Where to Dine Out (or Take Out) for a Delicious, Stress-Free Holiday
This Thanksgiving, skip the hours in the kitchen and treat yourself (and your family) to a holiday meal prepared by some of Long Island’s finest chefs. From lavish four-course menus and family-style buffets to à la carte dining and take-home feasts, these Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving are ready to serve up all the classics — and then some.
Whether you’re craving a traditional turkey dinner or looking for something a little more gourmet, there’s a table waiting for you. Just don’t wait too long — reservations are filling up quickly!
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Mill Pond House (Centerport)
Spend your Thanksgiving surrounded by waterfront views, a cozy atmosphere, and delicious food at Mill Pond House. Guests can enjoy the full à la carte menu along with holiday specials, including a Turkey Dinner Plate with all the classic sides for $49.
Prefer to celebrate at home? Their Thanksgiving Takeout Special serves 8–10 people for $375 and includes a 15 lb. roasted turkey, mushroom and chestnut stuffing, mashed Yukon potatoes, candied yams, Brussels sprouts, sautéed haricot verts, Grand Marnier cranberry sauce, and your choice of pecan or pumpkin pie.
Call 631-261-7663 to reserve your takeout or dine-in
Anthony Scotto Restaurants
The Anthony Scotto Restaurant Group is inviting guests to celebrate Thanksgiving across their six renowned Long Island establishments:
Blackstone Steakhouse (Melville)
Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi (Smithtown)
Rare650 Prime Steak & Sushi (Syosset)
Opus Mediterranean Restaurant (Jericho)
One10 Modern Italian Restaurant (Melville)
The Halston American Kitchen and Bar (Melville)
Each location will offer an à la carte menu and chef’s specials, plus a Turkey Dinner for $55 per person including dark and white meat, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. (Price excludes tax and gratuity.)
2 Spring (Oyster Bay)
Gather in Oyster Bay for an elegant Thanksgiving celebration at 2 Spring. From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the restaurant will serve a four-course, Thanksgiving-inspired menu for $105 per person.
Highlights include:
Carpaccio with chestnut, mushroom, and caviar
Mafalde with spicy tomato and lobster ragu
Turkey Plate with green bean casserole, pomme dauphinoise, stuffing, and cranberry jus
Sweet Potato Pie with crème fraîche ice cream
Their regular à la carte menu will also be available.
Tellers American Chophouse & Teller Next Door (Islip)
Tellers offers two ways to dine this Thanksgiving. From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, guests can enjoy the full à la carte chophouse menu along with delicious holiday specials at Tellers American Chophouse. Reservations are available online or by phone.
Located adjacent to the iconic chophouse, Tellers Next Door is serving a Thanksgiving Feast from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Guests can enjoy an upscale holiday experience featuring premium buffet stations and their choice of the chef’s finest plated entrées and desserts.
$125 (plus tax & gratuity) per adult | $50 (plus tax & gratuity) per child (ages 2–11)
Children under two dine free. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Ficcara Ristorante (Hicksville)
Celebrate Thanksgiving Italian-style at Ficcara Ristorante, where a $69.95 prix fixe menu includes a choice of starters, entrées, sides, and desserts — plus kids 12 and under eat free!
Menu highlights include:
Starters: Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Soup or Caesar Salad
Mains: Slow Roasted Turkey with Sage Dressing, Lamb Chops (+$5), Bronzino, Pasta Primavera, or Lasagna Sides: Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato, Cranberry Sauce, Brussels Sprouts
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Gelato, or Pecan Pie Tea or coffee included. Catering for home or business is also available.
Primi Italian Restaurant (West Islip)
Primi invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving in a warm, welcoming setting with the full à la carte menu and special chef’s creations available from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Prime 1024 (Roslyn)
At Prime 1024, Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Guests can enjoy a three-course menu for $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity), or choose from the restaurant’s regular à la carte offerings for an upscale twist on the traditional feast.
H2O (Smithtown)
H2O Seafood & Sushi is offering a $65 three-course prix fixe menu featuring seafood and steak favorites along with classic Thanksgiving dishes, including a Roasted Turkey Platter. Please note the regular menu will be unavailable on Thanksgiving Day.
thyme (Roslyn)
For a refined, intimate holiday meal, Thyme is offering a Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu for $96 per adult and $39 for children under 10. Dinner is served from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and includes coffee or tea.
Catering options are also available for pickup or local delivery. Private dining rooms and custom menus are offered for groups of 11 or more.
Thom Thom (Wantagh)
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with flair at Thom Thom, served from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM for $49 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
Menu highlights include:
Appetizers: Autumn Chopped Salad, Lobster Bisque, Burrata with Parma Prosciutto, or even a Thanksgiving Sushi Roll.
Entrées: Roasted All-Natural Turkey, Pan-Seared Salmon with Shrimp, Braised Pork Osso Bucco, Petite Filet Mignon, or Sushi & Sashimi Deluxe.
Desserts: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crisp, or Lava Cake.
Matteo’s (Huntington)
Matteo’s offers a comforting Thanksgiving Dinner for $44.95 per person, including free-range turkey, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and sautéed green beans.
Reservations begin at 2:00 PM, and an à la carte menu will also be available.
Prime (Huntington) & Harbor Club at Prime
At Prime American Kitchen & Bar, guests can enjoy à la carte dining with holiday specials from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
For families, Harbor Club at Prime will host a Thanksgiving Feast Buffet from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring hand-rolled sushi, a luxury raw bar, Thanksgiving favorites, and kids’ selections.
$85 (plus tax & gratuity) per adult | $40 (plus tax & gratuity) per child (ages 2–11)
Harbor Mist (Cold Spring Harbor)
Harbor Mist will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast complete with turkey, trimmings, and a variety of seasonal dishes for $87 per person (plus tax and gratuity). A kids’ menu is available for those under 12. Enjoy your holiday with beautiful harbor views and warm hospitality.
Reserve Early at the Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, good food, and great company — and this year, Long Island’s restaurants are making it easier than ever to enjoy it all without lifting a finger. Whether you’re looking for fine dining, a cozy neighborhood spot, or a take-home feast, these local favorites are ready to make your holiday unforgettable.
With tables filling up fast, now’s the time to book your reservation and let Long Island’s best chefs do the cooking this Thanksgiving.
