Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful. Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Boston 2021? This post covers Thanksgiving dinner in Boston, restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Boston as well as turkey to go and takeout options.
Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 25, 2021.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.
This list is not exhaustive. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Thanksgiving in Boston 2021
Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel
Riverbend Bar & Grille At The Newton Marriott Hotel is offering a Thanksgiving Buffet from 11:45 am – 3 pm. Priced at $50 per person.
- Seafood Bar w/ Shrimp & Crab
- Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
- Slow Smoked Prime Rib
- New England Herb Crusted Cod
- Dessert buffet
Nubar
Nubar will be offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 12pm – 6pm, with a carving station, traditional and creative dishes, salads, and a dessert station. The price is $50/adults, $30/kids 12 and under, free 5 and under. The price includes coffee, juice, or soft drinks. Reserve early – limited seating.
Double Zero Boston
Double Zero Boston will be serving their full menu, along with a few seasonal specials. Book your reservation, hours are 12pm – 8pm on November 25.
Davio’s
Davio’s is open from 11 am – 8 pm on November 25 and is offering a Thanksgiving Plated Dinner for $75 per guest, $23 kids 12 and under in addition to their full dinner menu.
They are also offering Turkey Dinner to Go. Place your order by 5 PM on Tuesday, November 23rd and pick up anytime on Wednesday the 24th or before 11 AM on Thanksgiving Day. Priced at $75 per person.
You will need to check for the individual Davio’s location to see what is being offered as each location is slightly different in terms of menu.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is offering a 3-Course Thanksgiving Feast. $42.95 for Adults and $15.95 for Children.
1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar
1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Gloucester is offering a 3 course dinner for $74 per guest.
Deuxave
Deuxave is offering a 3 course menu for $125 per person and accepting reservations from 1 2pm to 8 pm on November 25.
All reservations will require a credit card. Any cancellations after 5pm on 11/25 will result in a $62.50pp charge.
The Federal
The Federal in Waltham is offering an a la carte Thanksgiving menu featuring homemade turkey dinner with all the fixings, as well as select features from our dinner menu.
The Red Lion Tavern
The Red Lion Tavern in Cohasset is offering a $65 prix-fixe menu. Reservations available for November 25 12 pm, 2:30 pm and 5 pm.
Andolinis Restaurant
Andolinis Restaurant is offering a Complete Thanksgiving Take-Away Dinner for up to 6 People. Available for pickup on November 24 from 2 pm – 4 pm.
The package ($285 per package, serves 6) includes:
- 8-10lb Whole Fresh Free Range Turkey, Apple Cider Brined by our Chef and Ready to Cook (with instructions for pick up the day before on November 25th)
- Mixed Greens Salad, shallot, squash, asparagus, pumpkin maple vinaigrette
- Brussels sprouts in almond brown butter, with parmesan, pancetta, lemon
- Butternut Squash Puree
- Stuffing with sausage, sage, toasted walnut & currant
- Homemade cranberry sauce
- Roasted garlic mashed potatoes with herbs
- Roasted parsnips, cherry agrodolce
- Homestyle Gravy
- Fresh rolls
Branch Line
Branch Line in Watertown is offering a Branch Line Thanksgiving To Go for pick up on November 25 from 9 am -12:15 pm. Order cutoff is November 19 by 5pm.
Branch Line Thanksgiving To Go: Table
- Roasted Spatchcock Turkey: 15lb spatchcocked turkey, giblet gravy – $130.00
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken: house sauce
- Roasted Root Vegetables (serves 4) honey, thyme
- Mashed Potatoes (serves 4) cultured butter & cream, sea salt
- Francese Stuffing (serves 4) sage, caramelized onion
- Giblet Gravy (1 quart) black pepper, apple cider
- Cranberry Sauce (1 quart) citrus, brown sugar
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Online Services
Omaha Steaks
You can build your own, ready to cook Thanksgiving dinner with Omaha Steaks. They ship nationwide or you can pickup at location closest to you.
Ready to Cook Thanksgiving for 4 ($129); for 6 ($149.99 – $179.99) or for 8 ($199.99).
Thanksgiving Mains include Whole Basted Turkey; Spiral Sliced Ham; Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast; Pecanwood Smoked Flank Ham; Fully Cooked Breast.
Some sides and sweets that they offer are family-sized smashed red potatoes; green bean casserole; family-sized whipped sweet potatoes; brussels sprouts with bacon & shallots; pumpkin pie; pecan pie; caramel apple tartlets and more.
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma has a number of Thanksgiving items that can be delivered to you including:
- Fresh Free-Range Turkeys
- Pre-Roasted Turkeys
- Smoked Turkeys
- Stuffed Turkeys
- Assorted Brie Appetizers
- Prepared Turkey Gravy
- Mushroom and Herb Stuffing
- Potato Gratin with Thyme and Fontina Cheese
- Sweet Yam Casserole
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Cranberry Chutney
- Southern Baked Pumpkie Pie
Some items like the turkeys are shipped overnight from the supplier and is not eligible for rush shipping. For Thanksgiving Delivery, order by November 20, 2020, 11:59pm PT, for delivery on November 25.
Harry & David
Harry & David has a Thanksgiving Turkey Feast ($229) which can be shipped to you:
The menu incluldes:
- Ready-to-heat oven-roasted turkey (10 lb)
- Apple sausage stuffing (1 lb 14 oz)
- Creamy Brussels sprouts with bacon (1 lb 12 oz)
- Brown sugar sweet potatoes (1 lb 15 oz)
- Pumpkin Cheesecake [New York-style pumpkin layered cheesecake], 2 lb
- Classic turkey gravy (13.5 oz)
- Spiced cranberry chutney (1 lb)
- Net Weight: 19 lb 6 oz
The turkey is fully cooked and brined, creating a light pink color similar to smoked meats. Arrives frozen and will need to thaw two to three days before reheating and serving.
Harry & David also has many other items for your Thanksgiving meal including:
- Spiral-Sliced Ham
- Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
- Gourmet Ham Dinner
- Parmesan Creamed Spinach
- Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie
- Zucchini and Corn Casserole and much more!
Hello Fresh
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving Feast specialty box which features all of the ingredients and step-by-step directions to cook two chef-curated entrée options – Traditional Turkey or Beef Tenderloin – plus an assortment of sides, a decadent dessert, and an optional appetizer starting at $16.99 per serving.
Traditional Turkey ($169.89 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 8-10 and features Roast Turkey with a Garlic-Herb Butter Rub and Classic Gravy. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Classic Gravy with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts, and Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.
Beef Tenderloin ($134.95 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 4-6 and features a Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Sherry Thyme Jus. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Beef Gravy, and Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.
The Thanksgiving Feast is available for preorder now through November 18 or while supplies last, with delivery beginning on November 16.
CookUnity
CookUnity, the very first direct Chef-to-Consumer meal subscription platform, is serving up Thanksgiving dishes by culinary icon Marc Forgione to celebrate the holiday.
The special menu includes both classic and creative seasonal plates including Slow Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Apple Stuffing & Sage Gravy, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Shells, Garlicky Green Beans, and Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Relish.
Every CookUnity dish is handcrafted using the freshest ingredients and each chef’s expert techniques.
The Thanksgiving menu is available for delivery the week of Thanksgiving on a first come first served basis.
Meals start at $10.49/meal (certain specials may have an additional cost) and can be shipped right to your door. CookUnity currently services the Northeast, as far west as Illinois and south to Georgia, as well as the state of California and major markets within Nevada, Texas, and Louisiana.
Blue Apron
Meal-kit delivery service Blue Apron is offering a Full Thanksgiving Dinner Menu that serves 6-8 and is available for delivery the weeks of 11/8, 11/15, or 11/22. Order by 11/17 and schedule your delivery for 11/22 or 11/23.
The kit includes:
- Savory Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fried Rosemary & Pumpkin Seeds
- Apple Crumb Pie with Warming Spices & Almonds
- Garlic & Herb Gravy
- Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes with Romano & Chives
- Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Ginger & Spicy Maple Syrup
They also have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu including:
- Butternut Squash & Spinach Risotto with Fried Sage & Walnuts
- Four Cheese & Truffle Honey Flatbread with Mushrooms & Kale
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