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Fraunces Tavern

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Fraunces Tavern, photographed by New York Dearest

Needless to say, Fraunces Tavern is the ideal Thanksgiving dinner restaurant in NYC for history buffs.

Fraunces Tavern has been in operation since 1762, effectively making this one of the oldest (but not the oldest) bars in New York City. The iconic watering hole holds historical significance that can’t be beat, even hosting George Washington several occasions.

Needless to say, Fraunces Tavern is the ideal Thanksgiving dinner restaurant in NYC for history buffs. In 2023 dinner consisted of three courses that ran $95 per person. The main courses included traditional turkey, filet mignon, pan seared branzino and pesto pappardelle.

Cost
$95+ Fraunces Tavern has been in operation since 1762, effectively making this one of the oldest (but not the oldest) bars in New York City.
Address
54 Pearl St, New York, NY 10004

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