Seasonal · Thanksgiving · 2026
The best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 14 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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- Anton’sRestaurant · Greenwich VillageA New York City gem, Anton’s oozes charm impossible to resist.
- Bubby’sRestaurant · TribecaSeriously, this joint is famous for their pancakes but craft a mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinner in NYC.
- Carmine’sRestaurant · Midtown & Upper West SideCarmine’s is a New York City mainstay that has been around for more than three decades.
- CraftRestaurant · Flatiron DistrictCraft is a former Michelin star restaurant that exudes a level of sophistication that’s hard to beat.
- 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.
- Fraunces TavernRestaurant · Financial DistrictNeedless to say, Fraunces Tavern is the ideal Thanksgiving dinner restaurant in NYC for history buffs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Keen’s SteakhouseRestaurant · MidtownThey’ve all enjoyed a meal at one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City, Keen’s Steakhouse.
- Rosemary’sRestaurant · West Village & East VillageWarm and inviting, the Italian restaurant offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the night.
- 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.
- Tavern on the GreenRestaurant · Upper West SideTavern On The Green is one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City.
- 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.
Anton’s
Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 570 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
A New York City gem, Anton’s oozes charm impossible to resist.
Bubby’s
Restaurant · Tribeca · 120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013
Seriously, this joint is famous for their pancakes but craft a mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinner in NYC.
Carmine’s
Restaurant · Midtown & Upper West Side · 200 W 44th St & 2450 Broadway
Carmine’s is a New York City mainstay that has been around for more than three decades.
Craft
Restaurant · Flatiron District · 43 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
Craft is a former Michelin star restaurant that exudes a level of sophistication that’s hard to beat.
Frank Prisinzano’s Restaurants
Restaurant · East Village & West Village
Incredibly, 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.
Fraunces Tavern
Restaurant · Financial District · 54 Pearl St, New York, NY 10004
Needless to say, Fraunces Tavern is the ideal Thanksgiving dinner restaurant in NYC for history buffs.
Friend of a Farmer
Restaurant · Gramercy Park & Upper West Side · 77 Irving Place & 68 West 71st Street
Opened in 1986, Friend of a Farmer is credited for spearheading the farm-to-table movement in New York City.
Jacob Restaurant
Restaurant · Harlem · 373 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027
Famous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving.
Jacob’s Pickles
Restaurant · Upper West Side · 509 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
The restaurant’s famous mac & cheese gives them a leg up on our list of the best Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC.
Keen’s Steakhouse
Restaurant · Midtown · 72 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018
They’ve all enjoyed a meal at one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City, Keen’s Steakhouse.
Rosemary’s
Restaurant · West Village & East Village · 18 Greenwich Ave & 350 1st Ave
Warm and inviting, the Italian restaurant offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the night.
Rudy’s Bar & Grill
Bar · Midtown · 627 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Better 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.
Tavern on the Green
Restaurant · Upper West Side · W 67th St, New York, NY 10023
Tavern On The Green is one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City.
The Smith
Restaurant · Multiple
Serving 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.
Best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York, 2026
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