Turkey lurkey time is right around the corner, and we’ve rounded up a selection of restaurants that offer meal service for Thanksgiving. Whether you aren’t up for cooking, or don’t have the facilities at home to accommodate company, these spots will be sure to have you gobbling up your dinner. Many of these places also make excellent meeting spots to enjoy friendsgiving with chosen family. We’ve also highlighted which ones are especially good for dietary restrictions. Many of these restaurants offer discounted rates for children under 12. Be sure to call ahead to make reservations, as tables do sell out.
A favorite spot of Walt Disney, the Tam O’Shanter on Los Feliz is offering hearty Scottish fare (and drinks a-plenty) as well as a traditional roast turkey dinner, including, “mashed Idaho® potatoes, traditional stuffing, sautéed market vegetables, candied cranberries, and turkey gravy.” $36/person
King’s Fish House—Pescatarian-friendly options.
In addition to their full restaurant menu, King’s Fish House in Calabasas will be offering an all-day Thanksgiving dinner for $52/person. This dinner will include “roasted turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, traditional cranberry sauce, homemade sourdough apple-celery stuffing, and turkey gravy.”
Situated on the beach in Malibu, Bob Morris’ Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is offering their full menu as well as a Thanksgiving dinner including clam chowder, salad, turkey, macadamia nut stuffing, candied yams, mashed potatoes, garden vegetables, and pumpkin pie cheesecake for $49.95/person.
Geoffrey’s Malibu – Vegan-friendly options, Gluten-free options
Geoffrey’s Malibu offers lovely oceanfront dining as the backdrop for a three-course Thanksgiving dinner. A traditional turkey dinner is available, as well as several other non-traditional options. $94/person
Duke’s –
In addition to their full restaurant menu, Duke’s Malibu will be offering a Thanksgiving dinner for dine in and carry out. The dinner includes “herb roasted free-range turkey, kale and roasted fennel stuffing, yukon gold mashed potatoes, and green bean almondine.” $33/person.
Maggiano’s Little Italy located in Woodland Hills will be offering a family-style Thanksgiving dinner for dine-in and carry-out, including your choice of meat and pastas. Dinner varies based on selection, but pricing sits at $50.99/person for dine in, or $220 for carry-out, which feeds 4-5.
Inn of the Seventh Ray and Vegan – Vegan-friendly options
In the canyon, Inn of the Seventh Ray is offering two different Thanksgiving menus: a conventional menu, and a vegan menu. Both menus include apple cider brined turkey (either free-range or vegan), green apple & fresh roasted chestnut stuffing, sage-infused gravy (either turkey or vegan), GMO-free corn spoon pudding, maple-glazed yams, roasted Brussels sprouts, Inn-made cranberry sauce, balsamic braised Cipollini onions, roasted potatoes (either garlic mashed or fingerling). Both menus include soup, salad, appetizers, and dessert, and ring in at $98/person.
Bonus – at-home, low-prep, easy-bake options:
Veggie Grill – Vegan-friendly options, gluten-free options
Fast casual vegan restaurant Veggie Grill (a favorite of TNT Staff) is offering an oven-ready, take-home holiday feast from November 8 – December 31, with at least 72 hours advance notice for pickup. Gluten-free options available upon request. With locations in Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Toluca Lake, this is a great option for carnivores entertaining plant-based friends and family, and for those who want a low-maintenance meal at home.
“Each oven-ready Feast includes a Holiday Harvest Wellington, Spiced Cranberry Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Creamy Thyme Gravy, Citrus-Glazed Carrots with Toasted Walnuts, Green Bean Almondine, Baked Mac & Cheese and Savory Sage and Onion Stuffing.” | $129.99 | Serves 4 – 6
Trader Joe’s – Vegan-friendly options
Offers a wide selection of Thanksgiving fare. TNT Staff recommends the Breaded Turkey-less Stuffed Roast (vegan, $14.99), but the store also offers a wide meat selection. In addition, the store carries a wide variety of popular Thanksgiving side dishes, such as stuffing, salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, roast vegetables, dinner rolls, macaroni and cheese, and more.
Regardless of where you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, or who you chose to celebrate with, the staff at Topanga New Times wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving full of delicious food, good company, and much to be thankful for.
