2023 Guide to Long Island Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Catering Full Meals, Sides & Desserts

November 7, 2023 - by Lon Cohen

Looking to take a break this Thanksgiving and let someone else do the cooking? We got you covered. Our 2023 Thanksgiving guide is a virtual cornucopia of restaurants serving T-Day meals, offering full meal catering for pickup or making desserts (pies!) and sides. So sit back, relax and get in touch with one of these Long Island restaurants so you can eat more and worry less this Thanksgiving.

Sit Down Thanksgiving Day Dinners

Plori

What: Prix Fixe menu available for sit-down Thanksgiving dinner. $55 per person + tax & gratuity
Menu: Appetizers (choose one): Horiatiki – Village Salad, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Feta and Greek Olives, Laced with Extra Virgin Olive oil. Prassini- Thinly Sliced Romaine, Scallions, Dill, Chopped Cucumber, Tossed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar. Acord Butternut Squash Soup. Entree: Rosted Turkey (Entree only $41) – Slow roasted sliced young turkey breast, cranberry relish, marshmallow sweet potato casserole, honey thyme glazed carrots, root vegetable and fruit stuffing. green beans almondine. Dessert: Freshly Baked Apple Pie.
Location: 307 Old Country Road, Carle Place.
Reservations: Call (516) 279-4762 for reservations or book through Open Table.

RARE350

What: A la carte menu & dinner specials.
Menu: $49 turkey dinner includes dark and white, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce and vegetables.
Location: 650 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, (516) 496-8000.
Reservations: CLICK HERE to reserve your table.

ONE10

What: Celebrate Thanksgiving at their table. Featuring a la carte menu + chef’s specials.
Menu: $49/per person (plus tax & gratuity). Dark and white meat, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and cranberry sauce.
Location: 569 Broadhollow Road, Melville.
Reservations: CALL (631) 694-3333.

Opus Steakhouse

What: A la carte menu & dinner specials.
Menu: $49/per person (plus tax & gratuity). Dark and white meat, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and cranberry sauce.
Location: 4 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, (516) 605-1400.
Reservations: CLICK HERE to reserve your table.

Other places for sit-down Thanksgiving Day dinners:

Blackstone – A la carte menu & turkey dinners for $49. Click here to reserve now.
Farmingdale Diner – Complete dinner for 2 for $79, dinner for 4 for $158, and family of 10 for $395. Open from 7am-9pm on Thanksgiving Day. Location: 17 Hempstead Turnpike, Farmingdale, (516) 777-3377.
Biscuits & Barbeque Diner – Turduckens and deep fried turkeys available. Sides and pies also available. Click here for more info. Open 12:#0pm to 8:30pm on Thanksgiving Day. Location: 106 E 2nd St, Mineola.
Davenport Press Restaurant – Prix Fixe menu available for sit-down Thanksgiving dinner. Location: 70 Main Street, Mineola, (516) 248-8300.
The Capital Grille – Prix Fixe menu available for sit-down Thanksgiving dinner or for pickup. Location:630 Old Country Road, Garden City.
Seasons 52 – Prix Fixe menu available for sit-down Thanksgiving dinner. Location: 630 Old Country Road, Garden City, (516) 248-5252.
Lulu Kitchen & Bar –Lulu Kitchen and Bar will be open for Thanksgiving offering a traditional turkey entrée on Thursday, November 23rd from noon to 8 p.m. Location: 126 Main Street, Sag Harbor.
Prime – This Thanksgiving, enjoy our regular a la carte menu plus holiday specials, including a traditional Roasted Turkey Dinner. Location: 117 North New York Ave, Huntington,(631) 385-1515.
H2O –Bring the family and celebrate Thanksgiving Day with our delicious $65 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner featuring some of your favorite H2O seafood and steak, plus classic seasonal holiday selections including a Roasted Turkey Platter. Location:15 W Main Street, Smithtown, (631) 361-6464.
Tellers – Two dining options available. Location: 605 Main St, Islip, (631) 277-7070.

Thanksgiving Dinner Catering/Pickup

Plori

What: Complete Family Dinner – Slow Roasted Sliced Young Turkey Breast, Cranberry Relish, Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole, Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots, Root Vegetable & Fruit Stuffing, Gravy, Green Beans Almandine. Serves 6 people for $142. Serves 9 people for $198. OR Roasted Whole Turkey Feast – Includes a 16/18 lb Turkey. Cranberry Relish, Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole, Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots, Root Vegetable & Fruit Stuffing, Gravy, Green Beans Almandine and a Freshly Baked Pie! Serves 12 people for $239. Enhance Your Thanksgiving Table with a Family Size Tray. Choice of: • Spanakopita $39 • Roasted Lemon Potatoes $40 • Spanakorizo $38 • Pasticcio $65 • Roasted Lamb Shank Lemonato (4) $99 • Shrimp Skordata (Scampi) $75 • Seafood Youvetsi $95 Dessert: Fresh Baked Whole Apple Pie ($19)
Place orders by: 72 Hours Prior To Pick-Up.
TO PLACE AN ORDER: Call (516) 279-4762.

Backyard Barbeque

What: Full menu bundles or a la carte.
Place orders by: November 17th
Pick up: November 20th-22nd from 3pm-7pm. November 23rd from 9am-noon.
Menu: Full Thanksgiving bundles. Smoked and fried turkeys. Bundle #1: One turkey plus one side. Fried $150 or Smoked $180. Bundle #2: One turkey plus two sides. Fried $240 or Smoked $270. Bundle #3: Combo $475, Fried $440 or Smoked $510. Sides: Candied Yams, Collard greens, Mc and Cheese, Potato salad, or Cornbread. A la carte menu Fried turkey $120, smoked turkey $150, cornbread $40, half-pan sides $60, full pan sides $100.
TO PLACE AN ORDER: CLICK HERE, call (516) 771-4227 or email: [email protected].

Other places offering Thanksgiving dinner for pick-up or catering:

Gott2lovefood – Full turkey menu packages for $330 and $285. Click here to order.
Simply Delish – Turkey or Ham and four sides for $395. Feeds 4-6 people. Orders picked November 17th. Click here. Location: All of Long Island, (516) 644-3878.
Delicious Moments – Full Thanksgiving menu. All food is picked up or delivered cold. Open Thanksgiving day until 2pm. $10 delivery fee. Click here for menu. Location: Baldwin,(516) 594-1349.
Gourmology – Full Thanksgiving meals delivered right to your door. Click here for menu. Location: All of Long Island, (917) 627-8597.
Struggletown BBQ – Thanksgiving feats that fee up to 15 guests. Click here for full menu. Orders must be placed by November 19th. Pick up between 8am-12pm in Mount Sinai. Location: Mount Sinai, [email protected].
Mangiamo Italian Market – Full Thanksgiving meal packages available. Click here for menu. All orders must be placed before November 20th. Location: 1315 Middle Country Road, Centereach, (631) 696-1113.
Bagel Express – Full Italian style dinners and traditional meals for Thanksgiving. Also, dinner for one. Click here for more info and menu. Location: Smithton and Setauket.
Fireside Caterers – Click here for full menu. Location: Huntington, (631) 351-1400.

Thanksgiving Just Sides & Appetizers For Pickup

Yaphank Deli

What: All items listed below are half trays. Pick up cold and reheat at home.
Place Orders by: Monday, November 20th
Pickup: Wednesday, November 22nd
Sides: Mashed Potatoes ($40), Grams Famous Stuffing made with sausage ($50), Whipped Sweet Potatoes with your choice of marshmallow or pecan topping ($45), Creamed Corn ($35), Glazed Carrots ($35), Mac & Cheese ($40), Green Bean Casserole ($45), Sauteed Mushrooms ($45), maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts ($45), Homemade Cranberry Sauce & Apple Cider Gravy by the Quart ($20).
Desserts: Death by Chocolate ($35), Death by Pumpkin ($235), Gram Rice Pudding ($40), Homemade Pies ($18.99) – Apple, Pumpkin, Blueberry, Coconut Custard, Cherry, Blueberry Crumb (+$1) and Apple Crumb (+$1).
Location: 908 E Main Street, Yaphank, (631) 775-6464
TO PLACE AN ORDER: CLICK HERE

Other places offering Thanksgiving just sides & appetizers for pickup:

Made By Merry – Luxury custom charcuterie boards. What will be the centerpiece of your Holiday Table? Click to place your Thanksgiving charcuterie board order.
Crosstown Chef –Get 10% off any order over $200. Click here to see menu of sides. All trays are picked up Wednesday November 11th. Message or call to order! 631-244-CHEF. Location: Sayville.

Thanksgiving Pies & Desserts

Torte Jeff Pie Company

What: Pies, full line of artisan bread and Thanksgiving-themed cupcakes. Limited availability available in store week of thanksgiving.
Place Orders by: Friday, November 17th
Pickup: By Wednesday, November 22nd
Desserts: APPLE ($26), APPLE CRUMB ($26), BLUEBERRY ($26), BLUEBERRY CRUMB ($26), CARAMEL APPLE WALNUT ($28), CHOCOLATE CREAM ($26), KEY LIME ($32), LEMON MERINGUE ($21), PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP ($26), SOUTHERN BOURBON PECAN ($25), STRAWBERRY RHUBARB ($25), TOASTED COCONUT CUSTARD ($25), PUMPKIN ($25), PUMPKIN MASCARPONE SWIRL ($28).
Location: 218 East Main Street, Port Jefferson.
TO PLACE AN ORDER: Call (631) 456-1532.

Yaphank Deli

What: See above for Thanksgiving sides catering as well. Click here for more info.
Place Orders by: Monday, November 20th
Pickup: Wednesday, November 22nd
Desserts: Death by Chocolate ($35), Death by Pumpkin ($235), Gram Rice Pudding ($40), Homemade Pies ($18.99) – Apple, Pumpkin, Blueberry, Coconut Custard, Cherry, Blueberry Crumb (+$1) and Apple Crumb (+$1).
Location: 908 E Main Street, Yaphank, (631) 775-6464.
TO PLACE AN ORDER: CLICK HERE

Other places offering Thanksgiving pies & desserts:

Dista Bakes – Homemade pies and cookies. Pick up on Wednesday, November 22nd. Order here.
Briermere Farms – Click here for their 2023 Thanksgiving Day pie list. Thanksgiving Week Hours: Open Sun. – Wed. 8am – 5pm. Open Thanksgiving Day 8am – 1pm. For More Information, Call (631) 722-3931. Location: 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead.
Youngs Farms – This farm was founded in 1893. So they’ve been around a while and we assume they know a thing or two about pies. Click here for 2023 pie list. Location: 91 Hegemans Lane, Old Brookville, (516) 626-3955.
Nettie’s Country Bakery –Nettie’s is taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving through Nov. 19th at 4pm! Click here for more info. Location: 366 Railroad Avenue, Center Moriches, (631) 400-9900.
Hampton Eats –Hampton Eats is taking the stress out of Thanksgiving dessert with freshly baked pies and tarts available for pre-order for the holiday. Location: 74 North Main Street
East Hampton.