Updated for 2024
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.
Featured Restaurant for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Feast at Lumière
or Order from Lumière To-Go
Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
This year, Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel offers two ways to enjoy a perfectly prepared holiday meal. Dine in at Lumière, where a 3-course prix-fixe menu will be served, featuring traditional dishes such as Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast Roulade and a delectable Pumpkin Crème Caramel.
Time: 5:00 pm -10:00 pm
$115 per person, exclusive of tax, gratuity, and alcohol.
For those who prefer to celebrate at home, the Thanksgiving Feast To-Go includes a succulent organic turkey with all the trimmings, serving 4-6 guests for $385. Pick-up for the to-go feast will be available from 9 am on November 28.
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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 2024
“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. Thanksgiving Day 11/28/24 12 noon-9 p.m. $45 Adults/$22 Children.
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, CA 92663
What can make a Thanksgiving even better? A stunning harbor view and buffet-styled 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 $55 per Child (ages 3-12), taxes and fees apply. Reservations: Balboa Bay Resort.
Aquarium Holidays Thanksgiving Lunch
The Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Gobble your Thanksgiving feast on November 28th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 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 28th, from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Thanksgiving champagne buffet set in the picturesque Mediterranean-style ballroom. A unique feature is the Fresh Apple Cider Pressing Station. The menu includes a lovely Chilled Seafood Area, The Cheese and Cured Meats Platter, a Whole Turkey, Chestnut Stuffing, Sweet Potato Puree, Market Vegetables, a Fruit and Salad Bar, a Dessert Bar, and more. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Price: $203.74 for adults, $94.59 for kids (five to 12), excluding tax and gratuity.
mar’sel Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner at Terranea Resort
Thursday, November 28th, seatings starting at 4:30 p.m.
The Thanksgiving menu for the first course includes a choice of: Pan-Fried Scallops, Risotto with porcini and winter black truffle, Butternut Squash Soup, or Little Gem Lettuce with persimmon, radish, and dried cranberries. For the second course, choose: Turkey roasted breast with all the fixings, Braised Short Ribs with creamy polenta and broccolini, Pan Seated Chilean Sea Bass with chowder sauce, mussel, clams, shrimp, caulini, and red potato, or Cone Cabbage with truffled mushroom stuffing, pomegranate and beet coulis, and baby greens. The third course includes desserts like Chocolate Ganache Tart, Pumpkin Cremeux, and Apple and Hazelnut Macaroon.
The Kids offerings are Mac and Cheese, Roasted Turkey Breast with stuffing and carrots, Market Vegetables, and Gelato, Sorbet, and Sugar Cookie. Price: $195 per person, $55 for kids (ages 12 and under).
Catalina Kitchen Thanksgiving Buffet at Terranea Resort
Thursday, November 28th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Catalina Kitchen presents a New American Thanksgiving buffet in the restaurant’s beautiful and modern coastal setting with beautiful Pacific views. This holiday feast features an expansive Raw Bar, BBQ Flatbread from the oven, Cornbread Crumble Stuffing, a Carving Station, and of course, Desserts that are delightfully decadent. $125 adults, $50 kids (five to 12), $20 toddlers (two to four); exclusive of tax and gratuity.
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 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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.
Thanksgiving at LAVO Ristorante
9201 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 100, 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 cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, country gravy, house-made cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. They are offering dine in, delivery, and takeout. November 28th, 2024 from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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 four-course brunch menu from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meal options will include a Thanksgiving turkey special, fried chicken & waffles, appetizers, salad, and more. A choice of desserts will also be available.
Corteza
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, Corteza is offering a Thanksgiving menu of Chesapeake cheddar biscuits and frisée salad followed by turkey three ways (confit, roasted, or chicharron). There will also be garlic potatoes, giblet gravy, and plenty of sides for all to enjoy like green bean casserole, cornbread chorizo stuffing, and cranberry sauce. They’re even serving pumpkin pie! Meal price: $105 per person; wine pairing: $40 per person.
Leña
The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90015
Are you dreaming of a sophisticated Thanksgiving meal in a beautiful setting? Leña, located inside the Ritz-Carlton, has what you’re looking for. They’ll serve a four-course Prix Fixe Thanksgiving meal of Amuse Bouche of butternut squash bisque, frisée salad, and sweet potato gnocchi. Next, your taste buds will enjoy turkey three ways or Côte de Boeuf bone-in ribeye with traditional sides. To finish the meal, choose apple tart tatin or spiced pumpkin pie. Meal price: $155 per person; wine pairing: $50 per person.
The Agave Library
The Ritz-Carlton, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90015
You’ll find a large selection of rare and aged agave-based spirits at The Agave Library. Their private family-style Thanksgiving meal seats 10-12 guests and includes a four-course Prix Fixe meal of amuse bouche of butternut squash bisque, a fall salad, sweet potato gnocchi, turkey three ways or Côte de Boeuf with all the sides. Dessert will be your choice of California apple tart tatin or spiced pumpkin pie.
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 November 26th 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.
Gladstones
17300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Relax by the beach and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal from Gladstones. They will serve a Prix Fixe holiday dinner with a choice of butternut squash soup or New England clam chowder to start as well as Cesar or Waldorf salad. The main course will include brined roasted turkey breast, dark meat roulade, maple-glazed autumn vegetables, and all of the traditional sides. Price: $50 per adult; $20 per child.
Blu Jam Café
Multiple locations:
Known for its creative, quality meals, the Blu Jam Café will host a special selection of Thanksgiving dishes from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. One choice will include a Turkey Benny which consists of soft poached eggs, pulled oven-baked turkey, and spinach on an English muffin and topped with cranberry hollandaise sauce. Other options are a Thanksgiving Plate which includes all of the traditional foods or a Thanksgiving Nest which has turkey, vegetable and bread stuffing, soft poached eggs, and cranberry sauce.
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, organic heart of palm salad, roasted butternut squash ravioli, or red deep sea crab cake. Entées include options like the traditional oven-roasted all-natural Mary’s Heritage maple herb turkey plate with aged gouda Reggiano, gruyere and Yukon potato gratin, rum pineapple candied yams, Tahitian vanilla bean + star anise cranberries, cranberry apple chicken sausage country bread stuffing, and white wine turkey gravy.Alternatively, you could choose the six-hour osso buco or herb-roasted black bass as your main course. Dessert is included with a choice of pumpkin pie, chocolate tart, or apple pie, all made in-house by Pastry Chef Lisa. Reservations are highly recommended for dine-in as they usually sell out. Thanksgiving Dinner will be served 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 28th the dinner menu includes grazing domestic cheeses and imported charcuterie followed by la bahn ranch buttered turkey breast or ‘widow jane’ bourbon baked ham, a multitude of dishes with fresh ingredients from local farms, and a dessert with wine pairings also available for each course for an additional $45. 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 p.m., delight in a three-course, prix fixe dinner menu curated by Executive Chef Adam Haverland.
In-Room Dining: For VEA overnight guests, tuck away and indulge in your Thanksgiving dinner in-room, with an a-la-carte dinner option. Cost: Dine-In: $125 per guest. Reservations: OpenTable
Playa Provisions
119 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Playa Provisions will be open from 1 – 6 p.m. for a traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring both regular-menu favorites in addition to some Thanksgiving specials: Endive Salad with Persimmons and Candied Pecans, Parker House Rolls, Corn Bread, Maple Butter, Beer Brined Roasted Turkey, Maple Roasted Yams with Earl Grey Marshmallow Fluff, Turkey Sausage & Butternut Squash Stuffing, Roasting Garlic Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Green Beans with Shiitake Mushroom Vinaigrette & Toasted Almonds, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream. The Thanksgiving dinner is $85 per adult & $45 for kids.
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 choices including 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 cheesecake, chocolate bars, or Cassava cake 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 28th, 2024 ($135 per person, $40 for children) Give thanks with a grand array of comforting delicacies including a vast selection of fresh salads, specialty carving station serving brined turkey and smoked prime rib as well as a curated extravaganza of desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Thomas Henzi comprising of Swiss and French confectioneries, traditional festive Viennese cakes and pastries and more. Dining options are rounded off with a kids corner for children to enjoy and partake in the festivities.
Urban Plates
Multiple locations around SoCal, including:
21503 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. A, Torrance, CA 90503
Urban Plates is open on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, bread, and one side. Served hot and ready to eat. Available 11/26–11/28.
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 Burrata and Beets or Salmon Carpaccio. Entrees are Butternut Squash Wellington, Heirloom Turkey, and more. Save room for dessert because you can choose from traditional pumpkin pie, Vegan panna cotta, or maple pecan tart. Price is $125 per person.
Best Restaurants to Dine in for Thanksgiving Dinner — Not Yet Confirmed for 2024
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.
From November 15-22 between 3 and 10 p.m., take part in festive Friendsgiving dinners for groups of up to four. Take the hassle out of cooking for the friend group, and enjoy a relaxing feast accompanied by live acoustic music and Thanksgiving movies with a family-style menu featuring turkey, lamb, cauliflower, an array of sides, and more to choose from. Friendsgiving prices vary.
From 2 to 10 p.m. on November 23, guests can enjoy a prix fixe, family-style Thanksgiving dinner with live music. The menu includes a choice of one starter, one entree, and one dessert in addition to an array of complimentary sides to feed the whole family. Sugar Palm also created three specialty cocktails to go along with the day’s menu – including the Rye Riff made with Knob Creek Rye, Cynar, Decanter Bitters, Dry Curacao, and Clove Syrup. Check the website for details on prices. Reservations can be made at OpenTable.
ALK at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood
1400 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
On Thanksgiving Day, all are welcome to celebrate the holiday with a festive feast at ALK at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood from 12 pm to 8 pm. The prix fixe menu includes three courses with a choice of one Amuse Bouche, one main entree, and one dessert.
There is something for the whole family with main entree options including Port Braised Short Ribs served with creamy polenta and sautéed seasonal mushrooms and Slow Cooked Free-Range Turkey with sage-brioche stuffing, creamy red mashed potatoes, candied yam, baby vegetables, homemade cranberry sauce and turkey gravy as well as dessert option like housemade apple pie, pumpkin spice cheesecake, chocolate bread pudding and pumpkin pie. A wine pairing is available with each course for an additional $24+. Cost: $65 Adults, $32 Children under 12 | Wine pairing with each course +$24 Reservations: OpenTable
SLS Hotel Beverly Hills
465 La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
At the crossroads of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills sits the opulent and enchanting SLS Hotel Beverly Hills, where Thanksgiving lasts all weekend long. Enjoy a premium Thanksgiving brunch on both November 25 and 26 following the holiday with breakfast classics and premium beverages. The decadent brunch starts at 11:00 am and the last seating is at 2:00 pm. Cost: $75 per adult and $35 per child. Reservations: OpenTable
West & Co.
Hilton Los Angeles Culver City
6161 W Centinela Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
West & Co. will be open for both dine-in and pre-orders for Thanksgiving with dinner served from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The menu includes turkey breast with traditional gravy, herbed stuffing, green beans, sweet potato mash, cornbread, cranberry sauce, and a choice of flourless chocolate torte or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. They will also serve brunch until 4:00 p.m.
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