Updated for 2025
Thanksgiving is just as much about the food as it is about the people you share it with. So, if you’d rather focus on family and friends and not the shopping, preparation, and clean-up that goes hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving dinner, you’re in luck. There are many Los Angeles-area restaurants serving memorable Thanksgiving meals.
Get Thanksgiving dinner made by a famous chef at one of these amazing restaurants in Los Angeles.
Looking for Thanksgiving take-out? See our list of the Best Places for Thanksgiving Take-out in LA. Oh, and here’s a list of Things To Do During Thanksgiving Week with the whole family!
Best Restaurants to Dine in for Thanksgiving Dinner 2025
Thanksgiving at SALT Restaurant & Bar
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey 90292
Celebrate Thanksgiving by the marina with festive specials and stunning views at SALT Restaurant & Bar at Marina Del Rey Hotel! Join us on Thursday, 11/27 for lunch or dinner featuring seasonal favorites like Roasted Cinderella Squash Soup, Organic Turkey with all the fixings, Braised Wagyu Short Ribs, Grilled Branzino, and Pumpkin Ravioli. Reserve online.
Lunch: 11AM–2:30PM | Dinner: 2:30PM–8PM
Breakfast will also be served (regular menu only).
A Limited regular menu available during lunch and dinner.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Second Story
Belamar Hotel, 3501 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving at Second Story at The Belamar Hotelin Manhattan Beach for a classic holiday feast with a coastal twist! Enjoy a three-course meal served from 11AM to close on Thanksgiving Day for just $55 per adult and $19 for kids under 12. Menu highlights include House Roasted Turkey, Pineapple Glazed Ham, Maple Pecan Yams, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and your choice of Pumpkin Pie or a Fruit Tart. Reserve now online.
“Turkey & The Trimmings” Thanksgiving Day Menu
The Cat & Fiddle Pub & Restaurant
742 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038
323-468-3800
email [email protected]
They’ll be serving a set menu for Thanksgiving that includes a traditional turkey dinner as well as Vegan options. They’re offering onsite dining (reservations required) as well as delivery or to-go, with advance notification. Enjoy their Roasted Turkey with Mushroom and Kale Stuffing and Cranberry Chutney, or their Nut Roast Wellington (vegan) and Brownies with Pecan Ice Cream or Pumpkin Pie featured for dessert.
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, CA 92663
What can make a Thanksgiving even better? A stunning harbor view and buffet-style dining. This opulent Thanksgiving buffet in Balboa Bay Resort’s waterfront Lighthouse Room will be a feast well worth the drive, clad with several turkeys, a seafood spread, and a fleet of freshly baked dessert options.
Complimentary wine tasting comes with an adult ticket purchase. Valet parking is included. Extend the stay by booking a bay view room and enjoy the sparkling waterfront views and festive holiday decor! Cost: $145 per Adult and $60 per Child (ages 12 and under), taxes and fees apply. Reservations: Balboa Bay Resort.
Harold & Belle’s Thanksgiving Dinner
2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
For the first time in its history, Harold & Belle’s will open its doors on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, from 11:30 AM to 8 PM, serving a special holiday menu alongside the restaurant’s full à la carte menu. $45 per person. Guests can enjoy their choice of: Cajun Turkey with Cornbread Dressing, Candied Yams, and French Bread or Beef Pot Roast with Cornbread Dressing, Candied Yams, and French Bread. Each meal is finished with Louisiana Bread Pudding, a house favorite dessert.
Aquarium Holidays Thanksgiving Lunch
The Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Gobble your Thanksgiving feast on November 27th from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, along with sea otters, puffins, and other sea animals, while overlooking Rainbow Harbor. The traditional spread of Thanksgiving foods will be served buffet style, along with complimentary drink choices or purchased seasonal cocktails. Seating is first-come, first-served, but reservations can be made for parties of 7 or more.
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Terranea Thanksgiving Champagne Dinner in the Palos Verdes Ballroom
Thursday, November 27th, seatings from 12:30 to 5 p.m., live entertainment from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Thanksgiving buffet set in the picturesque Mediterranean-style ballroom. Guests can enjoy a cocktail before their meal to toast the holiday. The menu includes a lovely chilled seafood area, a cheese and cured meats platter, a whole turkey, chestnut stuffing, honey-glazed ham, garlic rosemary rubbed prime rib, roasted salmon, chicken cacciatore, and seasonal sides and soups. Dessert will include crepes, fried apple pies, and other tasty delights. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Price: $205 for adults, and $95 for kids (five to 12).
mar’sel Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner at Terranea Resort
Thursday, November 27th, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, live entertainment from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
The Thanksgiving menu for the first course includes a choice of: pan-fried sallops with beluga lentils, cauliflower chocolate puree, orange segments, and sea beans; black truffle risotto; mushroom and farro soup with crispy enoki and guanciale; or pumpkin salad with leek coulis, sorrel, and pistachio. For the entree, choose from: turkey — roasted breast and confit thigh, chestnut stuffing, mashed sweet potato, cranberry sauce and gravy; braised short ribs with creamy polenta, broccolini, and cinnamon anise jus; cone cabbage with truffled mushroom stuffing, beet coulis, baby greens and pomegranate; or pan seared halibut with scallop chowder, mussels, clams, shrimp, pearl onions, and potato. Seasonal side dishes will also be served. The third course includes desserts like chocolate ganache tart, pumpkin cremeux, and apple and hazelnut macarons with salted caramel sauce.
A children’s menu will also be available. Price: $195 per person, $65 for kids (ages 12 and under).
Catalina Kitchen Thanksgiving Buffet at Terranea Resort
Thursday, November 27th, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Catalina Kitchen presents sweeping ocean views and a festive Thanksgiving buffet featuring an expansive seafood bar, salads, cheeses, charcuterie, and many hot appetizers. Also on the menu are several other entrees, including pizza from their stone oven, as well as a carving station and a variety of desserts. $125 adults, $50 kids (five to 12), $20 toddlers (two to four); exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Note: Nelson’s (9:30 am – 2:00 pm) and bashi (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm) will also serve food on Thanksgiving Day.
Du-par’s
Original Farmer’s Market
6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Du-par’s will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm for your Thanksgiving feast. They will serve roasted turkey, house-made butternut squash soup, mashed potatoes, stuffing, glazed fresh carrots, green bean almondine, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and pie.
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
Known as one of the most romantic spots in Los Angeles, this beautiful restaurant, tucked away in Topanga Canyon, also offers a 5-course Thanksgiving dinner. The meal will include turkey plus all the fixings and you can even get wine pairings if you’d like. Reservation info is on their website.
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Whiskey Red’s
13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with an exceptional three-course brunch menu from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Meal options will include a Thanksgiving turkey special, fried chicken & waffles, Butter Poached Lobster Rolls, appetizers, and more. A choice of desserts will also be available.
Leña at Sendero
The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with a view like no other — without having to do all of the work. Set on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles, Leña will be offering “a variety of culinary stations, including a farmer’s market salad stand, sushi and raw bar, California cheese and charcuterie, prime rib and roasted turkey carvings, savory lunch entrées, dim sum, breakfast favorites like omelets and waffles, and a bounty of sweets and baked goods. There will also be kid-friendly meal options. Meal price: $150 per person; $65 for children 12 and under.
Buca di Beppo
175000 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316
You and your family can enjoy a mouthwatering Thanksgiving feast from Buca di Beppo without all of the fuss and muss of cooking it yourself and cleaning up after. Order by October 31st, and you can get 10% off your order of sliced white turkey meat, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Order by November 26th and pick up through Thanksgiving Day.
Lunetta Restaurant
2424 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Raphael Lunetta is serving his very popular annual Thanksgiving dinner this year. Each dinner comes with a choice of starters, including Maine diver sea scallops, beets and goat cheese, roasted butternut squash ravioli, and crab cake. One main course choice includes the traditional oven-roasted all-natural Mary’s Heritage maple herb turkey with aged gouda Reggiano, gruyere and Yukon potato gratin, rum pineapple candied yams, Tahitian vanilla bean and star anise cranberries, cranberry apple chicken sausage country bread stuffing, and white wine turkey gravy.
Dessert is included with a choice of pumpkin pie, dark chocolate ganache tart, or French apple pie, all made in-house. Reservations are highly recommended for dine-in as they usually sell out. Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
BALEENkitchen
260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Situated on the picturesque King Harbor Marina in Redondo Beach at The Portofino Hotel & Marina, BALEENkitchen guests can enjoy a lavish Thanksgiving dinner with an unbeatable view of the marina. On Thursday, November 27th, the dinner menu will include a “meticulously prepared holiday meal in an ambiance that captures the true spirit of the season.” Prices: $95 for adults; $45 for children under 10. Reservations can be made online.
VEA Newport Beach
900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
There are several ways to celebrate the holiday with VEA Newport Beach this season, from takeout options to enjoy within the comfort of home, to dinner at VIEW Restaurant & Lounge or in-room, featuring sweeping Pacific Ocean and West Coast sunset views.
Dinner at VIEW Restaurant & Lounge: From 3–10 pm, delight in a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu curated by their Executive Chef. Meal starters include options like butternut squash bisque or winter green salad. Choose from entrées like garlic and sage roasted turkey breast with all the trimmings or pistachio-crusted salmon with pomegranate glaze. Dessert will include pumpkin cheesecake or apple pie topped with ice cream and salted caramel.
In-room dining is also available: For VEA overnight guests, tuck away and indulge in your Thanksgiving dinner in-room, with an à la carte dinner option.
Geoffrey’s Malibu
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, CA 90265
Geoffrey’s Malibu is serving a three-course Thanksgiving meal in a beautiful, oceanside setting. Families may select from a variety of starters, and for the main course, there are choices like roast turkey breast, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, and grilled filet mignon, among others. And if you have room, there will be a choice of pumpkin spice cheesecake, chocolate hazelnut crunch bars, or tiramisu for dessert!
Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner at CIRCA 55
The Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Guests can shift their efforts from cooking to focus on loved ones and gratitude this holiday at CIRCA 55 — the hotel’s stylish, mid-century modern restaurant with views of the iconic Aqua Star pool.
Thanksgiving Dinner – November 27th, 2025 ($139 per person, kids 12 and up $65) Give thanks with a grand array of comforting delicacies, including smoked turkey with herb jus and black truffle butter or citrus roasted salmon filet with fennel and orange. There will also be a vast selection of starters plus lots of sides and decadent desserts.
Urban Plates
Multiple SoCal locations, including:
21503 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. A, Torrance, CA 90503
Urban Plates is open on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 am to 7 pm. Enjoy a turkey plate on one of the expansive outdoor patios, which have space heaters if it’s chilly. The turkey plate includes a full meal of herb-roasted turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, rustic bread, and one side. Served hot and ready to eat. Available 11/25–11/27.
1 Pico
Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Dine at 1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach this Thanksgiving and leave the clean-up to them. They will serve a three-course Prix Fixe menu, including appetizers like citrus salad, burrata and bresaola, or prawn cocktail and oak-roasted ora king salmon. Entrée options are heritage turkey, pan-seared main scallops, branzino, prime beef filet, and gluten-free and vegan pasta. Save room for dessert because you can choose from traditional pumpkin pie, Vegan panna cotta, or maple pecan tart. Price is $125 per person.
Thanksgiving at LAVO Ristorante
9201 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Guests can celebrate Thanksgiving in LAVO Ristorante’s gorgeous al-fresco dining room and enjoy Executive Chef Ralph Scamardella’s full menu (like their famous 1-pound wagyu meatball and cacio e pepe pizza) plus holiday specials including Carved Herb Roasted Turkey served with chestnut stuffing, sweet potatoes, country gravy, house-made cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. They are offering dine-in, delivery, and takeout. November 27th, from 1 pm – 9 pm.
Playa Provisions
119 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Playa Provisions will be open from 1 – 6 pm for a traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring both regular-menu favorites in addition to some Thanksgiving specials: Endive Salad with Pear, Goat Cheese, and Candies Pistachios; Parker House Rolls and Corn Bread with Maple Butter; Roast Herb and Citrus Turkey; Maple Roasted Yams with Earl Grey Marshmallow Fluff; Turkey Sausage & Butternut Squash Stuffing; Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Brusssels Sprouts Tossed in Feta, White Wine Vinaigrette and Cherry Tomatoes, and Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream. The Thanksgiving dinner is $90 per adult and free for kids 6 and under.
Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Sugar Palm, Viceroy Santa Monica’s signature restaurant, offers several ways to gather and celebrate Thanksgiving under the swaying palms with friends and family this year: Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving Dine-In, and Thanksgiving To-Go.
Take part in festive Thanksgiving dinners and take the hassle out of cooking for your friend group or family while enjoying a relaxing feast with a family-style menu featuring autumn salad, turkey plus all the fixings, an array of sides, and more to choose from. Prices vary.
West & Co.
Hilton Los Angeles Culver City
6161 W Centinela Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
West & Co. will be open for dine-in for Thanksgiving with a three-course dinner served from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The menu options include candied walnut spinach salad, butternut squash soup, chardonnay-basted roasted turkey, prime rib, or vegetable wellington.
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