This Thanksgiving, why not trade the kitchen chaos for a relaxing meal cooked by professionals? Whether you’re looking for a traditional prix-fixe menu, holiday buffet, or take-out, Long Island has a variety of restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinners, so you can focus on what really matters--spending time with family and friends. Here’s a roundup of some of the best places on Long Island to enjoy a hassle-free Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving at Gurney's

Baron’s Cove:

Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu for $99 per person at Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor. To make the holiday even more special, consider their Thanksgiving Dinner overnight package, which includes deluxe overnight accommodation, Welcome Cocktails for two in the lounge, and the Thanksgiving Dinner.

 

Bayberry:

Head on over to Bayberry in Islip to enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving buffet. There will be a carving station featuring turkey and prime rib, a seafood selection, and harvest season sides, like mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, and roasted corn succotash. Save room for the large dessert selection, including pumpkin pie, bourbon pecan pie, chocolate mousse cake, berry cheesecake, and apple crisp blossom. Adults can enjoy for $55 per person, and children aged 3-11 can for $25. 

 

Blackstone Steakhouse:

Skip the stress and enjoy the full a la carte menu and chef specials including a Turkey Dinner at Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville.

 

Danfords Hotel & Marina:

Give thanks harborside at Danford’s Ferryman’s Grille. Enjoy a festive afternoon of delicious holiday classics and seasonal dishes. The buffet features a carving station with roast turkey and prime rib, fresh seafood displays, autumn vegetable medleys, and a variety of decadent desserts, including seasonal favorite pumpkin pie. Adults can enjoy it for $79 per person, children $39, and kids 4 and under eat for free.

 

Desmond’s at East Wind:

Let Desmond’s handle the cooking this year and relax on the holiday by ordering your family feast to-go. The package includes a golden brown 16–18-pound turkey, 7 sides and your choice of pie, ready to serve 8-10 people. Either pick up your meal hot on Thanksgiving Day, or cold with heating instructions the night before.

Turney dinner plate

East Wind Long Island:

Enjoy a memorable, hassle-free and safe holiday dinner buffet in East Wind’s Grand Ballroom. Adults are $75 per person, children are $36, and children under the age of 2 can eat for free. The buffet includes a cornucopia and soup kettle display, baked breads, salads, cheeses, meats, carving board & entrée selections, a pasta station, accompaniments, a kids’ corner, and a desserts table.

 

Gurney’s Montauk:

Join Gurney’s Montauk for a joyful Thanksgiving celebration filled with good food, good friends, and close family. Give thanks over an exquisite dinner served in the beautiful Scarpetta Beach dining room with views of the ocean from every table. Enjoy the three-course dinner for $150 per person and $70 per child aged 12 and under. Consider staying at Gurney’s Wednesday November 27 through the 30th for a resort weekend schedule jam-packed with holiday activities.

 

The Waterview:

Partake in a Thanksgiving Buffet overlooking the Long Island Sound at The Waterview at Port Jefferson Country Club. Adults can enjoy it for $79, children for $39, and kids 4 and under eat for free.

 

The Halston:

Make Thanksgiving effortless at The Halston American Kitchen & Bar in Melville. Choose from their full a la carte menu and a selection of chef specials.

Turkey dinner gurney's

Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi:

No need to cook this Thanksgiving—Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi in Smithtown has you covered. Make your reservation today to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without stress. Enjoy their full a la carte menu and some chef specials, including a Turkey Dinner.

 

One10:

Enjoy an a la carte menu and dinner specials at One10 in Melville. One special is a $49 Turkey Dinner, which includes dark and white meat, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, and vegetables.

 

Opus Steakhouse:

Reserve your table at Opus Steakhouse in Jericho for this Thanksgiving. Enjoy the full a la cart menu and some holiday specials, including turkey.

 

Rare650:

Let the professionals prepare your Thanksgiving dinner this year at Rare650 in Syosset. Pick from their full a la carte menu or enjoy a classic turkey dinner starting at $49.

Turkey dinner

Southampton Inn:

This year, enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving Dinner at Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn for $48 per person and $28 for children under 12. Enjoy just a dinner of seasonal specials, or consider their $350 Thanksgiving Package, which includes the Thanksgiving Dinner, Friday morning breakfast for two, and an overnight stay.

 

Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern:

Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern at Three Village Inn in Stony Brook will be offering a grand buffet on Thanksgiving Day. You are bound to leave stuffed from the feast, which includes many appetizers, soup and salads, a carving station, a turkey, salmon, or ravioli entree, delicious side options, and dessert. Adults can enjoy for $74 per person and children 8 and under for $37. 

 

Tap Room:

Through the whole month of November, Tap Room’s menu includes the Thanksgiving Wrap, which has all the holiday flavors bundled up in a tortilla! In every bite you can enjoy roasted turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry mayo and lettuce, served with a side of gravy and sweet potato fries. Stop by a Tap Room location at Bay Shore, Farmingdale, Garden City, Huntington, Jericho, Massapequa Park, Patchogue or Rockville Centre.

 

Volpe:

Head to Long Island’s Gold Coast for Thanksgiving Dinner at Volpe at Fox Hollow. The special includes a three-course dinner starting at $70 per person.