The Times Square Alliance has suggestions on where to dine on Thanksgiving at the Crossroads of the World. For those who may want to avoid managing the stress of grocery shopping, cooking, hosting, and clean up duties – and ultimately be able to celebrate a memorable (and stress-free) holiday with loved ones, please see some suggestions below.
- Haven Rooftop (132 West 47th Street) – During the winter months, Haven Rooftop at the top of the Sanctuary Hotel New York is enclosed and heated, allowing guests to enjoy spectacular views, while savoring a delicious meal. Their Thanksgiving Prix-Fixe Menu, priced at $86 per person, includes a choice of one appetizer (lobster bisque, Caesar salad, or mushroom truffle risotto), one entrée (turkey, rotisserie chicken breast, truffle spaghetti, or mediterranean sea bass) and one dessert (pumpkin cheesecake, dulce de leche rice pudding, and crème brûlée).
- Carmine’s Times Square (200 W 44th St) – Best known for its “wow-factor” sized portions of Southern Italian cuisine, diners can bring the whole family for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, featuring an 18 lb. roast turkey with all the trimmings, including stuffing, cranberry sauce, veggies, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows and maple syrup, and mashed potatoes with gravy. The meal package feeds 6-8 people for $395. If there is room for more, customers can complete their holiday feast with a pumpkin or apple pie for an additional $30.
- Gatsby’s Landing (120 W 44th St) – Thanksgiving at Gatsby’s Landing offers both an à la carte dinner menu, along with Thanksgiving Day special meal. Offering New American cuisine with creative use of season, organic, and farm-fresh ingredients, Gatsby’s Landing is inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby, with interior décor reminiscent of the Roaring 20s, complete grand ballroom chandeliers, shiny brass fixtures, and gold accents.
- Bond 45 (221 W 46th St) – Conveniently nestled across from Hamilton and Sweeney Todd, this New York Italian kitchen and bar is the perfect destination for pre-theatre and post-theatre dining. The restaurant is offering a complete Thanksgiving feast with all trimmings including free-range herb-roasted turkey and traditional pumpkin pie or pecan pie for $79 (not including tax and gratuity).
- The Alderman NYC (150A West 48th Street) – Offering tavern-inspired fare and classic plates with modern craft, part of the Renwick Hospitality Group, The Alderman is also featuring a three-course, Thanksgiving pre-fix menu with roasted turkey breast, sausage stuff, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and much more at $66 per person.
- Hunt & Fish Club (125 West 44th Street) – A steakhouse located in the heart of Times Square, Hunt & Fish Club will feature a traditional Thanksgiving platter with roasted turkey with black truffle stuffing, brussels sprouts, whipped potatoes, sweet potato puree, turkey gravy & cranberry compote for $69 per person from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The full à la carte menu will also be available.
For those looking for more budget-friendly dining options, be sure to check out:
- Ellen’s Stardust Diner (1650 Broadway) – For dinner and a show, take the party to Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the retro 1950’s themed eatery founded by Owner Ellen Hart and home of the original world-famous singing waitstaff. The Diner is open 365 days a year including holidays. Guests can enjoy Thanksgiving Week specials, while being serenaded by the “Starduster” singers, many of whom have gone onto Broadway, Off-Broadway, film and TV. Specials include a classic turkey dinner for $32 – featuring roast turkey breast, sage stuffing, gravy, mashed sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce – and pumpkin pie for $12 (a la mode +$5).
- Brooklyn Diner (155 West 43rd St) – Celebrate Thanksgiving more casually (and affordably) at this iconic NYC diner, open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For $49, enjoy a classic turkey dinner and all the fixings, including brioche stuffing, noodle kugel, roasted brussels sprouts, cranberry chutney, and giblet gravy, complete with your choice of apple or pumpkin pie (minus tax and gratuity).
- Pink Taco (7 Times Square) – Offering Mexican-inspired fare and for those looking to indulge in turkey, tacos, and tequila, Pink Taco is also featuring a Thanksgiving dinner with roast turkey with mole gravy, chipotle garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce for $40 per adult. And $20 per child.
- Applebee’s Times Square (234 West 42nd Street) – For a budget-friendly Thanksgiving option, on both Wednesday, 11/27 and Thursday, 11/28, Applebee’s is offering a classic turkey dinner for dine-in or order online with fresh sliced turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, and a slice of pie for $28.99. Plus, patrons who dine-in will receive a free glass of Champagne with your meal.
