Are you among those who dread hosting Thanksgiving? A new study from InnerBody shows that you are not alone. The report notes ‘enjoying a delicious meal’ at 24.9%, with spending time with family and friends coming in at number 1 – at 41.3%.
Which begs the question: Is all the hectic house cleaning and meal prep worth the stress?
Many say “no,” which is why eating out – and letting others cook and clean – can be ideal. In Rockland, restaurant choices are varied, giving you many options besides turkey. The following offer plenty to savor – think stuffed shrimp, prime rib, braised short ribs and quinoa-stuffed squash – plan now, because reservations are filling up fast.
At Dolce Vita in Nyack, you can order from the regular menu or choose from the holiday specials, including a traditional turkey dinner.
Talk about something for everyone. This Mediterranean restaurant has long been known for its Thanksgiving buffet featuring everything from cranberry-apple salad to charcuterie, roasted organic turkey, sliced steak, pasta, bourbon sweet potatoes, shrimp scampi, salmon and more. 420 N Middletown Road, 845-920-1340, aquaterragrille.com.
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Cornetta’s has been a family business for 45 years and loves nothing more than serving families. Their Thanksgiving includes their regular offerings, along with turkey dinner specials. 641 Piermont Ave., 845-359-9852, cornettas.com.
Not in the mood for Turkey? The restaurant’s full menu will be available from November 28, meaning you can eat pasta, chicken, fish or meat.66 Main St., 845-539-3357, dolcevitanyack.com.
The bar of El Toro Steakhouse in Congers. The restaurant is open on Thanksgiving.
This steakhouse offers a variety of options, where for $65 per person you get a three-course feast with entrees like coconut shrimp, lobster mac and cheese, fried calamari, rack of lamb, salmon, prime rib, traditional turkey, stuffed shrimp, baked ham, sweet potato puree , carrot cake, pumpkin pie and pie. 109 South NY-303, 845-777-9225, eltorosteakhouseny.com.
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A $90 per person three-course meal is the highlight for Thanksgiving, with your choice of roast turkey, salmon, braised short rib or quinoa-stuffed squash. Desserts are just as decadent with caramel apple pie, pumpkin crème brûlée, sticky toffee pudding cake, gluten-free chocolate cake and Aunt Bea’s orange frosting cake. 134 Main St., 845-353-1355, hudsonhousenyack.com.
A variety of antipasti are part of the special T-day choices, along with sliced roasted turkey breast, baked ham, Penne a la Vodka, stuffed shrimp, lobster ravioli and Chicken Francese. 291 S Main St., 845-638-0757, laterrazzarestaurant.com.
Treat yourself to a full Thanksgiving with all the trimmings: turkey, sides and dessert. Plus a glass of wine to complement your meal. 1669 US-202, 845-364-0100, mtivydiner.com.
Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest food adventures on Instagram @jeannemuchnick or via the lohudfood newsletter.
This article originally appeared in Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 7 Rockland County NY Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving: Book Now
