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The best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York City

Updated November 2026. 13 places.

I’ll be honest. I’m a little obsessed with Thanksgiving dinner in this city. I’ve tried more spots in NYC than I can count, and these are the ones that earned a permanent place in my rotation.

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Best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York City, 2026

  1. Bubby’sRestaurant · TribecaSeriously, this joint is famous for their pancakes but craft a mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinner in NYC.
  2. Fraunces TavernRestaurant · Financial DistrictNeedless to say, Fraunces Tavern is the ideal Thanksgiving dinner restaurant in NYC for history buffs.
  3. Jacob’s PicklesRestaurant · Upper West SideThe restaurant’s famous mac & cheese gives them a leg up on our list of the best Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC.
  4. Keen’s SteakhouseRestaurant · MidtownThey’ve all enjoyed a meal at one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City, Keen’s Steakhouse.
  5. Rosemary’sRestaurant · West Village & East VillageWarm and inviting, the Italian restaurant offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the night.
  6. Rudy’s Bar & GrillBar · MidtownBetter still, in a tremendous show of generosity, Rudy’s serves a free Thanksgiving dinner in New York City for those who can’t make it home for the holidays.
  7. Anton’sRestaurant · Greenwich VillageA New York City gem, Anton’s oozes charm impossible to resist.
  8. Carmine’sRestaurant · Midtown & Upper West SideCarmine’s is a New York City mainstay that has been around for more than three decades.
  9. Frank Prisinzano’s RestaurantsRestaurant · East Village & West VillageIncredibly, Prisinzano has made a tradition of hosting anyone celebrating Thanksgiving in NYC alone by offering a free four-course dinner at all of his restaurants, no questions asked.
  10. Friend of a FarmerRestaurant · Gramercy Park & Upper West SideOpened in 1986, Friend of a Farmer is credited for spearheading the farm-to-table movement in New York City.
  11. Jacob RestaurantRestaurant · HarlemFamous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving.
  12. Tavern on the GreenRestaurant · Upper West SideTavern On The Green is one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City.
  13. The SmithRestaurant · MultipleServing a tons of traditional American fare, The Smith is a hot-spot for locals and tourists alike and one of the best restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in New York City.

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12 neighborhoods, Upper West Side and Midtown most of all.

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Upper West Side

East Village & West Village

Financial District

Gramercy Park & Upper West Side

Greenwich Village

Harlem

Midtown & Upper West Side

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Tribeca

West Village & East Village

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 15 Tantalizing Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurants in NYC.