Where to Eat on Thanksgiving

Avila: Just a few blocks from the South End (or a quick jump on the 43), Avila will be serving its regular dinner menu along with a traditional turkey dinner for $45+ per person. (617) 267-4810.

Asana: The Mandarin Oriental restaurant is offering a Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet for the entire family featuring a smoothie bar, omelet station, hot and cold buffets, turkey carvings and dessert spread. There's a three-course dinner menu too. Buffet brunch $95 for adults; $35 for children under 12; dinner $60 for adults; $40 for children. (617) 535-8800.

: The Tremont Street favorite is serving up equal parts food and music this Thanksgiving with an a la carte menu featuring classics (roast turkey, mushroom brioche stuffing) and non-traditional dishes (raw bar, cous cous). Live jazz music will be played all day and evening and there's also a children's menu. Thanksgiving menu offered noon – 10pm, a la carte, (617) 423-0069.

Top of the Hub: The Hub's special Thanksgiving four-course  menu features an acorn butternut squash bisque, slow smoked rib eye and cranberry cheesecake. There's also a vegetarian menu and special a la carte offerings in the lounge. $62 for adults; $25 for children, (617) 536-1775.

Pigalle: A special three-course Thanksgiving menu includes a cream of chestnut soup with caramelized ham and roasted shallots, turkey dinner with traditional trimmings and an apple and sugar pumpkin tart. $70 for adults; $20 for children, (617) 423-4944.

: The Columbus Avenue bistro is open on Thanksgiving with fondue and "happy Jacky's Turkey" (named for chef Jacky Robert, we presume). Regular prices, (617) 867-0600.

Information courtesy of BostonChefs.com and OpenTable.com.