Thanksgiving in Lincoln Square 2021

Want some help planning a delicious celebration for Thanksgiving? No problem—try a local Lincoln Square eatery offering Thanksgiving lunch/dinner options or special catering. Restaurant reservations are already filling up fast, and some may even be sold out. 

Sit-Down Dining Options

The Smith (1900 Broadway at 63rd Street) is offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 25 from 5:00pm – 11:00pm with a starter, an entrée, and a dessert. The dinner option is $72 per person (kids under 12 are half price) and also includes some fixings for the table. Click here to download the menu. Make a reservation online here.

Café Fiorello (1900 Broadway at 63rd Street) will be serving a special Thanksgiving menu for the holiday between 10:00am and 8:30pm. The Prix-Fixe menu includes 3 courses for $72 per person and some special drink options. Click here to view the menu and make a reservation. 

At PJ Clarke's (44 West 63rd Street at Columbus Ave) enjoy a Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day only from 10:00am to 7:00pm. The 3-course menu is $65 per person ($45 for children under 12) and includes coffee and tea. Click here to view the menu and make a reservation.  

Bar Boulud (1900 Broadway at 64th Street) is offering a 3-course menu from 11:30am – 7:00pm on Thanksgiving Day for both lunch and dinner. Enjoy French-influenced holiday classics for $105 per person. Click here for a reservation and contact the restaurant directly for parties of 5+.  

Boulud Sud (20 West 64th Street at Broadway) will be serving a Mediterranean-inspired Thanksgiving menu on November 25. The menu offers a 3-course Prix-Fixe lunch or dinner at $145 per person ($65 for children 12 and under). Click here to make a reservation and contact the restaurant directly for parties of 5+.  

Porter House Bar and Grill (10 Columbus Circle) is hosting "A Meal to Remember"  afternoon dining experience on Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the holiday. Click here to make a reservation between 11:30am and 5:00pm and enjoy Chef Lomonaco's special menu. 

Both Jean-Georges and Nougatine (1 Central Park West), as well as Bluebird London NYC (10 Columbus Circle) have sold out reservations for their special dining experiences on Thanksgiving, but you can join waiting lists in case there are any openings or cancellations, Click here for Bluebird London NYC, click here for Jean-Georges, and click here for Nougatine (offering a waitlist for both the breakfast experience and the lunch/dinner experience). 

Outside of the district, Robert, the restaurant atop the Museum of Arts and Design (2 Columbus Circle), now has reservations open for a special Thanksgiving Day meal for $120 per person ($60 for children 12 and under). Click here to make a reservation from 2:30pm - 8:00pm and enjoy views over Columbus Circle and Central Park this Thanksgiving. 

Note, some restaurants may be offering Thanksgiving specials that have yet to be annouced and reservations will fill up quickly in general, so restaurants listed here may sell out soon. Check with individual restaurants for the most up-to-date information!

Catering Options

Épicerie Boulud (1900 Broadway at 64th Street) has a simple and refined catering menu for Thanksgiving. Head to the online store to order a complete Thanksgiving dinner for 6, which includes a fully-cooked turkey and more. You can also order some additional sides and desserts individually. Click here to view the catering options. Catering is available for pick-up only and will be ready on Wednesday, November 24.

Le Botaniste (156 Columbus Ave at 67th Street) is offering a vegan Thanksgiving meal option to enjoy at home that feeds up to four people. The special meal includes beet balls, jackfruit curry, and a bottle of cider, plus more. It is available for pick-up or delivery on Wednesday, November 24 only and the last day you can order is Monday, November 22. Click here to view the special. 

At Breads Bakery (1890 Broadway at 63rd Street) you can now pre-order Thanksgiving sweets and baked sides online. The menu offers pie options, loaves, and even a special stuffing mix. Pre-orders will be available for pick-up or delivery from Friday, November 19 through Wednesday, November 24. Click here to view the menu.

Gourmet Garage (155 West 66th Street at Broadway) not only has ingredients to help you whip up your own holiday menu, but also has catering options for Thanksgiving dinners. Choose a complete dinner package option based on the number of guests you expect (up to 12) so you don’t have to cook at all. Or, order some seasonal appetizers, sides, desserts and other a la carte options to help make your cooking easier. Click here to view the catering options and order.

Whole Foods Market (10 Columbus Circle) can help you prepare a Thanksgiving meal, whether you want to cook it yourself and need ingredients or would rather just pick up a pre-made Thanksgiving dinner with all of the fixings. The catering department is offering meal packages with different meat options and for different size dinner parties—just reheat it when you’re ready to eat. Click here to view the options and place your order. You can also order a la carte dishes and hors d’oeuvres.

Also just steps outside of the district on both ends, Magnolia Bakery (200 Columbus Ave & 1794 Broadway) has opened orders online for Thanksgiving pies, which you can view and order from here. 

Give thanks to these local Lincoln Square eateries serving Thanksgiving specials. For more restaurants in the neighborhood, visit our Neighborhood Guide. And for more catering options, check out some local fast casual eateries, like Le Botaniste (156 Columbus Ave at 67th Street), Le Pain Quotidien (60 West 65th Street), or Dig (100 West 67th Street at Columbus Ave). 

This is not an exhaustive list of food establishments and eateries in the district that may offer specials for Thanksgiving. We will update this post as we find more great offers! And don't forget to check out the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route to plan your whole day. 

Photo credit: Bar Boulud