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 10/21/2026

Garnet Hill Lodge (Adirondacks)

A rustic timber lodge with red trim and a bright yellow door stands beside a gravel path, framed by autumn hills, green lawn, and cloudy blue skies.

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 ham, sausage cranberry stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, onion pie, and assorted dessert pies. 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: $66 per person; Children (12 and under): $23.

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, sliced steak, and salmon oscar 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, 4:15pm, and 6:30pm. Reservations are required. Call 518-587-9694. $55 per person; $20 for children 12 and under.

The Arnold House (Catskills)

A cozy rustic restaurant interior glows with amber lighting, featuring a wood-fired hearth, stacked logs, wooden tables, and a menu kiosk.

Get Catskills cozy when you book a feast and overnight stay at The Arnold House in Livingston Manor. Join the festivities from 11am to 5pm and savor the classics, including herb-roasted turkey, savory stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, all the fixings, and plenty of pie. After your meal, settle into one of the inn’s 16 inviting guest rooms spread across four buildings. You can be even more thankful for lodging amenities including a full-service tavern & bar, cozy common areas with wood stoves, private hiking trails, gardens, and plenty of outdoor spaces to explore. For reservations call 845-439-5070 or email info@thearnoldhouse.com. $75 adults; $35 children 12 and under.

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 21. 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)

A tall modern hotel overlooks a waterfront with colorful chairs on the grass. A clear blue sky adds a serene, inviting atmosphere to the scene.

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 Pittsburgh Penguins on November 27. Book your reservation online or call 716-852-0049.

Harvest on Hudson (Hudson Valley)

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Harvest on Hudson, where seasonal flavors, garden-grown ingredients, and sweeping views of the Hudson River and Palisades set the scene for a memorable holiday meal. Start with your choice of an individual appetizer, including chilled oysters, butternut squash soup, or rigatoni Bolognese, then gather around the table for a family-style feast featuring roasted honey-glazed turkey, prime rib with horseradish cream, sourdough stuffing with mushrooms and chestnuts, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and so much more. Book online. $99 adults; $35 children.

 

Stone Creek Inn (Long Island)

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends at Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue. Serving from 12pm 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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Red Rooster (New York City)

A warmly lit restaurant interior features wooden tables, orange chairs, red stools, and chalkboard walls covered in handwritten notes, creating a lively, eclectic atmosphere.

Head to Harlem this Thanksgiving for a soulful celebration of music, comfort food, and community at Red Rooster. From 11am to 10pm, enjoy one of two delicious ways to feast, each infused with the spirit of Harlem. Order from the regular à la carte menu, featuring favorites like lobster frites, shrimp and grits, and oxtail meatloaf, or indulge in the $90 Turkey Feast Prix Fixe, complete with fried turkey breast, sweet potato coconut soup, cornbread stuffing, collard greens, mac and cheese, and more. Savor holiday classics while enjoying live music throughout the day! Book online. Turkey Feast Prix Fixe: $90/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: $47.95 per person; Children (6–12): $16.95; Children (five and under): free.

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