No plans to cook this Thanksgiving? These seven establishments across the North and South Forks will do all the heavy lifting. Reservations are limited, so you might want to get on a call today.
THE PRESTON HOUSE & HOTEL
428 E Main St, Riverhead / Website
With a killer Thanksgiving meal and a cozy room just steps away for your annual food coma, The Preston House and Hotel makes it way too convenient to overindulge. Its Thanksgiving lineup this year is one for the books, with mouthwatering starters, mains and desserts prepared and curated by Executive Chef Drew Hiatt. Some of the menu highlights include the Faroe Island Salmon and a Pumpkin Cheesecake Brulee. Need we say more?
LULU KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT
126 Main Street, Sag Harbor / Website
Lulu Kitchen and Bar knows holidays are all about the family. What better way to honor that than with their family-style dinner in celebration of Thanksgiving Day? Of course, their traditional turkey meal will be complete with some of our favorite Thanksgiving side staples, from stuffing to sweet potatoes and more. Not a big Thanksgiving foodie? Not to fear, because Lulu's regular menu (that we love) is available if a turkey is not your taste. Open from noon to 8 p.m., spots are limited, so book your table quick.
TBAR SOUTHAMPTON
268 Elm St, Southampton / Website
Southampton is where it’s at this Thanksgiving, because Tbar Southampton’s extraordinary menu brings the ultimate holiday game to this beautiful restaurant. The appetizer, entrée and dessert options will be stronger than ever. If you have ever eaten at Tbar Southampton, you know that good food is no joke, and because they know there is always room for more, the dessert line is unreal. Try a selection of pumpkin pie, warm apple crisp, chocolate mousse and banana parfait millefeuilles to put you in the ultimate food coma.
TOPPING ROSE HOUSE
1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton / Website
The hottest reservation in the Hamptons to secure will be even hotter for Thanksgiving, so book your table at Topping Rose House fast. Jean-George has created the ultimate holiday menu with the best appetizers, entreés and desserts that will leave you unbuttoning those pants for more. You know it has to be good. It’s Topping Rose.
BARON’S COVE
31 W Water St, Sag Harbor / Website
Would you expect anything less than a five-star, four-course meal from Executive Chef Nicholas Vogel and his culinary team at Baron’s Cove? The Thanksgiving Prix Fixe meal will make you want to celebrate Thanksgiving every day. From 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy salads, sides, pies and more at this charming hotel. The take on a Thanksgiving feast here is one that can't be beat.
THE HALYARD RESTAURANT
58775 County Rd 48, Greenport / Website
The Halyard Restaurant raises the bar on gobble day with a lineup like no other. Their special three-course menu is filled with the ultimate fan-favorite Thanksgiving sides, meats and more will encourage a new Thanksgiving tradition for you and your family. Located at a hotel in Greenport, it's worth the visit just for the beautiful views.
1770 HOUSE
143 Main Street, East Hampton / Website
The 1770 House is proud to host you and your family for the ultimate feast in their historic dining room and tavern. Carefully curated by Chef Michael Rozzi, his three-course prix fixe meal served 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. will go quick, given the high demand of his delicious eats. Drinks are no joke at the 1770 House, either. The wine pairings are available from Wine Director Michael Cohen, along with selections from his Wine Spectator award-winning list. Eat and drink with the finest of both.
Photography by: Courtesy of Baron's Cove, Read McKendree, The Preston House & Hotel, T Bar, Topping Rose House.
