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More into making reservations than dinner? Here are some of our favorite LA spots for cozy Thanksgiving dining – the only thing you’ll have to clean is your plate.
Whether you’d like to dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, raise a glass on a verdant rooftop, gaze upon a Frank Gehry architectural masterpiece while dining on a scrumptious Spanish-influenced meal, or feast at a classic, unpretentious diner, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also find options for takeout meals in the list below to make at-home dining that much easier.
Located at the luxurious new Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel, Marelle is an elevated restaurant celebrating the flavors of California. On Thanksgiving, Marelle is offering both brunch and dinner. Brunch features holiday-inspired favorites like Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes topped with Candied Pecans and drizzled with Vanilla Maple Syrup. At dinner, Marelle will offer a pre-set menu for $95 per person. Begin with Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini Amuse-Bouche followed by Roasted Pear Salad or Butternut Squash Soup. Main course options include Classic Roasted Turkey, Crispy Ora King Salmon, Herb-Crusted Prime Rib, or Lemon Mushroom Rigatoni. Shared sides include Candied Yams and Roasted Brussels Sprouts, with dessert options of Homemade Berries Cobbler or Traditional Pumpkin Pie. Dinner is $95 per person/$45 for children/no charge for children under 6. More info
For the first time ever, Eataly will be open on Thanksgiving! Terra, Eataly’s rooftop restaurant, with gorgeous views of the Hollywood Hills, offers two-course menus for $49 and three-course menus for $65 for the holiday. Menu options include Roasted Turkey with Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry or Grilled Whole Branzino, along with traditional Italian antipasti and pasta dishes.
Thanksgiving offerings at Eataly’s La Pizza & La Pasta are $39 for the two-course prix-fixe menu and $55 for the three-course prix-fixe menu. Options include a traditional turkey dinner, Grilled Nordic Blu Salmon, Pappardelle with Mushroom Ragu, and more. Eataly
Experience a Michelin-starred Thanksgiving at the 5-star Rosewood Miramar. The Montecito resort’s flagship restaurant, Caruso’s, which holds both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star, is offering a four-course dinner ($265/$75 for kids/free for under 4) on Thanksgiving. Savor incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, along with stunning interpretations of classic Thanksgiving offerings such as Slow Roasted Heritage Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Hand-Pulled Burrata with Hoshigaki and Persimmon Chutney, and Roasted Fairy Tale Pumpkin Pie. Rosewood Miramar
The Terrace at Jose Andres’ San Laurel restaurant. Photo credit: San Laurel restaurant.
Michelin-starred chef Jose Andres‘ restaurant San Laurel offers stunning views of one of Los Angeles’ most important architectural gems: Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. Located atop Conrad Los Angeles, San Laurel bills its cuisine as “Californian with a Spanish accent.” This Thanksgiving, San Laurel offerings include Mary’s Farm Turkey with mushroom kale stuffing, sweet potato pave, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy or Coca Idiazábal (olive oil bread topped with quince jelly, idiazábal cheese, roasted eggplant, mole, honey and miso). More information
Located at Santa Monica’s five-star Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, FIG Restaurant is offering a sumptuous dine-in experience on Thanksgiving. Priced at $90 per person, highlights from this special menu include Slow-Roasted Free-Range Turkey, Butternut Squash Tortellini, Leek & Potato Soup, Warm Duck Confit with Poached Persimmons, and Pumpkin Creme Brulee. More info
FIG also offers a separate to-go menu available for curbside pickup. Priced at $475, it serves up to 8 and includes slow-roasted free range turkey, roasted brussels sprouts, red endive and arugula salad, sautéed green beans, and whole pumpkin pie with maple and crème chantilly. You can place your order here
Renowned for its high-end, top-quality dining experience, Morton’s The Steakhouse is offering a four-course Thanksgiving meal for just $69 per person. The seasonal meal features butternut squash bisque; fall harvest salad with arugula, shaved fennel, honey crisp apple, pomegranate seeds, spiced walnuts, goat cheese, and maple vinaigrette; oven-roasted turkey roulade with savory sage & cranberry stuffing, sour cream mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy; plus pumpkin spice cheesecake with caramel for dessert. Morton’s LA locations include DTLA, Woodland Hills, and Burbank. Morton’s The Steakhouse
Marelle at Sandbourne Santa Monica. Image credit: Frank Lee.
Experience a truly luxurious Thanksgiving dinner at The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air. The prix-fixe, three-course menu includes a grand dessert buffet and is priced at $250 per person and $95 for children 12 and under. You can make reservations here
Open since 1964, all Black Angus Steakhouse locations open at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Special Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, $29.99 for adults and $12.99 for kids, includes sliced turkey, sage dressing, homestyle mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, broccoli with garlic butter, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, garden salad, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. This dinner will be offered for both dine-in and take-out. More info
A classic LA diner, Du-Par’s has been serving customers at the Original Farmers Market since 1938. For Thanksgiving, Du-Par’s has both dine-in and to-go options. Turkey dinners, $31.95 per person/$19.95 for kids 3-11, include roasted turkey, butternut squash soup, mashed potatoes, stuffing, glazed carrots, green bean almondine, cranberries, fresh pie, and more. More info
Lumiere, the French brasserie at Fairmont Century Plaza, is offering both dine-in and to-go options this Thanksgiving. The 3-course, dine-in, prix-fixe menu, $115 per person, is served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and includes traditional fare including Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast Roulade and a Pumpkin Crème Caramel. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Lumiere is also offering a Thanksgiving Feast To Go featuring a succulent organic turkey with all the trimming. Serving 4-6, the feast is $385. More info
Tender Greens‘ 13 Los Angeles locations are offering Holiday Steak Roast Family Meals serving 4 for $65.95. Hot and ready to enjoy at home, the meal includes a holiday steak roast for 4 with red wine demi glaze, sourdough, and your choice of two side dishes. Additionally, Tender Greens is also serving Holidays Feasts for up to 10. Chilled and ready to serve at home, the feast includes Holiday Steak Roast for 10, red wine shallot sauce, sourdough bread, and your choice of 3 side dishes. More info
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Renowned for stunning views, Parker’s Lighthouse rises three stories above Long Beach Harbor. For Thanksgiving, this dining destination is offering a three-course, prix-fixe dinner, with a wide array of choices. Highlights include Roasted Turkey Breast with herb brioche stuffing, garlic green beans, and yam mash; Warm Crab Dip; Coal Roasted Pumpkin Mole Soup, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with cinnamon whipped cream. Dinner is $82 per person, while a kids turkey plate is available for $28. More info here.
Enjoy a glam Thanksgiving in Santa Monica at Sugar Palm, the restaurant/lounge/bar at Viceroy Santa Monica. Start with an Apple Moody Blue Cheese Salad and Butternut Squash Soup, then family-style favorites like Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese. Entrée options include Roasted Turkey Breast, Lamb Osso Bucco, and Cauliflower Steak. Finish your meal with Baked Apple Streusel Pie or Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée. More info
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner right next to Santa Monica Beach at 1 Pico. Located at Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico’s Thanksgiving dinner is a three-course prix-fixe offering priced at $125 per person. The special menu features seasonally inspired offerings like appetizers including Burrata and Beets and Salmon Carpaccio, and entrees such as Butternut Squash Wellington, Heirloom Turkey and more. Dessert options include pumpkin pie, vegan panna cotta, and maple pecan tart.
Make Thanksgiving dinner super simple by ordering it online from Gelson’s. All 27 Southern California Gelson’s locations are offering complete holiday dinners beginning at as little as $60 for 2 people for a Roasted Turkey Dinner, complete with sides. Other options include Spiral Glazed Ham Dinner, CAB Prime Rib Dinner, and Brisket Prime Rib Dinner. For more info and ordering, go here.
With locations in the South Bay, the West Side, and the West Valley, fast-casual restaurant Urban Plates is known for its healthy, delicious, and sustainable offerings. On Thanksgiving, Urban Plates is offering a Thanksgiving Turkey Family Feast. Featuring a Cage-Free, Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Mushroom Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sliced Artisan Bread, the meal also includes two side dishes. Priced at $174.95, the feast serves 6-8 people. More info
Located on LA’s original Restaurant Row since the 1930s, Lawry’s the Prime Rib is offering a limited menu on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Menu highlights include a Turkey dinner with the famous spinning bowl salad, mashed Idaho potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce ($49), Lawry’s famous roasted Prime Ribs of Beef served with the original spinning bowl salad, mashed Idaho potatoes and Yorkshire pudding ($59), Salmon Rockefeller with wilted spinach and scampied shrimp ($57), Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with soy hazelnut brown butter ($64), and King Oyster Mushroom with farro, wilted spinach, toasted almonds and basil pesto ($42). For more info and to make reservations visit lawrysonline.com.
