2025 Thanksgiving Dinner Rochester NY & Finger Lakes restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Dinner at restaurants in Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Relax and eat out for Thanksgiving Dinner in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes Region. at restaurants. Why plan, shop, prep, cook and clean for your Thanksgiving Feast when a local restaurant can take care of all of that? Many Finger Lakes and Rochester restaurants offer Thanksgiving sit-down dinner, or prepared dinners for take-out to go.

Events may be canceled or postponed. Check websites before heading to event.

Free Thanksgiving Meals:

Honeoye: St Mary’s Church Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
- St. Mary’s Church 8961 W. Main St. Honeoye, NY – 585-229-5007
- Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at 2-4pm (or until gone). No take-outs
Rochester: St. Peter’s Kitchen
- St. Peter’s Kitchen 681 Brown St. Rochester, NY – 585-235-6511
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2024 at noon
Canandaigua: Patty’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner
- Elks Lodge – 19 Niagara St. Canandaigua, NY
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025 (11am-1pm)
- Pick-up or Delivery only. No Dine-In. To order: Call Patty (585) 394-4616.
Seneca Falls: Seneca County Community Thanksgiving Dinner
- Seneca Falls Elks Lodge – 2221 River Rd. Seneca Falls, NY- 315-568-2433.
- Dine-In Thanksgiving meal 11am-1pm.

2025 Restaurants open for Thanksgiving Dinner in Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Most restaurants require reservations so call early, as spaces tend to fill up quickly.

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The Lake House – Canandaigua

The Lake House – 770 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY
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Reservations call 585-394-7800
The Lake House is open for Thanksgiving with a special Thanksgiving buffet. Buy tickets online.

Geneva on the Lake

Geneva on the Lake – 1001 Lochland Rd. Geneva, NY
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Reservations Required – Call 315-789-7190
Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Geneva On The Lake with live music and traditional Thanksgiving offerings such as roasted turkey & desserts including apple, pecan & pumpkin pies.

Belhurst Castle and Winery – Geneva

Belhurst – 4069 W Lake Rd, Geneva, NY
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Reservations are required. Call 315-781-0201 x3
Celebrate at Belhurst with a special Thanksgiving dinner (noon-6pm)

Monroe’s Restaurant – Rochester

Monroe’s – 3001 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY
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585-348-9103
Dine-In Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner (Reservations required) or Curbside Packages (pre-order required).

Red Fedele’s Brook House – Rochester

Red Fedele’s Brook House – 920 Elmridge Center Dr. Rochester, NY
Reservations required: (585) 723-9988
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet served from noon-5pm.

Texas De Brazil – Rochester

Texas De Brazil – 22 Celebration Dr. Rochester, NY
Reservations: (585) 471-6333
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This Brazilian steakhouse is open Thanksgiving Day starting at noon with dinner menu & pricing all day, plus holiday classics. Reservations highly recommended.

Perlo’s – East Rochester

Perlo’s 202 North Washington St. East Rochester, NY
Call 585-248-5060 for reservations.
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Enjoy an old-fashioned traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings at Perlo’s. Serving from Noon to 6pm.

Turning Stone Casino – Verona NY

Turning Stone Resort Casino – 5218 Patrick Rd. Verona, NY
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Delicious 4-course holiday menu with live entertainment and music. Families welcome.

Veraisons Restaurant at Glenora Wine Cellars

Glenora Wine Cellars 5435 State Route 14 Dundee, NY
Reservations 1-800-243-5513
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet! With hot and cold selections, salads, vegan and vegetarian options, and gorgeous desserts.

D & R Depot Restaurant– LeRoy

D & R Depot– 63 Lake St. LeRoy, NY
Reservations are required: (585) 768-6270
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Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel – 16 North Franklin St. Watkins Glen, NY
(607) 535-6116
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Thanksgiving Grand Buffet served in the Harbor Ballroom 11:30am-6pm

Nick’s Sea Breeze Inn – Rochester

4581 Culver Road, Rochester, NY
Call 585-323-1950 for reservations.
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Thanksgiving Dinner from Cracker Barrel

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2075 Hylan Dr., I-390 & Hylan Drive, Rochester, NY – Henrietta
Dine-In: Cracker Barrel is open regular business hours Thanksgiving Day and serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
At-Home: Celebrate Thanksgiving at home with a Heat-N-Serve Thanksgiving Meals from Cracker Barrel. These classic Thanksgiving meals go from oven to table in just 2 hours.

Seasons on Keuka Lake – Penn Yan

Seasons on Keuka Lake – 110 Mace St. Penn Yan, NY
Advance reservations required – 315-536-8202
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Enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet at Seasons on Keuka Lake

Horizons Restaurant at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa – Fairport

199 Woodcliff Dr. Fairport, NY
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Reservations call 585-248-4825
Choose between a Grand Ballroom Thanksgiving Buffet or a 4-course prix-fix at Horizons Modern Kitchen & Wine Bar.

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