Don’t want to spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen? These holiday specials are happening at restaurants all over New Jersey.
NORTH JERSEY
87 Sussex, Jersey City
Enjoy a gourmet-style Thanksgiving takeout prepared by Chef Brian Walter. The five-course offering comes in two sizes, one for 4-6 people ($350) and another for 6-10 people ($650). Choose from a menu including double consommé of organic chicken, smoked gouda mac & cheese, death by truffle whipped potatoes, heritage turkey and much more. All orders must be placed by November 24 and can be picked up on Thanksgiving between 11 am and 1:45 pm.
87 Sussex Street, Jersey City; 551-256-7864
Benares, Wyckoff
Benares is open on Thanksgiving for dine-in meals and takeout orders. Their offerings include vegetable samosas, palak paneer, rasmali, yellow dal tadka, and much more. The takeout package feeds 4-6 people for $149. Vegan and vegetarian options abound.
327 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff; 201-904-2222
Blue Morel, Morristown
Blue Morel’s Thanksgiving buffet features roast turkey, beef, a raw bar, salads, dessert and more. Reservations, highly recommended, are available between noon and 8 pm on Thanksgiving. The buffet is $89 per adult and $29 for children under 12.
2 Whippany Road, Morristown; 973-451-2619
Blu on the Hudson, Weehawken
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast overlooking the Hudson that includes free-range turkey, veal parmesan, Prime Del Monico steak, carrot cake, pumpkin pie and more. The prix fixe three-course meal is $69 per person. Reservations, highly recommended, are available from 1-9 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
1200 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken; 201-636-1200
Brasserie Mémére, Closter
The three-course dine-in menu ($69 per person; from noon-8 pm) includes escargots in garlic-herb butter, butternut squash soup, roast turkey, beef tenderloin, pumpkin crème brûlée and more. Thanksgiving dinner to go–featuring turkey, sides and a bottle of Beaujolais nouveau—feeds 6-10 people for $290, with additional add-ons available; orders must be received by Saturday, November 23, and picked up on Thanksgiving between 11 am and 2 pm.
107 Vervalen Street, Closter; 201-660-8822
Byrd, Hoboken
Let the chefs at Byrd prepare your Thanksgiving meal for you. This Hoboken establishment is offering a Thanksgiving package throughout November, which includes cranberry sauce, potato rolls, roasted turkey and more; feeds 6-8 guests ($350).
800 Jackson Street, Hoboken; 201-526-4033
Choc-O-Pain, Hoboken & Jersey City
Need to outsource dessert? Choc-O-Pain’s tarts come in flavors including pumpkin, apple, pear spiced almond cream, vegan chocolate ganache and pecan. All orders must be placed 48 hours in advance.
Multiple locations
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg
This resort is hosting multiple Thanksgiving feasts. The Emerald Ballroom ($75 per person), Diamond Ballroom ($68 per person) and Black Bear Golf Club ($65 per person) are serving a buffet of seafood, other hot options and dessert; the Canyon Ballroom at Minerals Hotel ($68 per person) offers a similar selection for its Thanksgiving buffet. Crystal Tavern ($72 per person) and Springs Bistro ($68 per person) offer a three-course Thanksgiving dinner, with Springs offering a wine pairing ($100 per person). Kites Restaurant ($59 per person), meanwhile, offers a three-course meal with soup, salad, turkey and dessert. Wine director Susanne Wagner is hosting tastings in the Wine Cellar—which houses the state’s largest wine collection—suggesting pairings with classic dishes. Reservations suggested.
1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg; 973-862-4351
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Faubourg, Montclair
Faubourg is one of New Jersey Monthly‘s 40 Best Restaurants in the state, and its Thanksgiving offerings live up to the hype. The French-style restaurant is offering a family-style Thanksgiving dinner package for pickup. It includes butternut squash soup, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, fall vegetables and more. Other items, such as shrimp cocktail, chicken pot pie and roasted salmon, are available a la carte. The package can feed 3-4 people ($255) or 6-8 people ($495). Orders must be submitted by November 16 and picked up on November 27 or 28 between 10 am and noon.
544 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair; 973-542-7700
The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, South Orange
The Fox & Falcon, from celebrity chef David Burke, is offering an in-restaurant feast—three courses with add-on sides. The prix fixe meal goes for $75 per person; both include turkey, butter nut soup, clothesline bacon, gravy, Caesar salad, vanilla-bean crème brûlée and pie. Reservations are recommended, and are available between noon and 8 pm on Thanksgiving.
19 Valley Street, South Orange; 973-419-6773
Gioia Mia, Montclair
Craving an Italian spin on Thanksgiving? Bring your friends and family to to Gioia Mia, which is offering just that this season with its 5-course prix fixe menu. Enjoy offerings such as butternut squash soup, bucatini, turkey roulade, candied yams, focaccia stuffing, and dutch apple pie. The menu is $85 per person, and will be served from 1 pm-6:30 pm on Thanksgiving.
331 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair; 973-233-0350
Grain & Cane, Berkeley Heights
Bring home a complete Thanksgiving meal. The $200 package feeds 6-8 people and includes turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole and roasted butternut squash. Other a la carte items—such as pumpkin cheesecake, upside-down apple cake and additional sides and mains—are also available. Orders must be placed by November 22 and can be picked up from noon-6 pm on November 27. Want to dine in on Thanksgiving? The restaurant is offering its regular menu in addition to a Thanksgiving menu.
250 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights; 908-897-1920
Halifax, Hoboken
This restaurant in Hoboken’s W Hotel is offering a takeout menu as well as a three-course, dine-in menu. The takeout menu ($225; serves 4-6 people) includes squash soup, turkey breast, mashed potatoes, fall vegetables and pies. Orders must be placed online by November 22, and can be picked up on Thanksgiving from 11 am-1 pm. Options for the prix-fixe dinner include turkey confit fritters, braised beef short rib and cobbler, in addition to special wines.
225 River Street, Hoboken; 201-253-2500
Jarana, East Rutherford
Want a Latin twist on the traditional Thanksgiving feast? Jarana, which opened last year at American Dream, has you covered with a special Peruvian Thanksgiving Giving Back menu, from which a portion of the proceeds will go to support the Pachacútec Culinary Institute in Peru; it features a selection of chupecito, piernita de pavo horneada y locro, pumpkin tres leches and much more. The special menu, served throughout November, is available for 2 people sharing-style for $55 per person.
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford; 551-777-8020
Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, Morristown
If your celebration is on the smaller side, enjoy a to-go Thanksgiving meal for four that includes cream of pumpkin soup, kale salad, lasagna Bolognese, an herb-roasted half turkey and apple cranberry cobbler. The price starts at $248 for 4 people; additional side options range from $28-60. All orders must be placed by November 26 and picked up on November 27 (select your pickup time online).
110 South Street, Morristown; 973-644-3180
Orchard Park by David Burke, East Brunswick
Chef David Burke’s East Brunswick restaurant, Orchard Park, is serving up a Thanksgiving takeout package this year. The package is a three-course meal from a prix fixe menu which is $98 per person ($55 for children under 10). Orders can be picked up on Thanksgiving between 11 am-8 pm.
670 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick; 732-554-5714
RP Prime, Mahwah & Fairlawn
This steakhouse is cooking up a takeout and dine-in meal this year. Choose from a menu featuring pistachio crusted rack of lamb, roasted turkey, caesar salad, creamed spinach, New York cheesecake, and more. The takeout option starts at $180 and serves 4-6 people.
209 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah; 201-529-1111
41-11 Route 4 West, Fair Lawn; 201-267-0702
Sátis Bistro, Jersey City
Take a trip to the Paulus Hook neighborhood for this restaurant’s Thanksgiving feast. Sátis Bistro’s refined three-course meal includes rum spiced butternut squash soup, roasted turkey in rosemary gravy, sweet potatoes au gratin, and your choice of pistachio or pumpkin tiramisu. It is $75 per person, and dinner will be served from noon to 5:30 pm; Reservations are recommended.
212 Washington Street, Jersey City; 201-435-5151
Seasons 52 (Garden State Plaza), Paramus
For groups ranging from four to six, Seasons 52 is offering a to-go Thanksgiving box with salad, roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, squash, cranberry relish, and mini-pumpkin pies. for $230. Pick up orders on November 27 and reheat at home on Thanksgiving.
1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus; 201-518-1074
Serenade, Chatham
The takeout offering ($75 per person) includes pumpkin soup, turkey, sides of potato purée and autumn vegetables, and an apple cobbler; additional $35 sides are available. The in-restaurant menu ($95 per adult; $50 per child under age 10) features appetizers (including pumpkin soup, an autumn salad, short rib tortellini and tuna tartare), entrées (including turkey, halibut and beef) and desserts (including chocolate mousse cake and pumpkin pie). Takeout orders must be placed by November 22 and picked up on Thanksgiving from 11:30 am-1 pm.
6 Roosevelt Ave, Chatham; 973-701-0303
Spring House, Tenafly
This cozy little establishment is rolling out the red carpet this Thanksgiving, offering a three-course prix fixe menu and, for those who want to stay home, a takeout package. Both options includes items such as sage gnocchi, roasted turkey, and cranberry pecan pie. The prix fixe menu is $85 per person (reservations recommended), while takeout serves 6-8 people for $395. Takeout orders can be picked up on Thanksgiving before 1 pm.
91 W Clinton Avenue, Tenafly; 201-353-0080
Stern and Bow, Closter
The prix-fixe meal ($75) includes butternut squash soup, crispy calamari, turkey with fixings (stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce), wild-mushroom fettuccine, fennel-rubbed pork loin, pan-seared branzino, apple beignets and more. A children’s menu ($35) includes turkey dinner, pasta and pizza. Reservations required; seatings from 1-6 pm. A take-home package is also being offered for $250 (serves 10 people); orders must be placed by November 22 and can be picked up on Thanksgiving between 12:30 and 1 pm.
171 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter; 201-750-3350
CENTRAL JERSEY
B2 Bistro, North Brunswick
At the restaurant’s North Brunswick location, catered to-go menu options serve 4-5 people (10 pounds of turkey; $200) or 8-10 people (20 pounds; $300). All orders include macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, roasted French beans, apple cider-glazed carrots and more. At the restaurant’s Red Bank location, catered to-go menu options serve 4-5 people ($225) or 8-10 people ($325), and feature turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted squash and Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. For both locations, orders must be placed by November 22 and picked up on November 27.
230 Washington Place, North Brunswick; 732-297-3803
141 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank; 732-268-8555
Blu Grotto, Oceanport
Just heat and serve Blu Grotto’s luxurious package, which includes turkey breast, whipped sweet potatoes, maple-glazed bacon Brussels sprouts, stuffing, pumpkin or apple pie, and bourbon-maple whipped cream. Packages serve 8-10 people ($290), 12-16 people ($425) or 18-20 people ($520). Orders must be received by November 22 and can be picked up on November 27 from 3-7 pm, or on Thanksgiving day from 9 am-noon.
200 Port Au Peck Avenue, Oceanport; 732-571-7900
Canal House Station, Milford
A four-course takeout dinner option includes a seafood starter, roasted butternut squash soup, a classic Thanksgiving dinner of roast turkey breast, cornbread sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, glazed carrots, string beans with parsley butter, potatoes and pecan/pumpkin pies. Orders are $150 per person and can be picked up on November 27 from 2-4 pm or on Thanksgiving from 11 am-1:30 pm.
2 Bridge Street, Milford; 908-995-7200
Drifthouse by David Burke, Sea Bright
Drifthouse in Sea Bright is offering to-go meals for 8-10 people as well as serving a Thanksgiving Day menu (noon to 8 pm).
1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright; 732-530-9760
Elements, Princeton
Thanksgiving at one of New Jersey Monthly’s 40 Best Restaurants includes whole roast turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, squash pie, whipped sweet potatoes and more. Add-ons—including marinated shrimp, baked brie, and other appetizers and sides—are available. The restaurant is also offering to-go cocktails. Orders must be placed by November 22 and picked up on November 27 (2-6 pm) or Thanksgiving (9:30 am-noon). Packages serve 2-4 people ($249) or 6-8 people ($499).
66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609-924-0078
The GOAT by David Burke, Union Beach
The GOAT, which earned a three-star review from New Jersey Monthly last year, is offering to-go dinners and is hosting Thanksgiving dinner (noon to 8 pm). Reservations suggested.
1411 Route 36, Union Beach; 732-264-5222
Kona Grill, Woodbridge
Enjoy a holiday meal at the restaurant or via takeout starting on Thanksgiving and running through December 1. Offerings include turkey and trimmings, pumpkin pie and a special pumpkin cocktail.
11 US-1, Woodbridge; 732-750-4400
LBI National Golf Resort, Little Egg Harbor
Cozy up with the family for a picturesque Thanksgiving meal. The menu includes roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and traditional stuffing, and will be available on Thanksgiving starting at noon. Reservations are required.
99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor; 609-857-5656
Osteria Morini, Bernardsville
Enjoy a fuss-free Thanksgiving in your own home or at this upscale restaurant. The $180 Thanksgiving Box feeds 4-6 people (or add $45 for each additional person) and includes slow-roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, mushroom Brussels sprouts, stuffing, cornbread, cranberry sauce and gravy. Side and dessert add-ons are available. Pre-order by November 25 at 5 pm. The dine-in option includes a 3 course prix fixe menu for $65 per person. Reservations are required.
107 Morristown Road, Bernardsville; 908-221-0040
Red Horse by David Burke at the Bernards Inn, Bernardsville
Chef David Burke, who owns several restaurants in New Jersey, has taken over operations at the classic Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, giving it his Red Horse moniker. The restaurant is serving a three-course prix-fixe menu on Thanksgiving (noon to 8 pm).
27 Minebrook Road, Bernardsville; 908-766-0002
Red Horse by David Burke, Rumson
The restaurant is offering to-go dinners and a dine-in Thanksgiving meal (noon to 8 pm).
26 Ridge Road, Rumson; 732-576-3400
SOUTH JERSEY
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
In AC on Thanksgiving? Council Oak Steak & Seafood’s dinner ($79 per person) includes roasted turkey, butternut squash bisque, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and a wide selection of desserts. Fresh Harvest Buffet’s dinner ($59.99 per person) includes roasted turkey, prime rib, a raw bar (shrimp, clams and oysters), corn bread stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes and pies (pumpkin, apple and pecan). Speaking of pies, chef Thaddeus DuBois is preparing a Thanksgiving pie sale ($25 per pie) with selections such as chocolate peanut butter, apple, blueberry, Boston Creme and more. Pies will be on sale from November 25-27 between 11 am and 6 pm, and on Thanksgiving Day from 9 am to 1 pm.
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-449-1000
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone, Collingswood
Order to-go a la carte dishes such as butternut squash bisque ($14), baked turkey Bolognese ($65), truffle gnocchi ($85), sausage and broccoli rabe stuffing ($23) and pecan pie ($20). Orders must be placed by November 19 at noon (or until items are sold out), and can be picked up on November 22 from 3-7 pm.
706 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood; 856-858-9840
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor
A buffet is happening from 11 am-5 pm on Thanksgiving. The menu includes chilled salads (roasted butternut squash; seafood ceviche; deviled egg potato salad), soups (creamy crab; split pea and ham), entrées (roasted turkey, fried haddock, braised pork shoulder), sides (stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cheese tortellini) and assorted desserts. Meals for adults start at $65; for children, $30. Reservations are required.
9601 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor; 609-368-0100
Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, Galloway
Seaview Hotel & Golf Club’s main dining room, where guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Photo: Courtesy of Seaview Hotel & Golf Club
Choose between a buffet ($69.95 per person) or prix-fixe meal ($24.95 per person). Buffet stations include turkey, braised short ribs, pasta, citrus-poached shrimp and crab claws, and more. The four-course meal features glazed ham, pumpkin pie and chocolate cake. The buffet is from noon-6 pm. Reservations suggested.
401 S New York Road, Galloway; 609-652-1800
PRIVATE DINING
dineDK Private Dining, New Jersey
Want to really wow your guests? With packages starting at $165 per person, you can hire a Michelin star chef to talk you through planning—and walk you through preparing—Thanksgiving dinner. You can personalize the menu, but it includes two main dishes, between 4 and 5 side dishes, and a dessert.
Jersey Shore; 646-979-0227
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