Several restaurants in Zürich offer Thanksgiving dinner, not surprising because this city caters to all sorts of international needs. Most offer both in restaurant dining and takeaway turkey with sides so you can celebrate at home. I even have a vegetarian option for you.
Beware: prices are high and reservations fill up fast, so plan ahead. I’ve verified this list for 2022 and will update it each year as Thanksgiving in Switzerland rolls around again.
1. Luus Muus café
This café in the Zürich area is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet dinner on 24 Nov 2022 from 17:30 – 22:30. Cost: Adults CHF 55, children age 5-12 CHF 35. Address: Buy tickets here: Adult ticket and Child ticket
They also offer a “Thanksgiving at home,” including the turkey, stuffing, gravy and four traditional sides. Cost: CHF 225 for 4 persons. Pumpkin pie is extra at CHF 55 for one pie. Order here. Pickup on 23 Nov 2022 between 15:00 and 17:00. Learn more.
2. American Women’s Club of Zürich
American Women’s Club in Zurich is hosting a Thanksgiving pot luck luncheon for members only at their Zürich clubhouse on Sat 26 Nov 2022 at 15.00. Adults and kids over 10 years old pay CHF 25 each, kids under 10 are free.
Members must reserve on their website before 19 Nov 2022. If you aren’t a AWCZ member, learn more about joining.
3. Fork & Bottle
I confirmed with Fork & Bottle that they are again offering Thanksgiving dinner at their restaurant evenings from 23 to 25 Nov 2022. Email reservations@forkandbottle.ch for information. In the past, they also offered roasted turkeys for takeaway. Call to inquire.
www.forkandbottle.ch
Allmendstrasse 20 8002 Zurich
+41 (0) 44 201 18 17
4. Brisket
This Zürich restaurant is offer a special Thanksgiving menu on 24 Nov 2022. As noted on their Instagram post, the menu includes:
- Starter: Spicy Corn Ribs, Tater Tots, Bacon Chips & Fry dip
- Main: Smoked Turkey, Sweet Potato Mash, Homemade Stuffing, Cranberry Jelly & Gravy
- Dessert: Cheesecake with Speculoos & pumpkin ganache
This menu does not appear on their website. You need to reserve for dinner on the 24 Nov 2022 by phone or email and specify that you want the Thanksgiving menu.
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5. eCHo Restaurant at Marriott
Echo Restaurant at the Marriot Hotel has a Thanksgiving buffet on 24 Nov 2022 from 18:00 to 23:00. Cost CHF 89/adult (incl. one glass of prosecco), 50% for children aged 7-12, under 6 yrs old free. Reservations: +41 44 360 7318 or info@echorestaurant.ch
They also offer “Turkey to go” with or without the fixings from 22 Nov to 26 Dec 2022. Cost CHF 230 for the turkey (serves 4-6 people) and CHF 15/person for the sides, usually sweet potatoes, carrots, white beans with speck, chutney, and pumpkin pie. Website says order up to 3 working days in advance. Reserve a turkey at +41 44 360 7106 or zurich.events@marriott.com
Zürich Marriott Hotel
Neumühlequai 42 8006 Zürich
www.coolinary.ch/festive-season/
6. Vegetarian – Hiltl “Autumn Plate”
The oldest vegetarian restaurant in Switzerland has a delicious “Autumn Plate” which has many of those Thanksgiving flavors you might be craving. In includes vegan Spelt “Spaetzle”, red cabbage, chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, and mushroom sauce. I had it last week at the Hiltl Sihlpost buffet at Europaallee and loved it! You can get this at their buffet or À la Carte-Restaurant. See locations and learn more.
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7. Parkhuus Restaurant at Park Hyatt Zürich
Park Hyatt Zürich offers Thanksgiving dinner at their Parkhuus restaurant on 24 Nov 2022. Cost: CHF 179 per person. Reserve at +41 43 883 10 75 or parkhuus@hyatt.com.
They also offer Turkey Take Away (or goose!) with sides from 24 Nov 2022 to 8 Jan 2023. Cost: CHF 259 for turkey (for 6-8 people) and individual sides from CHF 7-12 per person. Order online at least 48hr in advance.
Restaurant parkhuus
Dreikönigsstrasse 25 8002 Zürich
parkhuus.ch
8. Baur au Lac
Baur au Lac will deliver a catered “Thanksgiving at home” from 25-27 Nov 2022. They have delivery windows each day from 12:00 to 21:00. The meal includes a roasted turkey and side dishes like red cabbage, chestnuts, cranberries, and mashed potatoes.
Cost CHF 360 for 4 persons, delivery fees included. They also offer pecan pie for CHF 16/person, minimum 4 people.
You can order via Smood at least 48 hours in advance, but orders aren’t open yet. You can register on the Baur au Lac site to be informed via email when orders can be taken.
bauraulac.ch
Tel +41 44 220 50 20
info@bauraulac.ch
9. The Willow Yard
This Irish pub in Dietikon (near Zürich) is offering Thanksgiving dinner with a show on 24 Nov 2022.
Schulgutstrasse 3, 8953 Dietikon
info@willow-yard.ch
+41 44 974 74 00
10. Pies from Lone Star Kitchen
Our friend Stacey makes delicious pies for delivery and pickup, including apple, pecan and pumpkin. Cost CHF 65 per pie. Order on her online shop.
Maybe next year…
American International Club of Zürich – SOLD OUT
This social club is hosting Thanksgiving dinner at the Wilder Mann restaurant on 24 Nov 2022 at 19:00. Cost Members CHF 60, Guests CHF 65, children (6-12), CHF 38. Info here.
However, it is already sold out for 2022. Join the club and get on the list for next year at events@aicz.ch
See also: Where to buy Thanksgiving ingredients in Switzerland
Elsewhere in Switzerland
Zug
Parkhotel Zug is offering the “Turkey Taxi,” available from 1 Nov to 25 Dec 2022. The turkey comes roasted and optionally, pre-sliced, in professional warming pans. Cost: CHF 42/person for a stuffed turkey with gravy. For an extra fee, you can also order sides: pumpkin cream soup, potato mash, red cabbage, chestnuts, roasted corn, beans, carrots, lingonberry jus, and apple pie for dessert. Must place your order at least 4 days in advance. Delivery available within 30 mins of Zug. Learn more.
Basel
- Bohemia Bar & Grill in Basel is offering “Turkey to go” on 24 Nov 2022. A full turkey costs CHF 220, half turkey for CHF 130. They offer side dishes for CHF 22/person, including cranberry sauce, gravy, cabbage, stuffing, sweet potato mash, and bacon beans. Contact to pre-order: +41 61 466 1500 or bohemia-basel@balehotels.ch Website
- The Auld Dubliner in Basel is offering Thanksgiving dinner with a show on 24 Nov 2022 from 17:00 to 22:30. Reserve here.
Lucerne
The Swiss American Society Lucerne is hosting Thanksgiving on 20 Nov 2022 for Members and friends. Cost: Members CHF 70, Guests CHF 80, children age 9-16 CHF 30, under age 8 CHF 10. Learn more.
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