Thanksgiving in NYC: Where to Eat and Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026
Thanksgiving in New York City comes with one iconic tradition: the 100th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, taking over Manhattan on Thursday, November 26th.
Celebrating its milestone 100th year, the beloved holiday spectacle will feature larger-than-life character balloons, festive floats, marching bands and performances, with new additions including Bluey, Hello Kitty, Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Buckaroo Bob the Minion. The parade will air live on NBC and Peacock from 8:30 a.m. to noon, making it a must-see kickoff to the holiday season whether you're watching along the route or tuning in from home.
If you're looking for a place to celebrate after the excitement, head out to indulge in an elevated prix fixe or an Italian-inspired holiday feast at our pick of NYC serving up Thanksgiving menus worth the trip.
BLACKBARN | NoMad
Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving feast featuring family-style seasonal starters, a choice of turkey, beef tenderloin or sole and shrimp, classic holiday sides and a selection of festive desserts. For those celebrating at home, takeout packages and catering are also available.
Benoit New York | Midtown
The French bistro is serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring pâté en croûte, Vermont free-range turkey with chestnut stuffing, beef tenderloin with duchess potatoes and bordelaise, and vegetable pot-au-feu.
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges | Upper East Side
Celebrate with a three-course menu featuring caviar-topped egg toast, tuna tartare, shrimp and mushroom risotto with white truffle, roasted turkey with foie gras and chestnut stuffing, baked lobster and festive seasonal desserts.
The Standard Grill | Meatpacking District
The restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe featuring butternut squash soup or harvest burrata, roasted heritage turkey, grilled salmon or autumn harvest lasagna, family-style sides and seasonal desserts.
Sant Ambroeus | NYC Locations
Thanksgiving specials include roasted butternut squash soup, turkey roulade stuffed with veal and porcini ragù with seasonal accompaniments, and pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust.
Seahorse | Financial District
The seafood restaurant is serving a seasonal menu featuring lobster bisque, pumpkin soup, roasted heritage turkey with traditional stuffing and cranberry relish, and classic holiday desserts including Dutch apple, carrot and pumpkin pie.
Boucherie | NYC Locations
Enjoy a French-inspired Thanksgiving prix fixe with two- and three-course lunch and dinner options, featuring seasonal dishes, signature cuts of meat and decadent desserts.
Olio e Più | Greenwich Village, Bryant Park & East Village
The Italian restaurant is offering two-course Thanksgiving lunch and dinner menus, with seasonal Italian dishes and optional desserts for a festive holiday meal.
Altair | Arlo Midtown
A family-style Thanksgiving feast features caramelized onion and Gruyère rolls, seasonal starters, juniper and rosemary turkey breast, sausage stuffing, maple-roasted squash, whipped potatoes and pumpkin pie.
Carnegie Diner & Cafe | Multiple NYC Locations
The classic New York diner is serving a traditional Thanksgiving plate with turkey, cornbread, whipped sweet potatoes, stuffing, caramelized Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and gravy.
Lindens | SoHo
The restaurant is offering a Thanksgiving feast with roasted turkey breast, an assortment of seasonal sides including sweet potato stuffing, mashed potatoes and bacon-wrapped green beans, followed by house-made pumpkin pie. You can book Thanksgiving dinner in a themed cabin.
The Alderman | Midtown
The Thanksgiving menu features roasted turkey with pan gravy, sourdough stuffing, sage-roasted Brussels sprouts, delicata squash, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
Park Rose | NoMad
A family-style Thanksgiving spread includes garlic bread, charcuterie, crispy deviled eggs, roasted turkey breast, pumpkin ravioli, brioche and sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin cheesecake.
Lulla | Chelsea
An Italian-inspired Thanksgiving menu brings together roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, creative signature dishes and pumpkin pie for dessert.
Lola's Rooftop | Midtown
The rooftop's three-course prix fixe offers starters like lobster bisque and tuna crudo, entrées including roasted turkey, butternut squash gnocchi and red snapper, and desserts such as pumpkin cheesecake and crème brûlée.
Evelyn Bar & Kitchen | Financial District
A three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe features beet salad or butternut squash soup, roast heritage turkey with traditional sides, steak frites or grilled salmon, and desserts including apple pie and sticky toffee pudding.
ALIDORO | Multiple NYC Locations
For a Thanksgiving-inspired bite, ALIDORO is bringing back its Il Grato sandwich, featuring porchetta, aged white cheddar, arugula, cranberry jam and toasted sage pesto on rosemary focaccia.
One40 Rooftop Restaurant | Financial District
Choose between an à la carte menu or a family-style Thanksgiving prix fixe featuring traditional turkey, Brussels sprouts, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, cornbread and pumpkin cheesecake.
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