These Orange, Ulster restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving; plus, takeout options
Whether you're looking for a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving or are simply looking to support local this holiday season, you're in luck.
Some Orange and Ulster county restaurants will be open and are offering special menus. Others are offering Thanksgiving takeout for you to enjoy among family and friends for a no-fuss meal spent at home.
Like everyone else, restaurants have had a hard year, yet have kept going amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. From staffing shortages to supply chain difficulties, it hasn't been easy — but restaurateurs are proving their resilience.
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With staffing being short at some eateries, more so than ever, reservations and preorders are strongly recommended. Here's a sampling of what's open in Orange and Ulster this Thanksgiving. Enjoy — and don't forget to save room for dessert.
Dine-in options:
Blu Pointe, Newburgh
Looking for some seafood classics on Thanksgiving? Blu Pointe is your go-to. Open 12-5 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Menu and pricing to come, check the website for upcoming details. Reservations required. Go: 120 Front St., Newburgh. 845-568-0100. blu-pointe.com.
Diamond Mills Tavern, Saugerties
Executive chef Marcos Castro offers a five-course meal featuring seasonal favorites like roasted butternut squash bisque and sliced organic turkey breast with cumin-glazed heirloom carrots and cranberry sauce. Looking for something other than turkey? Also among the entrees are herb-crusted prime rib, stuffed rainbow trout and duck confit. Sample the apple cider bourbon cake for dessert, made with honey crisp apples and cinnamon cream cheese. Adults are $95, children 5-12 are $22, children 4 and under are free. Seating is from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 845-247-0700 for reservations. Go: 25 South Partition St., Saugerties. diamondmillshotel.com.
Cucina, Woodstock
Settle into this renovated farmhouse-turned-restaurant for your three-course Thanksgiving feast. Try the butternut squash soup with toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted turkey with roasted Brussels sprouts and sausage-sage stuffing and round out your meal with a slice of pumpkin, pecan or apple pie. The prix-fixe price is $70 per person, or choose a-la-carte dining for appetizers, salads, pizzas, main courses and sides. Cucina will also be offering Thanksgiving takeout; orders must be placed before Thanksgiving to be picked up Thanksgiving day at your specified order time. Go: 109 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-9800. cucinawoodstock.com.
Kaz Americana Diner, Middletown
Dine in at this classic family diner in Middletown for Thanksgiving. Their regular menu is available on Turkey Day, as well as a special Thanksgiving menu complete with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, soups and salads. Regular hours are 6 a.m.-11 p.m., but they may close early around 7 p.m. for the holiday. Call for hours and reservations: 845-344-6060. Go: 420 Route 211 East, Middletown. americana-diner.business.site.
Ship Lantern Inn, Milton
The restaurant will be open with both popular menu items and special seasonal fare for the holiday. Sample an array of entrees from porcini dusted Chilean sea bass filet to the classic roasted young turkey with Hudson Valley apple and walnut stuffing. Also available is a wide selection of appetizers from mozzarella a la caprese and butternut squash bisque. Seating times are 12 p.m.,12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Full menu and pricing is available on the website. Go: 1725 Route 9W, Milton. 845-795-5400. shiplanterninn.com.
Ship to Shore, Kingston
Join Ship to Shore for their annual Thanksgiving feast. For $50 per person, enjoy a three-course dinner complete with a soup or salad, classic oven-roasted turkey, seared pork medallions with apple-pear chutney, grilled ham steak or slow-cooked prime rib. Pack in the sides at this all-you-can-eat dinner with candied yams, garlic mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Round out your meal with Hudson Valley pumpkin cheesecake, a pecan tart or apple crisp. Seating times are 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. with reservations required. Go: 15 West Strand St., Kingston. 845-334-8887. shiptoshore.com.
The Thayer Hotel, West Point
Celebrate the holiday with a Thanksgiving buffet featuring carved-to-order herb-roasted turkey and hardwood smoked ham. Executive chef Chris Hettinger also offers sides like brown sugar whipped sweet potatoes, sausage and caramelized onion brioche stuffing and honey bourbon glazed carrots. Seating times are 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. $65 covers adults, while children from 6-12 are $32. Children 5 and under are free. Call 845-446-4731, ext. 7929 for reservations. Go: 674 Thayer Road, West Point. thethayerhotel.com.
Takeout options
Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville
This farm to table restaurant is open for takeout on Thanksgiving, with chef Marcus Guiliano offering traditional roasted local turkey, Tofurkey for the vegetarians, wild salmon and rib-eye steak. He'll also be serving up an array of local sides, like organic creamed corn, organic sweet potatoes, sautéed vegetables and house-made Cape Cod cranberry sauce. Gluten-free options are available as well, from pies to stuffing. Everything goes by person at $34.99 per plate. Pickup is Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Go: 165 Canal St., Ellenville. 845-647-3000. aromathymebistro.com.
Black-Eyed Suzie's Upstate, Saugerties
Looking for some colorful appetizers for your Thanksgiving spread? Choose from an array of cheese platters, vegetable crudites and charcuterie from Black-Eyed Suzie's Upstate. They are also offering the full Thanksgiving meal: herb-roasted turkey breasts and autumn lasagna with butternut squash, greens and sage bechamel (vegetarian). Pick from savory sides like whipped sweet potatoes with maple butter and cranberry sauce with orange and candied ginger. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. for pickup on Thanksgiving eve from 2-6 p.m. Go: 230 Partition St., Saugerties. 845-247-3069. blackeyedsuziesupstate.com.
Blue Mountain Bistro, Kingston
Sample Thanksgiving comfort food like pumpkin cider bisque, oven-roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole and cornbread stuffing with turkey sausage and kale from Blue Mountain Bistro. Also available is a full Thanksgiving meal for $40 per person, which includes turkey, potatoes, gravy, two vegetables, relish, your choice of stuffing and a slice of pie. Try the Hudson Valley apple pie or pecan pie for a dessert to delight. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Nov. 17 for pickup on Thanksgiving eve from 12-5 p.m. or Thanksgiving day from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Go: 948 Route 28, Kingston. 845-340-9800. bluemountainbistro.com.
Main Course Catering, New Paltz
Choose from a full menu of savory appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts to make for a fuss-free holiday meal. Whole cooked Murray's turkeys are available at $10 per pound, and complete dinners are running at $32 per person. Vegetarian options are aplenty with the fall vegetable lasagna and roasted half acorn squash. Order from 12 different desserts, like the vanilla salted caramel pudding or Dutch apple pie. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 19 with pickup Thanksgiving eve 5-8 p.m. and Thanksgiving day 9-11 a.m. Go: 175 Main St., New Paltz. 845-255-2600. maincoursecatering.com.
Oak and Reed, Middletown
Design your own Thanksgiving feast with an array of a-la-carte options from butternut squash soup and candied bacon deviled eggs to whole turkeys with all the sides. Choose from sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese and vegetarian wild mushroom stuffing for some meat-free options. Sample the nine-inch pecan pie, pumpkin pie or apple crisp for a dessert worth sharing. Orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. for pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Go: 45-53 North St., Middletown. 845-775-4200. oakandreeddowntown.com.
Kristen Warfield is the food and business reporter for the Times Herald-Record. Find my stories here. Reach me at kwarfield@gannett.com.
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