Dining Out Options on Thanksgiving

The Norman Rockwell vision of Thanksgiving at home might not be for everyone, which is why a good number of Boston restaurants offer special holiday menus for those looking to dine out for the day. Here’s a look at some of the options for leaving the cooking to someone else:

The Beehive: The South End eatery and bar features live music, which will be on tap throughout the day, including a dinner jazz set.

Davio’s: One of Boston’s premier steak houses offers a $35 Thanksgiving plate including oven-roasted Vermont free-range organic turkey, challah bread herbed stuffing, and a dessert menu.

Eastern Standard: The swanky, Kenmore Square hangout will have a prix-fixe menu for $50 per person, as well as breakfast beginning at 7 a.m.

L’Espalier: From 1:30-8 p.m., this popular Back Bay locale will offer an $85 prix-fixe menu with plenty of options.

Rialto: The Cambridge restaurant, regarded as one of the area’s finest Italian hotspots, is hosting Thanksgiving with a twist on tradition, including steamed lobster, oyster chowder, and pumpkin fritters. The cost is $70 adults, $35 children.

Sandrine’s: This inviting French restaurant in Harvard Square offers a Thanksgiving menu from 1-8 p.m.

Sel de la Terre: Both the Back Bay and Waterfront locations will have a prix-fixe, $58 menu for the holiday.

Top of the Hub: The $58 menu will be accompanied by live jazz entertainment.

Vlora Mediterranean Restaurant and Wine Bar: A three-course prix-fixe menu including apple butternut squash soup or Greek salad, roast turkey or salmon, and apple crisp or pumpkin pie. $24.95

Reservations are encouraged for all Thanksgiving dining options. To make one, as well as see other holiday specials offered in Greater Boston, visit www.opentable.com.