London’s top eight Thanksgiving eateries
Everyone enjoys chocolate pecan pie – why should the Americans have all the fun?
Bodean’s BBQ
American restaurants are two-a-penny these days but Bodean’s BBQ was here long before the diner deluge. Now there’s one in Fulham, Clapham, Soho and Tower Hill. Each is offering a three course feast for £22.95. That’s plenty of bang for your buck. Visit: bodeansbbq.com
The Breakfast Club
At the cheaper end of the Thanksgiving spectrum is the Breakfast Club. Don’t let the name fool you, all five BC restaurants (Hoxton, Spitalfields, Angel, Soho, Battersea) will be serving dinner in two sittings, at 18:30 and 21:00. Email: [email protected]
Christopher’s Grill
Christopher’s on Wellington St specialises in steak, lobster and mac’ and cheese, but come Thanksgiving turkey takes centre stage. At £48 per person, their set menu offers “Grand Central” Oyster Pan Roast, slow-cooked ballotine of Organic Turkey. Tel: 020 7240 4222
Hix Mayfair
At Hix Mayfair, for £55 you receive three courses of American classics fine dining-style. You’ll find no mac’ and cheese here. You will, however, be rewarded with a delicious pecan and bourbon tart with clotted cream. Tel: 020 7518 4004
Joe Allen
Covent Garden’s Joe Allen has thrived since coming under new management in 2012. This Thanksgiving all dishes are served “family style” with creamed potatoes, brussels sprouts and roast root vegetables. Tel: 020 7836 0651
Le Café Anglais
Le Café Anglais’ brand of Anglo-French cuisine quickly established the Bayswater restaurant as a favourite among foodies. For Thanksgiving they’re giving their menu an American makeover – they’ve even got their own in house bluegrass band. Tel: 020 7221 1415
The Riding House Café
Fitzrovia’s Riding House Café only opened in 2011 but it’s already one of the places to be seen on the restaurant circuit. Chocolate pecan pie and maple butter sweet mashed potatoes are just two of the crowd-pleasing treats on offer come 28 November. Tel: 020 7927 0840
Season at the Fifth Floor, Harvey Nichols
Turkey and pumpkin pie are essential features of any Thanksgiving menu, but what about drink? French wines are all very well but this festival calls for an American tipple. Harvey Nichols’ Fifth Floor restaurant Season is offering a special selection. Tel: 020 7235 5250