Explore the best restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals in Atlantic City.
This time of year is traditionally known for gathering with loved ones and indulging in a feast that celebrates the Thanksgiving tradition. While many families opt for the classic home-cooked meal, there’s a growing trend of venturing out to eat on this special day, allowing families to savor gourmet dishes without the stress of cooking and cleanup. Whether it’s a cozy bistro or an upscale dining experience, going out to eat on Thanksgiving is a great option to consider this year!
This Thanksgiving, skip the kitchen and indulge in a traditional dinner at The Knife & Fork, opening at 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Guests can enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving menu featuring roasted free-range Amish turkeys accompanied by house-made sausage stuffing. For those who prefer other options, the full regular menu will also be available, ensuring that steak and lobster lovers won’t miss out on their favorites.
Location: 3600 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
Phone: 609-344-1133
Cost: $62 per person
Indulge in a three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring traditional roast turkey at Atlantic City’s premier Italian restaurant, located on the Dining Level, beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 28. The menu begins with your choice of a Kale Caesar Salad, a mix of cabbage, broccoli, radicchio, shaved Brussels sprouts, craisins, focaccia crouton and Caesar vinaigrette, or a Sweet Potato Bisque served with cranberry walnut toast, whipped ricotta and salami. The main course offers traditional roasted turkey (available in white or dark meat) accompanied by sides of pomegranate-cranberry sauce, roasted mushroom stuffing, crispy Brussels sprouts, creamy mashed potatoes and sage gravy. To finish, choose between an apple cobbler with caramel crème anglaise or a pumpkin pie tart topped with cinnamon chantilly and graham cracker mascarpone.
Location: Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Phone: 609-340-6300
Cost: $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Located at Resorts Casino Hotel, Breadsticks is open for Thanksgiving dinner, welcoming guests from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 28. Located on the Dining Level, the restaurant offers a three-course Thanksgiving dinner with a choice between Sweet Potato Bisque, garnished with crème fraiche and seeded crisps, or an Autumn Salad featuring kale, butternut squash, red apple, golden raisins, crumbled feta, crispy black quinoa, candied walnuts and apple cider vinaigrette. The entrée highlights a traditional roasted turkey breast served with Yukon gold potato purée, root vegetables, traditional bread stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry sauce with dark meat available upon request. To finish off the feast, choose between a delightful coconut custard pie or classic pumpkin pie.
Location: Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Phone: 609-340-7800
Cost: $35 per person
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving dine-in experience featuring a prix fixe menu at Ruth’s Chris. Guests can choose one starter from options like Caesar Salad, Steakhouse Salad or Louisiana Seafood Gumbo. The main course features succulent roasted turkey, sliced and served with homemade gravy, sausage and herb stuffing and cranberry relish. Accompany the meal with one personal side item, selecting from garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with roasted garlic, creamed spinach or sweet potato casserole. To finish, indulge in a dessert duo of pumpkin cheesecake paired with vanilla ice cream.
Location: 2020 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
Phone: 609-344-5833
Cost: $48 for adults; $17 for children
Carmine’s is offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast featuring a roast turkey with all the trimmings, available for dine-in as well as heat-and-serve take-out, delivery and catering options. Perfect for feeding six-to-eight people, Carmine’s Family Style Feast includes a 16-18 pound roasted turkey, sausage and sage stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, caramelized Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, sautéed string beans with julienned red peppers, baby carrots with fresh dill, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows and maple syrup, and mashed potatoes with giblet gravy. To complete your holiday meal, you can add a pie for just $30, choosing between classic pumpkin or apple.
Location: Tropicana, 2801 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
Phone: 609-572-9300
Cost: $295
