CAST Restaurant‘s Thanksgiving at Viceroy Santa Monica
Enjoy Thanksgiving Day poolside or in a cabana! CAST Restaurant at Viceroy Santa Monica will be offering a prix-fixe menu created by newly Executive Chef, Larry Monaco. Enjoy a buffet including Chicory salad, Baby Tuscan kale salad, cornbread muffins, a carving station with Organic turkey breast with rosemary pan gravy, Slow roasted ham with cranberry & riesling chutney, and Thyme roasted prime rib wth peppercorn-cabernet reduction sauce. Sides include cranberry sauce, Brioche, apple, sage & fennel sausage dressing, Candied garnet yams, spiced pecans, maple sugar, Whipped yukon gold potatoes, Creamed kale, peppercorn & truffle butter, and Roasted green beans with onions and bacon vinaigrette. Pumpkin & apple pie, pumpkin cheesecake, cookies, and coffee will be served shortly after. $74, $35/children 10-5 years, Thursday, 11 am-4 pm (latest seating at 3:30 pm); 1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.260.7511
The Belvedere
For the occasion newly remodeled The Belvedere offers a feastwith dishes like braised milk-fed veal with Ansel Farms white polenta; kabocha squash and pumpkin risotto; seared New England scallops in a white wine clam broth with smoked bacon and root cellar vegetables; and roasted free Willie Bird range turkey with sage stuffing, cranberry chutney, roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The meal is topped off with a buffet of desserts and free-flowing Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne. $135, $65children under 12; Thursday, 11 am-9 pm; The Peninsula Beverly Hills, 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.788.2306
Terranea Resort
Head to the coast to celebrate the holiday seaside with an array of options in a four-course feast at mar’sel. Nelson’s offers a casual Thanksgiving with a view and those staying the night can dine in-room on a traditional Thanksgiving feast. Thursday; 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; 310.494.7891
Charcoal Venice
Dine on a traditional feast with selections like cabbage baked in the embers; arugula and radicchio salad; smoked Diestel Farms turkey with wild mushroom stuffing; braised collard greens; and seasonal pie. $65; Thursday; 425 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 310.751.6794
Beverly Hills Hotel
Dine in the swanky Polo Lounge for Thanksgiving as Chef Kaleo Adams offers a two-course prix-fixe brunch. $105, $55/children 12 and under; Thursday, 11 am-3 pm; 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.276.2251
Erven
Santa Monica’s latest destination for plant-based dining means a Thanksgiving menu including kale cavatelli with squash, mushroom, Asian pear and sage; onion bread pudding; and farro and black eyed pea “Hoppin John.” $45; Thursday; 514-516 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.260.2255
THE Blvd at Beverly Wilshire
The dining destination inside the Beverly Wilshire Hotel shows off its new renovated dining room with a three-course menu that features highlights like roasted baby beet salad; roasted Tom turkey with brioche stuffing, whipped Yukon gold potato and giblet gravy; black truffle gnocchi with Northern Sonoma woods mushrooms, snow peas, Point Reyes blue cheese, tomato confit and creme fraiche; and desserts like Gravenstein apple torte and pumpkin pie. $90; Thursday; 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA; 310.385.3901
Georgie
Spend your Thanksgiving with Georgie and dine on highlights like herb-roasted turkey; porcini and sage stuffing; and pumpkin cheesecake. $92, $35/children 5-12; Thursday, Noon-9 pm; 225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.860.7970
Thanksgiving at Ivory on Sunset
Brian Malarkey’s spot at the Mondrian will offer a multi-course, family-style supper overlooking views of LA. You’ll find some classic dishes like the roasted turkey breast and garlic mash, as well as marinated pork loin and oyster stuffing. They’ll also have a lineup of salads and other sides, plus desserts like an apple tartlet and butterscotch pudding. $65; Thursday; 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.848.6000
Thanksgiving at Coast Café and Bar
Head to Shutters on the Beach for a Thanksgiving dinner with an ocean view. The menu includes butternut squash soup served with Maryland blue crab cake; free range turkey with sweet potato mash, cranberries, Brussels sprouts and smoked bacon stuffing; and pecan pie topped with salted caramel and bourbon whipped cream. $48; Thursday; Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.587.1707
Playa Provision’s Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving dinner includes a turkey or honey-mustard crusted ham along with salad, roasted acorn squash, sausage, and chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, maple yams with those little marshmallows, and pumpkin pie. There’ll be a few regular old dishes available too. $35; Thursday, 3-8 pm; 119 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293; 310.683.5019
Thanksgiving at The Bazaar by José Andrés
Feast on a Prix fixe menu with family-style sides. You can choose the more traditional roasted turkey with gravy or get the lobster entrée with truffle butter. The dinner comes with six sides for the table including roasted carrots with smoked yogurt and z’atar and mashed sweet potatoes with passion fruit marshmallows, followed by a dessert. $85; Thursday, 4-9 pm; 465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.246.5555
Thanksgiving at Maple at Descanso Gardens
The Patina Group’s new brunch spot at Descanso Gardens will kick off a six-week dinner service during the holiday season starting with a special prix fixe on Thanksgiving evening. You can start with a pumpkin and coconut milk soup or a winter squash salad and then choose either a turkey entrée with all the fixings or osso buco with creamy polenta. Dessert offerings include pumpkin pie or the chocolate pretzel bread pudding. $55; Thursday, 4-7 pm; 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Avec Nous Prix-Fix Thanksgiving Dinner
Avec Nous at Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills invites you and your family to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal around the (french) table! Chef Olivier Quignon has curated a prix-fixe menu including Escargots, Foie gras, Oysters, Crab Gratin, Coppa Crostini; Cavatelli with mushrooms, crème fraiche, and Parmesan; Roasted Turkey Breast with sweet potato mash, cranberry relish, stuffing, and Brussels sprouts; Sea Bass; Steak Frites; Turkey Burger; and Roasted Cauliflower. The dessert trolley includes pumpkin or pecan Pie, macaroons, brownies bites, and chocolate covered strawberries. $85, $35/children; Thursday, 4-10 pm; 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.860.8660
Pot’s Native Thanksgiving
Pot in Koreatown is serving up a native feast for Thanksgiving. Expect dishes like fry bread with honey, sugar, and pumpkin curry; Mushroom Carpaccio with wild mushrooms and yuzu vinaigrette; Beet Tartare with caviar, cured egg yolks, and buttermilk sabayon; Brussels Sprouts & Artichoke citrus with a avocado ponzu yogurt; Foie Terrine with luxardo liqueur, fig jam, and toast points; and a lamb shank with a side of kimchi. Thursday; The LINE Hotel, 2nd Floor Greenhouse 3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010; 213.368.3030
Fleming’s Thanksgiving
Fleming’s will be hosting Thanksgiving for the first time ever with a four-course menu, including traditional favorites like a mixed herb roasted turkey breast with savory gravy. With lots of turkey leftovers on-hand, Chef Russell will be preparing recipes for turkey fried rice, turkey quesadillas and turkey crepes. Additionally, on Thanksgiving weekend (Friday–Saturday), Fleming’s will also offer all wine on the Fleming’s 100 wine list at $10 per glass. Thursday; locations here.
Bouchon Thanksgiving
Thomas Keller is serving up a foie-and-chicken liver mousse starter, and his classic steak frites entrée along with turkey with stuffing, gravy and sides, and multiple pie options. There will be Bouchon’s raw bar and seafood tower options available along with caviar. $95, $90/optional wine pairing; Thursday, 11 am-8 pm; 235 N Canon Dr, 2nd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.271.9910
Cavatina Thanksgiving Offerings
Located in the Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood, Cavatina will serve a four course meal filled with dishes like Roasted Kobosha Squash Soup and Mary’s Organic Turkey. Menus are prepared by James Beard award winning Michael Schlow and newly appointed executive chef Chris Turano. $65, $25/children 11 and under, toddlers are free of charge; Thursday; 1200 Alta Loma Rd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.358.3759
The Pikey’s Thanksgiving
West Hollywood’s English pub is serving a Thanksgiving feast until the wee hours of the morning. Select between roasted turkey breast with turkey leg sausage and buttermilk biscuits or confit and deep fried turkey leg with corn bread and a selection of sides. $40; Thursday, 1 pm-2 am; 7617 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.850.5400
Boxwood’s Thanksgiving
Their signature restaurant, will be offering a Thanksgiving menu from Executive Chef Anthony Keene. Celebrate with a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts like Roasted Butternut Soup with Sage Dumplings; Lobster Tortellini with Summer Corn and Chanterelle Mushrooms; Roasted Pork Shoulder Steak and Crab Apple Mostarda with Glazed Carrots, Fennel and Button Onions; Roasted Organic Turkey with Sage Stuffing served with Buttered Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Cranberries and Yams and more. $85, $32/wine pairing; Thursday, 11 am-9 pm; 1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.358.7788
Thanksgiving at Malibu Beach Inn
Enjoy Thanksgiving beachside with the prix-fixe menu at Malibu Beach Inn’s Carbon Beach Club that includes entrées like Citrus & Cider brined free range turkey, butternut squash ravioli, whole roasted branzino, rosemary & garlic prime rib and kurobuta pork chop. Reservations are encouraged. $75 (additional fee for hand-selected wine pairings); Thursday; 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265; 310.651.7777
Patina’s Thanksgiving
Downtown’s Patina is offering a menu that includes salmon tartare with turmeric, trout roe, and capers; turkey with cranberry, sweet potato, and giblet stuffing; and butternut bread pudding with spiced caramel, and vanilla ice cream. $70/three courses, $85/four course; Thursday; 141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.972.3331
Bourbon Steak’s Thanksgiving
Michael Mina’s steakhouse at the Americana is offering a three-course prix fixe menu with highlights including diver scallops with tamarind brown butter, 18 oz dry-aged prime bone-in ribeye, or roasted Heritage turkey with sage stuffing and cranberry compote. Finish off on a sweet note with options like s’mores with graham cracker ice cream and marshmallow fluff or huckleberry cheesecake with almond and raisin granola. $65, $35/optional wine pairing; Thursday; 237 S Brand Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91204; 818.839.4130
Craft’s Thanksgiving
Blending traditional holiday dishes with Craft classics, chef Andrew Gavalla is offering a family-style meal that includes highlights like a gruyere and caramelized onion tart, free range turkey, sausage and raisin stuffing, and pastry chef Shannon Swindle’s pumpkin chiffon pie and chocolate hazelnut marjolaine. $130; Thursday; 10100 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310.279.4180
Mélisse’s Thanksgiving
Celebrate with a three-course meal with dishes like pumpkin soup with chestnut, Maine lobster ravioli, Herb roasted free range turkey, and Dry aged prime rib with a selection of traditional sides, and finish with Mom’s apple pie or “chocolate over chocolate.” $95; Thursday; 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.395.0881
Fig Santa Monica’s Thanksgiving
Fig is serving a four-course, family-style Thanksgiving dinner with items like brown butter cauliflower soup, herb and citrus roasted turkey breast, wild mushroom Madeira cream sauce, and caramelized apple bread pudding. $84, $40/optional wine pairing; 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.576.7777
Plan Check Santa Monica Thanksgiving
The newly opened Plan Check Santa Monica will offer a festive Thanksgiving menu. The culinary team will cook up their modernized take on the time-honored supper, including a turkey plate with confit turkey thigh, truffle mushroom stuffing, cauliflower & pearl onion gratin, cranberry sauce, and smoked gravy; turkey burger made with a turkey patty, schmaltz onions, lettuce, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, and thousand island dressing; pumpkin pie cruller made with pumpkin pie filling and glaze, whipped cream, and gram cracker crust crumbles. Reservations for parties of 5 or more RSVP: thanksgiving@plancheck.com. Thursday, 11 am-8 pm; 1404 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA; 310.857.1364
Del Frisco’s Grille Thanksgiving
Skip the cooking this Thanksgiving and celebrate with the family at Del Frisco’s Grille in Santa Monica overlooking the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy a full, three-course Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings! The menu includes a selection of seasonal favorites, like butternut squash bisque, slice roast turkey with traditional sides and pumpkin cheesecake or salted caramel pudding jar to top it off. $42; Thursday; 1551 Ocean Ave, #105, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.395.7333 or Open Table.
LA Chapter’s Thanksgiving
LA Chapter will offer a three-course prix fixe menu with dishes like root vegetable panzanella, turkey pressé with schmaltz pommes puree, and sweet potato pie. $40; Thursday; 927 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.235.9660
Thanksgiving at Manuela
Manuela, located in the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel art complex, will be offering a menu with highlights including Smoked Turkey, Lamb Rack, Creamed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Broccoli and Rice Casserole, Corn Bread Stuffing, and Sweet Potato Cheesecake. Reservations of 6 or more will need to choose their proteins when making the reservation. $80, #54/children under 12; Thursday; 907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 323.849.0480
21 Square Bar + Kitchen Specials
They will be serving a Thanksgiving featured dish with turkey breast and all the fixings- mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans and cranberry sauce. $24; Thursday, 2 pm; 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503; 310.543.6034
Akasha‘s Thanksgiving
Does anything sound more glorious than a pie buffet? On Thanksgiving, the answer is probably no, and luckily Culver City’s Akasha is offering the gluttonous ending to a meal that includes a starter, entrée, and family-style sides. $75, $35/children; Thursday; 9543 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232; 310.845.1700
555 East
555 East is offering a prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving Day with menu highlights including Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Crème Fraîche, Diestel Family Ranch Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing with Andouille Sausage, and Bourbon Pecan Pie. Thursday, 12-8 pm; 555 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802; 562.437.0626
Taste WBK and Olives Gourmet Grocer Thanksgiving
The intimate restaurant and its neighboring gourmet grocer, both owned by Laurie Semons and Erin O’Hagan, will offer complete Thanksgiving dinner for up to eight guests created by Chef Brad Neumann. Taste WBK will offer complete dinner for six, which includes: Brined Par-Cooked Organic Heirloom Diestel Turkey; Parsnip Mashed Potatoes; Caramelized Shallot & Red Wine Pan Gravy; Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Sourdough Stuffing; Brown Butter & Hazelnut Haricot Verts; Roasted Root Vegetables; and Orange-Pomegranate Cranberry Compote. A la carte additions include: Herbed Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup; Apple & Kabocha Pumpkin Soup; Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pecans & Burnt Caramel Sauce; and Individual Chocolate Tartlets with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. Olives Gourmet Market offers a complete Turkey Dinner for eight at $160. It includes Par-Cooked Diestel Turkey with Traditional Stuffing; Creamy Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans with Hazelnuts; and Turkey Gravy; Cranberry Sauce. You can upsize their turkey at an additional cost. An array of side dishes, like traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash and caramelized onions, are also available by the pound. Pumpkin, apple and pecan pies can also be ordered and range in price from $5.99-$10.99. Taste WBK: please specify “Taste Dinner.” $40/person; pick up Wednesday, before 8pm; 3506 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA; 562.439.7758
The Abbey’s Thanksgiving Specials
Head over to West Hollywood to enjoy a generous 10-ounce martini and some pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. The menu will include a 3-course Thanksgiving Meal: lobster bisque; Hickory smoked turkey breast with truffle mashed potatoes, haricot vert casserole, brioche stuffing, cranberry espuma, turkey gravy, buttermilk biscuit; and pumpkin or apple pie. $26; Thursday; 692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.289.8410
33 Taps Thanksgiving
33 Taps Silver Lake is the perfect place to catch your favorite game, with 14 HD TVs and a rotating selection of 36 draft beers and 6 different wines. They are also offering an prix fixe turkey day special, featuring a dinner salad; mashed potatoes and gravy; roasted turkey, brown butter stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce; and you can add a slice of pumpkin pie for $4. $18; Thursday; 3725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.338.7777
Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air Thanksgiving Feast
Executive Chef Hugo Bolanos and his team will offer a full Thanksgiving feast at Hotel Bel-Air. Enjoy a 3-course menu featuring seasonal dishes like pumpkin soup with truffles, apple salad, roast turkey and various traditional sides. $165; Thursday, 4:30-9:30 pm; 701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077; 310.909.1644
CUT’s Thanksgiving Specials
CUT will be featuring several seasonal highlights including Heirloom apple salad with smokey blue cheese, pomegranate, frisee, and persimmon; Red Jewel sweet potato gratin with dried autumn fruits & toasted pecans; grilled turbot for two with parsley, black garlic & preserved lemon vinaigrette; and pumpkin baked Alaska with candied cranberries, and toasted pepitas. Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday; 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.276.8500
Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Dine on an all-day brunch at Culina for Thanksgiving. Enjoy everything from traditional turkey to made-to-order omelets. Also find seafood and sushi, a children’s buffet, an array of pies, gelato bar and live doughnut station. $119, $59/children 5-12; Thursday; 300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Estérel‘s Thanksgiving Offerings
Estérel at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is offering a buffet style dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Entree choices include Braised short ribs, Anson Mills grits, root vegetable fricase, poached steelhead salmon, roasted butternut squash salad, Roasted turkey (carving station), cranberry pear sauce, pan gravy, poached steelhead salmon, grilled asparagus, and morel sauce. $55, $30/children under 12; Thursday, 11:30 am-8 pm; 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.358.3979
Napa Valley Grille Thanksgiving
Grab a spot on Napa Valley Grille’s expansive outdoor patio and choose a starter, main, side and dessert from the Thanksgiving Day specials. Highlights include steamed clams with spinach, crispy shallots, oregano, white wine broth, and rustic bread; roasted turkey breast with mushroom gravy, cranberry relish, candied yams, and house-made stuffing; butterfish with baby turnips, and romesco; and sides like candied yams or house-made stuffing. For dessert, dig into a pumpkin pie, warm pecan tart with oatmeal rum-raisin ice cream or cinnamon panna cotta with candied cranberries, and apricot compote. $65; Thursday; 1100 Glendon Ave #100, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.824.3322
TART’s Friendsgiving
Feast on Roasted turkey roulade with gravy, sides like Candied yams, black-eyed peas, cranberry sauce and cornbread stuffing, and a dessert of TART’s famous biscuit and pain perdu. Each meal also will come with a to-go “moist maker” sandwich with a side of gravy inspired by the character Ross from the sitcom Friends so you can enjoy leftovers the next day. The sandwich is also available a la carte for $12. Full, take-way Sweet Potato Pies will also be available to order in celebration of Thanksgiving from through Thanksgiving Day ($30). $35, $12/children; Thursday, 5 pm-close; 115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.556.2608 or info@farmersdaughterhotel.com
Killer Cafe‘s Thanksgiving
Their waterfront restaurant will be open 24 hours on Thanksgiving and serving a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner which includes fresh roasted turkey breast with traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce. For Angelenos who don’t have time to make a traditional Thanksgiving meal, you can order a fully prepared Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and cranberry sauce for 8-10 people for $135. They’re also selling whole pies for $30 which includes Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Dutch Apple Cranberry Pie. All orders must be placed by November 21st at 6pm for Thanksgiving Day pick up. Thursday; 4213 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 310.439.8275
Café Gratitude’s Pies and Free Thanksgiving
Grab their Thanksgiving Pies To-Go at Café Gratitude ($35), including the gluten sensitive and vegans. Choose from their signature pies including Pecan, Pumpkin and Chocolate Coconut all made with 100% organic and plant based ingredients. Each pie serves between 4-6 people and must be ordered no later than Monday, November 21st. Pick up will be available on November 23, 1 – 10 pm. Every year hundreds head to Café Gratitude on Thanksgiving where they know they will receive a free meal and a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is invited to stop by Café Gratitude Arts District on for a plate of food, live music from local performers and to hang out with friends, family, neighbors and more. The menu includes Butternut Squash & Sage Lentil Loaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy, Raw Stuffing, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, a Salad with Persimmons, and Pumpkin Pie. Thursday, 11 am – 3 pm (or while supplies last); Café Gratitude Arts District, 300 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles CA 90013
Pono Burger’s Thanksgiving Burger
Chef Makani’s Thanksgiving “Lanui” Burger is available at all of their locations (West Hollywood, Venice, Santa Monica). The “Lanui” burger ($13), only available November 17-23, features a Shelton’s free-range, antibiotic-free turkey patty topped with organic cranberry relish, organic mashed potatoes, organic gravy, and organic sweet potato nest, all made in house.
Dog Haus‘s Turducken
Dog Haus is celebrating Thanksgiving with their Turducken dog. Available this November for a limited time only, the Turducken features a turkey, duck and chicken sausage seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, onion, sweet potato and cranberries. That flavor bomb then gets topped with sweet potato fries, sage gravy, cranberry slaw and crispy onions. Every Turducken sold Dog Haus will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels! Locations here.
To-Go:
Rose Cafe’s Thaanksgiving To-Go
Get a 14 lb organic free-range turkey that’s been brined and maple-glazed, giblet gravy, turkey jus, three sides: Yukon Gold potato puree, sea salt roasted tri color carrots, carrot top pesto green bean salad, and parker house rolls at Jason Neroni’s spot. Throw a pie in for another $25. $240/6-8 people; 220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291; 310.399.0711
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill – Thanksgiving To-Go
Executive Chef Giselle Vasquez have prepared a full Thanksgiving Day feast for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own homes! Choose from a full holiday spread complete with a whole roasted free range turkey (14-16 lbs.), various sides including sourdough stuffing with fall apples, celery and sage; candied yams with maple pecan butter; house made cranberry sauce and parker house rolls, as well as your choice of house made apple or pumpkin pie. All items are also available a la carte (including the turkey at $195) and range from $20 – $30. The complete dinner is $400 and serves up to 10 people. Bar & Grill will also deliver within a 7-mile radius from the restaurant for $25. Orders must be placed no later than Tuesday, November 22nd, and pickup orders must be made no later than 1 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday; 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.748.9700
Huckleberry’s Thanksgiving To-Go
Order up multiple turkey offerings like breast, whole legs, and meatballs, as well as a bunch of side dishes like maple roasted carrots and cauliflower-gruyere gratin. You can also get breads from Milo & Olive, including pull-apart brioche rolls, pies and cupcakes, and even single pints of gravy and cranberry sauce. $8.50-$120; 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.451.2311
Tiato’s To-Go Thanksgiving
Head to Santa Monica for Turkey Day options with an Asian twist. They will have a herb-brined whole turkey or turkey breast, both with house gravy. Then for stuffing, you can get the turkey apple sausage variety or Mama’s Sticky Rice Stuffing with shiitake mushroom, Chinese sausage, and chestnuts, both available by the half or full pan. Sides include An’s Famous Secret Kitchen Garlic Noodles (the only time of year they’re available for take-out), smashed yams, roasted potato and cauliflower gratin, plus a five spice pumpkin pie for dessert. $119/10-12 people, $49/4-6 people; 2700 Colorado Avenue, Ste 190, Santa Monica, CA 90404; 310.866.5228
Maple Block’s To-Go Thanksgiving
Swap BBQ brisket or ribs for turkey at this Culver smokehouse, but they’ll also be offering whole wood-smoked turkeys for the holiday. The turkeys are available in three different sizes, ranging from 12-19lbs. You’ll also find sides like cornbread sausage stuffing, braised greens, and buttermilk biscuits with honey butter, plus chocolate bread pudding. All turkeys must be pre-ordered by calling 310.313.6328 by 4 pm on Wednesday, November 16th. $217-$276; 3973 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
The Church Key Thanksgiving To-Go
The Church Key, in the heart of West Hollywood, is offering Thanksgiving to-go with a selections of whole turkey dinners, whole prime rib dinners, and Thanksgiving dessert favorites by Executive Chef Ryan Osoky and Chef de Cuisine Christopher Fox. Ala carte turkey and roast options can be purchased for smaller parties as well. Thursday, 10 am-1 pm; 8730 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 424.249.3700
Boa’s To-Go Thanksgiving
Order one or all of these side dishes, including truffle mashed potatoes, Brussels with bacon, creamed spinach, and goat cheese baklava from either of this steakhouse’s two locations. $36-$168
Little Dom’s Thanksgiving Takeout Menu
Little Dom’s is now taking orders for its annual Thanksgiving takeout menu. This year’s menu includes a 12 lb. deep fried turkey; roasted Brussels sprouts with wild boar bacon; homemade fennel sausage & mushroom stuffing; Saba glazed wood oven roasted Heirloom carrots; and more. Thursday, 9 am-12 pm; 2128 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.661.0088
Tam O’Shanter‘s To-Go Thanksgiving Dinner
Tam O’Shanter is offering a Thanksgiving dinner for pick up specially prepared by executive chef Juan Escamilla. Orders can be placed now through November 22, 12 pm. The customizable special holiday menu includes whole roasted turkey or signature roasted prime ribs of beef. Sides include creamed corn, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, whipped cream horseradish, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. The meals are available in single servings and in packages that can feed up to 12 guests. Pick up Thursday, 8-11 am; 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.664.0228
Marvin‘s To-go 6 pack of Wine
Take the guesswork out of wine pairings this Thanksgiving and let Marvin do the work! The wine bar has curated a six pack to-go complete with bubbles, whites and reds that will impress even your biggest wino friends. The Six Pack ($120) includes bubbles, rosé, whites and reds. Place order: marvinbeverlywine@gmail.com and pickup is available through November 23rd. 8114 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Other California locations:
Thanksgiving Dinner at Hotel del Coronado | San Diego, CA
Give thanks this at one of the most iconic beachfront hotels, the Hotel del Coronado. An elegant and expansive buffet will feature a menu of worldly delights like house-made charcuterie, lobster and crab mac and cheese, Pacific Northwest oysters with pomegranate mignonette, cherry glazed ham and duck confit, along with traditional fare including slow roasted free range turkey, green beans and rainbow carrots with a lemon thyme drizzle and candied sweet potatoes. Desserts include pumpkin pie and cranberry and cream cheese bread pudding. Celebrate the holiday in the oceanfront ballroom or the Crown Room. Ballroom: $110, $43/children 6-10, Crown Room: $125, $45/children 6-10; Thursday, 12 pm
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | San Diego, CA
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa by working up an appetite during its first-ever 5K Turkey Trot (7:30 am) and end the day with a Thanksgiving feast at the resort’s signature restaurant, Veladora. There, you will experience a unique Coastal Ranch feast with handcrafted cuisine and live music. Executive Chef Jarrod Moiles and the Veladora culinary team have prepared a Thanksgiving buffet full of festive and classic favorites, along with decadent desserts. Highlights include roasted pumpkin bisque, chilled seafood, gourmet mac and cheese with herb bread crumbs, slow roasted turkey breast, chorizo and herb stuffing and more. Turkey Trot reservations: 858.759.6246. $125, $55/ children 11 and under; Thursday, 12:30-5:30 pm
Grant Grill and THE US GRANT Hotel | San Diego, CA
This Thanksgiving, savor the holiday in the heart of downtown San Diego, at the iconic US GRANT Hotel with two unique experiences. Choose to indulge in seasonal celebrations at Grant Grill offering a four-course turkey dinner, or delight in THE US GRANT’s Thanksgiving buffet. The traditional Thanksgiving buffet from Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski offers a variety of seasonal offerings from carved roasted turkey breast with chestnut apple stuffing to roasted prime beef ribs eye with creamy horseradish, chilled seafood, savory fall sides, and delectable desserts including warm pumpkin pies, cheese cakes and more. The feast is accompanied with live music in the Presidential Ballroom. $89, $79/seniors, $39/children 12 and under; Thursday, 11:30 am-3:30 pm; Reservations are required: 619.744.2039
AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego, CA
There is never a dull moment during the holidays at Rancho Bernardo Inn located in picturesque North County, San Diego. The property offers three festive dining options. Savor a specialty three-course Thanksgiving menu at the inn’s signature restaurant, AVANT, or indulge in all of the Thanksgiving fixings with a complete holiday buffet in Aragon Ballroom complete with live music, petting zoo, pony rides and a buffet including a hot carving station with slow-roasted prime rib, herb-roasted turkey, sweet potato soufflé, sausage herb stuffing, chilled seafood and salads, a variety of desserts and more. Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant will offer a traditional turkey special in addition to the regular a la carte menu. AVANT: $70, $35/children 12 and under, Thursday, 2-7 pm; Aragon Ballroom, $74, $35/children 12 and under, Thursday, 11 am-3 pm
Tiburon Tavern | Tiburon, CA
Experience Executive Chef Mo L’Esperance’s first holiday season menu at The Lodge at Tiburon’s onsite restaurant Tiburon Tavern. Nestled at the tip of the scenic Tiburon Peninsula on the San Francisco Bay, the resort style lodge is an ideal home base for a holiday getaway in Northern California. This November, Chef Mo will deliver a Thanksgiving menu comprised of her signature sustainable, locally grown ingredients that compliment her well-executed, colorful plates. Highlights include vegetable pot pie with celery root, parsnip, parsley root and turnip carrot and pumpkin bread pudding made with sugar baby pumpkin puree and San Francisco’s famous sourdough bread, topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and toasted pipits. Thursday
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The Mayflower Grace | Washington, CT
Celebrate at this quaint New England inn to join the property’s lunch and dinner Thanksgiving services with special menus including dishes like Kabocha Squash Soup, Dry Aged Prime Rib, a must-have Heritage Turkey and desserts like Sweet Potato Panna Cotta and a Dark Chocolate Cranberry Torte. Indulge in these menus curated by Executive Chef Isaac Olivo for one (or both!) services. $95, $35/children; lunch, 12-3 pm; $95, $35/children, dinner: 6-9 pm (Reservations are available from 1-7 pm)
The ART Hotel | Denver, CO
Located at Denver’s new hotel-meets-gallery, the ART Hotel’s FIRE restaurant offers an artistic take on new American cuisine. This year, Executive Chef Chris Jakubiec invites you to dine “Friendsgiving” style for a communal meal. They also have a more traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring a three-course menu including butternut squash veloute, maple and mustard-glazed turkey breast, stuffing and cranberry sauce, and a dessert bar, including festive cookies, pies, pecan bars, cakes and more. $49; Thursday
The Vanderbilt Grace | Newport, RI
Just minutes from the waterfront in Newport lies historic boutique hotel, The Vanderbilt Grace. Enjoy an array of seasonal dishes, specially curated for Thanksgiving. With choices like roasted turkey breast, butternut squash ravioli and grilled local lobster tail, you will be sure to leave happy and full. Reservations are required. Please note there is a 72 hour cancellation policy. Thursday, 12 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 3 pm & 6 pm
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa | Gurney’s, Montauk
Situated on Montauk’s pristine stretch of oceanfront real estate, Gurney’s Montauk is the only four-season resort on Montauk and the perfect place to spend Thanksgiving. With Gurney’s Thanksgiving Vacation package, book a stay at Gurney’s for two nights and enjoy a $100 resort credit and special amenity upon arrival, or book three nights and enjoy a $100 spa credit per person at the Seawater Spa. The spa includes seasonal treatments like a Warm Pumpkin Honey Wrap, Crimson and Clover Wrap and Cranberry, Pomegranate and Pine Yuzu Body Treatment. Dine at Gurney’s iconic Scarpetta Beach, an Italian hotspot delivering seasonally influenced dishes and local produce and seafood selections paired perfectly with an Italian wine list with a special Thanksgiving twist. Montauk’s 40th Annual “Run for Fun” Turkey Trot around Ft. Pond will have runners of all ages building up an appetite before their Scarpetta Beach meal.
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City | Arlington, VA
In partnership with The National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that works to help honor The United States’ military families, five families will be selected to receive a complimentary Thanksgiving Brunch and overnight accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City’s ‘Service-Giving’ Brunch will donate $10 from each adult reservation to benefit The National Military Family Association’s advocacy programs. Thanksgiving Brunch will be held in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom and feature traditional Thanksgiving accompaniments, special carving stations and special child-heigh, ‘kids only’ buffet. $84, $40/children ages 4-12; Thursday
Washington School House | Park City, UT
Join Washington School House (WSH) for Thanksgiving and start the day with the signature Hearty Mountain Breakfast, served in the living room or in-room. Standout dishes include butternut squash soup and the dessert bar with a wide selection of handcrafted pastries and sweets. The property will serve a traditional full Thanksgiving turkey dinner with boursin mashed potatoes; ginger-spice sweet potatoes with marshmallow; stuffing and gravy; roasted vegetables, sautéed Haricot Vert, and baby beets with goat cheese; corn pudding and more. The twelve-room boutique hotel offers an easy, holiday option if you are looking for a space that feels like home, but offers all of the perks of a hotel. The cozy space has plenty of reasons to stay indoors including a heated pool and chic ski lodge, but the dedicated staff is happy to arrange activities in one of the world’s most beautiful and luxurious mountain locations. Go skiing at Park City Mountain Resort, book a snowshoe hike to a heated crater for a stand up paddle board yoga class, or just explore the quaint mountain town. Washington School House is located just 25 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport. Thursday, 4 pm
The White Barn Inn | Kennebunkport, ME
Known for culinary, The White Barn Inn’s seasonal Thanksgiving menu includes dishes like Maine pumpkin soup with scallops, beef tenderloin with a roasted chestnut crust or the “Gourmet Thanksgiving Selection” including turkey foie gras roulade with sage and onion farced quail, glazed cranberries, wild mushrooms and black truffle sauce. Thursday
Nantucket Hotel + Resort | Nantucket, MA
The Nantucket has a Thanksgiving Buffet in their 1926 Grand Ballroom as prepared by Executive Chef Josh Schoen. There’s also live piano music and antique fire truck rides. The hotel also partakes in the famous island tradition-the Annual Cold Turkey Plunge at Children’s Beach on Thanksgiving Day where hundreds take part in a dress-up gathering on the beach before plunging into icy waters. Following the Turkey Plunge, head to The Nantucket to warm up in the outdoor heated hot tub with “hot cocktail hour.” The property is located within walking distance of word-class beaches, eclectic shopping and an abundant amount of recreational activities. The property offers spacious accommodations for families of all sizes with its 1-4 bedroom suites and cottages. $62, $29/children 5-12; Thursday
MATCH Cuisine & Cocktails | Phoenix, AZ
This fall marks the grand opening of the boutique art hotel FOUND:RE Phoenix and its much anticipated onsite restaurant MATCH Cuisine & Cocktails. The brand-new lifestyle hotel sets the perfect backdrop for a Thanksgiving filled with contemporary art, culture, fashion and music. Match provides a unique dining experience centered around a “glocal” menu that creates global tastes with locally sourced ingredients helmed by Executive Chef Akos Szabo. Thanksgiving will feature a special holiday menu comprised of signature dishes like the chico cornbread stuffing featuring hatch chili, caramelized onion, smoked corn and honey crisp apple and a pecan peppered puff pastry with Starlight brandy maple ice cream and wood oven roasted pecans. Thursday
L’Auberge de Sedona | Sedona, AZ
This year, L’Auberge de Sedona will offer a four-course Thanksgiving Tasting Menu at the newly introduced Cress on Oak Creek restaurant, featuring first courses like steak tartare and Oak Creek risotto with creek lettuce, crispy garlic, wild mushroom, and lemon balm; second course options like pumpkin soup, Beeler’s pork belly and autumn greens; main course dishes of all-natural turkey ‘en ballotine’ with giblet stuffing, pommes purée, red cabbage, shaved pear, pickled cranberries, and gravy and butternut squash squash tortellini with candied pecans, honey maitake mushroom, charred butternut squash, and arugula; and a variety of traditional desserts like brown butter apple tart, pumpkin pie with rosemary marshmallow and chocolate pudding cake in a jar. $110, $35/children 3 – 12; Thursday, noon and 8 pm; Thursday; Reservations: 928.282.1661 or dining@lauberge.com.
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Marquis Los Cabos | San José del Cabo, BCS, Mexico
Celebrate the holiday with a beachfront, brunch-style dinner at the Cabo San Lucas all-inclusive, adults-only resort. The resort’s distinctive dining concept, Vista Ballenas, will be celebrating with a dining experience offering all-you-can-eat appetizers, main courses and dessert. Indulge first with an array of surimi, mixed endive and tangerine chicken salads, assorted fine nuts, turkey terrine, rice salad with pineapple and ham and more. Main courses will include roasted turkey breast, turkey stuffing with apple, dried fruit and rosemary, beef and shrimp skewers, fish, bacon and mushroom meatballs, baked corn and more. Top off the evening with an array of delectable desserts, from cinnamon pumpkin pie, pecan pie and fruitcake to empanadas stuffed with ginger applesauce and carrot cake.
Rancho La Puerta | Tecate, Mexico
Chef Denise Roa of La Cocina Que Canta at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico will bring two of Spain’s top female chefs, Doña Clara Maria Amezúa and Gabriela Llamas to the property’s organic farm and cooking school for a Thanksgiving cooking and dining experience. Chef Gabriela Llamas, noted chef and instructor at one of the top cooking schools in Madrid (Alambique) and author of “Cocinar con Thermomix,” “El Pais Aguilar,” will lead classes and teach how to prepare recipes from her latest book, “Let’s Cook Spanish, A Family Cookbook: Vamos a Cocinar Español, Recetas Para Toda la Familia.” In addition to cooking classes, you will join in events througout the week: Sunday, November 20, 9:30 am-4 pm: Special Spanish Chefs Brunch Wine Bazaar event (with wine pairings, garden tours and goods from local farmers and vintners for sale); Tuesday, November 22 & Wednesday, November 23: Cooking class at La Cocina Que Canta with special recipes prepared from “Let’s Cook Spanish, A Family Cookbook: Vamos a Cocinar Español, Recetas Para Toda la Familia”; and Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving Thursday Dinner (with a course each from Chef Denise Roa, Chef Doña Clara Maria Amezúa and Gabriela Llamas)
Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living | Mayfair, London (UK)
With more than 50% of American expats traveling to Europe for the U.S. holiday, Grosvenor House Suites takes Thanksgiving seriously and creates an unforgettable experience. The feast, which is served in the exclusive and member-only Atrium, has traditional favorites like roasted turkey and cranberry sauce while also offering an English twist on the traditional American version with dishes including pumpkin and mascarpone risotto topped with shaved parmesan cheese. $80; Thursday
Cliveden House | Berkshire, UK
With travel to the U.K. more affordable than ever, there is no better time to getaway for the holiday and dine like royalty in one of the National Trust’s most prized treasures. The Cliveden House will be serving Thanksgiving dinner in the historic French Dining Room, a Rococo masterpiece purchased in 1987 by Cliveden’s then owner- William Waldorf Astor on a visit to Paris. Indulge on roasted game consommé with caramelized fall vegetables, rolled chestnut garnaelli and truffle toast before the main dish of Norfolk bronze turkey with the dinner ending in a Venezuelan 72 percent chocolate device with pumpkin seed tuile and pumpkin ice cream. £66/Cliveden Club Members,£76/Non-Club Members; Reservations are required for the event. Thursday, 7 pm