Europe - Thanskgiving in Budapest?

Taking advantage of the holiday J fares, Thanksgiving this year will be in Budapest for me and some of my family. I'm thinking of trying to find an American-style dinner that night. I know the American Chamber of Commerce hosts a dinner (http://www.amcham.hu/upcoming-events/amcham_thanksgiving_dinner_2012), but I was thinking something more like eating at an expat-operated restaurant might be better. Does anybody have any suggestions?

An alternate option would be Vienna, but Budapest will be better schedule-wise.

Thanks!

The restaurant at the Intercontinental hotel is nice, and there are a few next door overlooking the Danube. Alternatively there is TGI Fridays if you want American!

The restaurant at the Intercontinental hotel is nice, and there are a few next door overlooking the Danube. Alternatively there is TGI Fridays if you want American!

The Hotel Inter-Continental is an excellent suggestion. I think the Kempinski Corvinus and the Marriott are also strong possibilities. I definitely would go the hotel route over spending $125+ for dinner at the American Chamber of Commerce. :eek:

I agree, the Marriott is very nice as well, I've eaten there a few times. The Marriott and Intercontinental are very close to each other. From memory, the Sofitel is quite near and is also of a good standard

Thanks for the replies. We may very well end up in one of those hotels, though we'll keep looking for a non-hotel restaurant as well.

Thanks for the replies. We may very well end up in one of those hotels, though we'll keep looking for a non-hotel restaurant as well.

Best non-hotel "American" restaurant in Budapest is TGI Fridays, which is why hotel restaurants are being recommended.

Best of luck.

Best non-hotel "American" restaurant in Budapest is TGI Fridays, which is why hotel restaurants are being recommended.


Ah, I see. Thanks.

Of the three hotels, the Marriott has the best spot on the river - and really is the only one with a resort atmosphere: but, of course, November is not the best month to experience this.

The Intercontinental is on the riverside nearer the Chain Bridge, and the Sofitel is next to it: just one street away from the river.

The Marriott built up a very good culinary reputation by being the first hotel in Budapest to offer a big American-style weekend brunch.

Can't speak from recent experience - but that would be my choice for a Thanksgiving dinner.