Food is about life, yet it’s also about bringing people together and sharing special occasions. In fact, one of the top occasions that brings people together to share a meal every year is Thanksgiving.

But what if you’re away from home in New York City, or the idea of cooking a turkey with all the fixings for two is too much? There is no reason you should forgo celebrating the holiday and miss out on a delicious turkey dinner like mom’s or dad’s.

In fact, there are many restaurants in the city that are serving Thanksgiving meals, with most being prix fixe. If you have a specific eatery in mind, visit the restaurant’s website to see their turkey specials.

Not sure where to go? On the web, visit OpenTable.com; you’ll get a large list of restaurants with available seating on Thanksgiving, not only in NYC, but the tri-state area as well. Making reservations is free.

Listed below are just a few restaurants—highly rated by customers—from hundreds in the NYC area that will be featuring satisfying Thanksgiving meals, November 24, 2011. To ensure seating, it is necessary to make reservations.

Greenwich Village -- Cafe Español
Located at 172 Bleecker Street, they are serving a complete turkey dinner with all trimmings, dessert, coffee, and Sangria, $22.95 per person. For reservations call (212) 505-0657.

Flushing -- Deluge Restaurant
Located at 135-20 39th Avenue in Queens, on the lower level of the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, they are featuring a Thanksgiving Day Buffet. Served from noon until 8 p.m., $36.95 per person. For reservations call (718) 670-7400.

West Village -- Philip Marie
Located at 569 Hudson Street, they are serving turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving dinner, $39.50 per person. All guests will receive a leftovers take-home package. For reservations call (212) 242-6200.

Little Italy -- La Mela
Located at 167 Mulberry Street, they are serving their usual Italian family-style meals, but with a Thanksgiving Turkey twist; For example, family-style choice 3 is a seven-course meal and includes unlimited wine, beer, and refreshments, $54 per person (minimum two people.) For reservations call (212) 431-9493.

Midtown -- at Vermilion
Located at 480 Lexington Avenue, they are serving a Latin-Indian five-course dinner, $55 per person. Featuring smoky, black cardamom turkey, yucca cake, spinach cranberries, tres leches dessert, and more. Vegetarian dinner also offered. For reservations call (212) 871-6600.

East Village -- Tree Bistro
Located at 190 1st Avenue, they are serving their regular menu plus Thanksgiving favorites like roast turkey, pumpkin soup, and pie. An estimated price of $31–$50 per person. For reservations call (212) 358-7171.

North Fork -- The Jamesport Manor Inn

Located at 370 Manor Lane in Riverhead, N.Y., they are serving Thanksgiving dinner all day starting at noon, $60 per person. Young diners menu is available, $30 per child.

If you visit any of these restaurants for Thanksgiving, let us know! We’d love to hear about your experience, and also any recommendations for next year. Write us at Attn: Dining Editor, submissions@epochtimes.com