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Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego, 2024

Cole Novak — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:11:53 +0000

It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and this year’s selection of prix-fixe, to-go, and specialty menus from restaurants in San Diego will satisfy any craving. Between mouthwatering turkey buffets, oven-ready prepared meals, and desserts you’ll be dreaming about for months, everyone can enjoy the only thing better than a home-cooked meal: One you don’t have to make yourself. Here are 30 San Diego restaurants—including some of the city’s best—that are serving Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Dinner Specials | Buffets | Take-Home Meals

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Thanksgiving Dinner Specials

Lilian’s at Rancho Santa Fe

Named after The Inn’s designer and architect, Lilian Rice, Lilian’s is serving a four-course dinner for $125 this Thanksgiving. The Rancho Santa Fe restaurant is offering options for each course, including perfectly fried and crispy squash blossoms, slow-roasted beets with creamy burrata, and a fall-off-the-bone 24-hour brandt beef short rib plate. Complement your meal with the restaurant’s iconic specialty drinks. Reservations are now available.

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Price: $125 per adult, $45 for children 12 and under
Address: 5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe

Cafe Champagne at Thornton Winery

Cafe Champagne at Thornton Winery in Temecula will host an all-day Thanksgiving affair, during which attendees should expect a memorable experience where they can indulge in a choose-your-own three-course meal alongside award-winning wines. Classic entrees will include butter truffle roasted turkey with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, or butternut squash ravioli and focaccia bread. The meal will run from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and reservations are required via Opentable.

Time: 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Price: $105 Adults; $94.50 Wine Club; $89.25 Reserve Club; $32.95 Children 5-10 and up; plus tax & gratuity
Address: 32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula

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Lia’s Lumpia

In Barrio Logan, the food-truck-turned-brick-and-mortar Lia’s Lumpia is renowned for its mouth-watering Filipino menu. Owner Spencer Hunter and his mother—the eponymous Lia—will be offering preorders for Thanksgiving Day to-go boxes until November 26. Will you get the pork belly deviled eggs or turkey holiday lumpia? The mango-glazed ham or cornish game hen adobo? Just make sure you save room for the pan de sal stuffing and persimmon green beans, maybe with a side of the toasted rice vanilla ice cream.

Time: Preorders available until November 26 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers can make a reservation via text or email, and will receive a link to payment for pickup.
Price: $85 for two servings; $150 for four
Address: 2219 Logan Avenue, San Diego

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Great Maple

Founded by award-winning restaurateur and San Diego native Johnny Rivera, this Hillcrest, Michelin-guide darling will be open for brunch from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., serving a special of fried turkey, eggs, and pumpkin pecan caramel pancakes. Those who prefer a later Turkey day meal can join them for dinner starting at 11:30 a.m., or pick up one of Great Maple’s dinner boxes for two or four that includes a starter, salad, entree, and sweet from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. the same day. This year, there will also be a special pie pickup—key lime or pumpkin with gingersnap crust—on both Wednesday, November 27, and Thursday, November 28. For reservations and pickup information, visit here.

Time: Dine-in from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., pick-up from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; dine-in will be
Price: $160 for two; $295 for four
Address: 1451 Washington St, San Diego

Chefsgiving

On November 14, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., some of San Diego’s most decorated and respected chefs will join together to prepare a meal of their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, alongside carefully-selected wine pairings from The Prisoner Wine Company. Taste some of the city’s best of the best: duck carnitas from executive chef Roberto Alcocer of Valle Oceanside, dynamite lobster mac and cheese from executive chef Steven Ruiz at Lionfish, juicy turkey meatball with soy glaze from executive chef Brandon Sloan at Pendry San Diego, and pumpkin bars or a dark chocolate truffle torte for dessert. A portion of the proceeds will go to the San Diego Food Bank.

Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Price: $150 per ticket
Address: Provisional Kitchen, 425 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Mister A’s

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a 12th floor view of the San Diego skyline from Mister A’s in Bankers Hill, where business casual attire is encouraged. Look out at the city while enjoying the roman artichoke appetizer or the black truffle cacio e pepe. Stay close to tradition with the restaurant’s roasted turkey, or stray a bit further afield and try the 14-ounce Wagyu ribeye with maître d’ butter, potato croustillant, and scallion cream. And what’s that? Ginger butterscotch chia pudding for dessert? Or a salted caramel ganache? This prix-fixe menu has it all.

Time: First seating is from noon until 3:00 p.m.; the second seating is from 4:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.
Price: $105 for adults; $45 for children 12 and under.
Address: 2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego

Pacific Catch

This is a safe space to acknowledge Thanksgiving food isn’t for everybody, so if you’re looking for a warm and cozy meal that isn’t chock full of tryptophan, swing by Pacific Catch in La Jolla for their updated fall menu. Choose between the West Coast and East Coast-style lobster rolls (though if you order the West Coast style, I’m sorry, you’re wrong), their new spicy green curry bowl, or clam chowder with applewood bacon and crispy shallots. They’ve also added a new surf and turf to the menu with lobster tail and either salmon or skirt steak.

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Price: Most entrees on the menu are $12.95 and up
Address: 575 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 1160, San Diego, CA 92122

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George’s at the Cove

Head to George’s at the Cove for a family style prix-fixe menu with a side of floor-to-ceiling views of the La Jolla coastline. Not only can customers expect a family-style selection with arugula salad, slow-roasted Diestel turkey breast, sausage stuffed leg roulade, smoked potato puree, and more. Pastry chef Anna Adams will be preparing three varieties of Thanksgiving pie for takeout: gingerbread pumpkin, Chai apple, and pecan caramel for $38 each. Preorders are required, and pickup will only be available after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. Reservations are available on Tock.

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Price: $90 for adults; $45 for children 12 and under
Address: 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla

Nine-Ten

Nine-Ten executive chef Jason Knibb and pastry chef Jose Alonzo III are designing a three-course, prix-fixe menu that blends Thanksgiving holiday favorites with seasonal ingredients and specialty plates. The award-winning La Jolla destination won’t be releasing the full list of dishes until mid-November, but reservations are expected to fill up regardless (and we can at least confirm there will be a roasted honeynut squash dish with whipped ricotta and a honey-sherry gastrique). Prearrange your table by calling (858) 964-5400. A waiting list will be established when reservations are full.

Time: 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Price: $100 per adult; $25 turkey plate for children 12 and under
Address: 910 Prospect St, La Jolla, California 92037

Chez Loma

Head over to “The Crown City” for a thanksgiving feast at Chez Loma located within the historic Carez Hizar House built in 1889. This charming restaurant offers a festive venue where friends and family can gather to savor in French and Baja flavors. Alongside their full dinner menu, Chez Loma will be offering a three-course french menu including a pan roasted half duck.

Time: 1p.m. until 9 p.m.
Price: Dishes range from $18 to $60
Address: 1132 Loma Ave, Coronado

Bronze Bird

Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Gaslamp Quarter with a three-course prix fixe at Bronze Bird. This holiday menu features SoCal-inspired takes on traditional favorites, including roasted turkey with herbed stuffing, rosemary mashed potatoes, and dessert choices like pecan walnut tartlet or pumpkin cheesecake. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Time: 2p.m. until 8 p.m.
Price: $55 per person
Address: 910 Broadway Cir, Gaslamp Quarter

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Thanksgiving Buffets

Hotel Del Coronado

This year’s Thanksgiving buffet at the Hotel Del will take place in the recently restored Crown Room and Coronet Rooms, with gleaming chandeliers and a newly discovered and preserved mural from the 1880s. The menu is extensive, with a fresh sushi and sashimi station of yellowtail, ahi tuna, and assorted rolls. Help yourself to soups, charcuterie, pastas, and paellas, but make sure to leave room: The most wide-ranging table is the desserts.

Time: 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Price: Adult (Hotel Guest): $199*; Adult (General): $205* (On Nov 15, price increases to $225); Child (Ages 5-12): $100*; Young Child (Ages 0-4): Complimentary with paying adult. Members receive a member discount.
Address: 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado

Rancho Valencia

Go all-out at Rancho Valencia with a family-friendly celebration featuring a bounce house, carriage rides, face-painting, and even a petting zoo. Adults can make the most of the restaurant and spa’s raw bar and carving station, then head over to the dessert buffet. Not looking to hang around? Rancho Valencia will also be offering to-go boxes this year, which serve a minimum of four people and start at $350. Those orders must be placed by midnight on Sunday, November 24.

Time: To-go pickup will be on Wednesday, November 27. Dine-in will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28
Price: $235 per adult; $95 for children 11 and under. Kids under 3 eat free.
Address: 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe

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Dockside 1953 at The Bahia Resort Hotel

You could spend all day at The Bahia Resort Hotel’s restaurant, Dockside 1953, which will be open for both its standard a la carte brunch and a Thanksgiving buffet. Expect seven stations and a whole lot to choose from such as oysters on the half shell, creamy soups and grain salads, and an indulgent smoked gouda and aged cheddar mac and cheese dish to satisfy even the strongest appetite. Don’t miss out on the made-to-order, sweet stuffed crepes, with everything from smooth, nutty nutella and bananas to apple compote.

Time: Brunch is from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; Dinner is from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Price: $150 for adults; $68 for children 5-12; children 4 and under are free
Address: 998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109

Ember & Rye

There’s something for everyone at Ember & Rye this year, which has planned a truly expansive Thanksgiving brunch and dinner menu. Start your day at the buffet and choose from a smorgasbord of seafood like smoked salmon and trout, or maybe embrace full breakfast mode and order the lobster roll benedict or custom omelet. If you’re not really a breakfast person, swing back around in the evening for either smoked turkey or a Colorado rack of lamb. Top it all off with some praline pumpkin pie.

Time: Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Price: Brunch is $155 for adults and $60 for kids ages two to 12. Dinner is a la carte.
Address: 7447 Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad

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Oceana at Catamaran Resort

Savor a sumptuous holiday dinner that starts with bottomless plates of sushi and ends with an entire table spread of tarts and turnovers, but be sure to plan for the apple-cider-and-citrus-brined turkey course. Peer out at the view across Mission Bay from the resort’s ballroom while sipping on an Oceana espresso martini or zero-proof passionfruit-orange-guava juice with honey.

Time: 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Price: $150 for adults; $68 for children between 5 and 12; free for children under 4
Address: 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

ARLO

The 2024 Reader’s Choice winner for Best Hotel Restaurant and Critic’s Choice winner for Best Restaurant For Big Groups is Arlo. And this year they’re hosting a buffet with festive favorites for the whole family. Start with a persimmon and arugula salad with smoked goat cheese crumbles before forking over butter-poached turkey thighs and a side of roasted sweet potato with maple streusel. There will be a butternut squash ravioli option for the pasta-lovers in the house (including a choice of sauce and toppings), and no one can say no to the flourless chocolate cake as one of several dessert options.

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Price: $90 per person, $38 for children 12 and under
Address: 500 Hotel Circle N, San Diego

Rumorosa

Head over to the recently-opened Rumorosa on Harbor Island for their Thanksgiving buffet — and waterfront views from the Sheraton. Enjoy a “Cali-Baja dining experience” with curated starters like charcuterie plates with cheeses from both Mexico and California, followed by your pick of adobo-roasted turkey breast, black garlic-marinated NY strip, or something else entirely. Let loose with an eggnog rompope and tres leches cake, or cream cheese flan. For reservations, visit OpenTable.

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Price: $49 adults and $25 kids 5 to 12; Kids under 5 eat free
Address: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

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Thanksgiving Take-Home Meals

Juniper & Ivy

Feed parties of four to six guests with Juniper and Ivy’s thoughtfully-crafted holiday feast. Hassle-free yet elevated, Juniper and Ivy’s menu will allow you to host the perfect meal at home without the fuss involved in extensive preparation. Serve your family and friends the classics: herb-roasted turkey, Yukon gold potatoes, cider gravy, miso-maple candied yams, and parker house rolls. There are only a limited number of meals available, and pre-orders are now open.

Time: Wednesday, November 27, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Price: $395
Address: 2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego

Terra

In addition to their a la carte menu, takeout-only Terra is serving an “everything but the bird” feast for four with a fall salad, roasted butternut squash soup, apple-pecan cornbread stuffing, and garlic-herb roasted cauliflower and broccoli. There’s even a scaled-down version as a fully prepared “kids menu” for the little ones in your life.

Time: Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. on Saturday November 23 to be picked up between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.
Price: A la carte items are available, and packages for four or more people start at $169.99
Address: 7091 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego

The Plot

Vegetarians, rejoice: The Plot has you covered with a satisfying, sustainable, three-course dinner of an autumn quinoa salad drizzled with maple olive oil dressing, your choice of entree—though who is really going to be able to choose between lentil and wild-rice based apple sage sausage or chorizo-stuffed squash (also faux meat, in case you were wondering) —and a creamy pumpkin cheesecake with pepita creme and chocolate crumble. Carnivores shouldn’t get to have all the fun.

Time: Pick-up Wednesday, November 27, between noon and 9:00 p.m.
Price: $35 per person for individual meals
Address: 1733 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside

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Pop-Pie Co.

For the month of November, Pop-Pie Co will be running a limited-time special of their turkey-pot pie in a buttery crust, filled with an herb cream sauce and stuffed full of shredded meat, peas, carrots, and pearl onions. Enjoy them hot-and-ready, or frozen to prepare at home. Pop-Pie will also have pre-orders open for their nine-inch Thanksgiving specialty pies: pumpkin cream cheese with a soft custard, vegan apple cranberry ginger crumble, sweet and salty caramel apple crumble, or nutty and zesty bourbon pecan.

Time: Turkey pot pies will be available during business hours at least through Thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving pie specialties will be available Wednesday, November 27, from 11 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Price: Turkey pot pie is $12.50 plus tax, all other specialty pies are $37 plus tax
Address: 4404 Park Blvd suite a, San Diego

Beach Break Market

Don’t lift a finger and feel good about it with holiday catering from organic grab-and-go market Beach Break Market in La Jolla. Choose from appetizer platters of sweet potato bites, crudites, fresh fruit, and more. Get a beet and lemon salad with maple-balsamic vinaigrette and ricotta. Impress your guests by serving rosemary mustard lamb rack, stuffed acorn squash, and a side of the rosemary roasted rainbow carrots, or show up to someone else’s party with wild rice pilaf and winter mushrooms. If anyone asks, you definitely made it yourself. And your secret is safe with us.

Time: Pickup is anytime during regular business hours (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) between November 1 to January 1.
Price: Roughly $40 – $90 per person, depending on order
Address: 5646 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla

Tribute Pizza

Pizza? For Thanksgiving? Not quite, but certainly just as good. Tribute Pizza owner Matthew Lyons will be serving two versions of Thanksgiving dinner this year: A nourishing vegetarian option with a decades-old family recipe for a savory cheese and nut loaf, or all-natural turkey breast lightly smoked and roasted in the wood oven. Both will be accompanied by porcini mushroom gravy, Aunt Lynette’s Southwest stuffing, wood-fired focaccia with butter, and an organic greens and walnut salad. Pre-orders are officially open for pickup between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27.

Price: $319 for the vegetarian package; $359 for the turkey package
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27
Address: 3077 N Park Way, San Diego

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Little Frenchie

Pre-orders are now live for Little Frenchie’s party trays and pies. Feed between four and six people with the Les Amis platter of domestic and imported cheeses, meats, house jam, spreads, breads, and dried fruit. There’s a larger size, the La Famille, that serves between eight and 12, and don’t forget to pick up a truly stunning dessert in the form of the restaurant’s holiday treats: an apple crumble pie with Biscoff cookie crust, cream cheese chantilly rosettes, filled with rich and delicious cheesecake; a pumpkin cinnamon roll cake with spiced pumpkin jam filling and a cream cheese glaze; or a barrel-aged bourbon pecan pie with a chocolate crust and satiny Valrhona chocolate mousse.

Time: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27
Price: Pies start at $45, platters start at $85
Address: 1166 Orange Ave, Coronado

Jensen’s Point Loma

Family-owned and operated since 1940, Jensen’s grocery store is selling Diestel turkeys ranging from 12 to 30+ pounds in size. Choose from fresh, fully cooked, or the whole bird as part of a holiday feast, including cranberry sauce, stuffing, King’s hawaiian rolls, pumpkin pie, and more. Fresh turkeys start at $4.59/lb, while the whole shebang goes for $259 to feed a dozen people. There’s also an organic, oven-ready option, and pre-orders are already available for your convenience.

Time: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Price: Fresh: $4.49/lb; oven-ready $5.59/lb; fresh organic: $5.99/lb, organic oven-ready: $6.99/lb; fully-cooked whole: $119.99/lb; complete feast $259.99 not including tax.
Address: 955 Catalina Blvd #101, San Diego

Siesel’s Meats / Iowa Meat Farms

If you’ve never had a turducken, make 2024 your year with a fully-prepped, ready-for-baking turducken from one of our best butcher shops in San Diego: Siesel’s Meats in Bay Park and Iowa Meat Farms in Mission Gorge. Both locations will be selling at the same prices as 2023, and are eager to continue the two-plus decade tradition with meals of three different sizes that can feed between 10 and 30 people. Comprehensive instructions are available for the home chef. Orders must be placed by Thursday, November 21.

Time: Orders must be placed by Thursday, November 21 via phone at 619-275-1234 (Siesel’s) or 619-281-5766 (Iowa Meat Farms), or in person at either store. Pickup will run during normal business hours from Friday, November 22, through Wednesday, November 27.
Price: Purchases begin at $125 and go up to $195.
Address: Siesel’s Meats: 4131 Ashton St, San Diego | Iowa Meat Farms: 6041 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego

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The Wise Ox

Pre-order a pasture-raised, naturally-fed whole turkey from Diestel Farms at either the North Park or La Costa Wise Ox location this Thanksgiving day. (Pro tip: They do sell out, so get your $50 deposit in quick). Birds will be roughly 16 to 18 pounds, and both outposts will also have homemade gravy, meat butters, Italian sausage and more for sale. Top it all off with a pumpkin or apple crumble pie prepared by executive pastry chef Jeremy Harville—the latter option of which is made from his grandma’s own special recipe.

Time: Pick up between November 25 and November 27
Price: Turkeys are $8.99 / lb, and crumble or pie is $35 each
Addresses: North Park: 2855 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego | La Costa: 7755 El Camino Real, San Diego

Frost Me Cafe + Bakery

Pick up a scrumptious seasonal quiche for brunch from woman-owned Frost Me Cafe and Bakery. Current flavors include bacon, feta, and spinach; veggie and goat cheese; and ham cheddar and chive. Or, swing by the morning of Thanksgiving for their usual breakfast to keep your own kitchen clean. Owner Audrey Hermes will be preparing seven different specialty pies, including a gluten-free option (pumpkin coconut pecan) and a lemon blueberry tart that’s both gluten-free and vegan. Pies are $35 each and order close on Monday, November 25.

Time: Open every day from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Price: Pies are $35 each
Address: 555 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

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Del’s Hideout

Feed your whole family—or any group of six to eight people, really—with a turkey-day spread from barbecue favorite Del’s Hideout. Their pre-arranged package includes a choice of chef’s carving (a whole smoked turkey, beef brisket, or turkey breast), with three sides like killer beans and gluten-free bacon potato salad, and dinner rolls or cornbread. Not looking for a banquet? Keep it small and order a la carte, instead, and add a dessert of decadent banana pudding or sweet and crumbly peach cobbler. All orders must be placed by Monday, November 25, by 3:00 p.m. local time.

Time: November 28, 2024, between 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Price: Feast is $214.95; sides and desserts are $29.95 a la carte. A la carte chef’s carvings are a whole smoked turkey for $129.95 (feeds 8-10), prime beef brisket for $31.95, or turkey breast for $29.95
Address: 5351 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

Morena Provisions

Skip the hours of cooking this Thanksgiving and treat yourself to one of Morena Provisions’ takeout specials for up to 10 guests. This year’s menu features a savory turkey breast roulade, maple-roasted carrot salad, red wine-braised short ribs, and your choice of dark chocolate ganache or pecan pie for dessert. Place your order by Friday, November 22, for stress-free pickup or delivery.

Time: Pickup available on Wednesday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; delivery available Wednesday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Pricing: A la carte options, with group packages starting at $19
Location: 1122 Morena Blvd., Bay Park

Solare

Supplement your tablescape with takeout from the one and only Solare in Liberty Station. Voted a top five readers pick of the best restaurants in San Diego, this Michelin-guide spot has opened pre-orders for three iconic Italian dishes that blend comfort and taste. Purchase the Tuscan-style butternut squash soup—the secret ingredient for which is a little bit of white chocolate blended with the organic squash—by the quart. Or, opt for quarter- or full-sheets of thinly-sliced eggplant parmigiana or bechamel and bolognese lasagna made by chef Maria from Sicily. Email orders to [email protected] or call 619-270-9670.

Time: Pickup will be from 12 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. daily from Saturday, November 23 until Wednesday, November 27
Price: Orders start at $17 per portion and go up to $26 per portion
Address: 2820 Roosevelt Rd, San Diego

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Where to Get Last-Minute Takeout Thanksgiving Dinners in San Diego

Ryan Hardison — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 03:46:00 +0000

Ranch 45 Thanksgiving dinners to-go

Credit: Chris Costa

You had plans and Pinterest recipes. But then, life. The soonest you could get a turkey was 2028. Don’t worry, we got you covered. Outsource it. Hell, maybe even lie a little and tell them the “cranberry crostata” is an old family recipe you just whipped up. “The brioche and sage stuffing? Just something we do around here.” Stay humble.

We put together a list of 10 kitchens throughout San Diego serving up the tastiest meals for your holiday celebration—that are still accepting orders. Here’s where to get Thanksgiving dinners in San Diego this year:

Provisional Kitchen

Pendry San Diego’s Gaslamp restaurant Provisional Kitchen is offering a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu both in-house and available for takeout. To-go meals are $75 each and come with a free-range Diestel turkey and side dishes that serve two people. Orders must be received by November 22. There will also be holiday pies—classic spiced pumpkin and cranberry crostata—available for purchase. | 425 Fifth Ave, Gaslamp

Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is offering a Thanksgiving feast for the whole family featuring all of the holiday favorites. Their to-go Thanksgiving green box includes a roasted turkey, cranberry relish, brioche and sage stuffing, six pumpkin pie mini indulgences for dessert and more. Enough food to serve four to six people, the boxes can be picked up on Wednesday, November 23 and the meals just need to be reheated an hour before serving. Explore the full Thanksgiving to-go menu here. | 4505 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla

True Food Kitchen

For an alternative to the typical thanksgiving cuisine, head over to True Food Kitchen for seasonal offerings with a twist. Their Thanksgiving menu includes butternut squash soup, fall pesto pasta with roasted acorn squash and roasted acorn squash flatbread, all of which can be taken home. And for those interested in sweet treats to end your holiday feast, you can pick up a full-sized squash pie on November 21 or 22. | 4303 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla

Smokey & The Brisket

La Mesa BBQ joint Smokey & The Brisket are offering dine-in and to-go for the big day. Guests may order 4-6 person and 8-12 person meals that include smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans and pumpkin pie. Pre-orders for Thanksgiving dinner must be done by Friday, November 18. | 5465 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa

Ranch 45

Guests can assemble their own unique Thanksgiving meal at Ranch 45 with their a la carte pick up menu. Main course choices include herb crusted prime rib, smoked beef tenderloin, whole and grilled brandt tomahawk while soups, salads and sides like olive oil smashed potatoes will be on the menu as well. For those with a sweet tooth, there will also also be dessert selections like an assorted cookie box, pecan pie, apple crisp or pumpkin cheesecake. Place your order before Sunday, November 23 and pick up on Wednesday, November 23. | 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach

Trust Thanksgiving dinner

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TRUST Restaurant Group

Chef Brad Wise of TRUST Restaurant Group is cooking up a Thanksgiving to-go feast for 8 or more guests with everything you need on the holiday and more. Along with coffee and breakfast items to indulge in the morning after your feast, the box includes an 18-20 pound turkey, green bean & wild mushroom casserole, Italian sausage stuffing and baked macaroni and cheese. Wine and cocktail packages are also available to purchase for the big day. Boxes can be ordered here for pick up on Thanksgiving Eve with detailed instructions on how to reheat and serves. | 3752 Park Boulevard, Hillcrest

Cafe Gratitude San Diego

San Diegans can order their favorite holiday pies and sides from Cafe Gratitude and choose from a selection of plant-based dishes from now until November 20. Special dishes include cauliflower mashed potatoes with garlic confit, roasted maple miso brussels sprouts and roasted cranberry butternut squash with garnet yam purée. For dessert there’s pumpkin, chocolate coconut cream and baked apple pie also available for pre-order. | 1980 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego

Juniper & Ivy

Juniper & Ivy are offering two Thanksgiving packages, one to feed 8-12 ($420) and one for 4-6 people ($275). Menu items include turkey, sweet potato casserole, chestnut stuffing and a whole pumpkin pie. Guests may also pair their Thanksgiving dishes with a selection of wine pairings for Juniper & Ivy, meals can be purchased here and picked up on Wednesday, November 23. | 2228 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Highlighted by a butter-basted free-range turkey, croissant stuffing, and green bean casserole, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is offering a delicious Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy at home. The boxes include a turkey centerpiece, several sides and a pumpkin pie dessert for four people and cost $240. Order your box by Sunday, November 20 and pick it up on Wednesday November 23. To order your box, visit here or call the resort at (760) 930-7403. | 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad

The Winery Restaurant

For $425, guests can order a complete Thanksgiving dinner for 6-8 guests from The Winery Restaurant featuring a roasted free-range turkey that comes with Pinot-Noir Sage gravy and apple-sun dried cherries dressing courtesy of Chef Yvon Goetz. It also comes with streusel pumpkin pie and two classic Thanksgiving sides like mashed potatoes, yams, or green beans and any extra sides can be added to your order for an additional charge. All orders must be placed by Saturday, November 19 at 12 p.m. It can be picked up on Wednesday, November 24 between 1:30 p.m. | 4301 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla

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Where to Feast for Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021

San Diego Magazine — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Herb & Wood

James Tran

Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Give thanks with family at the Grand this Thanksgiving. At Amaya, they’ll be serving a three-course tasting menu inspired by fall’s most iconic flavors and holiday classics. Reservations required. $175 per person

5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Carmel Valley

Bleu Bohème

Give your Thanksgiving meal a French twist at this Kensington mainstay. Available from noon to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, the three-course menu includes roasted turkey, salmon, beef short rib, duck confit, or mushroom ravioli for main entrée selections, each served with their own set of sides. Be sure to save room for one of four desserts, including crème brûlée, brioche bread pudding, and chocolate mousse. An exclusive pumpkin cocktail will also be on the menu to toast to this fall holiday. $69 for adults, $25 for children under 12

4090 Adams Avenue, Kensington

Caramel Apple Pie cocktail at Breakfast Republic

Breakfast Republic

Make breakfast the main meal this year at Breakfast Republic. They’re offering fall specials on Thanksgiving, including the almond and fig French toast and their Caramel Apple Pie cocktail, made with caramel vodka, butterscotch schnapps, apple cider, and caramel apple butter syrup. French toast $13, cocktail $10

Multiple locations

Callie

Travis Swikard’s Thanksgiving spread includes family-style dishes with a Callie twist, including turkey with Tuscan sage sausage and brown-butter-cranberry sauce, pumpkin ravioli, lamb shank, and slow-baked salmon. And since leftovers are one of the best parts of the holiday, guests will also receive a leftover turkey sandwich to take home. Reservations are required for the family-style dinner served from noon to 6:30 p.m., and an à la carte menu will be available at the bar for walk-ins. $80 for adults with an optional $50 wine pairing; $35 for children 10 and under

1195 Island Avenue, East Village

Cardellino

James Tran

Cardellino

Wow your guests this year with a feast made up of dishes from each of Brad Wise’s Trust Restaurant Group restaurants. The roasted red beet salad comes from Fort Oak, The Wise Ox is serving up an Italian sausage stuffing, and from Trust itself, a cauliflower casserole—and that’s only a few of the dishes on the menu. Don’t worry, your meal also includes a 20-pound turkey sourced locally and ready for the oven. The feast serves six to eight people and must be ordered ahead of time to be picked up on November 24. $325

4033 Goldfinch Street, Mission Hills

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Take your pick from a Thanksgiving brunch or dinner at Estancia’s two restaurants: Greenfinch and Mustangs and Burros. Brunch is offered at Greenfinch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with mimosas, bloody marys, a French toast station, eggs made to order, and more. Beginning at 4 p.m., Mustangs and Burros is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Reservations are encouraged. Brunch is $85 for adults, free for children under five

9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla

Farmer’s Bottega

This Mission Hills restaurant is offering a three-course set menu from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving featuring braised lamb shank, short rib, and a traditional roasted turkey plate served with all the classic sides. Save room for a slice of apple or pecan pie topped with homemade cinnamon whipped cream. $70 for adults, $25 for kids 10 and under

860 West Washington Street, Mission Hills

Herb & Sea

At Herb & Sea, Thanksgiving dinner main stars include herb-and-citrus-marinated turkey and red-wine-braised short rib. Pair that with family-style sides and starters like whipped butter mashed potatoes and kuri pumpkin soup, before digging into apple or pumpkin pie with chai spiced ice cream. The dinner is offered from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving and will also be available at Herb & Wood in Little Italy. Reservations required. $85 for adults, $35 for children

131 West D Street, Encinitas; 2210 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy

Juniper & Ivy

Juniper and Ivy

Take the taste of Juniper and Ivy home with you this year with their no-fuss Thanksgiving pickup meal. The Holiday Feast menu comes with turkey (raw but fully brined, trussed, and complete with baking instructions), sides like chestnut stuffing and sweet potato casserole, Parker House rolls, and Brussels sprouts with glazed carrots. Additional options like miso pumpkin pie, cocktail mixes, and a four-pack of sommelier-selected wines are available to round out your meal. Only 25 feasts are available and must be reserved to be picked up from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 24. $330 for the Holiday Feast (serves 6–8), $35 for pumpkin pie (serves 8–10), $100–$150 for wine pairings, $45–$68 for cocktail mixes

2228 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy

Jrdn at Tower23

Pumpkin lobster bisque and braised pork belly accompany traditional Thanksgiving dishes on Jrdn’s three-course menu. You can also add desserts and wine pairings to toast to another holiday spent beside the beach. Available on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 8 p.m. Entrées start at $45

723 Felspar Street, Pacific Beach

The Med at La Valencia

The Pink Lady’s on-site restaurant is offering a three-course prix fixe menu this Thanksgiving. On chef Timothy Ralphs’s menu you’ll find festive dishes including curried kabocha squash soup, cornbread stuffing, beef tenderloin, and of course, turkey. Reservations are required. $95 for adults, $20–$36 for kids under 12

1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla

Mille Fleurs

At this French-Californian fine dining restaurant, take your pick from a roasted turkey or pepper-crusted prime beef fillet for your main and pair it with classic veggie sides. Other Mille Fleurs staples will remain on the menu, including their wienerschnitzel and smoked sturgeon. Save room for one of their sweet treats, like pumpkin cheesecake or ginger-spiced crème brûlée. Starting at $89 per person, additional sides are $10 each

6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe

Mister A’s

Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal with an impressive skyline backdrop at Mister A’s. The fine dining mainstay is serving a prix fixe menu with classics like roasted turkey and prime rib served alongside creative twists on traditional sides, including butternut squash agnolotti, beet salad, and mushroom risotto. There will also be wine pairings, and be sure to save room for some fall desserts (pumpkin crème brûlée, apple almond tart) to complete your holiday meal. Starting at $89 per person

2550 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill

Operacaffe

Go for an Italian twist on Thanksgiving at Operacaffe. Their Italian-Style Turkey Plate comes with bacon-wrapped turkey filled with a lamb-beef blended stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. $26 per person

835 Fourth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter

Ranch 45

Ranch 45’s pick-up feast comes with main course choices of herb-crusted prime rib, smoked turkey legs, or smoked Cornish hen. Once you’ve made your pick, select your favorite sides (smashed potatoes, rainbow carrots, and green beans all accounted for) and sweet treats to complete your Thanksgiving meal. Orders are accepted online now through November 21 at 4 p.m.

512 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach

Blackberry Nostalgia cocktail at Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn

At Avant, guests can indulge in a four-course Thanksgiving dinner from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with highlights like duck confit, squash lasagna, and a wagyu strip loin. At Veranda, their Thanksgiving specials include garden herb and apple stuffing and ginger-orange carrots, available from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Avant: $115 for adults, $55 for children under 12; Veranda: $45 per person

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Rancho Valencia is celebrating Thanksgiving the Southern California way with a festive outdoor lawn setup. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a full buffet with delicious offerings like slow-roasted turkey, Faroe Islands salmon, short ribs, sides, and a selection of desserts. Reservations required. $165 for adults, $55 for children (no charge for kids under three)

5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe

Smokey & the Brisket

This La Mesa restaurant is offering both on-site and to-go options for Thanksgiving this year. Their smoked turkey is served alongside mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Preorder your takeout feast by November 18; the on-site meal will be served on November 25 while supplies last. Takeout options: $120 for 4–6 people or $230 for 8–12 people. On-site: $35 per person.

5465 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa

20|Twenty at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Head to The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa for a filling Thanksgiving spread from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. with dishes like a harvest vegetable coconut curry, pan-seared bass, and braised short rib. Classics are accounted for, too, like slow-roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, candied yams, and chocolate pecan pie. Reservations are encouraged. $98 for adults, $35 for children 12 and under

5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad

Valentina

For the nontraditionalists, Valentina will be serving their classic menu of oysters, steak tartare, and steak frites for Thanksgiving, along with an extensive wine list featuring vinos from around the world. For those who still love a Thanksgiving feast, the restaurant will be offering a plate with mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, acorn squash, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Preorder on OpenTable; reservations are encouraged. $58 per person

810 North Coast Highway 101, Leucadia

Vistal

This restaurant at the InterContinental San Diego is serving up bayfront views to pair with their Thanksgiving prix fixe feast. The three-course meal includes all the classics (pickle-brined turkey, autumn squash, sweet corn risotto), and dessert options like their pumpkin cheesecake. Reservations are encouraged. $75 for adults, $35 for children 12 and under, $35 per person wine pairings

901 Bayfront Court, Embarcadero

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Don’t Cook at Home This Thanksgiving

San Diego Magazine — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:20:00 +0000

Dishpan hands are a trendy malady in our house these days. We’re going retro with our small hurts. Might try scurvy next week. The pads of my fingers are sore and cranky, my palms a vulnerable shade of pink, like those states on the digital election maps that CNN and Fox thought would eventually go red. My hands currently lean Republican.

I’ve never related more to stay-at-home parents who both parented and homed before the dishwasher was invented. I’m sure the first dishwashing machines were terrible. Better to let the dog lick the plate. But if I were in charge of dishes for my brood back then, I would lie on the machine’s behalf. “The machine leaves the food that’s still good enough to eat, so bon appétit,” I’d tell my family as they tried to scrape off the petrified granules. Food poisoning would be no match for my desperation.

Anyway, point is. Thanksgiving is next week and I’m not going to do any dishes. I’m going to pick a small local restaurant that I love—one that seems to be struggling—and order as much as I’m financially able. I’m going to order enough for leftovers.

I urge everyone who is able to do the same. Let’s try to order as much as we can from independent restaurants. They need as many orders as they can handle, and here’s why:

With business restricted to mostly (currently only) outdoor dining, local restaurants have survived on the PPP money and sunshine/warmer temps that make outdoor dining appealing. Now, PPP money has run out for many if not most restaurants, Congress has yet to pass another aid package, insurance companies are not helping, and the wind is getting nippier.
The first few months of every year—January through March—are always the slowest for restaurants. (September is also historically terrible.) They survive those by hosting or catering as many holiday parties as possible. Well, holiday party season is canceled this year. That lifeline income is not coming in. So that makes the marquee sales days, like Thanksgiving, even more important to get them through. For an industry that, on average, has a 3-to-5-percent profit margin (meaning they take home a nickel or less out of every dollar you spend), there is very little room for error.
Depending on which stat you look at, usually about 10 percent of Americans dine out for Thanksgiving. That may not sound like much, but it’s enough for restaurants to have a banner sales day. With COVID-19 peaking yet again and restrictions in place, that banner day is gutted.
Dishes suck.

Let’s help local restaurants sell out for Thanksgiving. Let’s send them so many orders that they have to cut it off. And when one says they’re sold out, move on to the next. Expand your ideas of the holiday meal. Don’t just think turkey and Americana. Have a ramen Thanksgiving where the whole family slurps together. Do an Ethiopian Thanksgiving where everyone tears at a huge roll of injera and dredges it into a spicy stew. Order a huge thing of birria that will keep you fed for days.

To help with this, here’s a list our awesome intern Kayla Wong put together. It’s just a small starter list. Call your favorite restaurant—especially a small one you think may really need it—and order enough for a feast.

Lastly, I know that we’re all in various stages of financial distress right now. On KPBS Midday Edition this week, I was asked what people can do to help if they can’t afford to order takeout. That was a tough question because, of course, first and foremost you should take care of yourself and your family. But even if you can’t afford a restaurant meal right now, you can help. Post to social media your own list of favorite dishes and favorite restaurants. Post a photo of what you’ll eat when we get through this. People who are able to eat out may see that and follow your recommendations.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Gelson’s Simply Delicious Dinners are precooked and ready to heat, serve, and enjoy at home.

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Let These 17 Local Restaurants Do the Cooking This Thanksgiving

San Diego Magazine — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:15:00 +0000

Addison

If you’re looking for a little extra something to be thankful for, San Diego’s only Michelin-starred restaurant is offering an eight-course dining experience, featuring holiday classics reimagined through the lens of California gastronomy prepared by chef William Bradley. The menu experience is $295 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $275. Service is from 5 to 8 p.m., and reservations for the terrace can be made via OpenTable.

5200 Grand Del Mar Way, Del Mar | 858-314-1900

Bahia Resort Hotel

Enjoy a family-style three-course prix fixe menu at the Bahia Resort Hotel. Choose from three Thanksgiving dinner entrée options: traditional carved turkey dinner, slow-roasted prime rib, or winter vegetable hash. If you prefer to dine at home, take your Thanksgiving meal to go. The cost is $49 per adult, $28 per child. Preorder by Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m.

998 West Mission Bay Drive, Mission Bay | 858-539-7635

Café Gratitude

No turkeys will be harmed for this restaurant’s vegan-friendly à la carte Thanksgiving menu, which is available throughout November. Items include cranberry roasted butternut squash and garnet yams, maple miso brussels sprouts, and a persimmon and pomegranate salad. Holiday pies are also available for pickup through online preorders.

1980 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy | 619-736-5077

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. For $59 per person, each dinner includes a Champagne toast as well as entrée options like oak-smoked turkey breast or Harris Ranch rib eye. Leave room for a dessert of classic pumpkin pie, baked-to-order brownie, or Grand Marnier crème brûlée. They also offer a family-style takeout option for parties of four or eight for $45 per person. Preorder by Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m.

3999 Mission Boulevard, Mission Bay | 858-539-8635

Coastline at L’Auberge Del Mar

Celebrate Thanksgiving the San Diegan way, with ocean views, alfresco dining, and a four-course feast. The special will be offered on Thursday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at $95 per person. The menu includes spins on Thanksgiving classics like heritage-breed roasted turkey with whipped potatoes, green beans, and white pepper gravy, in addition to decadent offerings like an 1855 Beef prime rib and chocolate miso budino.

1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar | 858-793-6467

Gelson’s

Whether you are hosting for two or for 12, Gelson’s Simply Delicious Dinners are precooked and ready to heat, serve, and enjoy at home. This year’s offerings include small, medium, and large whole roasted turkeys, half and whole spiral glazed hams, whole slow-roasted brisket, prime rib, and plant-based roast options. Order by November 24 and pick up November 20–December 1 at any of Gelson’s San Diego locations. Gelson’s will close early Thanksgiving Day, and all pickups that day should be completed by 1 p.m.

Multiple locations | 818-377-6494

Giardino

The Lemon Grove eatery will be open for its first Thanksgiving, offering an all-day menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Giardino’s family-style menu features à la carte items meant for sharing. Choose from entrées like prime rib or butternut squash ravioli, and holiday sides and salads. And don’t forget wine to pair with your meal! Want to keep things traditional? The eatery is also offering a classic turkey dinner which you can enjoy there or take to go.

8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove | 619-825-7112

The Gluten Free Baking Co.

If someone with food allergies is joining you this Thanksgiving, don’t fret! This North Park bakery is all gluten free, offering everything from traditional pumpkin pie and pecan pie to other gluten-free items like pasta, multigrain dinner rolls, quiche, mini banana-bread loaves, and more. If you want to bake your own pie at home, the bakery is also selling an allergen-free vegan pie crust dry mix and vegan frozen pie crust (bottom crust only). Order online at least three days in advance.

4594 30th Street, North Park | 858-270-9863

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Available for curbside pickup, this decadent family-style Thanksgiving feast includes chimney-roasted turkey with duck-fat-braised thighs, cornbread pecan stuffing, cranberry relish, pumpkin mousse, and more. The cost is $85 per person with a two-person minimum. Preorder by 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 19.

11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla |858-453-4420

Menya Ultra

Ramen lovers can still get in on the celebrations with one of Menya Ultra’s Thanksgiving home kit specials. Preorder a home kit, complete with broth, noodles, turkey, and classic ramen toppings, through their Google form by November 22.

8199 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Clairemont | 858-571-2010

8141 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Mira Mesa | 858-397-2247

Pacifica Del Mar

Make a reservation at this ocean-view eatery to enjoy their popular Thanksgiving menu. For $65, the multicourse menu will include a choice of a starter and an entrée, such as oven-roasted free-range turkey with the fixings, slow-cooked Angus prime rib, zinfandel-braised beef short ribs, or Pacifica’s seafood classics. End on a sweet note with your choice of dessert. Kids 12 and under can select from the kids’ menu for $20.

1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar | 858-792-0476

Parc Bistro

This Bankers Hill bistro will be offering Thanksgiving packages for takeout, which will include roasted butternut squash soup, roasted organic turkey, beef bourguignon, an assortment of sides, and two desserts. Prices range from $80 to $320 and can feed up to eight people.

Pickup times are from 12 to 3 p.m.

760 Fifth Avenue, Bankers Hill | 619-795-1501

Puffer Malarkey Collective

Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea, and Animae are joining forces to offer a to-go meal combining all of chef Brian Malarkey’s Thanksgiving favorites, including herb- and citrus-marinated turkey, crème fraîche mashed potatoes and whipped butter, house country wheat stuffing, apple and pear pie, and more. The cost is $59 per person and is available for preorder at herbandwood.com. Pickup is at Herb & Wood.

2210 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy | 610-955-8495

Ranch 45

Ranch 45’s à la carte Thanksgiving pickup menu is perfect for those picky eaters in the family. Customize your Thanksgiving feast with choices from herb-crusted prime rib and smoked turkey leg to smoked Cornish game hens, olive oil smashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple pie, and more. The butcher shop and eatery will be accepting orders up to 48 hours in advance.

512 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach | 858-461-0092

Salt & Straw

Enjoy a four-course ice cream feast with flavors inspired by classic American Thanksgiving dishes, with a twist. The offerings include cranberry juniper sorbet, sweet potato casserole with maple pecans, roasted peach and sage cornbread stuffing, and salted caramel Thanksgiving turkey. Flavors are available by the scoop or pint at Salt & Straw shops, as well as online. Guests visiting Salt & Straw locations can also preorder in advance for either pickup or local delivery.

1670 India Street, Little Italy | 619-542-9394

3705 Caminito Court, Del Mar | 858-345-1792

STK Steakhouse

For outdoor dining, delivery, or pickup, STK Steakhouse will be offering a menu with classic Thanksgiving dishes from November 26 through November 29, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy a roasted turkey special with all the fixings for $49 per adult or $29 per child 12 and under. For $100, they are also offering “Takeout Dinner for Two”: two prepared meals that come with pumpkin pie.

600 F Street, East Village | 619-354-5988

Trust Restaurant Group

Chef Brad Wise’s Thanksgiving to-go features some of his family’s favorites, along with holiday classics. Feast on oven-roasted turkey, Italian sausage stuffing, and truffled macaroni and cheese. The meal also includes a 12-ounce bag of Cardellino’s house blend coffee beans and a recipe for a cranberry-infused cocktail. The meal is $295 and feeds two to eight people. Orders must be placed by November 19 and picked up on November 26 at Cardellino from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

4033 Goldfinch Street, Mission Hills | 619-600-5311

STK Steakhouse

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Where to Have Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego

San Diego Magazine — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:13:00 +0000

Just one more thing to be thankful for: a meal cooked by someone else. Forget slicing, dicing, basting, and clean-up thanks to these San Diego restaurants offering multi-course meals, prix fixe menus, and even buffets. They can’t guarantee an entirely stress-free turkey day, but at least someone else will do the dishes.

University Heights

Hope 46

Guests will walk away stuffed from this three-course meal including a choice of a winter harvest salad or roasted butternut squash soup; a choice of top sirloin, herb crusted turkey breast and thigh, or wild salmon; and a third course of either pumpkin pie or rustic fall apple tart. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Price: $49 for adults | $20 for children ages 3 to 11

Address: 2223 El Cajon Boulevard

Louisiana Purchase

Want to kick off the holiday early? Spend time with friends at Louisiana Purchase’s Friendsgiving Chef’s Table enjoying Chef Quinnton “Q” Austin’s take on Thanksgiving from the south.

Date: November 19

Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Price: $100 per person

Address: 2305 University Avenue

Great Maple

Truck the whole family to this chic American eatery, where the following are on the menu: Spiced lobster bisque, marinated heirloom tomatoes, mini lump crab cakes, fresh roasted turkey, rosemary roasted prime rib, forest mushroom risotto, and sweet yams with toasted marshmallow. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: Brunch from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $49 for adults | $15 for children 13 and under | $25 optional wine pairing

Address: 1451 Washington Street

La Jolla

The Marine Room

Options à la carte are endless at The Marine Room. Pick and choose appetizers, entrées, and sweets, including red walnut-crusted blue crab cake, Maine lobster bisque, ale-brined turkey breast, center cut filet mignon, heirloom carrot ginger risotto, gluten-free three-layered Callebaut chocolate mousse, salted caramel cheesecake, and espresso and vanilla bean cobblestone pie.

Date: November 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Price: Varies

Address: 2000 Spindrift Drive

Eddie V’s

Thanksgiving at Eddie V’s promises a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Got a picky eater who’s not in the mood for turkey? Their full dinner menu will be available as well. Reservations required.

Date: November 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $43 for adults | $15 for children

Address: 1270 Prospect Street

Mission Bay

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Acqua California Bistro

All the fall flavors are found in this four-course meal: Spiced pumpkin soup, mushroom ravioli, butternut squash risotto, and of course roasted turkey. Reservations required.

Date: November 28

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Price: $63 for adults | $19 for children

Address: Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, 1775 East Mission Bay Drive

Bahia Resort Hotel

Spend Thanksgiving at the Bahia, accompanied by live piano, views of Mission Bay, and festive fare—including two carving stations, salmon, pork loin, butternut squash ravioli, and seasonal desserts. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Price: $56 for adults | $25 for children ages 5 to 11 | Free for children under 5

Address: 998 W Mission Bay Drive

Pacific Beach

The Duck Dive

The Duck Dive’s traditional turkey dinner is served all day until supplies run out. Call to learn more about their holiday partnerships with Foster Kids of San Diego, the Polinsky Center, and San Diego Foster Angels.

Date: November 22

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Price: $15 for traditional turkey dinner

Address: 4650 Mission Boulevard

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Enjoy stunning views of Mission Bay and live acoustic guitar at the Catamaran’s annual Thanksgiving brunch buffet. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Price: $62 for adults | $25 for children ages 5 to 11 | Free for children under 5

Address: 3999 Mission Boulevard

Downtown

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Del Frisco’s will showcase a premium three-course menu with favorites such as slow roasted turkey breast with apple-sausage stuffing and all the trimmings, plus seasonal dessert options like pecan pie à la mode. Reservations required.

Date: November 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Price: $59 per person

Address: 901 Bayfront Court, Suite 105

Barleymash

Head down to the Gaslamp for a delicious three-courser. Pick your starter and dessert, then enjoy a main course of andouille-stuffed turkey roulade with garlic mashed potatoes, brown ale biscuit stuffing, Brussels sprout casserole and roasted baby carrots.

Date: November 28

Time: Begins at 2 p.m., call for availability

Price: $45 per person

Address: 600 Fifth Avenue

Hornblower

Take a three-hour cruise around San Diego Bay with a Thanksgiving dinner buffet, plus champagne, wine, cocktails and a DJ.

Date: November 28

Time: Boarding at 2:30 p.m.

Prince: $104 per person

Address: Board at 1800 N. Harbor Drive

Point Loma

Cesarina

Put an Italian spin on Thanksgiving with both Cesarina’s specialty and regular menus. They’ll be serving two Thanksgiving-inspired pastas including Lasagna Zucca e Tacchino and Ravioli Patate e Taccino. Or, go traditional with Arrosto di Taccino, thinly sliced roasted turkey with homemade demi, sweet potato mash, fagiolini all’agro and cranberry sauce. By the end, you’ll be saying “grazie“—guaranteed. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: Dinner served from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Price: Varies

Address: 4161 Voltaire Street

Vessel Restaurant + Bar

Vessel Restaurant + Bar will offer a family style buffet. Highlights include both traditional and non-traditional dishes from butternut squash bisque and whipped Yukon Gold potatoes to heritage roast turkey, stuffing, crispy BBQ baby back ribs, lobster rolls, and 1855 Black Angus prime rib roasts. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Price: $75 for adults | $25 for children 12 and under

Address: 1551 Shelter Island Drive

Adams Avenue

Et Voilà!

The French bistro guarantees something for everyone: adults, kids, wine lovers, and even those hard-to-please-around-the-holidays vegetarians. This three-course prix fixe dinner includes Thanksgiving classics as well as French dishes. For dessert, enjoy almond Tuile, raspberry coulis, pecan and cranberry tart, brown butter apple mousseline or cinnamon orange sorbet. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $42 for adults | $19 for children | $18 optional wine pairing

Address: 3015 Adams Avenue

Blue Boheme

How about Thanksgiving en Français? All meals come with a starter, entrée, and dessert of choice. Indulge in classic wines or indulge in the special cocktail, The Pumpkin Pie Martini, crafted with Absolut vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, Kahlua, butterscotch schnapps, and a crushed graham cracker rim. Reservations recommended.

Date: November 28

Time: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Price: $65 for adults | $19.95 for children 12 and under

Address: 4090 Adams Avenue

Multiple Locations

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BoBeauOB | Photo courtesy of Cohn Restaurant Group

Cohn Restaurant Group

From smoked turkey breast to shrimp and bacon mac and cheese, Cohn Restaurant Group owns and operates over 20 restaurants participating in Thanksgiving fun, including: Coasterra, Island Prime C-Level, The Prado, Vintana, Indigo Grill, and BO-beau kitchen + bar. Check out Cohn Restaurant Group for more details. Reservations recommended.

Where to Have Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego

Thanksgiving brunch at the Catamaran | Photo courtesy of Evans Hotels

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SD Thanksgiving Guide 2013

San Diego Magazine — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:38:00 +0000

Buffets, tasting menus, and prix fixe meals

Marina Kitchen offers a modern twist on Thanksgiving classics and American comfort food with its favorites like roasted butternut squash soup and brioche stuffing.

1:30-7 p.m. $48 for adults and $12.99 for children 12 and under. For reservations, call 619-699-8222.

Amaya La Jolla opens its doors to guests for its first winter holiday season with a choice of entrees that ranges from a traditional roasted turkey with dried cherry stuffing to Chilean sea bass. 12-8 p.m. $65 for adults and $25 for children ages 6-12. For reservations, call 858-750-3695.

The Grand Del Mar is home to two different fine dining experiences for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Amaya will feature a three-course tasting menu from 12:30-8 p.m. $78 for adults, $115 with wine pairings and $35 for children ages 6-12. Addison features a Thanksgiving-inspired seven-course menu from 3-8 p.m. $185 per person and $295 with wine pairings. For reservations to either restaurant, call 858-314-1996.

Pacifica Del Mar features eight different entrée selections for its three-course Thanksgiving meal, including grilled filet mignon and seared Atlantic sea scallops.

$39 for the traditional roasted turkey entrée, $49 for all other entrees, $16 for children 12 and under. For reservations, call 858-792-0476.

The Shores seeks to provide an alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving experience with its oceanfront dining and main courses such as toasted macadamia nut ricotta blintz and gremolata crusted butterfish.

10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. $46 for adults, $23 for children ages 6-12, $4/year for children under 5. For reservations, call 866-644-2630.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is hosting a special Thanksgiving Day buffet, featuring a chilled seafood bar and signature house drinks in addition to their famous Mary’s Organic Turkey.

2 p.m.- 8 p.m. $60 for adults, $30 for children ages 12 and under. For reservations, call 858.964.6521.

The Hotel del Coronado will open up both its Crown Room and oceanfront Ballroom to host a luxurious Thanksgiving buffet, complete with live entertainment.

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. $98.50 for adults and $40 for children. For reservations, visit hoteldel.com.

La Costa Resort will transform its Poinsettia Ballroom into a lavish Thanksgiving dining experience, featuring a variety of smoked fish, gourmet salads, tapas, and chef specials.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. $68 for adults, $28 for children ages 6-16, children 5 and under free. For reservations, call 800-854-5000.

Mimi’s Cafe offers a classic Thanksgiving menu featuring roasted turkey and traditional sides. Guests can choose to dine in or take their orders to go.

8 a.m. to 8 p.m., $16.99 for adults, $8.99 for children ages 12 and under, $99.99 for a feast to-go; serves 6-8 people. To order online or find your local restaurant, visit mimiscafe.com.

Bertrand at Mr. A’s overlooks a spectacular view of the San Diego skyline from it’s outdoor, wrap around balcony. For the holiday meal they are offering a choice of five main entrees, including potato crusted sea bass, roasted dietsel turkey and oven roasted Maine lobster.

12 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. $59.50 per person. For reservations, visit bertrandatmras.com.

The Marine Room is offering five main courses for the Thanksgiving holiday, including options like braised port osso bucco, black angus filet mingon, and julian pear cider brined Sonoma turkey breast.

12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Prices vary depending on dishes, main courses $36-$44. For reservations, call 866-644-2351.

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe will be featuring a three-course tasting menu created by chef Todd Allison. The options for the main course include both Thanksgiving favorites like Diestel turkey and the Inn’s famous garden crusted tenderloin. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. $69.50 for adults and $30 for children ages 6 to 12. For reservations, call 858-381-8289 or reserve a table online.

Mille Fleurs Chef de Cuisine Martin Woesle offers his guests a unique holiday experience with his farm-to-table Thanksgiving menu. Guests can choose between ordering items a la carte or the four-course prix fixe menu, which includes items such as Duck Pate, Roasted Fennel Soup, and Oven-Roasted Diestel Turkey. 1:30 -7 p.m. $65 per guest. Reservations can be made online at www.millefleurs.com or by calling 858-756-3085.

Bali Hai Restaurant is giving this Thanksgiving season a Polynesian twist. Featured entrée dishes include Kalua Braised Turkey Dark Meat, Salmon with a Soy Maple Glaze and Macadamia Nut stuffing with Chinese Sausage. 11:00 a.m. -7 p.m. $39 for adults and $16 for children ages 6 to12. For reservations, call 619-222-1181.

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse brings its fresh seafood to the Thanksgiving table with entrees including Maine lobster claws, Oysters on the Half Shell, and salmon covered in a herb and chipotle citrus glaze. 11:00a.m. -7 p.m. $42 for adults and $18 for children ages 6 to12. Children under 5 are free. For reservations, call 619-291-9110.

Kitchen 1540 at L’auberge Del Mar will feature its signature modern American style cooking with a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. Guests have the option to choose between four starters, which include beef tartare and squash gnocchi, as well as four entrée options, including duck breast and black cod. 12 -8 p.m. $70 for adults and $34 for children under 12. For reservations, call 858-793-6460.

Carlsbad Beach Bistro at the Hilton Garden Inn will be hosting a traditional three-course Thanksgiving menu with a starter of roasted butternut squash, entrée of roasted turkey with sourdough bread stuffing, and pumpkin pie for dessert. 12. -10 p.m. $26.95 for adults and $14.95 for children ages 6 to12. Children under age 5 are free. For reservations, call 760-476-0800.

Chandler’s at Hilton Carlsbad offers both a classic roasted turkey and the more non-traditional selections of blue cheese-crusted beef tenderloin or crab-crusted sea bass For those who wish to enjoy a gourmet Thanksgiving at their own dining table, Chandler’s offers a to go package priced at $250 designed to serve 16 people.11a.m. -7:30 p.m. $52/$54 based on choice of entrée and $24 for children under age 10. Turkey-To-Go orders must be placed 72 hours in advance. To make reservations for either the restaurant or Turkey-To-Go, call 760-683-5500.

Paradise Point is transforming the Baleen dining room into a Thanksgiving haven, complete with a three-course menu and a gorgeous view overlooking Mission Bay. Menu options include brown sugar-brined turkey, lobster cannelloni, and honey mustard-glazed short rib.3 -7 p.m. $49 for adults and $20 for children. For reservations, visit www.paradisepoint.com

JRDN at Tower23 Hotel will be serving a four-course Thanksgiving meal with a California twist, courtesy of Executive Chef David Warner. Entrée options include roasted Mary’s Turkey, pan seared scallops, grilled beef tenderloin, grilled tombo, and an autumn vegetable risotto. 3 -8 p.m. Prices vary per entrée. For reservations, call 858-270-5736.

Manchester Grand Hyatt is home to two different Thanksgiving feasts this holiday season. Lael’s will feature a buffet that includes seasonal options such as Jack Daniel’s pumpkin bisque, Alaskan king crabs, and cider brine roasted turkey. 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $64.95 for adults, $45 for seniors over 62, $25 for children ages 5 to 12, and children 5 and under are free. For reservations, call 619-358-6735. Sally’s on the Water offers guests the choice between a three or four-course meal, priced at $42 per person and $20 for wine pairings. Dinner served from 5:30 – 9:30p.m. For reservations, call 619-358-6740.

Veladora at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is hosting an elaborate buffet that includes stations such as charcuterie and cheeses, carving, cold seafood, and desserts. Guests can enjoy life music as they try the truffle honey glazed Scottish trout or chorizo and herb stuffing. 1 -7 p.m. $89 for adults, $29 for children ages 11 and under, children under 3 are free. For reservations, call 858-759-6246.

THE US GRANT will be serving holiday favorites such as roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and roasted acorn squash at their Thanksgiving buffet. To ease the stress of the holidays, guests can also enjoy complimentary valet service and live entertainment. Seatings for the buffet will be offered at 12:30p.m., 2p.m., 3:30p.m., 4:15p.m. $75 for adults,$65 for seniors, $29 for children ages 12 and under. For reservations, call 619-744-2039.

BiCE Ristorante is giving Thanksgiving an Italian twist with its carefully crafted holiday menu. This three-course menu includes options such as lacinato kale and farro salad, chicken roulade, and soft polenta. 5p.m. -9:30 p.m. $42 for adults, $21 for children ages 10 and under. For reservations, call 619-239-2423.

Brockton Villa is hosting a special Thanksgiving brunch where Executive Chef Mareyja Sisbarro will be serving specials that include bourbon pumpkin pie panckaes and a Thanksgiving eggs benedict. Restaurant favorites such as healthy breakfast steamers and Coast Toast will also be available. 8a.m. -2p.m. Prices vary. For reservations, visit www.brocktonvilla.com online.

Katsuya San Diego offers a unique Thanksgiving experience for those looking to avoid a typical turkey and gravy dinner. Featuring its full Japanese-inspired menu, guests can choose between restaurant favorites such as miso-marinated black cod, crispy rice with spicy tuna, and Wagyu Tobanyaki. For reservations, call 619-814-2000.

KELVIN at W San Diego is transforming its signature restaurant Kelvin into an elegant Thanksgiving dinner, complete with sage honey glazed turkey, grilled country ham, and pumpkin mousse tart. 11:30a.m. – 10p.m. For reservations, call 619-398-3082.

Rancho Bernardo Inn is offering a variety of Thanksgiving Day options for where to eat this Thanksgiving holiday. Guests looking for a traditional, three-course menu of roasted turkey and mashed potatoes will find it at Verdana. 12-9p.m. $38 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-14.Those looking for one more course can head to Avant, which will feature a gourmet four-course menu complete with truffle rilletes and roasted pumkin panna cotta. 2p.m -7p.m. $70 for adults and $35 for children ages 4-14. Finally, the Aragon Ballroom will feature a five-station buffet where guests can indulge in Thanksgiving favorites. 11a.m.-3p.m. $60 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-14. For reservations at any of the restaurants, call 858.675.8550.

Catering

The French Gourmet has the perfect amount of food for families big and small. With turkeys as large as 28 lbs., even the biggest of families will finish their meals feeling as stuffed as the turkeys themselves. Customers can choose menu items at individual prices or complete turkey dinners where prices vary per number of people.

Hot food orders available for pick-up between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Order online at thefrenchgourmet.com.

Elijah’s offers four different fully prepared Thanksgiving packages: turkey, beef brisket, ham, and prime rib. Each dinner serves 10 people and includes a choice of two sides and a dessert.

To place an order, call 858-455-9529. Food available for pick up or deliver.

Marie Callender’s take-home feasts start at just $99.99 and include a choice of oven roasted turkey breast or ham as well as seven sides and a pie. With several locations throughout the greater San Diego area, you won’t have to travel far to bring home your Thanksgiving meal. Orders can be placed online and all meals require 3 hours reheating time.

Turkey with a charitable element

YouBComplete Run for the Hungry is hosting both a 10K run and 5K run/walk this Thanksgiving day downtown. The race runs through the Gaslamp District and East Village. Proceeds benefit the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Foodmobile. 10K starts at 7:10am and 5K starts at 8:15. Early registration is $35 for adults and $22 for youth.

Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K is a run through Balboa Park with 100% of proceeds benefitting the homeless members of the San Diego community. The race will begin in front of the San Diego Museum of Man. Race begins at 7:45am

Mama’s Kitchen Pie in the Sky Fundraiser happens every year at Thanksgiving. The pies are made by local San Diego chefs and bakers and the money goes toward providing more than 375,000 meals to people affected by HIV/AIDS and cancer. (P.S. San Diego Magazine wants to help them reach their 5,000-pie goal. Buy a pie for $20 or $25. Order online at mamaspies.org and select San Diego Magazine as the seller.)

SD Thanksgiving Guide 2013

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SD Thanksgiving Guide 2012

San Diego Magazine — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:10:00 +0000

Buffets, tasting menus, and prix fixe meals

Marina Kitchen offers a modern twist on Thanksgiving classics and American comfort food with its favorites like roasted butternut squash soup and brioche stuffing.

1:30-7 p.m. $48 for adults and $12.99 for children 12 and under. For reservations, call 619-699-8222.

The Grand Del Mar is home to two different fine dining experiences for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Amaya will feature a three-course tasting menu from 12:30-8 p.m. $78 for adults, $115 with wine pairings and $35 for children ages 6-12. Addison features a Thanksgiving-inspired seven-course menu from 3-8 p.m. $185 per person and $295 with wine pairings. For reservations to either restaurant, call 858-314-1996.