Where to dine out for Thanksgiving in Westchester: These 20 restaurants will be open
Halloween has just ended and Daylight Savings is about to end, as well, which means it's time to start making your Thanksgiving plans. For those who prefer dining out to dining in, the earlier you make your reservations the better. A sampling of Westchester restaurants — including one offering a free holiday meal — follows, so keep scrolling.
Apropos Restaurant at The Abbey Inn, Peekskill
The restaurant, which recently got a Michelin "Recommended" nod, features a $90 per person meal from noon to 6 p.m. which includes, among other options, seared jumbo Maine scallops, roasted squash risotto, Barolo braised short ribs, Hudson Valley turkey, pumpkin mousse tart, molten chocolate cake and more. 900 Fort Hill Road, 914-739-3546, aproposrestaurant.com
Augustine's Salumeria, Mamaroneck
Diners can expect the restaurant's regular menu along with T-day favorites such as chestnut soup with duck confit, Heermance farm turkey, and apple crostata as well as more specials. The Thanksgiving meal will be offered from noon to 9 p.m. 213 Halstead Ave., 914-315-6541, augustinesny.com
Barnwood Grill, Yorktown Heights
Expect a feast full of classics and not-yet-classics at this American grill where, for $65 per person ($25 for kids), you'll find acorn squash; burrata; perogies; rice balls; traditional turkey; butternut squash ravioli; organic free range chicken; branzino; codfish and rack of lamb. The meal is served from noon to 6 p.m. 2 Old Tomahawk St., 914-248-8100, barnwoodgrill.com
Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester
This classic steakhouse features a curated three-course holiday meal for $89 per person featuring pumpkin soup, jumbo lump crab cake and turkey with roasted yams and potatoes au gratin. 610 Hartsdale Road, 914-428-6868, benjaminsteakhouse.com
Divino Cucina Italiana, Hastings-on-Hudson
Clams Oreganata, zucchini fritters and a host of homemade pastas are on the menu here for Thanksgiving as are holiday specials. The Italian restaurant, which is open from noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 23, is also known for its vegan entrees so rest assured there's something for everyone. 524 Warburton Ave. 914-274-8501, divinohastings.com
Goosefeather, Tarrytown
Celebrate Thanksgiving in a mansion — the King's Mansion where Goosefeather is located — from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The three-course, prix-fixe menu is $130 per person ($75 for children under 12) and includes options in each course as well as an assortment of family-style sides for the table. A few options will also be available a la carte from the regular Goosefeather menu. Among the choices: Roasted butternut squash and Fiji apple soup; rigatoni with sweet fennel sausage, shrimp, and lemon butter; slow roasted herb butter turkey breast and cider braised pork shoulder. 49 E Sunnyside Lane, 914-829-5454, goosefeatherny.com
Half Moon, Dobbs Ferry
Along with its regular Thanksgiving meal — think $90 for a three-course meal — the waterfront spot is also offering a Friendsgiving feast Nov. 16 with 50% off select wines by the bottle (the meal is $80 per person). Entrees — think braised short ribs, mushroom risotto and Cioppino seafood stew — are served family-style. For Nov. 23, however, expect traditional faves like butternut squash soup, acorn squash salad, flounder ceviche, butter roast turkey, glazed country ham, roasted prime rib or a combo of all in a holiday carving platter for an additional $15. 1 High St., 914-693-4130, halfmoonhudson.com
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Hudson Prime Steakhouse, Irvington
The regular menu is being served here along with other classic Thanksgiving foods. That means choosing from Chilean seabass, Faroe Island salmon, Colorado lamb chops, dry-aged New York Strip and Berkshire pork chop. The restaurant is open from noon to 9 p.m. 5 N Buckhout St., 914-231-6800, hudsonprimesteakhouse.com
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, White Plains
Dinner is served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and features both new and traditional holiday staples with the full churrasco experience including roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, Brazilian sausage, cranberry relish and apple dressing. 235 Main St., 914-697-8600, fogodechao.com/location/white-plains
Moderne Barn, Armonk
A free-range turkey complete with cornbread roasted chestnut stuffing, natural gravy and cranberry chutney is on the $92 prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu, along with butternut squash rigatonia, pan-seared salmon and seafood risotto. The meal is served from noon to 8 p.m. and also includes a New York strip steak, braised lamb shank, pumpkin cheesecake and apple pie. 430 Bedford Road, 914- 730-0001, modernebarn.com
Red Hat on the River, Irvington
Turkey's front and center for the holiday (of course!) but so, too is the restaurant's Red Hat burger, swordfish piccatta, butternut squash curry and ribeye steak. It's available via a prix fixe meal of $99 per person; $40 for kids under 12. 1 Bridge St., 914-591-5888, redhatontheriver.com
Red Horse by David Burke, White Plains
Treat yourself and your family to lobster dumplings, roasted oysters, fire-roasted filet mignon, bison short rib, roasted branzino, and the ever-classic turkey (with Italian sausage cornbread stuffing) at this White Plains newcomer. Three courses are $85 per person; $45 for children under 12. 221 Main St., 914-467-5713, redhorsebydb.com/restaurant-white-plains
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Tarrytown
A special $44 per person prix fixe menu includes a starter (choice of steak house salad, Caesar salad or lobster bisque), entrée (sliced oven roasted turkey, Ruth’s sausage and herb stuffing, homemade turkey gravy and cranberry relish), side (choice of garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole, or green beans with garlic) and dessert (pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla ice cream). The price is $17 for children. 670 White Plains Road, 914-631-3311, ruthschris.com
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Sonora, Port Chester
Add a little Latin flair to your Thanksgiving with dinner at this lively Pan-Latin restaurant where you'll find, for $59 per person ($38 for kids), appetizers like shrimp and mango tequila ceviche, eggplant meatballs, lobster bisque and entrees such as pumpkin ravioli, braised short ribs and turkey with chorizo stuffing. Tres leches sponge cake and pumpkin and dulce de leche cheesecake round out the desserts. 179 Rectory St., 914-933-0200, sonorarestaurant.net
The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges, Pound Ridge
For $188 per person, you can enjoy a three-course menu from noon to 8 p.m. featuring, among other options, a roasted petite cauliflower; rock shrimp scampi; sesame crusted salmon, Brandt Farms beef tenderloin; and seared black sea bass or roasted organic turkey with sourdough mushroom stuffing. There are also plenty of appetizer and dessert options including black truffle and fontina pizza, octopus à la plancha, tuna tartare and the always crowd-pleasing caramelized apple pie. 258 Westchester Ave. 914-764-1400, theinnatpoundridge.com
Tutta Bella, Scarsdale
Reservations are going quick at this Italian spot where you can order from their regular menu or opt for a host of specials including turkey, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce. 754 White Plains Road, 914-725-0566, tuttabellatrattoria.com
Underhills Crossing, Bronxville
You have two choices here: The regular menu — dinner is served from noon to 8 p.m. — or the $70 per person Chef's Table featuring Candy Roaster Squash Soup, Hudson Valley turkey and spiced pumpkin pie. 74 Pondfield Road, 914-337-1200, underhillscrossing.com
Wicked Wolf North, Tuckahoe
For $50 per person, diners have their choice of, among other things, baked clams; butternut squash soup; fried calamari; pan-seared salmon; penne a la vodka with chicken; lamb chops and turkey. 2 Scarsdale Road, 914-771-7661, thewolfnorth.com
X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, Yonkers
This waterfront spot has been dishing out gourmet meals for special occasions for more than 15 years and Thanksgiving is no different. For $95 per person diners have a bounty of options, everything from jumbo coconut shrimp to a shellfish crepe to miso glazed King salmon and roasted Hudson Valley turkey with an apple and chestnut stuffing with fresh sage. Braised beef short ribs and breast of duckling are also on the menu, as is a juniper and ginger crusted venison, warm Valrhona chocolate cake, a pumpkin ginger tart and banana walnut bread pudding. 71 Water Grant St., 914-965-1111, xaviars.com/x2o
Free Thanksgiving in White Plains
As has been her tradition for more than a decade, Chef Bonnie Saran will open the doors of Little Drunken Chef in White Plains for free takeout Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the menu: Your choice of turkey, ham, vegetables and mashed potatoes or a more Indian-focused dinner featuring chicken tiki masala, rice, salad and lasooni gobi (cauliflower florets in garlic chili sauce). Both include desserts. 91 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, 914-615-9300, facebook.com/littledrunkenchef
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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Westchester County NY restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner
