Are you debating if your family should go out to eat this Thanksgiving? Here are 3 reasons to go out to eat for Thanksgiving dinner.

Bountiful Cornucopia of Choices

Restaurants offer lavish buffets and prix-fixe menus. If you’re not into traditional Thanksgiving foods, there are a plethora of other options that you can choose from. Restaurants also offer unique spins on the traditional Thanksgiving dishes if you’re bored of the same dishes year after year. There are also kid-friendly options like chicken fingers, pizza and macaroni and cheese for picky eaters. Anyone who has dietary restrictions or food allergies can order off the regular menu. If you have a big sweet tooth, there are a variety of desserts including pies, cakes and ice creams that you can order.

Less Stress

Treat mom, grandma or whoever does the holiday cooking in your family to a labor –free holiday. Put the chefs to work and let the host sit down, drink a glass of wine and enjoy spending time with the family this Thanksgiving. I’m sure the usual cook/host will be very thankful for no food shopping, cooking and cleaning this holiday.

No Leftovers

Rest assured, there will be no need to repurpose leftover turkey for a whole week if you go out to eat for Thanksgiving. Honestly, do you really eat turkey more than once a year? Now you won’t have to feel guilty if you throw away and leftover food that you have no room to store. Let the restaurants offer turkey noodle soup and turkey sandwich specials the day after Thanksgiving.

The Carlturn

1899 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, NY 11554

(516) 542-0700 (Reservations Suggested)

Cost: Thanksgiving Dinner – Palm Court, Gold Cost Room & Gatsby Room

*$65.00 per person, *$30.00 Per Child (3-10 yrs.) *Plus Tax, Gratuity & Beverages

Thanksgiving Buffet- Ballroom & Drawing Room

*$49.00 per person, *$27.00 Per Child (3-10 yrs.) *Plus Tax & 20% Gratuity

The Carltun has a large spread for their Thanksgiving Buffet including Tuscan antipasto, assorted pastas, a carving station, salmon, chicken, salads, kid friendly choices, cakes, pies and ice cream, etc.

Westbury Manor

1100 Jericho Turnpike

Westbury, NY 11590

(516) 333-7117

Cost: Thanksgiving Day Buffet : $49.00 per person All children under 10 yrs. $21.00

(All Kid’s Entrees include Ice Cream & Soft Drinks)

À La Carte Dinner Menu (Includes appetizers, soups and salads, pastas and entrées)

Wesbury Manor’s roasted Vermont turkey is sliced and served with a side of sweet potatoes, French green beans, chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy for only $39 a person or $21 per child.

 The Milleridge Inn

585 N Broadway

Jericho, NY 11753

(516) 931-2201

Cost: In the Cottage $55.95 (+ tax) Sit Down Prix Fixe 11am-6pm

Grand Buffet $55.95 (+ Tax) Grand Buffet 11am-4pm (seating every ½ hour)

Enjoy walking through the historic Milleridge village of specialty shops including the bakery, flower shop, candy shop and boutique stores before or after your meal. The grounds are beautifully decorated, making it a great place for family photo-ops.

Piccola Bussola

970 W Jericho Turnpike

Huntington, NY 11743

(631) 692-6300

Cost : (Family-Style A La Carte Menu, prices as marked on menu)

  La Bussola Ristorante

40 School Street

Glen Cove, NY 11542

(516) 671-2100

Cost : (Price Fixe Menu: $49 Adults & Children 12 and under $22)

Piccola Bussola

159 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, New York 11501

(516) 294-4620

Cost : (Buffet Family Dinner: $45 Adults & Children 12 and under $22)

If you decide to dine at Piccola Bussola, try the sweet potato gnocchi with maple cinnamon sage brown butter and the pumpkin ravioli, these pasta dishes with a fall twist are fabulous.

Thyme

8 Tower Place

Roslyn, NY 11576

516-625-2566

Thursday, November 23rd (1pm-7pm)

Thyme will serve Brunch on Friday, Nov. 24th (11:30am-3pm)

(Reservations require credit card authorization)

Cost: All menus & pricing subject to change, based on availability

Thyme works closely with local farms and uses the best quality seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast that highlights the seasons best.

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