Excited to gobble 'til you wobble? If you don't want to spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen, plan to feast at one of Albany's local restaurants instead. You'll want to make your reservations early, so we've rounded up a few restaurants in Albany County serving up Thanksgiving specials. Looking to dine at home, but leave the cooking to the experts? We've included dinner-to-go offers too, plus a few seasonal special offers from local small businesses.
Quick Guide
| Restaurant | Dine-In | Takeout | Order Deadline | Pickup Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barnsider | ✅ | ✅ | 11/20 | 11/27 |
| Capital City Rescue Mission | ✅ | ✅ | N/A | 11/27 |
| Cardona’s Market | ❌ | ✅ | 11/21 | 11/26 |
| The Century House | ✅ | ❌ | N/A | N/A |
| Dee Dee’s Tavern | ✅ | ✅ | ASAP | 11/27 |
| Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel | ✅ | ✅ | 11/20 | 11/26 |
| Healthy Café Catering | ❌ | ✅ | 11/24 | 11/26 |
| Honest Weight Food Co-op | ❌ | ✅ | 11/20 | 11/25 & 11/26 |
| Innovo Kitchen | ✅ | ✅ | ASAP | 11/27 |
| Jack’s Oyster House | ❌ | ✅ | 11/21 | 11/25 & 11/26 |
| Mazzone Hospitality | ❌ | ✅ | 11/21 | 11/27 |
| Nicole's Catering | ❌ | ✅ | Available through 12/31 | Varies |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York | ❌ | ✅ | First come, first serve | 11/22 |
| Ruth’s Chris Steak House | ✅ | ✅ | 11/21 | 11/26 |
| Saati Deli & Catering | ❌ | ✅ | ASAP | 11/27 |
| Scarlet Knife | ✅ | ✅ | 11/20 | 11/27 |
| Signal 30 BBQ | ❌ | ✅ | 11/19 | 11/26 |
| Texas de Brazil | ✅ | ✅ | ASAP | 11/26 |
| Wellington's | ✅ | ❌ | N/A | N/A |
| 677 Prime | ❌ | ✅ | 11/19 | 11/26 & 11/27 |
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
The Barnsider
Celebrate at The Barnsider in Colonie with Thanksgiving dine-in from 11:30 AM to 7 PM. Choose the regular menu or a turkey dinner with traditional sides and salad bar for $37.95 ($17.95 for children). Reservations: (518) 869-2448. Prefer a cozy night in? Order an Individual Turkey Dinner for Thanksgiving Day pickup. Order by Nov. 20 for Nov. 27 pickup. Includes turkey with pan gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, peas and pearl onions, and cranberry sauce. $37.95. Takeout: 518-869-2448.
Capital City Rescue Mission
All are welcome. Free Thanksgiving meal served from 12 PM to 2 PM on the holiday, with dine-in or takeout available. The Mission expects to serve more than 8,000 people this season.
The Century House (Dine-In Only)
Gather the crew for a family-style feast for groups of 12 to 80! Start with a noshing tray, then enjoy whole roasted turkey carved tableside, soups, salad, classic sides, and desserts. $75 adults, $35 kids. Reservations required.
Dee Dee’s Tavern
Doors open 11 AM - 11 PM on Thanksgiving. A traditional turkey dinner is served 2 PM - 7 PM for $29.95. Regular menu and takeout available.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Relax and let Executive Chef Michael St. John, C.E.C., handle the holiday. To-Go Turkey Dinners come in half (serves 4 to 6, $195) and full (serves 8 ro 10, $340) with all the classics plus the famous Desmond Bread Pudding. In-house, Mr. D’s seats for the holiday menu from 1 PM - 6 PM. Reservations required: 518-640-6092.
Innovo Kitchen
Dine in from 11:30 AM to 7 PM with a three-course menu ($55 adults, $25 kids). Or opt for reheatable takeout packages and a-la-carte turkey, sides, and desserts. Call 518-608-1466.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Open 11 AM - 8 PM. Choose the regular menu or a three-course turkey dinner ($48; $21 for ages 4 - 11). Reheatable takeout feeds four for $175, with sides trays available. Order takeout online at least 48 hours in advance for pickup on Nov. 26.
Scarlet Knife
Two ways to celebrate at Scarlet Knife in Latham! Option 1: A three-course prix fixe at Scarlet Knife, 12 PM - 5 PM. Option 2: A fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner to go, just reheat at home. For both, call 518-808-4100 to reserve. Takeout order deadline: Nov. 20, 2025.
Texas de Brazil
Open at 12 PM on Thanksgiving with the regular dinner menu all day, plus holiday favorites like roasted turkey, peppercorn gravy, and sweet potato casserole. Catering and fully cooked takeout feasts available.
Wellington’s
Feast in style this Thanksgiving at the upscale Wellington's restaurant located in the Albany Renaissance Hotel. Enjoy a family-style Thanksgiving from 12 PM - 6 PM with carved herb-roasted turkey, classic sides, and a trio of pies. $55 per person plus 20% gratuity. Reservations recommended.
Dinner To-Go & Catering
Cardona’s Market
Heat-and-eat turkey dinners to feed 4 to 6 ($199) or 10 to 12 ($399), plus carved turkey by the half or whole and a full slate of sides and desserts (10+ pies)! Order by Nov. 21 for Nov. 26 pickup at Albany, Latham, or Saratoga Springs locations.
Healthy Café Catering
Dinner for two with sliced turkey, sides, and dessert for $49.95, plus a-la-carte sides and sweets. Order by Nov. 24 for pickup or delivery on Nov. 26. Delivery requires a $250 minimum plus fee. Call 518-462-5074.
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Reheatable dinner for four with turkey breast or a housemade vegan mushroom loaf and sides ($110; no dessert). Cheese platters and desserts available a la carte. Order by Nov. 20 for pickup on Nov. 25 or 26. 518-482-2667 ext. 154 or order in-store.
Jack’s Oyster House
Jack's is back for Thanksgiving! A classic spread with turkey and gravy, dinner rolls, salmon with lemon-caper sauce, nine sides, and three desserts. Feeds 8 to 10. Pickup Nov. 25 or 26 at 44 State St., Albany!
Mazzone Hospitality
Reheatable meals serve 10 ($415) or 18 ($550) with delivery available within 20 miles of Clifton Park (+$75). Order by Nov. 21. Pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving morning, 9 AM - 12 PM. Ready-to-roast packages for 10 or 18 ($380/$515) available Nov. 26, 12 PM - 6 PM. Add sides and desserts to round out the table.
Nicole’s Catering
Holiday Season Menu runs Nov. 1–Dec. 31 with pickup at 43 Railroad Ave., Albany, or delivery. Choose from hors d’oeuvres, platters, breads, salads, roasted meats, pasta, entrées, sides, and desserts. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. info@nicolescatering.com or 518-706-4320.
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
Thanksgiving Food Distribution is Nov. 22 at 10 AM first-come, first-served. Find details on getting food, donating, and volunteering at thanksgiving@regionalfoodbank.net or 518-713-0550. Distribution sites include the Albany County Distribution Center (Latham), Albany County Board of Elections lot, Crossgates Mall, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Fuze Box, and the Connect Center (Cohoes).
Saati Deli & Catering
Complete holiday meals sized for two ($75), six ($239), or twelve ($359). Pickup Thanksgiving Day 9 AM - 1 PM, or add delivery for $50. A-la-carte items available. Call 518-783-1600 or order online.
Signal 30 BBQ
Smoked-turkey packages come ready to reheat with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy: $165 feeds 4 to 6, $300 up to 12, $575 up to 24. Turkey and gravy only is $160. Mac-n-cheese available as an add-on. Order by Nov. 19 via signal30bbq@gmail.com. Pickup Nov. 26 in Cohoes.
677 Prime
Everything-but-the-turkey meals are an easy win: $175 (4 to 6), $305 (8 to 10), or $465 (18 to 20). Order by Nov. 19 for pick up Nov. 26, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, or Thanksgiving morning, 9 AM - 11 AM.
