Sit Back and Enjoy Your Thanksgiving with These Prix Fixe Feasts
Written By: Taylor R. Haynes Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
Thanksgiving elicits fond memories of gathering around the table, reconnecting with relatives and reflecting on what we’re most thankful for. But the truth is, there’s a lot of work that goes into putting together a Thanksgiving feast. From mashed potatoes and gravy to stuffing and cranberry sauce, not to mention the main events–turkey and pumpkin pie–crafting a meal to remember can take days of preparation.
This year, kick your feet up and let the professionals do the work for you. We’ve selected the best restaurants from across LA to celebrate the holiday and keep everyone satisfied. You’ll thank yourself later—when you don’t have to do any dishes!
1 | Feast in True Californian Fashion Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
Chef David Almany at Santa Monica’s 1 Pico is known for his innovative and tasteful take on new Californian cuisine–expect to be impressed by his take on Thanksgiving. Fresh ingredients and creative combinations on the menu celebrate the city’s adoration for relaxed, seaside dining. Traditionalists should order the organic heritage turkey entrée (it comes with roasted root vegetables, sweet potato mash and gravy), but if you’re in the mood to mix it up, may we recommend the grilled striped bass, accompanied by fennel braised in sambuca, olives and fennel pollen. $110 per person.
1 Pico
1 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
866.527.6612
2 | A Family Affair Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
Head over to Playa del Rey for an unforgettable family dinner at Playa Provisions. Owned and operated by “Top Chef” winner Brooke Williamson and husband Nick Roberts, Playa Provisions ensures their guests feel right at home for the holidays. Choose from the mouthwatering entrées (turkey or honey mustard-crusted ham) and pile the sides on, including chicory salad, roasted acorn squash, cranberry sauce and more. This neighborhood mainstay is highly regarded for their sweets, so make sure to save enough room for pie. Dinners are priced at $38 per adult and $20 per child.
Playa Provisions
119 Culver Blvd
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
310.683.5019
3 | Pass the Turkey in DTLA Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
Nestled in the heart of downtown LA, Le Grand is loved for its sophisticated décor and imaginative Mediterranean food. For their first Thanksgiving celebration (they opened earlier this year), Le Grand is offering a traditional, three-course Thanksgiving meal to warm up even the pickiest city-dwellers. Their holiday menu has something for everyone to enjoy: creamy squash soup topped with toasted parsnips, sage and hazelnuts; salads bursting with garnet beets, goat cheese, pistachio and raspberries; and plump, free-range turkeys. A house-made chocolate torte or pumpkin cheesecake are a perfect way to round out this decadent meal. Meals cost $65 per adult and $29 per child.
Le Grand
707 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
323.303.2535
4 | A Holiday Meal with a View Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
We’re thankful for the unparalleled, stunning coastal views at Terranea Resort. This year, you and yours can indulge in the resort’s multitude of Thanksgiving options, while enjoying an incredible natural setting. Nine on-property dining establishments take their own tailored approach, but all focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients (many of which are grown in the resort’s gardens). Swing by Terranea’s flagship fine-dining restaurant, Mar’sel, for a white truffle tasting menu or fill up a plate at Catalina Kitchen’s creative buffet experience. Health conscious guests can enjoy a meal at Solviva, where the menu is curated by the resort’s resident nutritionist. Or why not enjoy a turkey sandwich, served poolside?
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
310.494.7891
5 | Experiential Dining You Can be Grateful For
If you’re in the mood for something entirely different, make a holiday reservation at LA’s Barton G. If you haven’t been to this restaurant before, you’re in for a treat. It’s a dining experience like none other–and a holiday celebration is no exception. They’re known for outlandish, extravagant and fun tactics to help instill a sense of awe and excitement. For Thanksgiving, they’ve been known to serve courses in singing bird cages, in mousetraps and even in popcorn machines. While it might be a one-of-a-kind experience, expect all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, including turkey, squash and gravy. $75+ per person.
Barton G
861 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310.388.1888
6 | Turkey and Pie, with a Side of History
A coastal classic, Saddle Peak Lodge has been around for more than 100 years. While not always a restaurant (it was once a hitching post for cowboys, later a movie set), Saddle Peak Lodge is a welcome sanctuary tucked away in Malibu’s verdant canyons. Chef Adam Horton curates a resplendent, four-course Thanksgiving feast for all to enjoy in a rustic setting that feels miles from the bustling city. Holiday menu standouts include tartare of bison, free-range turkey with sausage-apple stuffing and banana-huckleberry bread pudding. Hopefully your relatives are willing to share because you’ll want to taste everything on the menu. $105 per adult, $65 per child.
Saddle Peak Lodge
419 Cold Canyon Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302
818.222.3888
7 | A Little Something for Everyone Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
Award-winning Tavern, led by Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, is a regular haunt for west-siders looking for a classy bite to eat that never disappoints. This year, they’re offering a delectable “vegan Thanksgiving extravaganza:” a rainbow of autumnal veggies followed by heirloom pumpkin pie. Bring your meat-loving friends, too, because Tavern delivers on a more traditional turkey dinner as well. Don’t feel like dining out? We love that Tavern also offers a Thanksgiving to-go option out of their accompanying market, The Larder. In-house meals go for $95 per adult and $45 per child. To-go serves eight, at $75 per person.
Tavern
11648 San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.806.6464
8 | A Hollywoodesque Holiday
A Thanksgiving in LA simply wouldn’t be complete without a rumored celebrity sighting and views of the Hollywood Hills–get all that and more at The Montage Beverly Hills. A swankier option, the Montage provides all-day festivities for Thanksgiving, starting with holiday brunch at Gilles, led by Michelin Star-awarded chef Gilles Epie. Continue the celebration with a Thanksgiving lunch at the hotel’s rooftop grill. Finally, end a memorable holiday with Thanksgiving dinner at the hotel, with an expanded à la carte Thanksgiving menu, in addition to their regular offerings. Brunch is $132 per adult, $39 per child.
Montage Beverly Hills
225 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
855.691.1162
9 | Bounty by the Beach
The beach in November? Sure, why not! Head out to farm-to-table hotspot Lunetta in Santa Monica for their annual Thanksgiving celebration–a relaxing culinary experience in sleek digs, allowing you to sit back and focus on what’s most important. Here, diners can fill up on tasty traditional treats (turkey and pie), in addition to more one-of-a-kind offerings, such as pancetta-wrapped diver sea scallops and roasted chestnut soup. We recommend checking out the bar’s seasonal cocktails to accompany your slice of pie.
Lunetta
2420 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90405
310.581.4201
10 | A Feast Among the Waves Thanksgiving Dinner in LA
Anyone wanting to avoid a stressful holiday should look no further than BALEENkitchen, a fine-dining eatery found within the Portofino Hotel and Marina in Redondo Beach. With breathtaking views of crashing waves, BALEENkitchen offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, roasted butternut squash bisque and an apple tart. There’s also a few interesting–but equally satisfying–twists on the menu, including Szechuan-style pork belly and tamarind-glazed salmon. But whether you decide to branch out or not, BALEENkitchen is an essential California setting to reflect on what really matters in life: friends, family and food.
BALEENkitchen at the Portofino Hotel and Marina
260 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310.379.8481
11 | A Very Cultured Thanksgiving
Set within the iconic Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown LA, Patina is known for its mouthwatering French cuisine and seasonal tasting menus. This Thanksgiving, Patina is mixing it up with Executive Chef Andreas Roller pulling out all the stops. The holiday menu includes fall favorites like a whole roasted turkey with sweet potato, roasted apple stuffing, blue lake beans and luxurious gravy. But what we’re particularly excited about is the dessert, decadent cranberry-orange cheesecake with orange blossom chantilly, citrus meringue and Grand Marnier. Available from noon until 7 p.m., diners can choose from a three- or six-course dinner for $75 and $110 per person. Children’s meals are available for $35.
Patina
The Walt Disney Concert Hall
141 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.972.3331
12 | Traditional…With a Contemporary Twist
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse’s contemporary digs. While they’re known for steakhouse favorites, fresh seafood options and craft cocktails, Nick + Stef’s is providing a lavish Thanksgiving experience for all guests. The menu is replete with autumnal go-to’s like roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, candied butternut squash and pickled-cranberry compote in a pool of gleaming gravy. Plus, if you’re feeling like you want something a little different, Nick + Stef’s will also have their classic dry-aged steak and Tomahawk rib chop available. The special is available from 3-9 p.m. at $55 per person.
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse
330 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.680.0300