Balaboosta
The intimate Nolita Middle-Eastern neighborhood mainstay, Balaboosta is a must for the indecisive family or diners that love to nosh on a variety of options; There's literally something for everyone. The main Balaboosta menu will be in full effect, with Thanksgiving specials to be announced closer to turkey day.

Make sure to get your fix of the Balaboosta must-haves:

*Fried olives with homemade creamy organic labne and a bright harissa oil
*Crispy cauliflower with currants and pine nuts
*Seared Striped Wild Striped Bass with Jicama, Yellow Pepper, Feta and Grape Tomato, and a refreshing Preserved Lemon Sauce
*Grilled Lamb Chops with Persian Lime Sauce, Grilled Eggplant, and Upland Watercress Salad

When: Thanksgiving Day: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Balaboosta, 214 Mulberry Street, #1 (between Prince and Spring); 212-966-7366

má pêche
Thanksgiving Prix Fix Menu ($95 per person, plus $45 if you opt for the wine pairing)

David Chang's midtown beacon, má pêche, is one of the culinary hubs of, well, all of Manhattan. Trying to impress the in-laws or that hot new boyfriend's parents? Go ahead and make the reservation before your only Thanksgiving option involves a turkey sweater vest and your mom's stuffing recipe, a concoction that even the cat wouldn't touch.

*The menu is subject to change, vegetarian options are available, and there's even a kids menu for 12 and under.

First Course: Fluke with butternut, yogurt, pepitas OR Apple Salad with buckwheat, mushrooms, seaweed.

Second Course: Squash Soup with banana, curry, cream OR Oyster Stew with salsify, leeks, trout roe

Third Course: Halibut or Turkey with potato, stuffing, green beans, brussels, cranberry

And the final dismount: Pecan pie with vanilla, sweet potato, agave

When: Thanksgiving Day: 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Ellabess, 153 Elizabeth Street (at Kenmare); 212-925-5559

Ellabess
This plush seasonal American restaurant is keeping things old school, with an all-American Thanksgiving menu in tow. A word to the wise: make sure to call ahead to make a reservation, or go ahead and book it on OpenTable.com.

Leave the family feud at home, and keep the peace at the borrowed dinner table; Ellabess will help you keep everyone's interest at heart by providing each diner with an option of three sides: dressing, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, creamed onions, braised kale.

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu ($45 per person)

First Course: Celery root and leek soup OR mixed green salad, OR gnocchi with brown butter, rosemary and kabocha squash

Second Course: Turkey OR Roast Beef

Third Course:   Pecan tart with vanilla clove ice cream and rum anglaise OR pumpkin flan with gingersnaps and lemon crème fraiche

When: Thanksgiving Day: 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Ellabess, 153 Elizabeth Street (at Kenmare); 212-925-5559

Photos from left: Courtesy of Balboosta, Ma Peche, Ellabess