The best places for Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles
Visit one of these restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles with friends and family—no cleanup required
For some, the thought of hosting Thanksgiving dinner at home is enough to prompt a full-on turkey tantrum (No? Just us?). This year, celebrate Thanksgiving without the hassle of DIY cooking and cleaning by dining at one of L.A.'s Thanksgiving restaurants for brunch, lunch or dinner on Thanksgiving Day. From buffets to prix-fixe menus, turkey-centric feasts to vegetarian meals, everyone will be glad they opted for one of these Thanksgiving dinners in Los Angeles—and left the cooking to the professionals.
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Best places for Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles
Artisan House
Menu: The buffet features a carving station with roasted turkey, turkey roulade and house-cured, honey-baked ham; truffle mac and cheese, Yukon Gold potato puree, green bean casserole, candied yams; and a dessert station with an assortment of cakes and pies.
Hours: 11am-3:30pm
Price: $30, plus $10 for bottomless mimosas
Reservations: 213-622-6333
Bouchon
Menu: The bistro will be offering a three-course meal with four options per course, as well as an array of à la carte sides to share. Choose from a selection of delicious dishes inlcuding potage garbure, steak frites, risotto and a classic turkey dinner with stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry relish and turkey gravy. Finish it with one of their pies or bouchons.
Hours: 11am-8pm
Price: $95 per adult, $45 per child (12 and under)
Reservations: 310-271-9910
Boxwood
Menu: The mouthwatering menu includes dishes like roasted butternut soup with sage dumplings, lobster tortellini, roasted organic turkey with sage stuffing, beef wellington and king salmon. Finish your tasty meal with an English sticky toffee pudding, pumpkin pie, chocolate tart or bread pudding.
Hours: 11am-5pm, 6-9:30pm
Price: $85
Reservations: 310-358-7788
Café Gratitude
Menu: Come early for a full—and free!—plate that includes red lentil butternut squash holiday loaf, stuffing, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, roasted vegetables, mixed greens, pumpkin pie and apple and pomegranate spritzer.
Hours: 11am-3pm
Price: Free
Reservations: First-come, first-serve
Cafe Pinot
Menu: This California-French restaurant with a gorgeous outdoor patio will be serving a traditional turkey dinner with potato puree, chestnut stuffing, candied winter squash, brussels sprouts and pan gravy, as well as a butternut squash veloute and pumpkin pie with bourbon, seasonal fruit and an all-spice crumble.
Hours: 2-8pm
Price: $59 per adult, $19 per child (10 and under)
Reservations: 213-239-6500
Esterel
Menu: Mixing American tradition with French influences, the Thanksgiving menu at Esterel features salmon and short ribs, along with a turkey carving station, cranberry pear sauce and pan gravy.
Hours: 11:30am-8pm
Price: $55 per adult, $30 per child (12 and under)
Reservations: 310-358-3979
Four Seasons
Menu: A buffet includes traditional Thanksgiving fare such as roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and more, as well as breakast and brunch items like Belgian waffles, Alaskan crab legs, eggs Benedict and omelets. A dessert section offers a selection of pies, homemade ice cream and fresh donuts.
Hours: 11am-6pm
Price: $119 per adult, $59 per child (5 to 12)
Reservations: 310-860-4000
Saddle Peak Lodge
Price: $95 per adult, $45 per child (12 and under)
Reservations: 818-222-3888
The Bazaar by José Andrés
Menu: The prix-fixe holiday meal lets diners choose from turkey or lobster, along with a bevy of sides like cranberry sauce, giblet stuffing, vegetable stew and sweet potatoes. To finish, select either the pumpkin cremosa or another tasty treat.
Hours: 3:30-9:30pm
Price: $85 per adult, $25 per child (12 and under)
Reservations: 310-246-5555
The Front Yard
Menu: The Front Yard will be offering a buffet style dinner with menu items like an apple arugula salad, orange and maple brined turkey, Chilean sea bass, andouille sausage stuffing and pumpkin cheesecake.
Hours: Noon-8pm
Price: $45 per adult, $21 per child (12 and under)
Reservations: 818-255-7290
The Pikey
Menu: The pub's turkey dinner includes a slow-roasted turkey breast with baked onion, buttermilk biscuits, classic green bean casserole and gravy or a deep fried turkey leg with corn bread, hot sauce and two sides. The Pikey classics, vegetarian options and other à la carte items are also available.
Hours: 1pm-2am
Price: $40 for turkey dinner; à la carte items for $4-$20
Reservations: 323-850-5400
Tuck Room Tavern
Menu: The four-course menu includes an acorn squash bisque with bacon and kale, autumn salad, herb roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, brussels sprouts, orange-cranberry compote and baked house rolls, followed by a three layered pumpkin pie. After the meal, all guests will receive a special gift from Chef Sherry Yard.
Hours: 4-11pm
Price: $55 per adult, $20 per child (12 and under)
Reservations: 310-307-7004
Looking to dine at home instead this Thanksgiving?
Your Thanksgiving dinner to go
If you want to enjoy the goodness of a delicious Thanksgiving meal in your own home without having to turn the oven on, these restaurants are offering Thanksgiving dinners to go, with options for vegans and meat lovers alike.
Every option for Thanksgiving is perfect! Thanks Timeout!
We decided to eat at a restaurant last year for Thanksgiving and it turned out to be a lot of fun. It was an Italian restaurant so I was skeptical but their Thanksgiving Feast was delicious. The best part was that I didn't have to clean up. We did have a fussy two-year-old though so book it in advance to try to get in a more private area if there are little kids their too. Thank you for the list! It's good to know who is an option during Thanksgiving.
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Hello Timeout.com readers. My family's restaurant, the Pacific Dining Car, is preparing a lovely, traditional Thanksgiving feast in both our DTLA and SaMo locations. We've been serving world class fare for nearly 100 years, and we're offering a gorgeous Thanksgiving feast with silver settings in an atmosphere of quiet elegance. We would love to make this holiday special for you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! http://pacificdiningcar.com/thanksgiving13.html