The Best Thanksgiving Specials at Los Angeles Hotels

Centrally located near some of Downtown L.A.’s top attractions, the historic Millennium Biltmore features 683 luxurious guest rooms and suites, four bars and restaurants, health club and fitness center with indoor pool, and a full array of concierge services. On Thanksgiving Day, the hotel’s elegant Italian restaurant, Smeraldi’s is serving a traditional three-course Thanksgiving dinner from 5-10pm. First course is a choice of organic watercress or roasted butternut squash soup. For entree, choose from slow roasted maple cured turkey breast or grilled honey glazed ham steak. Finish with pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie. Pricing is $35 per person. Children ages 5-11 receive 50% off. Kids 4 and under are free. Reservations are highly recommended.

Located in the heart of Downtown L.A., the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza is offering its annual Thanksgiving meals at two of its acclaimed dining spots. Bring the whole family to indulge in the Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet at Grand Café. The holiday feast includes a chef's carving station (slow roasted tom turkey and horseradish crusted prime rib), seafood display (poached shrimp, chilled snow crab legs, steamed clams, smoked salmon, whole poached salmon), holiday favorites, soups and salads, made to order omelets, and decadent sweets.

For an upscale full-service experience, Noé Restaurant is offering a three course, prix fixe Thanksgiving Dinner. Starters include creamy sweet potato soup, winter green salad, or beet & butternut salad. Main course options include herb roasted turkey, sugar & spice pork, braised short rib or wild mushroom ravioli. Finish with hot date cake, pumpkin tart or caramel apple cheesecake. Thanksgiving dinner will be served at Noé Restaurant from 5-10 p.m. Pricing is $56 for adults and $25 for children 7-12.

In October 2017, Chef Michael Cimarusti (Providence, Connie & Ted's) opened Best Girl at the Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A. Located at street level in the former LA Chapter restaurant space, Best Girl is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and expands Cimarusti's repertoire beyond his acclaimed seafood.

For its first Thanksgiving, Best Girl is serving a three-course prix fixe menu priced at $42. Start with a warm honey nut squash salad. The main course is roasted free range turkey with sourdough sage stuffing, caramelized autumn vegetables, Brussels sprout leaves, whipped potato, orange cranberry compote, and natural gravy. Finish with pumpkin pie crisp and apple ginger ice cream. Dishes are also available a la carte.

Located at The Line Hotel in Koreatown, Roy Choi's Commissary serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a second-floor, poolside greenhouse. On Thanksgiving Day, Commissary is featuring a four-course Native Spirit Feast, a celebration of the natives of this land with a family-style feast of vegetables and meats including curry roasted eggplant, braised beef tamale, grilled fish, roasted chicken, lamb rack, and pecan pie. The Native Spirit Feast will be served from noon - 9 p.m. Pricing is $45 per guest.

This holiday season, gather with friends from near and far over a special Friendsgiving meal at Cleo Hollywood or Cleo L.A. LIVE. Dine with four or more in your party and experience Cleo's prix fixe menu featuring an array of modern Mediterranean fare, served family-style and designed to be shared. Plus, you can enjoy a holiday toast with your friends: for every 4 guests in your party, receive a complimentary bottle of red, white or sparkling wine! Friendsgiving offer is valid through Nov. 23, 2017. Regular Cleo menu is also available.

Enjoy "Thanksgiving Day, Josés Way" at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills. The Bazaar by José Andrés is featuring a prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner crafted with the acclaimed chef's attention to detail and signature Spanish flair. The centerpiece of the dinner is roasted Mary’s Farm Organic Turkey served family style. Sides for the table include Papas Canarias, cranberry sauce, mashed sweet potatoes, fried Brussels sprouts, and Grandma's Giblet Stuffing. For dessert, choose from pumpkin cremosa with mascarpone ice cream or pecan tart with maple syrup ice cream. Pricing is $95 for adults and $45 for children age 12 and under.

Tres by José Andrés is serving a lavish Thanksgiving brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a sit-down prix fixe dinner from 5–10 p.m. The carving station features slow roasted Mary’s Farm Organic Turkey and slow roasted ham. The elegant buffet also includes homemade soup, seasonal salads and veggies, chilled seafood and caviar display, cheese & charcuterie, assorted breakfast pastries, a selection of mini Thanksgiving desserts and more. Pricing is $85 per person and $42 for kids.

The three-course dinner starts with roasted pumpkin & corn soup, or haricot vert, fennel & spinach salad. The main course is a choice of pimenton marinated turkey breast or seared halibut. The selection of "Savory Little Sides" includes Brussels sprouts, asparagus, mac & cheese, roasted pee wee potatoes and olive oil mashed potatoes. For dessert, choose from pumpkin cremosa or pecan tart. Pricing is $75 and includes first and second courses, selection of sides, and dessert.

Located at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Estérel is offering a decadent Thanksgiving buffet featuring traditional favorites with French influences. Surrounded by the Provence inspired dining room and flowery French garden patio, guests will dine on entrees like slow roasted prime rib from the carving station; roasted turkey with cranberry pear sauce and pan gravy; and baked salmon with wild rice and sauteed greens. Sides include sweet potato gratin, roasted root veggies, bread pudding, and creamy Weisser potato. A buffet in itself, desserts include a s’mores bar, a chocolate fondue fountain with fresh fruits, and plenty of cakes, pies, French mini-pastries and macarons. The Thanksgiving buffet is served from noon to 8 p.m. Pricing is $58 for adults and $30 for children age 12 and under.

The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills is celebrating Thanksgiving with a special family-style meal, complete with free flowing Nicolas Feuillatte champagne. Executive Chef David Codney's elegant take on traditional holiday dishes includes free range turkey, roasted filet of beef, crab-crusted black cod, duck prosciutto, butternut squash risotto, creamed corn chowder, fall harvest beets, and a selection of classic and contemporary desserts. The three-course dinner will be served from 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pricing is $138 per adult (including champagne), $65 per child age 12 and under.

The Belvedere is also making its Thanksgiving Dinner available to take home. Thanksgiving To-Go is priced at $385 and serves 4 to 6 guests. Orders will be taken through Nov. 20.

THE Blvd at Beverly Wilshire will offer a special three-course prix fixe menu for dine-in guests from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Starters include butternut squash bisque, roasted pear & arugula salad, or pumpkin formaggi tortelloni. For entree, choose from oven fired Diestel Ranch turkey, Siskiyou County beef short rib, or Laura Chenel goat cheese and hazelnut pappardelle. Dessert is a choice of pumpkin torte, apple pie or chocolate sweet potato. Pricing is $95 per person.

CIRCA 55 at The Beverly Hilton is offering a Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stations include: Carving Station with traditional roasted turkey and honey glazed ham, BBQ (salmon, rib eye, roasted vegetables), Pumpkin Risotto Station, Sides (classic stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash lasagna, Brussels sprouts and more), Breakfast (Florentine Eggs Benedict, "Make Your Own" omelettes, breakfast potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, chicken sausage, seasonal assorted market vegetables), From the Bakery (assorted breakfast pastries and more), Soup & Salads, Fruit & Cheese, and Desserts.

Pricing is $85 per adult, $39 per child. Reservations required. Call (310) 887-6055.

Located at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Culina is featuring an all-day Thanksgiving Brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Live Breakfast Station has favorites such as omelets made to order, eggs benedict, bacon and sausage, avocado toast and cheese blintzes until 3 p.m. Indulge in the Live Crepe Station from 3-6 p.m. Throughout the day, enjoy the Carving Station and traditional dishes such as roasted turkey crown & leg confit, cornbread & roasted poblano stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. Other highlights include hearty New Zealand lamb stew and short ribs of beef bourguignon, Dim Sum Station, Sushi & Seafood Station, Farmers Market Salads, Belgian Waffle Station and Artisan Cheeses. The decadent Dessert Station includes fresh doughnuts with DIY toppings, house made gelato and sorbet, and a variety of home-style pies. Youngsters will love the Children’s Buffet and kid-friendly offerings like mini turkey sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni & cheese, PB&J sandwiches, cupcakes and cookies.

Pricing is $129 for adults; $65 for children 5-12; children 4 years and under are free.

The Montage Beverly Hills is offering two options for Thanksgiving Day - a buffet at the hotel's signature Georgie restaurant and an a la carte menu at The Rooftop Grill. The Thanksgiving Day buffet will span throughout Georgie and into The Garden Bar. Pricing is $128 per guest, $48 per child ages 4-12, and complimentary for children 3 and younger.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy al fresco dining at The Rooftop Grill, which will feature an à la carte menu with Thanksgiving inspired specials and stunning views of Beverly Hills.

Jean-Georges Beverly Hills is the signature restaurant of the Waldorf-Astoria Beverly Hills. Named for award-winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, this fine dining restaurant specializes in French-American cuisine prepared with organic and locally sourced ingredients. The sumptuous three-course Thanksgiving menu starts with a choice of hamachi sashimi, heirloom beets & citrus, butternut squash soup, sauteed bay scallops or grilled octopus Main course options include roasted turkey with foie gras stuffing, roasted wagyu beef tenderloin, lamb chops, Icelandic salmon and wild striped bass. Dessert is a choice of apple pie, pumpkin cake or chocolate caramel layer cake. The prix fixe Thanksgiving menu is available noon to 8 p.m. Pricing is $135 per guest, $65 for children age 12 and under.

The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel has been the favorite breakfast spot and watering hole for generations of stars and Hollywood deal-makers. On Thanksgiving Day, the Polo Lounge is featuring prix fixe brunch and dinner menus. Both menus include a dessert buffet.

Thanksgiving Brunch starts with Polo Lounge Caesar Salad, farmer's market salad, seared wild scallops, smoked salmon or ancient grains. Entree selections include Roast Heritage Turkey, Truffled Eggs Benedict, Snake River Farms Kobe Beef Brisket, and butternut squash tortellini. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. and is priced at $95 per person. 

Thanksgiving Dinner starters include Polo Lounge Caesar Salad, farmer's market salad, seared wild scallops, winter vegetable pot pie and hand-cut beef tartare. For entree, choose from Roast Heritage Turkey, Snake River Farms Roast NY Strip, duck cassoulet, or butternut squash tortellini. Served from 5-9 p.m, dinner is priced at $150 per person.

For children age 12 and under, a special Kid's Thanksgiving Menu starts with fruit cup, chicken noodle soup or Caesar salad. Entree is a choice of roast turkey with all the fixings, chicken tenders, or spaghetti in homemade marinara sauce. Pricing is $50.

At The Restaurant at Mr. C in Beverly Hills, the only Cipriani dining destination on the West Coast, guests can enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving menu featuring traditional dishes with Italian influences. You can also pre-order your feast as a takeaway. Start with broccoli soup with olive oil, followed by homemade butternut squash ravioli. The main course is oven roasted turkey with Napa Valley chardonnay gravy, roasted pistachio stuffing, Amaretto duchess sweet potatoes and asparagus. For dessert, choose from homemade pumpkin pie or cheesecake with strawberry topping. Pricing for the four-course dinner is $85 with an optional wine pairing for $35. Vegetarian options available upon request. A la carte menu also available.

Perched atop the Hotel Angeleno in Brentwood, WEST is offering a bird with a view for Thanksgiving. The three-course prix fixe menu starts with winter squash bisque or harvest salad. Entree options include roast turkey breast & braised leg, pistachio crusted halibut, or butternut squash ravioli. Dessert is a choice of pumpkin pie or apple tart. Pricing is $66 per person, $28 for children age 12 and under.

The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel is serving a three course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 8 p.m. After a toast of sparkling and an amuse bouche, start with a choice of kabocha squash and coriander soup or sirocco fall salad. Entree is a choice of slow cooked free range turkey with sage-brioche stuffing, port braised short ribs, or grilled branzino. Dessert options include seasonal pies and ice creams, cheesecake, and chocolate bread pudding. Pricing is $62 for adults and $32 for children under 12. Wine pairing for each course is available for $20.

If you're staying in West Hollywood, skip the cooking, hosting and cleaning and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at Le Parc Suite Hotel. The onsite restaurant, Knoll is serving a prix fixe menu of holiday favorites with a modern twist from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Start with a choice of soup or salad, then indulge in Roasted Organic Turkey, Chef’s Stuffing & Gravy, Cranberry Citrus Relish, Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Yams. Not a turkey person? Opt for Honey Roasted Ham, New York Cut Steak or Grilled Salmon. Save room for dessert, which features Pumpkin Pie, Cranberry Cheesecake and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée. Pricing is $49 per person.

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air features modern California cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences in a spectacular garden setting. Served from noon-8pm, the three-course Thanksgiving Feast starts with a choice of roasted pumpkin soup or fuji apple & organic greens. The roast organic heritage turkey is served with sides for the table, including red jewel sweet potato, wild field mushrooms, roasted baby carrots and caramelized baby Brussels sprouts. Save room for the dessert bar!

Located at the entrance of Universal Studios Hollywood, the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City offers spectacular views, great dining, received the AAA Four Diamond Award and is Green Seal Gold level certified. On Thanksgiving Day, the hotel’s award-winning Cafe Sierra is offering two signature buffets: Holiday Champagne Brunch and Seafood & Prime Rib Dinner.

Traditional holiday favorites and international delights include hand-carved turkey and prime rib, leg of lamb, dungeness and king crab, lobster thermidor, shrimp, oysters, Chinese specialties, Sushi & Poke Station, Mongolian & Noodle Station, made to order crepes, Dessert Station and much more. Pricing for either the brunch or the dinner buffet is $65 for adults, $35 for children ages 5-10. The Holiday Champagne Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and the Seafood & Prime Rib Dinner Buffet from 5-10 p.m.

Located at The Garland in North Hollywood, The Front Yard showcases L.A.'s diverse flavors in a setting as casual and comfortable as an evening at an old friend's house. The whole family can enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet that showcases an elevated approach to holiday classics. Highlights include buttermilk & sage turkey, dry chili roasted ham, porcini dusted Chilean sea bass, carrot ginger soup, and seasonal salads. Numerous sides include andouille sausage stuffing, sweet potato mash, roasted rosemary fingerling potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Desserts include pumpkin pie, bananas flambe, cherries jubilee, chocolate tarts and fruit salad. The buffet is served from noon to 8 p.m. Pricing is $55 for adults, $25 for kids age 12 and under.

You don't have to be an aviation buff to appreciate the world-class services and amenities of the Airtel Plaza Hotel at Van Nuys Airport. At the on-site Landings Restaurant, Executive Chef Desi Szonntagh is serving an extravagant Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch from 11am - 5pm. The Carving Station features oven roasted turkey and roast prime rib. Iced Fresh Seafood includes shrimp, snow crab, mussels, and smoked salmon. Other highlights includes bourbon glazed ham, grilled salmon, cooked to order omelettes, breakfast favorites, assorted salads, Children's Station, and the Delectable Dessert Buffet. Pricing is $42.95 per person, $34.95 for Seniors, $18.50 children (5-12), and free for kids under 5. Reservations recommended. Day parking is free for all Thanksgiving brunch guests.

A Pasadena landmark since 1907, The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles is celebrating Thanksgiving Day throughout the historic property. The Terrace is serving a dim sum brunch with sparkling wine and live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pricing is $68 per person, $34 per child under 12. Later on, The Terrace is serving an elegant prix fixe dinner with live entertainment from 4-9 p.m. Pricing is $75 per person without wine, $110 per person including wine, and $37.50 per child under 12.

The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse is serving a three-course prix fixe dinner from 4-9 p.m. Pricing is $135 per person without wine, $180 per person including wine and $67.50 per child under 12.

A bountiful brunch with champagne and live entertainment will be hosted in The Huntington Ballroom. The numerous stations and displays include a carving station, sushi station, seafood and caviar display, cast iron displays, assorted salads, omelets made to order, Thai shrimp and noodles station, dessert station chocolate fountain, and Kids Corner. The brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pricing is $108 per person and $54 per child under 12.

Located at Malibu Beach Inn, the Carbon Beach Club features a California coastal menu along with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy Thanksgiving beachside with a three-course prix fixe menu served from 11am - 9pm. Start with roasted kabocha squash, heirloom beet tart, farmer's salad or pumpkin veloute. Entree options include free range turkey platter, grilled Creekstone ribeye, wild chinook salmon, and forest mushroom ragu and fresh linguini. For dessert, choose from pumpkin budino, rosemary polenta cake, or chocolate caramel tart. Pricing is $75 per person, $135 with wine pairing.

On Thanksgiving Day, Cast at the Viceroy Santa Monica offers a buffet-style brunch with traditional favorites, including carving stations, fresh seasonal salads, roasted squash, an array of sides, a variety of tempting desserts and more. The Thanksgiving Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pricing is $74 per adult, $35 for children 10 and under, and complimentary for children under 5.

For those looking for a coastal view with your turkey and stuffing, Catch at Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica is featuring a three-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. Start with roasted butternut soup, kabocha squash salad, crab cake or cured salmon. Entree options include Mary’s Farm slow roasted organic turkey, roasted prime rib, seared Chilean sea bass, or spinach tagliatelle. Finish with pecan pie, warm apple tart or bread pudding. The Thanksgiving menu is priced at $110 per person and includes a welcome glass of bubbly.

Located at the Sheraton Gateway LAX, Costero California Bar & Bistro showcases a wide range of dishes inspired by the Golden State, along with more than 50 varieties of wines from California and beyond. For Thanksgiving, Executive Chef Collin Smelser is featuring a three-course menu that starts with Lobster Bisque scented with cognac. For entree, choose from turkey with mushroom-leek dressing or salmon with lobster truffle succotash. Finish with mini-pumpkin or apple pie for dessert. Pricing is $35 per person.

Renowned for its light mood and serious food, the all-new BALEENkitchen in Redondo Beach brings an eclectic, eccentric fine dining experience to The Portofino Hotel & Marina. BALEENkitchen is serving a three-course Thanksgiving menu that starts with a choice of lobster bisque, asparagus veloute, truffle kale & baby romaine caesar, or autumn mixed greens. Main courses with sides include slow-roasted organic turkey, char-grilled filet mignon, grilled Pacific swordfish, and spinach & ricotta cheese tortellacci. Dessert options include pecan tart, pumpkin pie or warm chocolate lava cake. Pricing for the prix fixe menu is $59 per person.

Situated on 102 spectacular oceanfront acres in Rancho Palos Verdes, Terranea Resort is offering a wide range of Thanksgiving Day options throughout the property.

There's enough room for all of your friends and family at the Thanksgiving Ballroom Buffet. Live entertainment will fill the Grand Ballroom as guests gobble up culinary delights from the multi-station buffet and dessert bar. Champagne will be available for toasts of thanks. Seating times are 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Pricing is $105 for adults, $47 for children ages 5-10, and free for kids 4 and under.

A traditional Thanksgiving feast will be served family style at mar'sel from noon to 9pm, featuring a gourmet prix fixe menu of holiday classics along with unmatched Pacific views. Pricing is $130 for adults, $65 for children 5-12, and free for kids under 5.

Give thanks at catalina kitchen with a Thanksgiving buffet and live entertainment, including a carving station, local seafood, classic Thanksgiving dishes, raw bar, charcuterie, crepes and desserts. Served from 11am–8pm. Adults are $98, children ages 5-10 are $47, and kids under 5 are free.

Bashi will be serving an Asian-inspired Thanksgiving dinner with lemongrass brined turkey leg, steamed Chinese broccoli, hoisin gravy, and ginger butter smashed fingerling potatoes. Served 4-9pm. Pricing is $36.