Gather around the table, ‘cos we’ve got a buffet of fabulous feasts for Thanksgiving in Singapore!
Turkey, roast meat, pumpkin in every dish possible… yes, it’s time for Thanksgiving in Singapore. It may not be the most widely celebrated “holiday”, but come 28 November, we’ll be throwing on our loosest pants for a spectacular feast. Think of it as a prelude to Christmas! So what if it’s been a crazy year? There’s always something to be grateful for. Round up your family and friends – it’s time to gobble up Thanksgiving treats.
Best Thanksgiving meals in Singapore
1. Andaz Singapore
‘Tis the season to indulge and we know the best place to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner! Make a date with Alley on 25 at Andaz Singapore to feast with the family on 28 November, 6pm to 10pm. The spread ($88 per adult, $44 per child) starts with sustainable seafood like freshly shucked oysters and poached tiger prawns before moving on to cheese, charcuterie, pizza, pasta, and a zero-waste salad bar filled with seasonal veggies.
Don’t forget to hit up the carving station for roasted butterball turkey, maple-glazed pork ham, and three-fish roast. Finally, save space for sweets: we’re eyeing the sweet potato honey beer pie and soft-serve scoops of pumpkin spice ice cream. P.S. top up $58 for bottomless moscato, wine, beer and DIY cocktails, or add on $88 for all that plus free-flow champagne. Oh, and look out for the magician performing dazzling card and illusion tricks!
For an extravagant treat, book a table at 665°F from 28 November to 1 December to enjoy a Thanksgiving set dinner ($128 per person). Starter choices include Hokkaido scallop crudo and beef tartare, while soup options spotlight French onion and red kuri squash veloute. Go ham on the mains and take your pick from hickory smoked USDA heritage prime rib, herb-roasted turkey, or roasted pumpkin gnocchi before you end with pear and manuka honey tart or apple and pomegranate cobbler.
Perk alert: make a reservation at Alley on 25 before 14 November 2024 to enjoy 10% off!
Andaz Singapore, 5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354
2. Meatsmith
Don’t have time to wrangle a bird into the oven? Fret not, the folks at Meatsmith will do all the cooking for you. Just add their Thanksgiving turkey to your cart. For $320++, you’ll enjoy a whole turkey (approx 5kg to 6kg) served with cornbread stuffing, cranberry and gravy. To get the full works, throw in sides like pastrami Brussels sprouts ($24), 1kg beef fat potatoes ($18), pork ribs ($36), coleslaw ($8), kale feta salad ($12) and more. P.S. we recommend you top up $95++ for Burnt Ends Bakery’s classic pecan pie.
Those searching for a dine-in feast can book the restaurant’s free-flow dinner at $148 per pax. You’ll feast on turkey with celery, onion carrot, sage, and cornbread stuffing, roasted potatoes, sweet potato casserole, biscuits, spiced pumpkin, peach cobbler and more.
Meatsmith, 27 – 30 November 2024; 167 – 169 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068620; order online for takeaway and self pick-up
3. Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at Luke’s, where you can go wild at the oyster bar. Indulge in tuna tartare ($37), crab cocktail ($44), chilled Maine lobster ($58 for half), and oysters ($57 for half dozen). Or, just head straight for the family-style feast ($130 per person).
Highlights include slow-roasted tom turkey with sage and giblet gravy, alongside cornbread and sausage stuffing with cranberry sauce. Keep stuffing your face with sharing plates of potato puree, braised red cabbage, roasted broccolini, and more. To end, the classic pecan pie dessert features rock and rye butterscotch, pumpkin puree, and vanilla gelato.
Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House, 22 Gemmill Lane, Singapore 069257
4. Meadesmoore
Upgrade your Thanksgiving celebration at home with goodies from this modern steakhouse. Start with roasted Packham pear and feta salad before digging into the main star: spiced honey glazed turkey crown ($180++) with confit turkey legs, apricot and sage stuffing. Or, get the Sanchoku wagyu tomahawk ($260++) that’s paired with confit garlic, salsa verde, and bordelaise.
Don’t forget the sides! The signature mac and cheese is a must-order, while the roasted honey saffron cauliflower with ricotta will add a little veggie action to your spread. Finish off with tiramisu for a truly indulgent meal.
Meadesmoore, pre-order online from now till 28 November for delivery from 22 – 30 November 2024
5. Hotel Fort Canning
Fancy a sumptuous Thanksgiving spread in Singapore? Take your family to this hotel nestled in Fort Canning Park. Choose from a festive menu of three courses ($52++) or four courses ($68++), both available for lunch and dinner. Appetisers include fresh Roma tomato with balsamic cream, pesto and bite-sized mozzarella, as well as turkey soup with mushrooms and root vegetables.
For mains, pick between glazed pork ham with pineapple salsa and Brussels sprouts or soy-glazed salmon with dill emulsion, olive relish and root veggies. For sweets, the pecan pie hits the right spot with its pairing of candied rum ginger and vanilla ice cream.
Hotel Fort Canning, 25 November – 23 December 2024; The Salon, 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881
6. Decker Barbecue
Thanksgiving is made easy with the team at Decker Barbecue giving you a hand. The festive menu spotlights a smoked eight to 10 pound turkey served with gravy and cranberry sauce, as well as stuffing. Sides include mac and cheese, kale salad, jalapeno cornbread, and apple cobbler. All this feeds eight for $360++, and it’s available for pick-up or delivery.
Decker Barbecue, order online
7. Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore
For an elegant feast, Lawry’s Thanksgiving five-course set menu ($129++ per person) is available over lunch and dinner. You’ll start with a dish of Japanese firefly squid complemented by roasted beets and orange salad, followed by butternut squash soup and Kuze Sakoshi Bay oyster.
The star of the meal offers you three choices: linguine alle vongole, baked wild-caught sea bass, or the restaurant’s signature roasted USDA prime rib of beef, which is served with mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and whipped cream horseradish. For dessert, nibble on festive fruit cake before you settle into a dreamy food coma.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore, 28 – 29 November 2024; #04-01/31, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238897
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