Bring your family and friends together for an unforgettable Thanksgiving meal at one of New York State’s exceptional restaurants. From historic taverns and rustic lodges to elegant dining rooms and stately hotels, there is a location to fit every style. Here are some Thanksgiving restaurants in New York where you don’t have to worry about overcooking the turkey or cleaning the dishes. Savor carefully crafted cuisine while enjoying the holiday in a uniquely New York setting.

Originally published 10/28/2019 | Updated 10/20/2025

Garnet Hill Lodge (Adirondacks)

Garnet Hill Lodge restaurant interior with fireplace
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Located in the majestic Adirondack Mountains, Garnet Hill Lodge in North River is the perfect rustic escape for your family this Thanksgiving. Serving a buffet-style dinner from 12pm–4pm, Garnet Hill Lodge offers seating by the fireplace or at tables with incredible mountain views. Menu items include chef-carved roasted turkey and roast pork loin, jalapeno cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potato cream soup, assorted pies, and mint chocolate mousse. Make it a vacation by booking a balcony room or charming cottage that can fit the whole family. Call 518-251-2444 to make reservations. Adults: $60 per person; Children (12 and under): $20.

Thirsty Owl Saratoga (Capital-Saratoga)

Wine glasses, a plate filled with fruit and cheese, and a plate with a burger and fries stand on a stone bar

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet feast at the Thirsty Owl in Saratoga Springs. Oven roasted turkey, baked ham, pot roast and teriyaki sesame salmon are all on the menu along with deviled eggs, pumpkin ravioli, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and other turkey day favorites as well as a dessert station with plenty of sweets. It’s all sure to go great with the wines on offer from the Thirsty Owl's Cayuga Lake vineyards. Seating times are 12pm, 2pm, and 4:15pm. Reservations are required. Call 518-587-9694. $52 per person; $20 for children 12 and under.

North Branch Inn (Catskills) 

Interior of North Branch Inn
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Craving Catskills charm? Head to the cozy North Branch Inn for a mouthwatering three-course Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings! Start with black truffle cauliflower soup, crab & tomato ragout, or a little gems salad, before moving onto family-style servings of turkey ballotine, maple walnut sweet potato gratin, roasted brussel sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, and rolls. Don’t forget to save room for kabocha squash pie or dark chocolate pecan pie! Call 845-482-2285 or book your reservation online. Three course menu $75; Children’s menu $35.

Otesaga Resort Hotel (Central New York) 

exterior of the Otesaga Resort on a relaxing weekend getaway in Central NY

Discover the beauty of Cooperstown at the Otesaga Resort Hotel this holiday season. The hotel offers a Thanksgiving buffet feast from 12 pm to 5pm, featuring traditional dishes and desserts at Glimmerglass and Fenimore Dining Rooms and the Grand Ballroom, plus a three-course prix fixe turkey day menu at its restaurant, the Hawkeye Bar & Grill. Located along the shores of Otsego Lake, the picturesque resort is within close proximity to village favorites like the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, and Fenimore Farm and Country Village, which will transform into a glittering winter wonderland during the Glimmer Nights holiday light show starting November 22. Call 607-544-2524 to make reservations for dinner. Buffet prices: $85 adult, $30 children ages 4-11 (3 and under free).

Holiday Valley Resort (Chautauqua-Allegheny)

Dining room at John Harvard's Brew House

Bring the whole family for a Thanksgiving meal at Edna’s, located in the Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville. The restaurant, which is open from 11 am to 9 pm, is serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal featuring sweet potato bisque, slow roasted turkey, cider glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and apple cheesecake. Don’t forget to bring your skis! Depending on Mother Nature, the slopes typically open the Friday after Thanksgiving. Call 716-699-5350 to make reservations. Time based on availability. Prices vary.

The Inn at Taughannock (Finger Lakes) 

The Inn at Taughannock dining room

Spend your Thanksgiving along the shores of Cayuga Lake in Trumansburg at the historic Inn at Taughannock. Serving a three-course prix fixe menu from 12pm to 7pm, featuring old favorites like the Taughannock Turkey, as well as new dishes full of hearty flavors and seasonal spices.Save room for dessert! Which will you choose—the French apple tart, key lime pie, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate tornado cake, or cheesecake with strawberries? After indulging, explore nearby Taughannock Falls State Park. Book your reservation online. $75 per person.

Panorama on Seven (Greater Niagara)

Celebrate Thanksgiving with panoramic views and an indulgent buffet at Panorama on Seven, the casually elegant restaurant situated on the 7th floor of the Buffalo Marriott LECOM HARBORCENTER. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over downtown Buffalo as you savor dishes from a fresh salad station, herb-butter roasted turkey and garlic-rosemary prime rib carving station, classic country stuffing, charred green beans, spiced apple crumble, pumpkin pie, and much more. Conveniently located next to KeyBank Center, it’s the perfect spot to dine and stay overnight before catching the Buffalo Sabres take on the New Jersey Devils on November 28. Book your reservation online.

76 House (Hudson Valley)

'76 House exterior
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Experience history at the 76 House, New York State’s oldest tavern and a registered National Landmark. The 76 House in Tappan offers a seasonal four-course Thanksgiving meal featuring a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Options include butternut squash ravioli, Thanksgiving spring roll with cranberry remoulade, roasted turkey, shrimp and scallop risotto, vegan moussaka, pumpkin pie, and bourbon pecan tart – just to name a few. Call 845-359-5476 to make reservations. Seating is offered in two-hour time slots. $79/person +Tax, Bev and gratuity; junior menu (8-12 years) $24; kids menu (up to 7 years) $17.76.

Stone Creek Inn (Long Island)

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends at Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue. Serving from 1pm to 7pm, the Stone Creek Inn’s beautifully prepared three-course prix fixe menu options includes elevated Thanksgiving dishes including a roasted turkey with country bread stuffing and three purees, grilled black angus filet mignon with black truffle whipped potatoes, herb and mustard crusted rack of lamb and more. Appetizers range from lobster bisque to potato gnocchi and your choice of dessert includes chocolate cremeux tart and pumpkin cheesecake. Built in 1910, the inn offers a cozy yet elegant atmosphere—one sure to be remembered. Call 631-653-6770 for reservations or book online. Adults: $89 per person; Children (12 and under): $45.

 

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Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse (New York City)

Ben & Jack's Steakhouse

Venture to New York City for an exquisite Thanksgiving dinner at Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse on East 44th Street in Manhattan. Open 11:30 am to 11 pm, the steakhouse offers a three-course prix-fixe menu with classic Thanksgiving options including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted yams, string beans, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie. After your feast, go to nearby Bryant Park to do some open-air holiday shopping at more than 150 seasonal boutiques in the park’s Winter Village. Call 212-682-5678 to make reservations or book online. $90 per person.

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1000 Islands Harbor Hotel (Thousand Islands-Seaway) 

1000 Islands Harbor Hotel autumn aerial view

Enjoy the incredible views of the St. Lawrence River this Thanksgiving at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton. The grand buffet, located in the Harbor Ballroom, is from 11:30am to 6pm. Bring your appetite! The feast includes a meat carving station with turkey, beef, and brown sugar and bourbon brined pork loin, soups, salads, sides like seasonal roasted veggies and sweet potato casserole, and of course, dessert! Once you’ve had your Thanksgiving favorites, take a walk through the village of Clayton to browse local shops and art galleries. Call 315-686-1100 to make reservations. Adults: $44.95 per person; Children (6–12): $15.95; Children (five and under): free.

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