Happy almost Thanksgiving, folks! If you’re looking to skip the hassle of roasting a turkey, mashing potatoes, and concocting a green bean casserole this Thanksgiving holiday, we recommend booking a table ASAP at one of these Boston restaurants. Why bother slaving away in the kitchen this month when you can have someone else do it for you (am I right)? Happy eating!
Abe & Louie’s
Abe & Louie’s will offer guests a pre-fixe, three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring choices like Maine lobster bisque or salad, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin cheesecake or warm apple pie. To make reservations, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $48 per person
Anthem Kitchen + Bar
Faneuil Hall’s Anthem restaurant will be offering a Thanksgiving Day menu with options like, roasted pumpkin soup, a traditional turkey dinner with giblet gravy, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, a turkey gobbler sandwich and even a duo of spiced pumpkin and vanilla creme brulee. To make reservations, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to close.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
Atlantic Fish Co.
The Back Bay restaurant will offer their traditional seafood menu along with plenty of Thanksgiving specials, including roasted turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and brussels sprouts. To make reservations, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro
The Beacon Hill Bistro will prepare a multi-course holiday feast for diners this Thanksgiving. Appetizer options include smoked duck breast, oyster stew and more. Diners can choose from a wide range of entrees including free range turkey, pork loin, and salmon. To make reservations, call 617.723.7575.
When: Nov. 27; 1 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $61 per person with a $32 optional wine pairing.
Beat Hotel
This Thanksgiving, Beat Hotel will serve a Thanksgiving dinner all day long with live country and bluegrass music. Dishes include black bean pumpkin soup, a vegetarian Thanksgiving option, and baked crab cake with lemon aioli, among others. To make reservations call 617.499.0001 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
The Beehive
This South End restaurant will be offering up a traditional prix fixe Thanksgiving menu, which will include two courses and a pastry basket. The dinner will also feature live jazz performances all day long. To make reservations, call 617.423.0069 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $46 prix fixe menu.
Bistro du Midi
Bistro du Midi will serve up a special three-course prix fixe tasting menu featuring additional foie gras and truffle supplements. Dishes include: Belgian endive salad, seared foie gras, goat cheese gnocchi, pan roasted codfish, slowly cooked turkey ballotine, pumpkin cornmeal tart, and goat cheese ice cream. To make reservations, call 617.426.7878 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 1 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $68 per person.
Boston Chops
This South End urban steak bistro will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring steak and raw bar selections along with sophisticated Turkey Day fare. Diners can expect classic beef “pot pie”, family-style sides such as spiced cranberry and fig chutney, herbed brioche stuffing with walnuts, and roasted sweet potato purée with maple, among others. To make reservations call 617.227.5011 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $79 per person.
City Table
Located in the Lenox Hotel, City Table will offer a Thanksgiving menu with pumpkin soup, brussel sprouts salad, a turkey dinner, and plenty of apple pie, among other options. To make reservations, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to close.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davio’s will offer a special Thanksgiving Day menu prepared by Executive Chef Eric Swartz. The menu will include oven-roasted Vermont free-range organic turkey, mashed potatoes, creamy cipollini onions, challah bread herb stuffing, and roasted butternut squash. To make reservations, call 617.357.4810.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $59 per adult, $15 per child 12 years and under.
Deuxave
Deuxave will be serving a Thanksgiving prix fixe menu featuring spiced heirloom pumpkin soup, pavé of duck confit, slow roasted salmon, apple galette and more. To make reservations, call 617.517.5915 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $99 per person.
Grafton Street Pub and Grill
This three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu will include options such as a grilled apple salad, chicken pot pie, roasted turkey, apple tart tatin and more. To make reservations call 617-497-0400 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $38 per person with $18 optional beer or wine pairing.
Legal Crossing
Legal Crossing celebrates its first Thanksgiving with a “three-plus-course feast.” Diners have five choices for their entree course, including a Sage Roasted Turkey Dinner with Anadama stuffed delicata, parsley puréed potato, and pan gravy. A pumpkin creme brulee and bourbon ice cream will also be available for dessert. To make a reservation, call 617.692.8888 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person.
Legal Harborside
This Legal Sea Foods offshoot will serve up a customizable prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. Guests can expect menu items like tasty seafood, sweet potato and local squash soup, and (of course) Misty Knoll Farms Turkey housemade cornbread and sage sausage stuffing, cranberry relish, and roasted root vegetables. To make a reservation, call 617.477.2900 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $60 per person.
Legal Sea Foods and Legal C Bar
In addition to offering their original menus, Legal Sea Foods will also prepare a traditional feast with all the Thanksgiving fixings, including slow roasted turkey breast served with sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash and cranberry sauce. To make a reservation, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; Hours vary depending on location.
Cost: $21.95 per adult; $7.95 per child.
M.C. Spiedo
M.C. Spiedo’s family style Thanksgiving feast will include a spread of cured meat, farmstead cheese, seasonal jams and mustards. Menu items include butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, ham, roasted squab, braised rabbit sugo and a long list of dessert items such as warm apple crumble and pumpkin cheesecake. To make a reservation, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 1 to 6 p.m.
Cost: $58 per person.
PARK Restaurant and Bar
This Harvard Square eatery is serving up Thanksgiving dining specials this holiday, including apple, cheddar, bacon fritters, and a turkey dinner with chestnut-cornbread sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, and giblet gravy, among others. To make a reservation, call 617.491.9851 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
Restaurant dante
This Cambridge restaurant is offering up a ‘Happy Free Range Thanksgiving’ prix fixe menu this holiday. The three-course meal features various dishes, including winter squash soup, a turkey dinner, hanger steak, and even a special vegetarian Thanksgiving meal, among others. To make a reservation, call 617.497.4200 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 1 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $69 per person.
Russell House Tavern
This Cambridge restaurant will serve up a special three-course prix fixe menu this Thanksgiving holiday. Diners also have the option to pair beer or wine with their bird. To make a reservation, call 617.500.3055 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person and $18 optional beer and/or wine pairing.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris will be serving up plenty of special Thanksgiving dishes this holiday. Diners can expect sliced oven roasted turkey breast with Ruth’s sausage and herb stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and the harvest-inspired duo of pumpkin cheesecake and vanilla ice cream for dessert. To make a reservation, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; varies by location.
Cost: $39.95 per adult and $12.95 per child.
Stephanie’s on Newbury
For the first time in 20 years, Stephanie’s on Newbury will be offering a special Thanksgiving Day meal. The restaurant’s menu includes a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, smashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy. To see the complete menu, check here. To make a reservation, visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 7 p.m.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
Strega Ristorante
In the mood for Italian food instead? Head to the North End this Thanksgiving for Strega Ristorante’s full daily menu, including Cozze alla Marinara (sautéed farm raised mussels in a spicy tomato sauce served with grilled Tuscan bread), Rollatini di Nico (rolled Sicilian eggplant with fresh ricotta, spinach and mozzarella baked with plum tomatoes and parmigiano), Costara Ripiena (veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese in a white wine demi-glaze sauce), and Fettuccine Strega (jumbo shrimp, deep sea scallops and baby spinach in a touch of creamy Strega sauce). To make a reservation, call 617.523.8481 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; noon to 9 p.m.
Cost: a la carte pricing.
Temple Bar
Temple bar will be serving up a special three-course prix fixe menu this Thanksgiving with everything from butternut squash bisque to a traditional turkey dinner with apple and sage stuffing, truffled potato puree, green bean and wild mushroom ragu, crispy shallots, fresh cranberry sauce, and giblet jus. To make a reservation, call 617.547.5055 or visit the website.
When: Nov. 27; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $39 per person and $19 optional wine pairing.
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