12 LI restaurants serving great dishes on Thanksgiving
Jonathan's Ristorante in Huntington is one of a dozen restaurants on Long Island that will be serving on Thanksgiving. Credit: Barbara Alper
Some give thanks because they don't have to cook. Here are 12 notable restaurants, six in Nassau and six in Suffolk, that are ready for the holiday meal, complete with the big bird.
NASSAU COUNTY
The Capital Grille, Roosevelt Field; 516-746-1675, thecapitalgrille.com
In addition to its regular menu, this handsome steakhouse offers a $36 main-course special ($15 for children) of roasted turkey with stuffing, French green beans with Moroccan almonds, mashed potatoes and cranberry chutney. A holiday dessert special of pumpkin cheesecake ($10) is one way to conclude. Served noon to 9 p.m.
Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale; 516-501-9700, carlylecatering.com
Dinner buffet, $50 adults; $20 children 12 and younger. At this catering venue overlooking the golf course at Bethpage State Park, a holiday buffet includes crudités, a Tuscan table with antipasto, a soup and salad station, carving stations with roasted turkey and sirloin of beef, entrees such as apple-stuffed pork loin, shrimp Francese and lobster mac and cheese, and traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, as well as desserts. Seatings at 2, 3 and 4:30 p.m.
Chadwicks American Chop House & Bar, 49 Front St., Rockville Centre; 516-766-7800, chadwicksli.com
Chef-owner Art Gustafson offers an a la carte menu with such starters as pumpkin bisque ($7) and roasted beet salad ($12). You can opt for either a brined and roasted turkey ($26) or fruit-and-nut-stuffed turkey roulade ($26), or go for alternative entrees such as filet mignon ($26), stuffed pork chop ($26) or pistachio-crusted salmon ($25). Dessert options, too. Seatings from 2 to 8 p.m.
Glen Cove Mansion, 200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove; 516-671-6400, glencovemansion.com
Dinner buffet, $59 per adult; $39 for children 4 to 12. At this historic Gold Coast mansion, the buffet features shrimp cocktail, salads, a pasta station, carved-to-order roasted turkey with accompaniments, roast prime rib and smoked Virginia ham. Also, eggplant rollatini and pecan-crusted salmon, as well as a dessert table with all manner of pies, cheesecake and French pastries. Included: a complimentary glass of Champagne or mimosa. Seatings at 1 and 4 p.m.
Palmer's American Grille, 123 Fulton St., Farmingdale; 516-420-0609, palmersamericangrille.com
Three-course fixed-price turkey dinner; $38.95 per adult; $17 children 3 to 10. This comfortable spot starts dinner with a choice of soup (such as butternut squash or cream of turkey) or salad, followed by roasted turkey with sausage stuffing and cranberry sauce; family-style sides, among them candied sweet potatoes, smashed turnips, creamed peas and onions; and dessert such as pumpkin pie or blueberry crisp. Coffee or tea included. There also are a la carte options. Served 1 to 7 p.m.
Thyme, 8 Tower Place, Roslyn; 516-625-2566, thymenewyork.com
Three-course, fixed-price dinner; $59 per adult; $25 for children younger than 10. In this picturesque pondside dining spot, dinner might begin with butternut squash soup or short rib ravioli. In addition to roasted turkey, entree selections include pan-roasted halibut and Long Island duck breast. Pumpkin pie and apple tart are possible conclusions. Served 1 to 7 p.m.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
The 1770 House, 143 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-1770, 1770house.com
Three-course, $95 fixed-price dinner; for diners 12 and younger, two courses, $40. Choices include Hog's Neck oysters, Balsam Farms beet salad, spicy fluke tartare, roasted local pumpkin soup, white bean ravioli, Amish turkey with sausage stuffing, maple-soy cured pork chop, seared sea scallops, roasted strip steak, vegetarian truffle risotto with kale, pumpkin cheesecake and Halsey Milk Pail Farm apple crisp with Sicilian pistachio gelato. 2 to 8 p.m.
Jamesport Manor Inn, 370 Manor Lane, Jamesport; 631-722-0500. jamesportmanorinn.com
Three-course $60 fixed-price dinner; menu for diners 12 and younger, $30. Among the selections: roasted shiitake mushroom velouté, roasted beet salad, Peconic Bay oysters, roasted turkey roulade with apple-sausage stuffing, Maya prawn and jumbo lump crabcakes, potato gnocchi, roasted beef shank risotto, pumpkin cheesecake. Children: salad, roasted sliced turkey, penne with butter and Parmesan, vanilla ice cream. Service starts at noon.
Jonathan's Ristorante, 15 Wall St., Huntington; 631-549-0055, jonathansristorante.com
Jonathan's will supplement its regular menu with a la carte Thanksgiving specials. They include butternut squash soup with cipollini; heirloom tomatoes with shrimp and baby artichokes; pumpkin agnolotti with butter, sage, amaretti and Parmesan shavings; risotto with venison sausage, tart cherries, asparagus and chestnuts; roasted monkfish; Long Island duck breast with pear mostarda; roasted turkey with sausage-mushroom stuffing; and pumpkin pie. Served 2 to 8 p.m.
Ristegio's, 641 Medford Ave. (Route 112), North Patchogue; 631-731-3663. ristegios.com
Dinner buffet, $39.95 per adult; $19.95, children younger than 12. Selections include roasted butternut squash bisque, tomatoes and mozzarella, Caesar salad, grilled vegetable salad, roasted loin of pork, roasted turkey breast, Scottish salmon, lamb stew, macaroni and cheese with Black Forest ham, penne alla vodka, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate-macadamia nut pie, ice cream, sorbet. Afternoon seatings at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.
Three Village Inn, 150 Main St., Stony Brook; 631-584-5999, threevillageinn.com
Dinner buffet, $50 per adult; $25, children 12 and younger. Buffet includes smoked fish and shellfish, jumbo shrimp cocktail, lobster-and-potato-salad, pumpkin bisque, turkey with pan gravy, roast prime rib, herb-stuffed leg of lamb, planked and baked swordfish, roast rack of pork, stuffed turkey, seafood ragout in lobster sauce, baked clams, seafood gumbo, holiday pies and cakes. Mini hot dogs, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese for children. Service starts at noon.
View, 3 Consuelo Pl., Oakdale; 631-589-2694, viewoakdale.com
Dinner buffet, $41.95 per adult, $19.95 per child 12 and younger. Carving station with roasted turkey and roasted prime rib of beef; plus pineapple-glazed Virginia ham and roasted loin of pork with applesauce; roasted salmon, steamed Alaskan snow crab legs, chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce; Caesar salad, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, seasonal chopped salad; pumpkin pie, hot apple cobbler, cheesecake, Bourbon-pecan pie, chocolate truffle cake, brownies, blueberry pie.
