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Jacob Restaurant.

Worth it, says Antonina. Famous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • CostFree
  • Address373 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Famous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving. The reason? This Harlem mainstay has been serving free Thanksgiving dinner in NYC for 14 years.

The wait at Jacob Restaurant can get pretty long on Thanksgiving, why not take the time to chat with some of the other folks in line? At the end of the day Thanksgiving is a holiday meant to bring us together. Or, place your catering order ahead of time and enjoy it at home with friends & family.

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