Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Shanghai

It's almost the big T-time, but with the hustle and bustle of Shanghai life, we recommend booking early to get the goods that you want. We've compiled a list for you of where you can head to get your full Thanksgiving feast.

1. Al's Diner
This feast has all the traditional Thanksgiving essentials. Tender turkey breast with stuffing and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and freshly baked pumpkin pie are all getting served at Al's Diner. There is no need to make reservations for in store dining, and there is also the option to take away if you want to enjoy your dinner at home.
11am-10pm, Nov 24-25. Al’s Diner, 204 Xinle Lu by Donghu Lu.

2. The Apartment
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a family-style dinner at The Apartment. For RMB1,300, you get a meal that feeds 6-10 people, which includes a whole roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, stuffing, bread, roasted corn and gravy plus one bottle of their delicious house red or white wine. The meal is available for take-away or in the restaurant. A 50 percent deposit is required by Tuesday, November 22. If you’re not a fan of turkey but still want to enjoy a festive dinner, they've also got a whole roasted chicken available with the same sides and house wines for RMB188 per person.

Nov 24. The Apartment, 3F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu.

3. Big Bamboo
The Thanksgiving feast at Big Bamboo includes soup, salad, main course of herb roasted turkey and choice of dessert. To go along with your dinner will be a glass of wine. Adults pay RMB288 and children pay RMB188.
6-9pm, Nov 24-25. Big Bamboo, 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu.

4. Boxing Cat
The Boxing Cat Brewery is hosting a buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner along with free-flow Microbeers, wine and drinks. The buffet is full of turkey, sides and dessert at RMB350 for adults and RMB100 for kids. Children under the age of five can receive dinner for free. Take-away dinners are also available if you reserve before November 19.
Two seatings: 5pm, 8.30pm, Nov 24. Boxing Cat, 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu.

5. The BREW

The BREW at the Kerry Hotel Pudong is hosting a feast for RMB268/person plus 10-percent. The Kerry is getting into the gobble game early, offering three turkey hampers to choose from: a turkey, a honey roasted ham and a Wagyu beef hamper with prices from RMB995-RMB1,295.

5.30-9.30pm, Nov 24. See listing for The Brew, The Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu.

6. The COOK
Next door to The BREW, The COOK is offering a buffet to get stuffed at this Thanksgiving featuring all the favorites from turkey to pumpkin pie. It's RMB388/person, plus 10-percent.
5.30-9.30pm. The Cook, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu.

7. The Bull & Claw
Chef Hardeep Somal presents a Bull & Claw-style Thanksgiving dinner over four courses featuring crab cakes, lobster mac & cheese, a roasted turkey main course and New York-style double chocolate brownies to finish. Guests will be also presented with a USA craft beer or glass of prosecco on arrival. The dinner and drink is RMB450/person. Bookings are essential.
6pm, Nov 24. The Bull & Claw, 466 Xikang Lu, by Kangding Lu.

8. CHI-Q
This modern Korean restaurant is serving Thanksgiving with an Asian twist. That holiday feast will set you back RMB398 per person, plus 10 percent service charge.

6-10.30pm, Nov 24. CHI-Q, 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu.

9. Kakadu
This Australian restaurant is turning American for the weekend with an all-you-can-eat American Thanksgiving feast of whole roasted turkeys and all the trimmings to take home and enjoy. It's RMB228/adults, RMB114/children and kids eat free. If you follow them on WeChat, you can get 15 percent off.

6pm, Nov 24-26. Kakadu, 8 Jianguo Zhong Lu, by Chongqiong Lu.

10. Kathleen's Waitan
Kathleen's Waitan is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roast turkey with all the trimmings, cranberries and pumpkin pie. The four courses cost RMB388 per person.
6pm, Nov 24. Kathleen’s Waitan, 4/F, Sassoon Warehouse, 200 Huangpu Lu, by Qingpu Lu.

11. Maya
Maya is doing Thanksgiving dinner with a Mexican twist: a choice of cauliflower soup with chorizo or roasted pumpkin salad with house bacon followed by blackened turkey with sides and spiced pumpkin tarts topped with cinnamon ice cream and dulce de leche. RMB350/person includes one glass of wine and homemade egg nog.
5pm-midnight, Nov 24. Maya, Grand Plaza Club House 2/F, 568 Julu Lu, by Shanxi Nan Lu.

12. Mercato
On Mercato’s menu for Thanksgiving is roasted turkey, potato puree, caramelized brussels sprouts, chestnut shiitake stuffing and cranberry compote for RMB208. An additional RMB68 will get you spiced pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry sorbet and candied hazelnuts. There is also an extra 10 percent service charge.
5.30-11pm, Nov 24. Mercato, 6/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu.

13. Pop
Pop brings American thanksgiving recipes from the east and the west coast in two holiday menus. There will be a Thanksgiving East Coast Tradition Menu for RMB288 per person and a Thanksgiving West Coast Fusion Menu for RMB388 per person, plus 10 percent service charge.
11am, Nov 24. Pop, 7F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu.

14. Riviera Lounge
If you want to change things up but still keep up with the festivities, Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea at Rivera Lounge is perfect. The tea party costs RMB488 for two people and comes with coffee or tea. There is an additional 10 percent service charge.
3-5pm, Nov 10-30. Riviera Lounge, 111 Pudong Nan Lu, by Yincheng Zhong Lu.

15. Shanghai Slim’s
Turkey, BBQ pork ribs, roast Prime Rib, their infamous lobster mac n' cheese, plus tons more sides and free-flowing wine at Shanghai Slims. It's RMB428/person, but since it's such a big night for the restaurant, that anyone who finishes and leaves dinner before 7.30pm will get their meal discounted for RMB388, starting from noon. Hampers are also available for RMB1,388.
12pm, Nov 24. Shanghai Slim's, 10-12, Sinan Mansion, 523 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu.

16. The Stage
There will be oven-roasted turkey, ham, salmon and a selection of home-baked holiday pies or cobblers at The Stage. In addition to the dinner, there will be a free-flowing wine buffet and champagne at the table. With the free-flow, the buffet will cost RMB686 per person, and without the drinks it will cost RMB569 per person. RMB29 for children, and kids under 4-years-old are free.
11aom-2pm, Nov 20. The Stage, Level 1, The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu.

17. Waldorf Astoria Grand Brasserie
This beautiful venue on the Bund is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner buffet priced at RMB348 per person (including children ages 6 to 12). Waldorf Astoria Grand Brasserie has also arranged for live music from their resident jazz band to play while you enjoy your dinner. There is an additional 15 percent service charge.
6-10.30pm, Nov 24. Waldorf Asoria Grand Brasserie, Level 1, The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu.

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