From Thanksgiving dinner at Hamptons restaurants to catered feasts, fresh turkeys and homemade pies, Spark’s guide to celebrating Nov. 26 from Westhampton Beach to Montauk.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and whether you’re planning to dine out, host a houseful of guests or leave the cooking to someone else, the Hamptons has plenty of options for the holiday.
From dinner at a favorite restaurant to a fully catered feast at home, SPARK rounds up where to dine, order takeout and pick up all the trimmings.
231 Main St., Amagansett
Il Buco al Mare, Amagansett
The coastal Italian restaurant has celebrated Thanksgiving with a three-course prix fixe dinner featuring heritage turkey, seasonal accompaniments and holiday desserts. Previous offerings have also included complete Thanksgiving dinners to go for larger gatherings.
Stuart’s Seafood Market — Seafood and Holiday Entertaining
41 Oak Lane, Amagansett. Phone: 631-267-6700
For a seafood addition to the Thanksgiving table, Stuart’s offers fresh fish, shellfish, prepared foods and catering selections for holiday entertaining.
Orders due Friday, Nov. 20 | Thanksgiving Day pickup
264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton. Phone: 631-267-2411
Art of Eating, Thanksgiving dinner to go
Art of Eating is offering an extensive Thanksgiving catering menu featuring certified organic free-range turkey, Mecox Farms roasted turkey, stuffed turkey breast and Berkshire ham with beach plum thyme glaze. Sides include buttermilk mashed potatoes, sweet potato purée, roasted Brussels sprouts and several varieties of stuffing. Desserts include pumpkin maple pie, apple crisp and pecan walnut pie. The Mini Feast provides a complete holiday meal for smaller gatherings.
Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House — Thanksgiving Dining
1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. $168 prix fix dinner
Jean Georges at Topping Rose Thanksgiving dinner
Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House has offered a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring seasonal starters, traditional roasted turkey and holiday desserts. The restaurant’s farm-to-table approach brings a seasonal touch to the holiday menu.
Thanksgiving takeout; order by Sunday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m.
Pickup Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2–4 p.m., or Thursday, Nov. 26, 9–11 a.m.
Almond, 1 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton
Almond/L&W Market Thanksgiving dinner takeout
Almond and its sister operation, L&W Market, are teaming up for Thanksgiving takeout. L&W’s holiday menu features free-range heritage turkeys ($179–$249), lobster pumpkin bisque, croissant stuffing with sage and sausage, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and apple, pumpkin and pecan pies. Order the whole spread or pick your favorites, with easy cooking instructions provided. All orders are picked up at Almond.
The longtime French bistro on Bridgehampton’s Main Street offers French-American cuisine, seafood and classic bistro dishes, with an adjoining café and market. Pierre’s has been a familiar destination for holiday dining in the Hamptons.
Round Swamp Farm’s Thanksgiving menu features fresh turkeys, roasted turkey breast, savory apple stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and gravy. Homemade apple, pumpkin and pecan pies are also available, along with appetizers, salads and other prepared foods.
The historic inn and restaurant has traditionally offered a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring roasted turkey, seasonal starters and alternative entrées in its intimate dining rooms.
221 Pantigo Road, East Hampton; 3 Bay St., Sag Harbor
Carissa’s Thanksgiving offerings include organic free-range roasted turkey, stuffing, potato purée, roasted vegetables and seasonal desserts. The bakery is also known for its artisanal breads and pastries.
The Golden Pear Café — Thanksgiving Catering
34 Newtown Lane, East Hampton; 99 Main St., Southampton
The Golden Pear, Southampton
The Golden Pear offers holiday catering with traditional Thanksgiving dishes, roasted turkey, stuffing, seasonal sides, soups and desserts.
The longtime East Hampton restaurant has offered Thanksgiving dishes to go, including turkey preparations, seasonal sides, appetizers and desserts, with a Mediterranean influence.
94 Main St., East Hampton. Phone: 631-324-0411
The Palm, Thanksgiving three-course dinner
The Palm at the historic Huntting Inn is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring oven-roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, whipped sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and gravy. Appetizer choices include lobster bisque and butternut squash soup, followed by apple or pecan pie. The regular dinner menu will also be available.
Orders due Saturday, Nov. 21 | Pickup Nov. 25 through Thanksgiving morning
East Hampton: 74 Montauk Highway
Southampton: 120 North Sea Road
Red Horse Market, Thanksgiving menu
Red Horse Market is accepting Thanksgiving preorders for fresh uncooked turkeys, whole roasted turkeys, complete holiday dinners and classic sides. Organic D’Artagnan and free-range turkeys are among the choices. Pickup is available at both locations; no holiday delivery.
East Hampton
Silver Spoon Specialities Thanksgiving catering/takeout
Silver Spoon Specialties offers catering and prepared foods for home entertaining. Holiday selections have included stuffed turkey breast, hors d’oeuvres, sides and desserts.
Thursday, Nov. 26, noon–7 p.m. | $89 three-course dinner; $395 takeout feast for four
405 Montauk Highway, East Quogue. Phone: 631-653-6770
Chef Christian Mir’s longtime French-American restaurant offers a Thanksgiving dining experience in its historic dining room, along with a holiday feast to enjoy at home. The restaurant is known for seasonal cooking and classic French techniques.
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2–7 p.m. | $85 adults; $35 children 12 and under
259 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. Phone: 631-728-4184
R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid Thanksgiving dinner
Chef Alex Bujoreanu is offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner combining traditional holiday dishes with Spanish-inspired flavors. Starters include lobster pumpkin bisque, croquettes and harvest salad. Entrées include organic roasted turkey with mushroom stuffing, Brussels sprouts and cranberry chutney, as well as duck breast, codfish and mushroom fideuà. Desserts include pumpkin flan and apple puff pastry.
Thursday, Nov. 26, 3:30–8:30 p.m. | $145 adults; $45 children 12 and under, plus tax and gratuity
290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. Phone: 631-668-2345
Gigi’s at Gurney’s Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving comes with Atlantic Ocean views at Gigi’s, where a three-course prix fixe menu features roasted turkey with stuffing, green beans and gravy. Alternative entrées include filet mignon, salmon, halibut and lobster tagliatelle. Starters include butternut squash soup, burrata and shrimp cocktail, with pumpkin pie, Dutch apple crumble and chocolate cake for dessert. Regular lunch service is available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26, noon–8 p.m. | Dine-in turkey entrée $115 for two; takeout $165 for two or $310 for four
126 Main St., Sag Harbor. Reservations: 631-725-0900 or Resy
Lulu is serving roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, chestnut-sunchoke stuffing, sweet potato soufflé, roasted lemon Brussels sprouts and house gravy. The regular à la carte menu will also be available. Takeout packages include turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, gravy, house salad, baguette and apple tarte Tatin. At least two people at a table must order the holiday entrée.
A longtime Hamptons favorite for prepared foods, Loaves & Fishes specializes in chef-prepared entrées, sides, appetizers and desserts for home entertaining.
210 Hampton Road, Southampton. Phone: 631-259-2360
La Goulue, Southampton
The French brasserie is offering Thanksgiving Day service. Known for classic French dishes, seafood and steak, La Goulue Sur Mer offers a festive Southampton Village setting for the holiday.
Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com
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