The holidays can be a stressful and chaotic time. The preparations, cooking, and baking, can be time-consuming. But many restaurants have opted to reopen and are featuring Thanksgiving menus so you and your family can celebrate with less stress.
Many of the island’s well-known eateries, like Luigi’s in New Hyde Park, and new additions like Revel in Garden City are welcoming customers for a stress-free and mess-free dining alternative.
You can choose comfort food, Italian dishes, seafood, or steakhouse staples. Chow down on specialty pies, cheesecakes, and ice cream. For adults, many restaurants have extensive wine and cocktail menus. Here is a list of places that will be taking reservations so you don’t have to worry about Thanksgiving food shopping this year:
LUIGI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR
Luigi’s signature Italian dishes have been a staple in New Hyde Park for more than 25 years. 265-21 Union Tpke., New Hyde Park, 718-347-7136, luigisnewhydepark.com ($10-$35)
DAVENPORT PRESS
Located in what used to be the Nassau County Trust, Davenport Press Restaurant serves a variety of tastes from escargot to filet mignon. 70 Main Street, Mineola, 516-248-8300, davenportpress.com ($15-$38)
HAVANA CENTRAL
This family friendly eatery is known for its classic Cuban apps and entrees, including chicken sofrito empanadas and ropa vieja. 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City, 516-739-7900, havanacentral.com ($7-$29)
PANTRY DINER
Pantry, located in Rockville Center, is introducing a three-course Thanksgiving menu just in time for the holidays. $40 for adults and $19 for kids younger than 10. 525 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre, 516-766-8848, pantrydiner.com ($10-$34)
CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL
City Cellar’s stunning venue and wine list is perfect for any special occasion. 1080 Corporate Dr., Westbury, 516-693-5400, citycellarny.com ($15-44)
THOM THOM STEAK & SEAFOOD
If you love seafood or sushi, this establishment offers a fusion of both, along with duck and steak. 3340 Park Ave., Wantagh, 516-221-8022, thomthomrestaurant.com ($7-$39)
H20
H2O’s upscale menu features seasonal seafood, from lobster surf and turf to sashimi platters, as well as land-lover options. 215 W. Main St., Smithtown, 631-361-6464, smithtown.h2oseafoodsushi.com ($8-39)
TELLERS
Tellers Chophouse offers a variety of American dishes, served in its indoor dining area on the backyard patio. 605 Main St., Islip, 631-277-7070, tellerschophouse.com (Dinner: $50+)
BLACKSTONE
Customers can enjoy contemporary cocktails and authentic Japanese Kobe beef at this Melville steakhouse. 10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville, 631-271-7780, blackstonesteakhouse.com ($6-40+)
SANDBAR
This airy venue provides coastal seafood and American cuisine. 55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, 631-498-6188, sandbarcoldspringharbor.com ($10-45)
VIEW
View’s Thanksgiving Dinner Prix Fixe menu offers tasty appetizers like lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail along with your choice of turkey, salmon, or steak. 3 Consuelo Pl., Oakdale, 631-589-2694, lessings.com/corporate/restaurants/venue/view ($49 per person)
BRYANT & COOPER
This 34-year-old steakhouse is known for its hand-picked steaks and butcher shop. 2 Middle Neck Rd., Roslyn, 516-627-7270, pollrestaurants.com/restaurants/bryant-cooper ($10-$50+)
HENDRICK’S TAVERN
Customers can enjoy seafood and steakhouse staples along with selections from separate wine, cocktail, and dessert menus at this Roslyn location. 1305 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 516-621-1200, pollrestaurants.com/restaurants/hendricks, ($13-$50+)
OPUS STEAKHOUSE
Salmon crudo, filet mignon, and arugula pesto pasta are just a few of this restaurant’s most popular dishes, Opus also serves sushi. 4 Old Jericho Tpke., Jericho, 516-605-1400, opussteakhouse.com ($12-$50+)
REVEL RESTAURANT & BAR
Revel has won the Five-Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for three years. 835 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-246-9111, revelrestaurant.com ($9-50+)
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