic Grill
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    1341 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    This Upper East Side classic is offering turkey with herb butter as part of its three-course, $38 menu.

  25. 41 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cookshop Restaurant & Bar
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    156 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    $60 gets the traditionalist a three-course prix fixe with options like turkey, prime rib, bass and even a vegetarian dish of mushroom potpie.

  26. 42 4 Star Rating: Recommended Craft
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    43 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    For $115 for adults and $65 for children 11 and under, diners choose between roasted sirloin, salmon, and turkey, as well as pumpkin prepared in several courses.

  27. 43 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lever House Restaurant
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    390 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022 (map)

    Three courses, including a choice of free-range turkey, trout, ravioli and more, are on offer for $78 per person or $38 for children under 10.

  28. 44 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pylos
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    128 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    For $40, savor traditional Thanksgiving fare with a decidedly Greek edge: shrimp in an ouzo-spiked tomato cream sauce, fried sweet potatoes with honey and more (seating at 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm).

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