Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Boston (2026)
Prix fixe turkey dinners, buffets, hotel brunches and restaurants that keep their regular menu, across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville.
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Thanksgiving dinner in Boston can be a French bistro meal, a table full of smoked turkey and brisket, an Italian take on the holiday or a long lunch overlooking the harbor. The right pick depends on how you want the day to feel: an easy meal with friends, a proper family occasion, or an excuse to dress up and let someone else do the dishes.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. This guide covers dine-in Thanksgiving restaurants across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville, with holiday prices, formats and hours for each. Book your table before you plan the rest of the day, especially for a big family group.
Hosting at home instead? Our Boston Thanksgiving takeout and catering guide covers complete turkey dinners, sides and pies, with order-by dates.
Boston Thanksgiving Restaurants at a Glance
| Restaurant | Area | Adult price | Format and hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Maison | Beacon Hill | $65 | 3 courses · 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | A full dinner at a fair price |
| Via Cannuccia | Dorchester | $65 | Italian holiday menu · noon–8 p.m. | An Italian take on turkey |
| Sonsie | Back Bay | $75 | 3 courses · book a seating | A table with a vegetarian |
| The Beehive | South End | $95 | 3 courses + live music · 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Music with dinner |
| Eastern Standard | Kenmore Square | $98 | 3 courses · book a seating | A classic brasserie, mixed ages |
| Bambara Kitchen and Bar | East Cambridge | $98.75 prepaid | 3 courses · book a seating | Traditional turkey in Cambridge |
| The Banks Seafood and Steak | Back Bay | $99 | 3 courses · book a seating | Seafood lovers |
| Bistro du Midi | Back Bay | $110 | 3 courses · 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Dinner plus a Public Garden walk |
| Harvest | Harvard Square, Cambridge | $110 | 3 courses · book a seating | A polished Harvard Square dinner |
| 75 Chestnut | Beacon Hill | $130 | 3 courses · reservations not yet open | A cozy neighborhood dinner |
| Hampshire House | Beacon Hill | $130 | 3 courses · book a seating | A historic mansion setting |
| Scampo | Beacon Hill | $135 | 4 courses · book a seating | A big, distinctive menu |
| Deuxave | Back Bay | $165 | 3 courses · noon–9 p.m. | Dressed-up fine dining |
| Rochambeau | Back Bay | $49 turkey plate | Turkey special + regular menu · 10 a.m.–close | Turkey without a set menu |
| The Fed at The Langham | Financial District | $140 for 3–4 people | Shared Friendsgiving package · book a seating | Friendsgiving |
| Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse | Back Bay and Seaport | $85 turkey dinner | Turkey dinner + regular menu · 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Turkey or steak, your call |
| Grill 23 and Bar | Back Bay | A la carte | Turkey dinner + regular menu · 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Steak lovers |
| Serafina Seaport | Seaport | A la carte | Turkey special + regular menu · book a seating | Pasta and pizza, any appetite |
| Batifol | Kendall Square, Cambridge | $68 | Buffet · 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | An all-day Cambridge buffet |
| Nubar | Harvard Square, Cambridge | $70 | Buffet · book a seating | Families with little kids |
| The Smoke Shop BBQ at Assembly Row | Somerville | $71.50 incl. soft drinks, tax and tip | BBQ buffet · noon–7 p.m. | A family buffet, all-in price |
| The Berkeley | Back Bay | $125 | Plated main + holiday stations · 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Plated dinner with buffet variety |
| Parker's at Omni Parker House | Downtown | $125 | Hotel buffet · book a seating | A classic Boston hotel buffet |
| Grana at The Langham | Financial District | $180 | Seated meal + dessert bar · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | A grand holiday lunch |
| Boston Harbor Hotel Thanksgiving Brunch | Waterfront | $235 incl. tax and tip | Grand brunch · 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. | A waterfront splurge |
| Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street | Back Bay | $249 + 18% gratuity and tax | Ballroom buffet · 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | An extravagant buffet |
| Para Maria | Seaport | See holiday menu | Holiday dinner + leftovers · times TBA | Dinner with a sandwich for later |
| Trifecta at Four Seasons One Dalton | Back Bay | A la carte | Turkey specials + regular menu · 4–9:30 p.m. | An evening meal at One Dalton |
| Rowes Wharf Sea Grille | Waterfront | See holiday menu | Holiday menu · 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. | A late waterfront dinner |
| La Padrona | Back Bay | See holiday menu | 3 courses · noon–8 p.m. | Dressed-up Italian |
| Mistral | South End | See holiday menu | Holiday menu · times TBA | Elegant French Mediterranean |
| Mooo Beacon Hill | Beacon Hill | See holiday menu | Holiday menu · times TBA | A modern steakhouse |
| Contessa | Back Bay | See holiday menu | Holiday dinner · noon–9 p.m. | Rooftop views |
Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Dinners in Boston and Cambridge
These are fixed holiday menus: you pick a dish from each course and one price covers the meal. They run from $65 in Beacon Hill to $165 in Back Bay, listed here from least to most expensive.
Ma Maison
272 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Ma Maison's $65 three-course dinner is one of the easiest recommendations in this guide, with enough French bistro charm to make going out feel worth it. Turkey comes with the traditional sides, and there's salmon, filet mignon medallions or wild mushroom risotto for everyone else. Start with squash soup or escargots and finish with pumpkin pie or crème brûlée. Details: $65 for three courses; kids under 12 pay half. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Foie gras (+$10) and a Grand Marnier soufflé (+$5) are optional.
Via Cannuccia
1739 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124, USA
Here's a good reason to look beyond downtown. Via Cannuccia does its turkey breast porchetta-style with porcini and Marsala sauce and wraps the leg in puff pastry, with onion gratin and a spinach-and-Taleggio flan alongside. You get the holiday's familiar centerpiece with a kitchen's own point of view. Details: $65 per adult, $35 for kids 12 and under; beef Wellington instead is $95. Noon–8 p.m., holiday menu only. Call ahead for a big group.
Sonsie
327 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Sonsie gives the vegetarian at your table a real centerpiece: a celery-root Wellington with mushroom duxelles and Parmesan polenta. Turkey eaters get cider-brined turkey with confit leg hash and chestnut stuffing, and sirloin and halibut round out the mains. Rosemary focaccia starts the meal, and at $75 it sits comfortably between a simple turkey plate and a splurge. Details: $75 for three courses. The Wellington is vegetarian but comes with dairy. Book a Thanksgiving seating online.
The Beehive
541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Book The Beehive when you want music with your turkey. Live music runs all day, and the three-course menu covers roast turkey and the usual sides, with beef, fish and vegetarian choices for everyone else. It's a fun pick for friends, visiting family or a couple who wants some energy around the meal; if quiet conversation is the priority, look elsewhere. Details: $95 adults, $29 kids 12 and under. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Eastern Standard
775 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Eastern Standard makes Thanksgiving feel like dinner at a favorite restaurant. The three-course menu mixes holiday dishes, brasserie classics and seasonal New England cooking, and there's a separate kids' menu, so a mixed-age family can make an occasion of it without a sprawling buffet. The kitchen takes dietary requests ahead of time, too. Details: $98 per person plus tax; drinks and add-ons extra. Email dietary requests to team@easternstandardboston.com before your visit.
Bambara Kitchen and Bar
25 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA
Bambara, inside the Kimpton Marlowe, sticks to tradition but gives the turkey extra attention: herb-brined breast and confit leg with mushroom stuffing, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Start with soup or salad and finish with apple or pumpkin pie. It's an easy choice if you're staying in East Cambridge or meeting family on that side of the river. Details: $98.75 per person, paid when you book; check the total and cancellation terms at checkout. Kids' menu available.
The Banks Seafood and Steak
406 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
The Banks puts lobster into the turkey course: a turkey-lobster roulade with lobster cornbread stuffing. That's the reason to pick it over a more conventional menu, though short rib and tuna are there for anyone who'd rather skip it, and pie brings things back to Thanksgiving. Details: $99 for three courses; wine pairing $55. Aged ribeye is a $35 supplement. Holiday menu only; kids' menu on request.
Bistro du Midi
272 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Bistro du Midi sits across from the Public Garden, so it pairs naturally with a holiday walk. Black truffle cauliflower soup and roast turkey keep the French menu seasonal and familiar, and the setting does much of the special-occasion work. The holiday menu is served in both the downstairs bistro and the upstairs dining room, so say which you'd prefer when you book. Details: $110 for three courses; wine pairing $70. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Holiday menu only; kids' menu on request.
Harvest
44 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Harvest is the Cambridge pick for a polished, seated holiday dinner. Its long focus on New England cooking makes Thanksgiving a natural fit, and the three-course format keeps everyone at the table. It suits parents visiting Cambridge, a couple marking the day or a family that would rather skip the buffet line. Details: $110 for three courses; wine pairing $55. Holiday menu only; kids' menu on request. You'll find it on the walkway off Brattle Street.
75 Chestnut
75 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
For a smaller-scale Beacon Hill Thanksgiving, 75 Chestnut is cozy and traditional. Turkey comes with walnut stuffing and cranberry-orange sauce, with salmon, beef tenderloin or a vegetarian pumpkin ravioli for the rest of the table, and a trio of mini desserts to finish. Details: $130 for three courses, plus drinks, tax and gratuity. The menu is out, but reservations haven't opened yet, so watch the restaurant's holiday page.
Hampshire House
84 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Hampshire House opens its mansion beside the Public Garden to the public for Thanksgiving, and the setting is the reason to book. It's the same building as the original Cheers bar, which makes it a fun one for visitors. The three-course menu matches 75 Chestnut's: turkey, salmon, tenderloin or vegetarian pumpkin ravioli. Details: $130 for three courses, plus drinks, tax and gratuity. Reservations required.
Scampo
215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Lydia Shire's four-course Thanksgiving has plenty of personality. It opens with blueberry muffins and a Bibb salad, moves through pumpkin ravioli or lobster stew, then lands on heritage turkey with sausage-and-raisin stuffing, with beef, pork and fish for anyone who wants them. The Liberty Hotel, a former jail, makes the setting as memorable as the menu. Details: $135 for four courses, $50 kids 12 and under. The lobster main is $20 extra. A few pizzas are on the holiday menu too.
Deuxave
371 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Deuxave is for making Thanksgiving dinner the main event. The modern French restaurant's three-course holiday menu is one of the priciest seated dinners in this guide, and it suits a couple or an all-adult family group that wants to dress up and take its time. Details: $165 for three courses. Reservations noon–9 p.m. Holiday menu only.
Thanksgiving Turkey Specials With the Regular Menu
These restaurants let everyone order what they want. Each adds a turkey dinner or special to its usual menu, so one person can go full Thanksgiving while another gets steak, pasta or brunch. The Fed's shared Friendsgiving spread is here too, since it's built for a small group ordering together.
Rochambeau
900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Rochambeau keeps the day flexible. Order the $49 turkey plate with mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry chutney and gravy, or stick to the regular brunch or dinner menu. It's ideal when one person wants the full holiday plate and another just wants lunch. Dessert isn't included, so add the apple tarte tatin if you want something sweet. Details: Turkey plate $49; tarte tatin $14 extra. Brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m., dinner from 3 p.m.; the holiday specials run all day.
The Fed at The Langham
250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110, USA
The Fed's Friendsgiving is made for three or four friends sharing plates over drinks: turkey sliders with cranberry-hoisin sauce, maple-miso Brussels sprouts, dressed-up fries and a warm apple dessert. It's a playful take on the holiday and one of the least expensive ways to eat Thanksgiving out with friends. Details: $140 for the whole package, serving three or four. Available November 13–26, including Thanksgiving Day. Drinks extra.
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse (Back Bay)
75 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Davio's solves a familiar family problem: some people want turkey, others would rather order a steak. The Back Bay location serves a holiday turkey dinner alongside the regular menu, and it's a central meeting point for a family coming from different directions. Details: $85 turkey dinner, $40 kids under 12; holiday desserts $15 extra. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Parties of six or more have a 20% gratuity added.
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse (Seaport)
26 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210, USA
The Seaport Davio's serves the same holiday turkey dinner alongside the regular steakhouse menu, with harbor views as a bonus. Pick it when the waterfront is part of the plan. Details: $85 turkey dinner, $40 kids under 12; holiday desserts $15 extra. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Parties of six or more have a 20% gratuity added.
Grill 23 and Bar
161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Grill 23 is the straightforward answer for a table of steak lovers. The full a la carte menu runs alongside a turkey dinner of roulade, sweet potato puree and porcini-cipollini jus, so everyone decides how much tradition they want. Come for a big steakhouse meal and a celebratory bottle of wine. Details: A la carte; the turkey dinner's price isn't posted yet. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Kids' menu on request.
Serafina Seaport
11 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Serafina works because nobody has to commit to a set feast. The Seaport location keeps its regular Italian menu and adds a turkey special, so the table can mix pasta, pizza and Thanksgiving dinner however people like. It's a sensible call when getting everyone together matters more than the menu. Details: A la carte plus a turkey special; the special's price isn't posted yet. Book a November 26 seating through the Seaport location.
Thanksgiving Buffets and Hotel Brunches in Boston
Buffets suit groups where people want different foods or portions, and Boston's hotel spreads turn the meal into the day's main event. The first three are moderately priced; the rest are proper splurges.
Batifol
291 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
Batifol sets out a French-brasserie Thanksgiving buffet of roast turkey, holiday sides and seasonal desserts. At $68 with a long all-day window, it's easy to fit around family schedules, and it's handy if you're staying near Kendall Square. Details: $68 per person. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Choose the November 26 Thanksgiving experience when you book.
Nubar
16 Garden St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Nubar, the restaurant at the Sheraton Commander, has the friendliest kid pricing of the Cambridge picks: children five and under eat free, and ages 6–12 are $35. It's a practical Harvard Square base for a family Thanksgiving, especially with a few little ones in tow. Details: $70 adults, $35 ages 6–12, free for five and under. Book a seating online or call 617-234-1365.
The Smoke Shop BBQ at Assembly Row
325 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA 02145, USA
Smoked turkey, brisket, ribs and a spread of Thanksgiving sides make this a natural fit for a family that likes barbecue. The price covers the buffet, soft drinks, tax and tip, so there are no surprises at the end. There are vegetarian and gluten-free choices and vegan options on request; just know tables are held for 90 minutes, so it's a focused feast rather than an all-afternoon hang. Details: $71.50 adults, $26 kids under 10, including soft drinks, tax and gratuity. Noon–7 p.m. Alcohol is extra, with 20% gratuity. Groups of eight or more book through the events team at 857-449-1980.
The Berkeley
350 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
The Berkeley, the bistro at Hotel AKA Back Bay, splits the difference between a buffet and a plated dinner. You order a main at the table (turkey, ham, salmon or cauliflower steak), then help yourself to starters, sides, a prime-rib carving station and desserts. The kids' pricing makes it a reasonable hotel occasion for families who don't want to go to the top of the price range. Details: $125 adults, $45 ages 6–12, free for five and under. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Use the restaurant entrance on Berkeley Street.
Parker's at Omni Parker House
60 School St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Parker's lays out the kind of buffet that keeps three generations happy: breakfast dishes, seafood starters, turkey, ham, sirloin, salmon, vegetable ravioli and a kids' selection, plus a long dessert spread. The Parker House rolls come from the hotel that invented them, and the $35 kids' rate helps. Details: $125 adults, $35 kids 12 and under. Reservations required; parties of six or more leave a card deposit.
Grana at The Langham
250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Grana's dining room, a former bank hall, gives Thanksgiving a sense of occasion before the food arrives. It's a seated meal: you choose a starter and a main (turkey, salmon or stuffed delicata squash), the sides come family-style and dessert is a bar. Book it for a dressed-up family lunch where the room matters as much as the menu. Details: $180 adults, $80 ages 5–12; ask about younger kids. Seatings 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Boston Harbor Hotel Thanksgiving Brunch
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
When lunch is the day's main event, this is the one. The grand brunch brings seasonal dishes, live cooking stations and desserts together against the harbor, and the price already includes tax and gratuity, which matters when you're comparing luxury meals. Kids under five eat free. Details: $235 adults, $80 ages 5–12, under five free; tax and gratuity included. Prepaid seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Validated parking is $18. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille's dinner is a separate booking.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street
1 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
The One Dalton buffet is all about range: a raw bar, carved heritage turkey, prime ribeye, salmon, seasonal sides and a big dessert display, served in the third-floor Beacon Ballroom. Choose it for a major family celebration and come hungry. Note this is One Dalton, not the Four Seasons on Boylston Street. Details: $249 adults, $85 kids, plus 18% gratuity and tax. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Check the kids' age cutoff if you're booking for a 12-year-old. Trifecta's evening menu in the same hotel is a separate reservation.
More Boston Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
These have announced Thanksgiving service, with prices or hours still to come. Check each booking page before you plan around them.
Para Maria
70 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210, USA
Para Maria, the Latin-inspired restaurant in The Envoy hotel, is planning cider-brined turkey, seasonal sides, pumpkin or apple pie, and a turkey sandwich to take home for later. Details: Prices and seating times are still to come.
Trifecta at Four Seasons One Dalton
Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Dalton St 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02115, USA
For a later meal at One Dalton, Trifecta adds Thanksgiving specials, including a traditional turkey dinner, to its regular food and drinks menus. Everything's a la carte. Details: 4–9:30 p.m. Booked separately from the ballroom buffet.
Rowes Wharf Sea Grille
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA
For a waterfront dinner later in the day, the Sea Grille serves a special holiday menu, priced separately from the hotel's grand brunch. Details: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Book the restaurant specifically, not the brunch.
La Padrona
38 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116, USA
For a dressed-up Italian meal, La Padrona has a three-course Thanksgiving menu of seasonal dishes and house favorites. Details: Noon–8 p.m. The price isn't posted yet.
Mistral
223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Mistral's elegant French Mediterranean dining room is taking Thanksgiving reservations for November 26. Details: This year's menu, price and seating times are still to come.
Mooo Beacon Hill
15 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
For a holiday dinner in a modern steakhouse, Mooo at XV Beacon has announced a Thanksgiving experience. Details: The menu, price and times are still to come; make sure you book the Beacon Hill location.
Contessa
Rooftop, 3 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Contessa, the Italian restaurant atop The Newbury, is the rooftop splurge, with views over the Public Garden and Back Bay. Details: Noon–9 p.m. This year's menu and price are still to come.
How to Choose Your Thanksgiving Restaurant
Compare the whole meal, not the headline price. Ma Maison's $65 buys three courses, Rochambeau's $49 buys a turkey plate, and The Fed's $140 feeds three or four. Check what's included, such as tax, tip or drinks, before you compare.
Match the format to your group. Set menus keep everyone at the table. Buffets suit picky eaters and big appetites. Turkey-plus-regular-menu spots work when appetites and budgets vary.
Sort out dietary needs and big tables early. For a vegetarian main, start with Sonsie, The Berkeley, 75 Chestnut, Hampshire House or Grana. The Smoke Shop does vegan on request, and Eastern Standard takes dietary questions ahead of time. Call before booking if a full vegan meal, an allergy or a large table will decide where you go.
Making a weekend of it? Frog Pond and Kendall are both in our Boston holiday skating guide, and the best cozy bars in Boston make an easy post-dinner nightcap.
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