Thanksgiving Deals In New York City Restaurants

Rather than wrestle the holiday traffic or frantically attempt to baste a turkey, stay city-bound and forget the trouble by dining at one of these restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials this year.

Red RoosterChef Marcus Samuelsson will be offering two menu options, buffet and prix fixe, for both brunch and dinner.Prix Fixe: Start with cornbread followed by dishes like Pumpkin Soup with Stilton Fondue, and Blackened Catfish & Black-Eyed Peas. Red Rooster will also be serving their own special version of traditional turkey.Buffet: Dig into holiday favorites including Roast Turkey with Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing, French Toast with Cinnamon Raisin and Nutella Whip, and Mac & Greens.

$55 per person for both dinner buffet and prix fixe, $45 for brunch buffet310 Lenox Avenue; (212) 792-9001

PeelsChoice of either prix fixe or a la carte regular menu available.First Course: (choose one) House-made Duck Sausage with Sweet Potato Spaetzle and Cider Sauce, Roasted Field Mushrooms with Grits, Thyme, and Cabot Clothbound CheddarSecond Course: Smoked Heritage Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Giblet Gravy, Parkerhouse Rolls and Cranberry SauceDessert: Choice of pies including Caramalized Bananas, Dark Chocolate, and Coconut Cream

$55 per person325 Bowery; (646) 602-7015

Locanda VerdeFirst Course: (choose one) Autumn Salad, Wild Mushroom, Zuppa Pumpkin AgnolottiSecond Course: Wood-Fired Heritage Turkey with Fig and Chestnut Stuffing, Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Acorn Squash, Pan Gravy, and Homemade Gravy SauceDessert: (choose one) Maple Pumpkin Pie, Traditional Apple Pie

$85 per person377 Greenwich Street; (212) 925-3797

Edi and The WolfMain Course: Foie gras terrine with challah, whole roast duck with pretzel briocheExtras: Brussels sprouts, pumpkin cheesecake and a complimentary bottle of champagne

$45 per person102 Avenue C; (212) 598-1040

PruneServed family styleFirst Course: Salted Tomato Juice, Crudite, McSorley's Cheddar Cheese BoabrdMain Course: Oyster Pan Roast, Brined Roasted Capons, Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potato, Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower, Celery Root Remoulade, Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, Sweet and Sour Pearl Onions, Braised Italian Kale, Mixed Wild Mushrooms, Stewed Chestnuts with Fresh Ricotta, Butternut Squash with Pear and Candied Bacon, Watercress and Endive Salad with Blue Cheese and WalnutsDesserts: Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Pear and Dried Cranberry Crisp

$78 per person, $39 for kids for 12 and under54 E. 1st Street; (212) 677-6221

Freeman'sFirst Course: Devils on Horseback, Hot Artichoke Dip with Crisp BreadSecond Course: (choose one) Butternut Squash Soup with Fried Sage, Autumn Salad, Warm Lentil SaladMain Course: (choose one) Baked Pollock with Herbed Breadcrumbs and Roasted Celery Root, Roast Heritage Turkey with Sourdough Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Giblet GravySides: Mashed Potato, Broccoli Casserole Dessert: Choice of pie

$75 per person8 Rivington Street; (212) 420-0012

The SmithStarters: (choose one) Baby Arugula Salad, Burrata, Ricotta Gnocchi, Tuna Tartare, Moroccan Meatballs, Butternut Squash SoupMain Course: (choose one) The Smith Bar Steak, Roasted Pumpkin Risotto, Burger Deluxe, Roasted Natural Turkey Dinner, Pork Chop, Salmon, Stout Braised Beef Short RibsDesserts: (chose one) Apple Pie, Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Pie Sundae, Other snacks and sides available a la carte

$45 per person55 Third Avenue; (212) 420-9800