Can’t Cook This Thanksgiving? Here Are Some Top-Notch Holiday Meals From Boston’s Best Restaurants.
By Jack Beck (CAS ’21, SHA Minor)
Finals are approaching, trips back home have to be planned, holiday shopping needs to be bought; right now college students are busy, and it can be tough to find time to prep for a true Thanksgiving feast. This year, take the stress of great holiday meal off your plate and check out any of these top-class Boston restaurants that have you covered for this year’s turkey.
Some of Boston’s best fine dining restaurants are serving special Thanksgiving menus for the holiday, and these are some that are sure to be amongst the tastiest:
Enjoy classic Thanksgiving staples with a backdrop of classic Blues & Jazz! While the mouthwatering prix fixe menu might bring you in, what really sells Beehive’s Thanksgiving experience is the killer local music played all night long.
Capo specializes in classic Italian fare, but come Thanksgiving they completely revamp their menu and become one of the best places in the city for standard holiday classics. And since you’re sure to be craving more, they offer take-out Leftover Sandwiches to keep the tasty turkey cravings at bay for days to come.
You could come to Scampo this Thanksgiving and get a classic Turkey dish prepared in all the traditional ways. Or, you could come to Scampo this Thanksgiving and get something completely new, like Squash Ravioli topped with Marshmallows, Salmon paired with Candied Quina, or even Tandori Spiced Lamb. The choice is yours, but either way, you’re guaranteed a delicious meal.
While he’s known for serving some of the best steaks in Boston, Thanksgiving gives Mooo… chef Jamie Mammano the chance to shine in a different light with its classic Roasted Turkey special, accompanied with all of the staple holiday sides.
Instead of going out, are you looking to stay home for the holiday? Restaurants can still help ease the load! Here are some of the best options for pre-made take-out meals in the city:
Still need last-minute options for side dishes so you can focus on your perfect turkey? With both classic options and unique choices like kabocha squash hummus or bluefish pâté, sycamore has you covered.
Pies! Is there a better Thanksgiving dessert? If you love the flavor but hate the hassle of prepping your own, stop by iconic Somerville diner Rosebud for pies that are sure to blow away everyone at your table.
They’re known for serving some of the best Lobster Rolls in New England, but this Thanksgiving Summer Shack can impress you in an entirely new way, preparing the entire Thanksgiving meal so you can take it home, heat it up, and enjoy the holiday without any stress.
Looking to impress guests with a Chaterue Board but don’t know where to start? Moody’s has you covered, with top-notch meat & cheese boards prepped especially for the holidays available for takeout.