Thanksgiving in Santa Monica
Celebrate Thanksgiving without extensive food preparation by enjoying a Thanksgiving meal from one of Santa Monica’s many restaurants. From prix-fixe menus and specially curated holiday-themed dishes, to a wide selection of Thanksgiving desserts, the finest Santa Monica cuisine is sure to make the day memorable. During the week, enjoy a range of activities.
Thanksgiving Dining
1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach
Enjoy Thanksgiving beachside with a prefix menu featuring 3 entrees for $125 per person. View menu and make reservations here.
Allow Bludso’s BBQ to be a part of your holiday celebration with take-out options including Whole Fried Turkey, Collard Greens, Cornbread Stuffing and pies like Bludso’s Mexican Lime. Orders will be ready for pick-up 11/27 and 11/28. Order now!
Calabra & Palma at Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Dine al fresco style on the Calabra Rooftop Bar alongside sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean at Calabra’s rooftop this Thanksgiving. Indulge in holiday specials, Mediterranean-inspired fare, and signature libations. Thanksgiving celebrations will also take place at Palma’s inspired gathering place with your closest few. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a seasonally-inspired dinner featuring chef specials, perfectly complemented with hand-crafted cocktails & boutique wines. Make your reservation at Calabra and Palma before spots fill up!
Order from a family-style menu including main dishes like turkey, salmon, prime rib and portabella mushroom. View the menu online.
Leave the cooking to FIG’s chefs this year and spend more time with your loved ones. FIG’s specially curated menu promises a hassle-free and delicious holiday celebration in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you savor the flavors of the season with ease. Order here.
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving dinner for $40 per person. Orders are available for pickup or delivery. View the menu and call (310) 829-5443 to order.
Purchase the perfect addition to the Thanksgiving spread with Eleven Parker House Rolls with 4 oz. honey butter from Jyan Isaac Bread.
Enjoy Thanksgiving at Lunetta with your choice of starters, mains and desserts. There is a variety to chose from! Enjoy in-house for $110 per person, or takeaway for $120 per person. Book your reservation and view menu here.
Reserve your table today and leave the details to Meat on Ocean on Thursday, November 28. Their three-course Thanksgiving menu will be available all day, in addition to the amazing full menu.
Enjoy Thanksgiving at home with a ready-to-heat meal including roasted turkey, black truffle gravy, herbes de provence stuffing, cranberry relish, pomme purée, haricot verts casserole, apple crumble and pumpkin burnt basque cheesecake. Preorder and pickup on 11/27.
The culinary team at Hotel Casa del Mar is dreaming up a delicious Thanksgiving feast by the sea. Reserve an ocean-view table now. Enjoy brunch or dinner on 11/23 with a 3-course menu. Reserve a table for your Thanksgiving meal.
Order a whole smoked turkey and all the fixings, including gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, challah stuffing and more; serves 4-6 people, $350. Order pumpkin or pecan pie and a variety of caviar. View the menu and order online.
Enjoy a set menu with a roast turkey or veggie roast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and cranberry sauce, with your choice of starters and desserts.
Desserts and Drinks
Offered from 11/1 – 11/24 and available for pickup starting 11/10, McConnell’s is offering their Pumpkin Spice Latte ice cream.
Urth Caffé’s world-famous pies are made with the finest, freshest ingredients and baked fresh every day. Pre-order your Urth pie (or pies) and be the star of your Thanksgiving. Place your order before 6 p.m. on 11/17.
Things to Do
Enjoy a morning class on Thanksgiving or various classes throughout the weekend. View the calendar here.
Enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving classes, from fall pies, Thanksgiving sides, the Thanksgiving meal and more. View the calendar and book your stop here.
Skate the holiday away at Santa Monica’s biggest ice skating rink, located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica.
Run the Turkey Trot Half Marathon, 15K, 10K & 5K and get your sweat on before diving into that Thanksgiving feast.
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