Friendsgiving Dinner in NYC at Five Tables Built for a Crowd

4.4 (5,881)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 23:00; Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 23:00

75 9th Avenue

Soaring ceilings and a striking communal table on the lower level set the stage for shareable Pan-Asian plates in Chelsea. One diner noted a party of ten could book without a prix fixe or private room. Pricing runs upscale, with a tasting menu at 110 dollars per person.

4.2 (3,112)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 23:00

133-30 39th Ave

A spacious, traditionally decorated Queens hall made for big family feasts over classic dim sum. Point at what looks right as plates pass, and save room for the jian dui, a regular favorite. Service can run uneven. Check the bill before you settle up.

4.5 (985)

Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

2335 Arthur Avenue

On Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, this decades-old Italian room seats everyone at communal tables and sends out family-style pastas and entrees in large portions. Plan around the calendar. It opens Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 PM and stays closed Monday to Wednesday.

4.7 (231)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 22:00

854 Amsterdam Ave

Chef Jose Moran cooks refined comfort plates at this cozy Upper West Side room, from a well-loved salmon burger to steaks and lobster risotto. Doors open daily at 9:00 AM, and brunch runs Wednesday through Sunday at 20 dollars. Service pace can vary in quieter hours.

4.0 (284)

Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun, 09:00 – 21:00; Thu, 09:00 – 20:00

100 Bowery

One of Chinatown's older Cantonese rooms, set up for family-style feasts at large tables with hot tea on arrival. Diners single out the steamed chicken and Peking-style pork chops. Prices stay inexpensive, and the plain dining room keeps the focus on the food.