Hornblower Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise
Join Hornblower for a stress free aimless Thanksgiving. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet, a boarding glass of champagne, live entertainment and exceptional service. 4:30- 7:30 p.m. 13755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, 310.301.9900. hornblower.com
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Choose from three delicious brunch offerings at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. You can celebrate over a champagne brunch complete with live entertainment in the Huntington Ballroom; savor a three-course dinner at The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse; or dine on a dim sum breakfast brunch and three-course dinner at The Terrace by Chef Cyril Kabaoglu. 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, 626.568.3900. pasadena.langhamhotels.com
Terranea Resort
Dine on a decadent brunch buffet in the resort’s ballroom. Highlights of the resort include butternut squash bisque, tangerine maple roasted free range turkey, applewood smoked prime rib, chimichurri infused salmon, yams gratin with marshmallow and pecans; caramel cheesecake creme custard, pumpkin pie and more. Seatings at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. $90/pp, $45/pp children 5-10; free for children four and under. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.265.2800. terranea.com
THE Blvd
Dine on a uniquely crafted menu from Executive Chef Thomas Bellec. Highlights include roasted celery root soup with parmesan cream; grilled pear salad with pancetta vinaigrette and Point Reyes bay blue cheese; or venison carpaccio with green apple and heirloom beet salad, followed by a second course of roasted pumpkin gnocchi with duck prosciutto, roasted chestnut and truffled brussels sprouts. Main courses include options from butter basted Mary’s Farm turkey with sourdough-cranberry stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes and maple roasted root vegetables; to pan seared wild bass with braised baby fennel, herbed spaetzle and chive broth; or brasied lamb shanks pot au feu with autumn vegetables. Sweeten the night with delicious dessert selections such as the milk chocolate pumpkin pecan bar; apple tarte tatin; cranberry chiboust pumpkin olive oil sponge cake. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $125/pp. Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310.385.3901. theblvdrestaurant.com
Montage Beverly Hills
You have two options for a holiday meal at this luxurious Beverly Hills hotel. Feast on house specialties for the holiday from noon-7 p.m. for $105.pp, $45/pp children. You can also enjoy traditional Thanksgiving offerings on an a la carte menu over sweeping views of L.A. at The Rooftop Grill. 225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, 310.499.4199. montagehotels.com
Culina Modern Italian
Four Seasons Executive Chef Cyrille Pannier is breaking out all the stops this Thanksgiving with a lavish brunch buffet featuring a bevy of stations boasting both traditional and not-so traditional offerings for the ultimate food-focused holiday. Highlights include a carving station with roasted turkey and honey glazed ham, charcuterie, farmers market vegetable station, seafood, sushi and more. $98/pp adults, $49/pp children 12 and under. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.860.4000. culinarestaurant.com
Bouchon Bistro Beverly Hills
Dine on a three-course menu that could include a classic Thanksgiving dinner complete with potatoes, green bean casserole, roasted pumpkin soup, and more; or other decadent selections like steak frites, sautéed Idaho rainbow trout; and more including desserts like apple, pumpkin and pecan tarts. $65/pp, $35 children 12 and under. 235 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, 310.271.9910. bouchonbistro.com/beverlyhills
Cecconi’s
Celebrate with an all-inclusive, family-style supper on Thanksgiving this year – from turkey to black truffle mashed potatoes to cardamom gelato. Youc an also order from a condensed version of the regular all-day a la carte menu. $55/pp, $20/pp children 10 and under. 1-9 p.m. 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.432.2000. cecconiswesthollywood.com
Patina
Indulge in specialties like bay scallops with pumpkin gnocchi and pumpkin puree; Scottish salmon with asparagus and tomato confit; braised pork belly with Brussels sprouts; walnut frangipani tart and more. 1:30-7 p.m. Three-course, $59/pp. Four-course, $75/pp. Little ones can also enjoy a $35 three-course children menu for kids 10 and under. 141 S Grand Ave., downtown, 213.972.3331. patinarestaurant.com
Livello at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
Dine on a seasonal holiday menu with selections including Seared Branzino, Frisee Salad, Pumpkin Ravioli, Brined Turkey Breast and Chocolate Panna Cotta. 2 p.m.-8 p.m. $85/pp. 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.278.3344. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
The Bazaar by José Andrés
Dine on a decadent prix-fixe menu from Chef José Andrés that includes roasted organic turkey with “family style” gravy, mashed sweet potatoes with passion fruit meringue and pumpkin cremes. 4-8:45 p.m. $75/pp, $25/pp children. 465 South La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5555. sbe.com
Tres by José Andrés
Dine on a special holiday brunch and dinner from Chef José Andrés. Brunch ($62) 11 a.m.-4 p.m., dinner ($45) 4 p.m.-9 p.m. 465 South La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5551. slshotels.com
Mélisse
Chef/Owner Josiah Citrin serves a three-course prix-fixe menu to celebrate the holiday. Dine on traditional pumpkin soup and herb roasted free range turkey with chanterelle mushrooms, apple and brioche stuffing, which comes with a choice of three of Josiah’s mom’s traditional Thanksgiving sides such as praline pecan yams and fresh cranberry sauce. 3-7:30 p.m. $95/pp, $42/pp children eight and under. 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.395.0881. melisse.com
Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air
Dine on a four-course prix-fixe menu including dessert feast from Master Chef Wolfgang Puck. Highlights of the menu include roasted organic heritage turkey, roasted pumpkin soup; and sourdough brioche bread stuffing. Noon-8 p.m. $140/pp, $65/pp children 12 and under. 701 Stone Canyon Rd., L.A., 310.909.1644. dorchestercollection.com
Café Pinot
Dine on a classic three-course menu with highlights like roasted pumpkin soup with coffee cream; veal sweetbreads and chestnut agnolotti, braised pork shoulder with savory cabbage and apple “fondue” and more. 2-8 p.m. $55/pp, $19/pp children 10 and under. 700 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.239.6500. patinagroup.com
Bourbon Steak Los Angeles at The Americana at Brand
Dine on a three-course Thanksgiving Day menu from chef Joseph Conrad with optional wine pairings along with a limited a la carte menu. The Americana at Brand, Glendale. 237 S. Brand Blvd, Glendale, 818.839.4130. michaelmina.net
Napa Valley Grille
Napa Valley Grille will offer a plethora of traditional and contemporary dishes for guests to feast on including a three-course rustic dinner. Showcasing a bounty of local, seasonal ingredients, the rustic three-course dine-in option includes Autumn Harvest Salad, Natural Deistel Turkey with traditional Stuffing, Braised Lamb Osso Bucco, Vegan Organic Quinoa Stack, Maple and Pumpkin Cheesecake and Butterscotch Bread Pudding. $48/pp. 1100 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles, 310.824.3322. napavalleygrille.com
Tanzy
Dine on a festive dinner with highlights like parsnip and apple soup, Diestel farm herb-roasted turkey and classic pumpkin pie. $40/pp, $20/pp children. A la card menu also available. 10840 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310.307.7004. tanzyrestaurant.com/westwood
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse
Celebrate over a three-course feast that includes hand-carved Diestel turkey with brioche and chestnut stuffing, roasted root vegetables with aged goat cheese, mashed potatoes, candied butternut squash and creamed swiss chard. 3-9 p.m. $52/pp, $19/pp children 10 and under. 330 S. Hope St., downtown, 213.680.0330. patinagroup.com
Descanso Garden
Give thanks over a brunch buffet that includes oven-roasted Diestel turkey, apple-sage brown butter stuffing, pumpkin pie with dried fruit compote and more. Seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $48/pp member, $58 non-members; $20/pp children members, $29/pp children non-members. 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada, 818.790.3663. patinagroup.com
Tavern
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne presents a complete Thanksgiving, designed for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans. Guests may choose either an herb-roasted organic turkey breast with stuffed leg served with generous trimmings or a vegan extravaganza. There is a choice of pumpkin pie with brown sugar whipped cream or a candied pecan tart served with vanilla ice cream. 1-8 p.m. $70/pp. $35 children 12 and under. Free children 4 and under. TAVERN, 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, 310.806.6464. tavernla.com
Catch at Casa del Mar
Dine on a three-course, prix-fixe menu that includes a selection of dishes including butternut squash soup with Nantucket Bay scallops and pumpkin bread croutons; California Free Range Turkey with Yukon gold potato puree, cranberry stuffing, and gravy; and warm pumpkin cake with maple creme fraiche and pepita streusel. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $90/pp. Casa del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, 310.581.7714. bytheblueseasantamonica.com
Café Gratitude Venice
LA’s organic and vegan restaurant Café Gratitude is once again spreading its gratitude to the community with a free Thanksgiving supper for patrons of their Venice Beach outpost. Restaurant staff, along with volunteers from the community, will be commemorating the spirit of the holiday by offering diners a complete vegan Thanksgiving supper. Guests will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are encouraged to arrive early for prompt seating. Any donations received during service will be donated to a selected beneficiary. You can also sign up to volunteer. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 512 Rose Ave., Venice, 424.231.8000. cafegratitudevenice.com
Oliverio at the Avalon Hotel
Expect a Thanksgiving feast filled with highlights like kale salad with roasted pumpkin, cranberries and goat cheese; lasagna, smoked mozzarella, speck and pumpkin; roasted turkey porchetta style, san daniele prosciutto, fennel, baby carrots and potato; and apple and pear pie with chantilly cream for dessert. $58/pp. 9400 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310.277.5221. viceroyhotelgroup.com
Cafe del Rey
Exclusive three-course prix-fixe menu comprised of holiday favorites such as Roasted Turkey Breast served with sausage stuffing, green beans, truffle mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce; and more modern items like Lobster Ceviche with pickled red kuri squash, arugula, and pomegranate vinaigrette; Grilled New York Steak with celery root hash, crispy brussels sprouts, and whole grain mustard sauce; and Pecan Bars with toasted marshmallow and spiced candied pecans. $60/pp. 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 310.823.6395. cafedelreymarina.com
Cavatina
Celebrate with a three-course meal that features highlights like butternut squash soup, sage and garlic roasted turkey, prime rib eye steak, slow roasted ocean trout and more including dishes for the table like old fashioned stuffing, creamy potato puree, crispy Brussels sports and desserts. $65/pp, $25/pp 11 and under, free for toddlers. Sunset Marquis, 1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 310.657.1333. sunsetmarquis.com
Gordon Ramsey at The London West Hollywood
Celebrate in style on a special three-course menu featuring some of the restaurant’s signature dishes like acorn squash mushroom risotto, roasted turkey with sage stuffing, roasted pork chop with mustard crab apples and more, including a full dessert menu. 1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, 310.358.7788. thelondonwesthollywood.com
Hakkasan Beverly Hills
Switch up the traditional holiday fare for Peking duck prepared with caviar and serve was a whole duck with pancakes, cucumber and scallion. 233 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8661. hakkasan.com
Breeze
Dine on a multi-course buffet featuring countless traditional and modern delights inspired by the local autumn harvest as well as paleo options. Selections include fresh seafood, seasonal salads, local and imported artisan cheeses and accompaniments, apple cider-brined roasted turkey, garlic-herb encrusted prime rib, whole roasted citrus-stuffed Skuna Bay salmon; seasonal vegetables and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $70/pp, $35 seniors and $25/pp children ages four through 12; includes champagne, soda and coffee. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 310.551.3334. centuryplaza.hyatt.com
Cleo
Celebrate the holiday with Cleopatra’s Feast, a Thanksgiving menu with a Mediterranean twist from Chef Danny Elmaleh. Holiday favorites (mezze selections, specialty sides, main courses and a dessert platter) are served family-style. Highlights include sweet potato feuilleté, pumpkin salad and a za’atar and preserved lemon turkey breast. $65/pp. Three seatings at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. 1717 Vine St., L.A., 323.745.2247. sbe.com
Cast at the Viceroy Santa Monica
Dine on a special Thanksgiving brunch at Cast and the Cast patio. Indulge on offerings from the carving station like molasses-mustard-glazed ham, herb roasted free-range turkey and more from the buffet like butternut squash soup, duck confit salad, glazed sweet potatoes among other decadent dessert and cocktail offerings. 2-8 p.m. $65/pp, $25/pp children 10 and under. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 310.260.7511. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
The Hungry Cat, Hollywood and The Hungry Cat, Santa Monica Canyon
Dine on a complete Thanksgiving Day dinner created by Chef David Lentz featuring Thanksgiving classics. Both locations offer deep fried turkey and gravy, accompanied by a first course of roasted persimmons, pomegranate, chicories,toasted pepitas, ricotta salata with cumin-lime vinaigrette; along with a variety of sides, vegetarian options and a dessert. Reservations required. 2:00-8 p.m., The Hungry Cat Hollywood. 1-7 p.m., The Hungry Cat Santa Monica Canyon. The Hungry Cat Hollywood, 1535 N. Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.2155. The Hungry Cat Santa Monica Canyon, 100 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, 310.459.3337. thehungrycat.com
The Restaurant at Mr. C
Celebrate over a four-course Thanksgiving menu for lunch and dinner, featuring traditional cuisine with some Italian twists. $85/pp, $35 plus wine pairing. 1224 Beverwil Dr., L.A., 310.226.6245. mrchotels.com
One Pico
Dine on a three-course menu from Executive Chef Isaac Gamboa paired with pristine ocean views. Highlights of the menu include pickled pear and mesclun, citrus ricotta gnocchi, and risotto Milanese along with a free-range Diestel Turkey and butternut squash soup. 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, 310.587.1717. shuttersonthebeach.com
Coast
Casually celebrate the holiday with a three-course menu that includes selections like butternut squash soup with Madagascar vanilla creme fraiche; free-range Diestel Turkey with a Yukon Gold mash, cranberries, roasted market vegetables, and smoked bacon stuffing; pecan pie with salted caramel and bourbon whipped cream and more. 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, 310.587.1707. shuttersonthebeach.com
CIRCA 55 at The Beverly Hilton
Dine in style at the Beverly Hilton’s restaurant. Expect a modern interpretation of California cuisine with a market-fresh menu that is 95% locally sourced. Standouts for brunch and dinner include lobster bisque or pumpkin bisque; citrus-brined turkey with roasted garlic mash, Marilyn Monroe’s stuffing, gravy and apple cranberry chutney; dry-aged prime rib and more. 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310.887.6055. beverlyhilton.com
The Pikey
The acclaimed English Pub in Hollywood serving local and organic dishes by Chef Ralph Johnson, presents their holiday feast for the Thanksgiving holiday with a choice of roasted organic free range turkey breast or rolled and stuffed confit turkey legs and wings served with ample sides of beet stuffing, green bean puree, roasted potatoes and more. Thanksgiving Feast for Two features a whole turkey leg confit and deep fried with all of the trimmings. $35/pp or $60 Thanksgiving Feast for Two. 2 p.m.-2 a.m. The Pikey, 7617 W. Sunset Blvd, L.A., 323.850.5400. thepikeyla.com
Morels
Dine on a menu from chef Olivier Bouillot that includes highlights like roasted kabocha squash rissotti, belgian endive salad and roasted Diestel ranch turkey. The Grove, West Hollywood, 323.965.9595. morelsla.com
Dog Haus
If you are not going to make your own Turducken, you can indulge all you want on Dog Haus special Thanksgiving-inspired Turducken sausage created by Adam Gertler of “The Next Food Network Star”. The sausage features smoked turkey, chicken and duck with fresh sage, rosemary, thyme, whiskey-soaked cranberries, and yams; and is topped off with apple cranberry mostarda, sweet potato tots and sausage gravy on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls. doghaus.com
Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese
Nov. 20-26. Chef Eric Greenspan teams up with Tillamook cheese to offer special Thanksgiving menu items like Thanksgiving grilled cheese (Tillamook Medium Cheddar on Rye bread with turkey, green beans, crispy shallots, cranberry sage chutney and gravy dip), sweet potato latkes and throwback apple pie. 7461 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.591.0177. greenspansgrilledcheese.com