Grab a drumstick: An American-style diner has your last-minute Thanksgiving plans covered

Each year, Czechia seems to embrace the American tradition of Thanksgiving a bit more and more. There will be plenty of Americans sticking around for the holiday, and many foreigners who are curious about what the fuss is about. But with only a few spots across Prague with empty seats left at their Thanksgiving tables, finding a last-minute feast feels like spotting canned cranberry sauce on a potraviny shelf.

If you want to mark the holiday but have no interest in planning a menu, hunting for ingredients, or scrubbing dishes afterward, there is an easier route. From Nov. 27-30, James Dean in Prague's Old Town offers a relaxed, Americana-style setting where you can sit down, enjoy a classic holiday meal, and skip the stress entirely. 

Their chefs will prepare a classic centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table: a juicy, slow-roasted turkey leg cooked with apples, garlic, and rosemary, served with creamy mashed potatoes and buttered peas. It’s a traditional and hearty combination that captures the essence of the American holiday, all on one plate. So if you forgot to order your Thanksgiving turkey, consider your feathers officially unruffled.  

Like James Dean himself, this iconic American-style bar and diner is eye-catching and pays homage to 1950s Americana. Gather with loved ones in one of their retro booths, choose a festive playlist on their functioning jukebox, and dine among funky artworks inspired by movie stars of the past. If turkey isn’t your thing, there are plenty of American-style eats, star-studded milkshakes, and more to enjoy.

Their Thanksgiving special is available from Nov. 27-30 and reservations are recommended. For Americans looking for a convenient meal in the heart of Prague, or for anyone who wants a taste of U.S. diner culture, James Dean provides a simple way to get the experience without turning your kitchen into a project.