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Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner and Catering in NYC

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What’s that? You don’t want to make an elaborate, 12-dish meal in your closet-sized kitchen? Shocking. Leave the cooking to these restaurants, bakeries and markets instead, so you can focus on what’s important. (Stuffing your face with pie and passing out at 8 p.m.) And if you still want to add a homemade touch, consider serving a few fancy appetizers and easy finger foods—like stuffed figs, mini meatballs or these Thanksgiving appetizers—to impress your guests before the main feast arrives. Here, our list of the best places to order Thanksgiving dinner and catering in NYC for the 2024 holiday feast.

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Citarella

1. Citarella

  • Address: Multiple Locations
  • Phone:  212-874-0383
  • Order By: No later than 4 p.m. Friday, November 22 for pick-up or local delivery on November 25 to November 27.

 If you choose to order your holiday meal from this beloved gourmet market, you’ll be spoiled for choice; Citarella has an extensive Thanksgiving a la carte catering menu (available for pick-up and local delivery) with options that include a classic turkey roast, whole filet mignon, as well as multiple handcrafted stuffing options—chestnut, sausage and wild rice—and an impressive variety of sides…because why choose between pumpkin and mushroom risotto and sweet potatoes with praline when you can serve up both. Note: Citarella is also offering a chef-prepared Thanksgiving feast that includes all the highlights of a traditional holiday meal, which is great if you find the host of a la carte options are too overwhelming.

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Bklyn Larder

2. Bklyn Larder

  • Address: 228 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn
  • Phone: 718-783-1250
  • Order By: By Wednesday, November 15 for pick-up and local delivery.

The neighborhood provisions shop is pulling out all the stops with a full spread, including a boneless, brined turkey “roll” with sausage stuffing, plus sides like roasted fall squash, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, vegetarian kale caesar and creamed kale. Of course there’s also an assortment of classic holiday pies. (And I strongly suggest you pick up one of their cheese platters, too—just saying.)

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Jean Schwarzwalder

3. Houseman

  • Address: 508 Greenwich St.
  • Phone: 212-641-0654
  • Order By: Saturday, November 23 for pickup Wednesday, November 27 before 2pm

If you haven’t been, this Tribeca gem is absolutely worth a visit. But if you’d rather not wear your Thanksgiving pants in public (fair), you’ll be pleased to know it’s also one of the best places to order Thanksgiving dinner in NYC to-go. You can still take advantage of turkey two ways (confit legs and sliced breast with cracklin salad and jus) by getting it to go. As if that wasn’t classy enough, the curry kabocha squash soup and potato-celery root puree will really elevate your at-home affair.

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Donny Tsang

4. Four & Twenty Blackbirds

  • Address: 439 3rd Ave., Brooklyn
  • Phone: 718-499-2917
  • Order By: There’s no deadline for pick-up or local delivery orders, but Thanksgiving ordering opened on Sunday, October 15 and inventory is limited.

Unsurprisingly, this cult-fave sister-owned pie shop has mastered the art of Thanksgiving dessert, with salted-caramel apple, brown-butter pumpkin, and our favorite, the signature salty honey pie. (Psst…there’s also bittersweet chocolate pecan on the Thanksgiving menu this year, and I know that’s going to be my favorite, since I actually briefly worked at the place and can say with authority that it’s very decadent and delicious.)

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Hard Rock Cafe

5. Hard Rock Cafe

  • Address: 1501 Broadway
  • Phone: 212-343-3355
  • Order By: Reservations suggested for dining in; no deadline for ordering a takeout feast.

The Hard Rock Cafe (located in Times Square) has their doors open 365 days of the year, and that means Thanksgiving, too. The regular menu, which features a collaboration with soccer star Lionel Messi, will be available for dining in and takeout, but there’s also a special holiday feast that folks can enjoy at the restaurant or take to go. The special Thanksgiving menu is a proper  turkey dinner, complete with turkey breast, roasted veggies, stuffing, sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce and gravy, plus a pumpkin pie. (Psst: there’s also a special cranberry mojito that you should definitely try when you go to collect your feast.)

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Runner & Stone

6. Runner & Stone

  • Address: 285 Third Ave., Brooklyn
  • Phone: 718-576-3360
  • Order By: Noon on Tuesday, November 26th for pick-up beginning Saturday, November 23 through Thursday, November 28.

OK, maybe you’re ambitious enough to tackle the turkey yourself, but your tiny oven can only handle so much. Leave the baked goods to Runner & Stone, whether it’s a walnut levain and a seasonal cranberry pecan buckwheat, or one of the bakery’s swoon-worthy stuffing mixes and a pumpkin tart with maple meringue for dessert.

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Jessica Hirsch

7. Pig Beach

  • Address: 35 - 37 36th Street, Queens
  • Phone: 718-362-6111
  • Order By: Sunday,November 24 for pick-up on Wednesday, November 27.

A whole smoked heritage turkey prepared by a barbecue master and drizzled with garlic herbed butter? Don’t mind if we do. And while we’re at it, we’ll help ourselves to the classic cranberry sauce, rich gravy and green bean casserole with crispy onions, too. The only hard part about the Pig Beach Thanksgiving dinner menu is choosing between key lime and chocolate pecan pie. 

8. Aquavit

  • Address: 66 East 55th Street
  • Phone: 212-307-7311
  • Order By: Wednesday, November 27, but inventory is extremely limited so order ASAP.

Order a heat-and-eat Thanksgiving kit from Michelin star restaurant Aquavit and you’ll be treated to a decidedly upscale spread that boasts fennel and caraway spiced turkey breast, smoked turkey leg, rye and brioche stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato puree and more. This fine-dining gem has also got dessert covered with options that include classic pumpkin pie, milk bread and chocolate truffles. Just be prepared to pay a pretty penny for the gourmet fare and perhaps opt for a more intimate celebration, since a holiday feast for four will set you back $595.

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Carmine’s

9. Carmine’s

  • Address: Multiple locations
  • Phone: All orders must be placed online.
  • Order By: No deadline to order for pick-up, delivery and catering, but supplies are limited and going fast.

This family-style Italian restaurant is dishing up a traditional, heat-and serve Thanksgiving feast that feeds six to eight people and consists of a 16 to 18-pound turkey along with a host of classic sides—including,but not limited to, brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, sauteed green beans with julienned red peppers, baby carrots with fresh dill, sausage and sage stuffing and mashed potatoes with gravy. And those who haven’t achieved star baker status in time for the holidays, will be relieved to know that pies are available, too, albeit for an additional fee.

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Estuary

10. Estuary

  • Address: 115 Brooklyn Marina, Brooklyn
  • Phone: 718-521-6744
  • Order By: 4 p.m. on Friday, November 22 for pick-up and delivery in limited zip codes.

Estuary, a popular Brooklyn Bridge Park restaurant, is serving up a full, heat-at-home Thanksgiving feast that feeds either four to six or eight to ten. The menu features classics like cranberry sauce, stuffing, roasted rosemary potatoes, brussels sprouts and, of course, a big juicy bird. In other words, if you’re seeking perfectly prepared traditional fare, this spot fits the bill.

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11. Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate

  • Address: 43 W. 42nd St.
  • Phone: 212-201-1985
  • Order By: no deadline but supplies are limited

Sure, turkey is great and all, but we all know who the true star of Thanksgiving really is—dessert. This year, Kreuther’s artisanal holiday offerings include a mouthwatering maple pecan tart you can purchase on its own and a Thanksgiving gift set that features an assortment of chocolate bonbons (i.e., truffles) that serve up a playful twist on classic pies, with flavors that include banana cream, blueberry, key lime and apple.

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12. Bubby’s

  • Address: 120 Hudson Street
  • Phone: 212-219-0666
  • Order By: For pick-up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, place your order by Thursday, November 21, or while supplies last.

You can never have too much pie. Particularly when there are choices like pumpkin caramel praline, Michigan sour cherry and local apple whiskey crumble. (We’ll gladly break from tradition in this case). More good news: Bubby’s also has a full spread available for Thanksgiving Day pick-up this year, with a menu that boasts deviled eggs, pickled market vegetables, flaky buttermilk biscuits, turkey with giblet gravy, glazed ham and an assortment of classic sides.

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Wayan

13. Wayan

  • Address: 20 Spring St.
  • Phone: 917-261-4388
  • Order By: Saturday, November 23 for pick-up or delivery on Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28.

Give the traditional Thanksgiving feast a delicious twist with Wayan’s Indonesian-inspired takeout spread that includes a roasted turkey, brussel sprouts with morning glory terrasi, perkedel stuffing, spicy cranberry acar sauce and long pepper gravy. You can also add bottled signature cocktails and a homemade ube pie.

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Virgil’s Real Barbecue

14. Virgil’s Real Barbecue

  • Address: Multiple Locations
  • Phone: All orders must be placed online.
  • Order By: No deadline to order for pick-up, delivery and catering, but supplies are limited and going fast.

If down-home comfort food is what you crave this Thanksgiving, Virgil’s has got you covered with a Southern-inspired, heat-and-serve holiday feast that feeds up to eight. Candied brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, sweet potatoes with marshmallows and maple syrup, cornbread and sausage stuffing, and buttermilk biscuits are among the many dishes that accompany the piece de resistance of the meal—an 18-pound turkey, smoked to perfection and served with giblet gravy. Yum.

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Butterfield Market

15. Butterfield Market

  • Address: Multiple Locations
  • Phone: 212-772-8782 ext. 1
  • Order By: Friday, November 22 by 4 p.m. for pick-up and delivery on Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28.

This Upper East Side gem is renowned for its fine selection of freshly-prepared foods, so it should come as no surprise that their catering department serves up a mean Thanksgiving feast. The holiday packages available include individual Thanksgiving dinners, as well as complete and deluxe meals that feed either six or 12 people. As for the menu, you can expect a sophisticated take on a traditional Thanksgiving feast, featuring green beans with shiitakes, praline sweet potatoes, herbed stuffing, corn chowder and, of course, turkey, which comes as a thick-cut breast with the option to upgrade to a whole bird for an additional fee.

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16. Farm to People

  • Address: 1100 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn
  • Phone: 347-455-0387
  • Order By: There is no deadline to pre order but inventory is limited.

In addition to offering raw birds (pasture-raised, organic and heritage breed) in a wide range of weights for confident home cooks to roast, Farm to People also has an array of prepared dishes available for hosts who prefer to serve up a feast without the kitchen hassle. Wow your guests with items like turkey breast roulade with sausage stuffing, garlic confit mashed potatoes, vegetarian-friendly mushroom and herb stuffing, string bean almondine and any of the fresh pies available, courtesy of Pieconic and Meraki Baking Co. The best part is that everything is a la carte, so you can choose to cook as much or as little as you want and customize your order to fill in any gaps in your holiday menu accordingly.

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BLACKBARN

17. BLACKBARN

  • Address: 19 E. 26th Street
  • Phone: 212-265-5959
  • Order By: Friday,November 22 for pick-up Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28

BLACKBARN is a top-notch farm-to-table establishment in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan that specializes in rustic, seasonal fare. Their Thanksgiving menu reflects the restaurant’s talent for turning out simple, but hearty comfort food with a decidedly elevated touch. Enjoy a perfectly prepared take-out feast that feeds either four to seven or seven to 13 guests and features roast turkey and braised thigh with giblet gravy, as well as numerous sides—including maple glazed sweet potatoes, sausage and apple stuffing and garlic mashed potatoes—plus a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. (What more could you ask for, right?)

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18. Travelers, Poets & Friends

  • Address: 457 6th Ave, 10011 New York
  • Phone: 212 420 0057
  • Order By: Tuesday, November 26 (and a free pumpkin pie if you order by Tuesday, November 17)

This beloved West Village specialty market has been serving up fine foods for quite some time and this year they’re bringing their top-notch Italian cuisine to the Thanksgiving table. Go all in on a complete feast or opt to order any of the menu items a la carte. Highlights include starters like Tuscan kale salad, eggplant parm and kabocha squash ravioli, as well as the tried-and-true Thanksgiving classics, including roasted turkey for two, stuffing, mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. In other words, if you’re looking to mix things up a little this year without straying too far from familiar territory, this one fits the bill.

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19. Kubeh

  • Address: 457 6th Ave, 10011 New York
  • Phone: 212 420 0057
  • Order By: Wednesday November 20th for delivery or pick up on Wednesday November 27th

Another slight ethnic spin on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner can be found at Kubeh—a wildly popular and highly rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Greenwhich Village. This year’s holiday menu features all the classics (i.e., roast thanksgiving turkey with pan gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc.) along with a few fresh options like whole branzino and roasted vegetables with chermoula and walnut puree. It’s also worth noting that the entire menu is either gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian—so if you’re trying to feed a crowd with different dietary needs, you really can’t do better than a Kubeh feast.

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20. Isle of Us

  • Address: 552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn
  • Phone: 718 622 1111
  • Order By: Friday, November 15 for Friendsgiving orFriday, November 22

This Upper East Side gem—a much-loved marketplace and cafe—is serving up a flavorful holiday feast for four that’s available for pick-up and local delivery. The roasted turkey breast features their signature all-purpose seasoning blend and comes with gravy, too, and there are numerous healthy side dish options, so you can customize your spread. (Highlights include green beans with herb butter, spiced squash, fingerling potatoes and turmeric rice with black lentils.) In fact, it’s the sides that really set Isle of Us apart—particularly for folks who are looking to lighten the traditional holiday feast (and/or adequately feed vegan and vegetarian guests) with beautifully prepared and perfectly seasoned veggies.

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