STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Looking for a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving? Staten Islanders have plenty of options to enjoy a festive meal without turning on the oven.
All the borough’s diners will keep things casual with traditional turkey plates and comfort classics, while several sit-down spots are rolling out prix fixe menus featuring turkey and all the trimmings. It’s a great way to celebrate without the stress of cooking — or cleaning up, if that’s your jam.
Keep in mind: tax and gratuity are additional on most prix fixe offerings.
Reach out if we’ve missed any of your favorite Thanksgiving dining spots — silvestri@siadvance.com.
The staff at Andrew’s Diner welcomes guests to the restaurant year round, although Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday at the Great Kills restaurant.
Andrew’s Diner
4160 Hylan Blvd., 718-948-8544, Great Kills; andrewsdiner.com
Classic American diner serving hearty breakfasts, comfort food and a turkey dinner with all the fixings.
Charming Cafe Bella Vita has a fireplace and panoramic views of the East Shore from its second floor perch, accessible by elevator. (Courtesy of Cafe Bella Vita)
Cafe Bella Vita
1919 Hylan Blvd., 718-667-5656, Dongan Hills; cafebellavita.net
Cozy Italian spot known for pasta and seafood dishes with a Thanksgiving prix fix option among the complete meals.
DaNoi in Fort Wadsworth is open from noon through 7 p.m. for a la carte eats and a turkey dinner on the specials. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
Da Noi
138 Fingerboard Rd., Fort Wadsworth, 718-720-1650; danoidowntown.com
Both à la carte and prix fixe menus are available, with the prix fixe including the turkey dinner. The complete meal ranges from $40.95 to $50.95 per person.
At Don Cheech, the Vinum menu has been folded into the offerings. For the holiday, choose from the a la carte menu or a prix fixe option.(Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
Don Cheech
1271 Bay St., Rosebank, 718-285-4401; doncheechnyc.com
The restaurant is open all day with its regular menu plus Thanksgiving specials. Reservations are recommended.
Along with a delicious Thanksgiving meal, guests have the privilege of dining with The Kings Arms Diner proprietor, Dimitrios “Jimmy” Koutsovasilis.
Kings Arms
500 Forest Ave., 718-448-0326, West Brighton; kingsarmsdinersi.com
Traditional diner serving all-day breakfast and homestyle meals.
Lorenzo’s chefs use produce from its rooftop garden for organic ingredients on all its menus. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
Lorenzo’s
1100 South Ave., 718-477-2400, Bloomfield; lorenzosdining.com
Upscale dining inside the Hilton with Italian and continental cuisine.
Max’s Esca includes pastries made in house. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
Max’s Esca
1559 Richmond Rd., 718-980-5006, Dongan Hills; maxsesca.com
Elegant Italian restaurant with steaks, seafood, and fine wines. Best bets at this late hour are early, like 1 p.m., or later, like 7 p.m.
Mello Bistro in Rosebank has a carefully curated menu with South American and French influences and house-made desserts, plus turkey for Thanksgiving.
Mello Bistro
1233 Bay St., 718-285-4574, Rosebank, MelloBistro.com
A three-course dinner starts with a choice of lentil-pomegranate salad or shrimp-butternut bisque. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings follows. Dessert is a pumpkin-hazelnut cheesecake with caramel sauce. The price is $48.95 per guest.
Nino’s has crowd-pleasing options for those of many ages and diet regimens. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
Nino’s
1110 Hylan Blvd., 718-448-3838, Grasmere; ninosrestaurant.com
Family-friendly Italian eatery with classic red-sauce favorites and a holiday prix fixe menu with broad appeal.
Old Bermuda Inn is always beautifully decorated for the holidays and offers a buffet value.(Megan Moran for the Old Bermuda Inn)
Historic Old Bermuda Inn
2512 Arthur Kill Rd., 718-948-7600, Rossville; oldbermudainn.com
The Harvest Dinner Buffet offers seatings at prix fixe prices. Tax and 20% gratuity are added to the check. Reservations are a must, though the restaurant is known for accommodating last-minute guests. The venue is beautifully decorated for the holidays.
Prepare for an authentic Italian experience as Chef Franco Ortega bakes focaccia and stuffed, fried dough pockets that, with roasted garlic and sweet butter, can be a meal unto themselves.
Italianissimo
107 McClean Ave., 718-442-4442, South Beach; Italianissimony.com
From 1- 6 p.m., enjoy a three-course holiday feast at $72 per person. Starters include baked artichoke and grilled octopus. The second course offers pasta or lentil soup. Entrées include roast turkey with chestnut-sausage stuffing, Black Angus steak, pork chop, lamb shank or bronzino, with seasonal sides, dessert and coffee or tea. A kids’ menu is $40 and includes pasta options and turkey or chicken tenders.
Roasted eggplant is among the appetizers for Patrizia’s Thanksgiving menu.(Staten Island Advance/Pamela Si
Patrizia’s
4255 Amboy Rd, 718-317-6600, Great Kills; patrizias.com
Reservations are best after 4 p.m. The holiday special is $69.99 per person and includes unlimited beer, wine, sangria and soda, plus a spread of mozzarella, eggplant parmigiana, baked clams, calamari, pasta, skirt steak and chicken carbonara. Coffee and dessert are included; add-ons like seafood or lamb chops are available for an extra charge.
Paella Valenciana can be an option on the Real Madrid menu on Thanksgiving, alongside the turkey entree special. Staten Island Advance
Real Madrid
2073 Forest Ave., 718-447-7885, Mariners Harbor; realmadridrestaurant.com
For lobster, steak and Spanish food lovers, the restaurant features its regular menu. Additionally, guests can order a turkey dinner.
Seabass Taverna features fresh seafood broken down from the whole fish. Turkey is on the specials as well.Silvestri
Sea Bass Taverna
365 New Dorp Ln., 718-808-4110, New Dorp; seabasstaverna.com
Mediterranean seafood spot with fresh fish, mezze, and hearty mains in a cozy, family-friendly setting. Thanksgiving is a special day at the restaurant with turkey centerstage.
Set in bucolic Clove Lakes Park, the colorful fall leaves and water views make the venue a unique one in the borough. (Advance/SILive.com | Pamela Silvestri)
Stone House
1150 Clove Rd., 718-442-3600, Castleton Corners; thestonehousesi.com
Scenic fine dining with seasonal menus and outdoor seating.
A hot appetizer platter at Trattoria Toscana can start the meal. The elegant eatery offers linen cloth dining and outstanding service.
Trattoria Toscana
4200 Hylan Blvd, 718-605-6009, Eltingville; trattoriatoscanasi.com
Upscale Italian dining with Tuscan-inspired dishes and a warm, elegant atmosphere plus a nicely curated wine list.
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