Thanksgiving Picks: BUSTAN on the UWS-PANAME in Midtown East-KTCHN in Hells Kitchen

The clock is ticking but there's still time to make reservations at some of Manhattan's great restaurants where you can sit back, relax and be served a Thanksgiving meal from a delightful array of menu choices. Whether you are having a meal early in the day, after the parade or a late dinner, check out our "Thanksgiving Picks" for you and your party.

Paname in Midtown East

Paname, the stylish French Bistro in Midtown East, will be open for Thanksgiving Dining from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. They will present two prix fixe menus, one for $35.00 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and the other for $38.00 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Choose from appetizers like their Crab Cake, House Salad or Escargot in red bliss potatoes. Main courses include Turkey with all the trimmings, Tilapia with asparagus and almonds or their New York Shell Steak. Finish your meal with a dessert of Petit Fours.

Paname is located at 1068 Second Avenue (between 56th and 57th Streets) New York, NY 10022. Call them at 212.207.3737 or visit their web site at http://panamenyc.com/.

Bustan on the Upper West Side

Bustan features creative, modern Israeli cuisine with Mediterranean influences. This year, the restaurant is offering a special Thanksgiving menu on from 5pm to 11pm. Appetizers, entrees and desserts are priced a la carte for guests. You can choose from a delightful variety of appetizers like their Butternut Squash Soup or Main Lobster Salad. For a main course you can select entrees that include Free Range Roasted Turkey, Pan Seared Scallops or Grilled Ribeye, all served with tempting sides. Top off your meal with a dessert like their Pecan Pie or their Honeycrisp Apple Cake with pumpkin spiced gelato.

BUSTAN is located at 487 Amsterdam Avenue, near W. 84th Streets. Call 212.595.5050 or visit their web site at www.bustannyc.

KTCHN in Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen's premiere modern American restaurant, KTCHN Restaurant at the OUT Hotel, is serving a special seasonal Thanksgiving Menu from noon till 8pm. The 4 course prix-fixe menu is $45 and features traditional selections as well as some more creative options. Turkey with stuffing made with apples, porcine mushrooms, caramelized onions and cranberry juice will be offered alongside KTCHN's own Pumpkin Ravioli with Burnt Butter Sage Sauce and seafood lover alternatives like Chilean Seabass. And a Thanksgiving staple, Pumpkin Pie will be served for dessert.

KTCHN Restaurant is located at 508 West 42nd Street. For more information, call them at 212.868.2999 or visit the KTCHN's website at www.ktchnnyc.com.