Celebrate Thanksgiving at Los Angeles Restaurants

Thanksgiving Dinner at Gwen
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Whether you're dining out or gathering with friends and family at home, restaurants across Los Angeles will help you celebrate an unforgettable Thanksgiving this year. Read on for special menus, whole turkey dinners and pies to-go, and veg-friendly options.

For more Thanksgiving dining options, check out our guide to LA hotels serving prix fixe menus and lavish buffets.

Large Sweet Potato Pie at 27th Street Bakery
Large Sweet Potato Pie | Photo: 27th Street Bakery

27th Street Bakery



Now in its third generation, the family-owned South LA bakery has been serving its famous Sweet Potato Pie since 1956. Besides the signature pie, the Thanksgiving Pick-Up Menu also includes Pecan and Sweet Pumpkin. The Small Sweet Potato and Small Pecan Pies are available by the dozen.

If you can't stop by in person, the bakery can ship your pie! Orders placed after 3pm on Wednesday will ship the following Monday, so plan ahead.

Bludso's BBQ Thanksgiving Combo
Thanksgiving Combo | Photo: Bludso's BBQ

Bludso's BBQ



James Beard Award-winning chef Kevin Bludso is offering a Thanksgiving Menu of combos, a la carte dishes and whole pies to-go at his eponymous restaurants on La Brea and in Santa Monica; and takeout/delivery in Van Nuys. "Our recipes have been passed down from generation to generation and there ain't no better feeling than sharing them with y'all."

The Smoked Turkey and Fried Turkey Combos are priced at $275 and $295, respectively. The Smoked Ham Combo is $245. Combos come with Collard Greens, Sweet Potato Mash, Cornbread Stuffing and Side of Gravy.

Pick-ups are available on Wednesday, November 26 from 11am to 4pm; and Thursday, November 27 from 9am to 1pm. NOTE: The Fried Turkey will only be available for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. Don't wait to place your order by November 21, Bludso's sells out every year!

Bourbon Steak Los Angeles

Bourbon Steak Los Angeles



Located at the Americana at Brand, Michael Mina's modern steakhouse is offering a three-course Thanksgiving Menu of seasonal and inspired takes on holiday classics.

Start with Pumpkin Velouté, Heirloom Beet & Citrus, Warm Truffle Caesar Salad, Apricot Glazed Pork Belly or Michael Mina's Ahi Tuna Tartare. Main courses include Roasted Heritage Turkey, 8 oz Filet Mignon, Butternut Squash Tournedo Steak, Pan Seared Rainbow Trout, Truffle Prime Rib Roast, and Mina's signature Maine Lobster Pot Pie ($39 supplement). A la carte sides include Classic Potato Puree, Mac & Cheese Gratin (Classic or Black Truffle), Cornbread Stuffing and Roasted Honeynut Squash (V, GF). For dessert, choose from Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, Pumpkin Spice Candy Bar or Pecan Tart.

Pricing is $135 per person. Supplements include the Shellfish Platter (cast-iron broiled or ice-cold), Caviar Service (serves 4-5) and a Holiday Wine Pairing (Jean Foillard Morgon Beaujolais 2022). Reservations at Seven Rooms.

Shrimp Cocktail at Dear John's in Culver City
Shrimp Cocktail | Photo: Dear John's

Dear John's



A favorite of Ol' Blue Eyes himself, the landmark Dear John's in Culver City is currently the home of a retro pop-up by acclaimed LA chefs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin.

Served from 3pm to 7:45pm, the three-course Thanksgiving Dinner starts with a choice of Roasted Pumpkin Soup and Belgian Endive & Citrus Salad; or classics like Caesar Salad and Shrimp Cocktail. For entree, choose from Herb-Roasted Free Range Turkey, Ribeye Steak, Sand Dabs, or Dear John's Wild Mushroom Ravioli. Sides include Sautéed Mushrooms, Yukon Potato Puree, Praline Pecan Yams, Broccolini and Fresh Cranberry Sauce. Finish with Mom's Apple Crumble Pie with McConnell's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; Mascarpone Cheesecake or Pumpkin Pie.

Pricing is $125 per person. Reservations at OpenTable.

Thanksgiving at Eataly LA
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Eataly L.A.



Located at Westfield Century City, Eataly invites you to host a Made in Eataly Thanksgiving with a complete dinner to-go, whole turkeys and smaller cuts, Salumi & Formaggi Platters, pastries and numerous a la carte items.

Packed family-style and available for pick-up November 22-23, the Dinner for 4 ($150) includes Tuscan-style Roasted Turkey Breast with fennel seed and sea salt; Porchetta Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Broccoli Rabe, Baked Butternut Squash, Cranberry Sauce, Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls and Tiramisù. Supplements include Baked Pumpkin Ravioli and Antipasto Piccolo (grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated olives, mortadella, housemade mozzarella, taralli crackers).

Build your own Thanksgiving feast with Diestel Farm Natural, Organic and Heirloom Turkeys; PT Ranch Farm Pasture-Raised Turkey; and Kellybronze Dry-Aged Turkey. Smaller turkey breast cuts are available by the pound, including bone-in, boneless and arista-rubbed. Round out your holiday feast with classic sides, family-style entrees for four, fresh pastas and housemade sweets like Assorted Pasticcini (16- or 24-pack) and Torta di Mele for 6-8.

A la carte options range from Roman-style pizzas for 10-12, to the Seafood Dreamer ($389) which serves 8-10 and includes freshly cooked lobster meat, king crab legs, wild shrimp, Jonah crab meat, lump crab meat and Eataly cocktail sauce.

Browse the full Thanksgiving Pre-Order Guide and place your order by 5pm on November 19.

Bourbon Pecan Pie at Fanny's
Bourbon Pecan Pie | Photo: Fanny's

Fanny's



The signature restaurant of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Fanny's is offering a selection of holiday pies for pick-up on Wednesday, November 26. Choose from Bourbon Pecan ($44), Cherry ($42), or Fall Harvest Apple and Pumpkin Maple, priced at $40 each. Place your order at the Fanny's website.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Thanksgiving Dinner | Photo: Fleming's

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar



Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is serving a two-course Thanksgiving Menu.

Start with a Fleming's Salad or Lobster Bisque, then enjoy Mixed Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast & Turkey Gravy ($59/person). Entree options include an 8 oz Petite Filet Mignon for $80/person and a 20 oz Prime Bone-In Ribeye ($95). Sides to share include Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Apricots & Onions; and Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Sauce. Dessert offers Harvest New York Cheesecake for $15. A three-course Thanksgiving Menu for children ages 12 and under is available for $31.

The Thanksgiving Menu will be served from 11am to 8pm on Thanksgiving Day at Fleming's locations in Downtown LA, El Segundo and Pasadena.

Geoffrey's

Geoffrey’s Malibu



Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean offer a stunning backdrop for Thanksgiving Day at Geoffrey’s Malibu. Executive chef Kate Pelayo has created a three-course prix fixe menu that showcases California cuisine at its seasonal best.

First course options include Fried Gnocchi Bites with Marinara, Beet Radicchio Salad (V), Bacon Cauliflower Soup, Geoffrey's Caesar Salad, Tuna Tartare and Sautéed Lump Crab Cakes. For entree, choose from Roasted Turkey Breast, Grilled Filet Mignon, Crispy Duck with Parsnip Puree, Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Sautéed Day Boat Scallops or Soy Glazed Tofu with Five Mushrooms (V, GF). Finish with Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Bars or Tiramisu.

Pricing is $94 per person and $70 for children ages 12 and under.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Gwen
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Gwen



Curtis and Luke Stone's Michelin-starred restaurant and butcher shop, Gwen is serving a prix fixe Thanksgiving Menu that starts with Smoked Carrot Soup and Roasted Acorn Squash. Entree features Slow Cooked Turkey & Confit Turkey Thigh; and Honey Glazed Ham, accompanied by Braised Shallots, Charred Red Cabbage, Root Vegetable Medley, Beef Tallow Parker Rolls and Blood Orange Jam. For dessert, indulge in an assorted pie selection. Pricing is $150 per person, reservations at OpenTable.

Creole dishes at Harold & Belle's in Jefferson Park
Photo: Harold & Belle's

Harold & Belle's



From individual meals to family-sized feasts for 25 people, this Jefferson Park landmark has you covered. The "To Geaux" Menu" includes entrees that serve 15-20 like Cajun Fried Turkey and Beef Pot Roast; Filé Gumbo Pots by the quart, a dozen Cornbread Muffins, and specialty sides like Oyster Dressing, Jambalaya and Red Beans & Rice.

Thanksgiving turkeys at Hop Woo in Chinatown
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Hop Woo- Chinatown



Continuing a tradition begun by the late Chef Lupe Liang, Chinatown's Hop Woo is offering a Thanksgiving To-Go special with a whole roasted turkey, garlic fried rice and turkey gravy for $85. Turkeys are about 14-15 lbs before roasting. Order in-store only, full payment required at time of ordering. Place your order at least 5 days in advance.

Thanksgiving To-Go at Huckleberry in Santa Monica
Thanksgiving To-Go at Huckleberry | Photo: Ethan Pines

Huckleberry Bakery & Café



Owned and operated by Santa Monica natives Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan, Huckleberry is offering a wide range of a la carte Thanksgiving dishes to-go. All dishes serve 5.

Priced at $225, the Half Roasted Mary's Free-Range Turkey is spatchcocked and roasted with onion, garlic, herbs and served with turkey gravy.

Fall vegetables from the famed Santa Monica Farmers Market are showcased in veg-friendly / gluten-free sides like Weiser Farms Roasted Broccolini (V & GF) Fall Chop Salad (little gems, honey nut squash, stuffing croutons & honey mustard dressing) and Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes. Desserts serve 10 and include Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Pecan Pie; Apple Tarte Tatin and Turkey-Shaped Ginger Cookies (box of 4).

For the full takeout menu and to place your order, visit the Huckleberry website. Pre-orders are available until 3pm on Thursday, November 20. Pickup and delivery will be available on Thanksgiving Day (November 27) between 9-11am.

Creekside Patio at Inn of the Seventh Ray
Creekside Patio at Inn of the Seventh Ray  |  Photo: Yuri Hasegawa

Inn of the Seventh Ray



Herbivores and omnivores can dine together at Inn of the Seventh Ray, a fairytale-like restaurant in the woods offering five-course traditional or vegan Thanksgiving Menus.

To go with the Apple Cider Brined Mary's Free Range Turkey, courses include House-Smoked Salmon Rillette, Wild Mushroom & Truffle Soup, and Vermont Maple Cheesecake with Champagne Berries.

Vegan highlights include Spinach Artichoke Jar, Beet & Chickpea Hummus, Market Baby Greens & Winter Apple Salad, Faux Turkey with Sage-Infused Vegan Gravy, and Amazake Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream.

Pricing is $100 for five courses and $48 for the three-course children's menu (ages 12 and under). Tickets for indoor and outdoor seating from noon to 8pm - including the creekside Large Gazebo - are available at Tock.

Lawry's The Prime Rib



Lawry's The Prime Rib is offering two options for Thanksgiving Dinner: Roasted Turkey (sliced breast or thigh) or Roasted Turkey & Prime Rib Combo (two slices of each). The dinners include Lawry’s famous Spinning Bowl Salad, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Lawry's is also serving its signature Prime Rib Dinners, as well as Salmon Rockefeller, Roasted Chilean Sea Bass and the veg-friendly King Oyster Mushroom. A la carte Lobster Tails, appetizers and desserts are also available.

To pair with your meal, Lawry's is featuring wines from Caymus Vineyards and Eggnog - Heaven's Door Ascension Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Housemade Eggnog, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Vanilla.

Table in the Winter Garden at The Little Door
Winter Garden at The Little Door | Photo: The Little Door

The Little Door



Named “Best Romantic Restaurant of L.A.” by the Los Angeles Times, The Little Door is serving up an intimate dinner under the stars on Thanksgiving Day. Pricing for the prix fixe Thanksgiving Menu is $125. Food minimum of $45 per person. The Little Door will be open from 3pm to 9pm, book your table at Tock.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Lunetta in Santa Monica
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Lunetta



At his namesake Santa Monica restaurant, Chef Raphael Lunetta is serving a Thanksgiving Menu that begins with Maine Diver Sea Scallops, The Garden of Organic Hearts Salad, Potato Sweet Garlic Marcona Almond Soup, or Red Deep Sea Crab Cake. For entree, choose from Oven-Roasted All-Natural Mary's Heritage Maple Herb Turkey, Six-Hour Braised Osso Buco, or Pan-Roasted Atlantic Black Bass. Finish with Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart, French Apple Pie, or Pumpkin Pie.

Pricing is $110 for dine-in and $120 for takeout (order by November 17). Gluten-free a la carte sides are $10 and include Loaded Potato Gratin, Wild Rice & Niman Ranch Bacon, and Brussels Sprouts.

Whole Smoked Bo Ssäm at Majordomo
Whole Smoked Bo Ssäm | Photo: Majordomo

Majordōmo



Chef David Chang's Majordomo is offering two Thanksgiving To-Go options: Reheat at Home (pick-up on Wednesday, November 27) or Hot Pick-Up on Thanksgiving Day.

Reheat at Home features Whole Smoked Bo Ssäm (feeds 8-12 people) or Half (4-6), priced at $215 and $110. Both packages come with smoked pork butt, sauces, lettuce and kimchi.

Hot Pick-Up offers the Whole Smoked Bo Ssäm and Whole Smoked Bo Ssäm Feast ($475), which also feeds 8-12 and adds sides and chocolate pie. Other options include Whole Duck Ssäm Feast ($425) and Prime Rib Feast ($625) with smoked prime rib, au jus and horseradish cream, sides and chocolate pie.

Cream Biscuits with Col. Newsom's aged country ham at Manuela in the Arts District
Cream Biscuits with Col. Newsom's aged country ham | Photo: Manuela

Manuela



Located at the Hauser & Wirth art complex in the Downtown LA Arts District, Manuela is serving a prix fixe Family Style Thanksgiving Feast from 1pm to 8pm.

First course is a Ham Hock & Potato Soup per person, with Cream Biscuits and Baby Market Lettuces served family style. For mains, choose from Smoked Turkey Breast & Dark Meat Confit, Col. Newsom's Preacher Ham, Liberty Farms Duck Breast, Diver Scallops, or Oyster & Trumpet Mushroom Popover. Family-style sides include Mashed Yukon Potatoes & Gravy, Calvados Cranberry Relish, Chicken Sausage Stuffing, Sweet Potato & Delicata Squash, and Braised Green Beans. Dessert options include Flourless Chocolate Torte, Apple Gateau, Pumpkin Cheesecake and Pecan Pie.

Pricing is $95 per person and $45 for children ages 7 and under.

M.B. Post



Chef David LeFevre is featuring two Thanksgiving Packages to-go at his Manhattan Beach favorite, M.B. Post.

Priced at $165, the Thanksgiving Turkey Package features a Diestel Organic Whole Uncooked & Brined Free Range Turkey with roasting vegetables, herbed butter, creamy sage turkey gravy thermometer, and reheating/cooking instructions.

The classic Thanksgiving Fixings Package ($180) includes Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Butter-Laden Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Wild Rice & Sage Stuffing and Green Bean Amandine.

From the Holiday Bakery, the Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits are a must - $48 for a dozen, including whipped maple butter. For dessert, choose from Cinnamon Allspice Pumpkin or Dutch Apple Pie - or get both!

Packages serve 8-10 people and are available for pick-up on Wednesday, November 27 from 9am to 2pm.

Maple Block Meat Co.



Maple Block Meat Co. is offering their 100% peach wood-smoked Thanksgiving turkeys to-go for your holiday gathering. Raised on farms in California, these all-natural, free-range, antibiotic-free (ABF) turkeys are shipped fresh to Maple Block and they take care of the rest.

Whole turkey options include 12-14 lbs ($315), 15-17 lbs ($385) and 18-20 lbs ($445). Boneless turkey breast (about 7 lbs, unsliced) is priced at $235 and serves 10-12 people. All turkey orders include gravy.

The Sides Package ($290) feeds 10-12 and includes a dozen Buttermilk Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter and small trays of Cornbread-Sausage Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, and Chocolate Bread Pudding. A la carte sides are also available.

Place your order by Friday, November 21 for pick-up from 10:30am to 3pm on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving at Meat on Ocean
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Meat on Ocean



The name says it all: Meat on Ocean is serving a three-course Thanksgiving Menu all day, beginning with choice of starter (clam chowder or mixed organic greens), then Diestel roasted turkey served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, traditional cranberry sauce, homemade sourdough apple-celery stuffing and turkey gravy. For dessert, choose from pumpkin cheesecake or old fashioned chocolate cake. Pricing for adults is $75 and children under 12 are $26. The restaurant's full menu will also be available. Reservations at OpenTable.

Mélisse



Josiah Citrin's two Michelin-starred Mélisse is offering a special Thanksgiving To-Go Package that serves two people. The Thanksgiving Package includes Fall Green Salad, Traditional Pumpkin Soup, Herb Roasted Free Range Turkey or Dry Aged Prime Rib. Served with Josiah's Mom's Traditional Thanksgiving Sides: Praline Pecan Yams, Szechuan Green Beans, Yukon Potato Puree, and Cranberry Sauce. For dessert, enjoy Mom's Apple Pie or Spiced Pumpkin Pie.

Pricing is $300 per package. Place your order at Tock by noon on Monday, November 24 for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 2:30pm.

Ann's Cornbread Bibingka at The Park's Finest
Ann's Cornbread Bibingka | Photo: The Park's Finest

The Park's Finest



A Thanksgiving tradition at The Park's Finest, the veg-friendly Ann's Cornbread Bibingka is available in a Lola Tray ($45, about 15-20 servings) and Lolo Tray ($70, about 35-40 servings). "Our original approach to an American classic - cornmeal is combined with rice flour and coconut milk and baked on a banana leaf to bring elements of a traditional Filipino dessert." To reserve, email chris@theparksfinest.com.

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Playa Provisions



Top Chef Season 14 champ Brooke Williamson is serving a three-course Thanksgiving Dinner at Dockside, the coastal dining concept at her multi-space Playa Provisions in Playa del Rey.

Shared appetizers include Endive Salad, Parker House Rolls, Cornbread and Maple Butter. The entree plate features Beer-Brined Roasted Turkey, Maple Roasted Yams, Turkey Sausage & Butternut Squash Stuffing, Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Blanched Green Beans, Turkey Gravy and Cranberry Sauce. Finish with Pumpkin Pie.

Reservations for the Thanksgiving Dinner are available from 1pm to 6pm. Pricing is $85 for adults and $45 per child. Dockside Classics will also be available, including the Lobster Roll, Grilled Salmon Salad and Sesame Crusted Halibut.

Rossoblu



Named a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Chef Steve Samson's Rossoblu is offering a Thanksgiving at Home package: whole Mary's organic turkey (12-14 lb); chestnut, porcini & sage stuffing; cranberry & blood orange sauce, candied yams, parmesan mashed potatoes, marsala gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin bread pudding with dulce de leche.

Pricing is $350 per package (serves 4-6). A la carte add-ons include additional sides, Negroni and Casanova cocktails and selected wines. The turkey is uncooked with roasting instructions; reheating instructions are included for the refrigerated sides. Place your order at Tock for pick-up on Wednesday, November 26 between 3pm - 6pm.

Palm trees

Tam O'Shanter



One of LA's most iconic restaurants, The Tam O'Shanter was opened in 1922 by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp (they later founded Lawry's the Prime Rib) and there's a lot of history inside its dark wood walls. Walt Disney and his animators were regulars - his favorite table was #31, right by the fireplace and commemorated by a plaque.

The Tam is serving an a la carte Thanksgiving Menu with starters like Scotch Rarebit, Brisket Burnt Ends, Shrimp Cocktail, Candied Yams, and the Holiday Salad - a Tam classic. Entrees include a Holiday Roast Turkey Dinner with all the fixings for $36 (add thinly sliced prime rib for $16), Toad in the Hole, Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon, Filet Mignon, Cauliflower Tikka Masala, and a selection of Lawry's World-Famous Prime Rib, including the exclusive Tam O'Shanter Cut and the bone-in, extra thick Prince Charlie Cut.