Thanksgiving this year may be a bit different. Here, Thanksgiving Restaurant Options OC and LA

Restaurants in Orange County and Los Angeles are full speed ahead with a plethora of offerings for takeout and patio dining. Support local restaurant owners, leave the cooking to the chef, and enjoy a gourmet meal at home.

From traditional Thanksgiving options with all the fixings, to authentic Italian feasts, to festive pies for pickup, and beyond—

Here, Thanksgiving Restaurant options in OC and LA:

Baltaire, Brentwood – Takeout

Baltaire’s deliciously indulgent Thanksgiving dinner packages to-go crafted by Chef Travis Strickland include:

• Thanksgiving for Four ($285) and Thanksgiving for 6-8 ($495) each featuring a ten pound Mary’s Free-Range Turkey along with Butternut Squash Bisque, Autumn Harvest Salad, Sourdough Stuffing, Roasted Turkey Gravy, Cranberry-Blood Orange Compote, Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Epi Baguette & Vermont Cultured Butter, and Pumpkin Pie.
• Everything But The Turkey for Four ($155) package is also available. Supplements include Golden Osetra Caviar ($155) or Reserve Malossol ($115) with blini, sieved eggs, chives, red onion, and crème fraiche, Black Truffle Mac and Cheese ($55), Bourbon Croissant Pudding with crème anglaise ($45), and Chocolate Chip Cookies by the dozen ($36).
• All to-go packages include easy preparation instructions as well as all the equipment you will need to cook your turkey to perfection! To place an order, guests can email hello@baltaire.com or call 424.273.1660 and note the preferred pick up time on Wednesday, November 25.

 

Manuela, located in Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District – Takeout and Dine-In

• Takeaway: Manuela is also offering a takeout $100 Thanksgiving Supper for Two.
• The takeaway menu includes Cream Biscuits, Market Lettuces, Yukon Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Compote with apples and celery sprouts, Smoked Chicken Sausage Stuffing, Ham Braised Green Beans with puffed wild rice, choice of Turkey or Ham, and dessert. All orders must be placed via Tock by Tuesday, November 24^th at 5pm and picked up between 2pm and 5pm on Thanksgiving

• Dine-in:

• Chef Kris Tominaga of Manuela brings his American Heritage, southern-influenced cooking style to a family style patio dining option.
• Thanksgiving dinner for $68 per person ($35 for kids 12 and under) with reservations between 2:30-8pm. Manuela can accommodate vegan/vegetarian diners if requested when the reservation is made.
• For dine-in, the menu is designed for sharing, though the main course and desserts are ordered individually. Following a first course of Tominaga’s signature Cream Biscuits and soup and salad, main course options include Smoked Heritage Turkey & Dark Meat Confit; Honey Glazed Colonel Newson Preacher Ham with spiced brown sugar mustard; Liberty Farms Duck Breast with pomegranate molasses and cara cara orange; Diver Scallops with brown butter bacon vinaigrette and mustard greens; and Wild Mushroom & Leek Rye Pot Pie. Family style sides include Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Compote, Smoked Chicken Sausage Stuffing, Ham Braised Green Beans, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Dessert highlights include Pumpkin Pie and more.
• Reservations will be available via Tock.

Urban Plates, locations throughout LA + OC – Takeout and Dine-In

• Dine-In: Urban Plates is open on Thanksgiving Day from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a Turkey Plate at the restaurant on one of the expansive outdoor patios.
• Priced at $17.95, the Turkey Plate includes a full meal of herb roasted cage-free turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, rustic bread, and a choice of side; available 11/24 – 11/26
• Takeout: Urban Plates’ Thanksgiving catering packages features antibiotic-free, non-GMO, free-range turkey and organic produce, with all dishes made from scratch, in-house (no commissary kitchens or mass delivered frozen foods).
• All orders can be reserved online. Urban Plates’ affordable, made-from-scratch Thanksgiving menu includes:
• Turkey Family Feast ($129, serves 6-8) – includes herb roasted free-range turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, artisan bread, choice of two sides. Provided chilled, fully cooked with heating instructions. Quantities limited (we sold out last year). Must reserve by 11/21. Pick up on 11/24 or 11/25.
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• Turkey Family Meal ($68, serves 4) – includes herb roasted free-range turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, artisan bread, choice of one side. Provided chilled, fully cooked with heating instructions.
• Family Sides To-Go ($13 each qt, serves 3-4) – roasted brussels sprouts with turkey bacon, mushroom stuffing, sweet potato mash, roasted carrots & golden beets, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes , and more
• Scratch-Made Whole Desserts ($32-$60, serves 10-12; made in house by Urban Plates’ pastry chefs) – mango tart, seasonal pumpkin & walnut layer cake, Hummingbird Cake, among others
• Turkey Plate ($17.95, serves 1) – herb roasted cage-free turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, rustic bread, and choice of side; available 11/24 – 11/26

 

Playa Provisions, Playa del Rey, CA – Takeout

“Top Chef” Winner Brooke Williamson has you covered with Thanksgiving Dinners and assorted whole pies for pick-up.

• Orders must be placed by Monday 11/23, for pickup on Wednesday 11/25 or before 2 p.m. on Thursday, 11/26.

• Thanksgiving Dinners for two ($75) or for six ($200) 

  Dinners come in an aluminum container prepped to reheat & eat

• Included: Brined and roasted turkey (combination of white and dark meat), Cranberry Sauce, Turkey Gravy, Maple Roasted Rams & Toasted Early Grey Marshmallow Fluff, Turkey Sausage and Butternut Squash Stuffing, Parker House Rolls, Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Blanched Green Beans with Shiitake Mushroom Vinaigrette and Toasted Almonds, and a slice (for two) or whole (for six) Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream.
• Additional pie flavors, beer, wine, and cocktails (with new fall creations) will also be available for purchase.

Las Brisas, Laguna Beach, CA – Dine-In

• Las Brisas’ Thanksgiving Menu features a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu for $80 per person and is offered from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• The menu offers starter selections like Lobster Salad with persimmon, pomegranate, friseé, and vanilla; and Cured Duck Breast with black mission fig, goat cheese mousse, and balsamic vinegar, and more.
• Main entrees include Chile-Rubbed Turkey served with traditional fixing including green beans, chestnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce; and Slow Roasted Salmon with fennel-orange salad and roasted pumpkin seed sauce; among other options. For dessert, guests can select from Pumpkin Cheesecake, Apple Bread Pudding, and Chocolate Pot de Crème.
• Guests can choose from a variety of seating options at the restaurant, including the margarita garden, patio, and dining room—all of which offer unmatched views of the Laguna Beach coastline.
• The full menu can be viewed online here.

Reservations can be made online via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at 949.497.5434.

El Torito, locations through LA + OC – dine-in only

• El Torito’s all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving Buffet features Thanksgiving specials such as a roasted turkey and ham carving station, apple-jalapeño stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, tomato basil soup, and a dessert bar with pumpkin pie.
• Customers have access to the taco station, seafood station, and other Mexican favorites. The buffet is available for dine-in only.

Acapulco, locations throughout LA + OC – dine-in only

• Acapulco’s Thanksgiving Buffet highlights a delicious spread of all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving specials, including a roasted turkey and ham carving station, apple-jalapeño stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, cream of pumpkin soup, seasonal vegetables, and a dessert bar featuring pumpkin pie.
• Acapulco will also offer fan favorites such as taco al pastor and a seafood station. The buffet is available for dine-in only.

 

Black Angus Steakhouse, locations throughout LA + OC

• Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner ($23.99; kids $10.99) – available for restaurant dining, including choice of soup or garden salad with warm molasses bread.
• For the main event, guests can expect roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, sage dressing, sweet potato, steamed broccoli, and fresh cranberry sauce. Dessert includes pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
• Reservations are required.

 

• Turkey Packages Family Meals To Go – Available in three sizes, each to-go family meal features the holiday classics: roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sage dressing, sweet potatoes, fresh broccoli with garlic butter, garden salad, fresh cranberry sauce, molasses bread, and pumpkin pie. Special to the takeaway menu are the Prime Rib offerings (quantities may be limited). All family meal and prime rib options are listed below with pricing. Takeout orders can be placed online.

o   Family Meal for up to 4 people: $95.95

o   Family Meal for up to 8 people: $191.95

o   Family Meal for up to 12 people: $287.95

o   *½ Prime Rib Thanksgiving Meal with all the fixings: $440.95

o   *½ Prime Rib a la carte (Au Jus, Creamy Horseradish, Atomic Horseradish): $279.95

o   * The ½ Prime Rib serves 12 to 14 people

• Whole Desserts To Go – Pumpkin Pie (serves 8, $23.95); Big Mountain Fudge Cake (serves 15, $99.95); NY Style Cheesecake (serves 12, $59.95); Sky-High Mud Pie (serves 10, $49.95); Spiced Carrot Cake (serves 12, $59.95); and Chocolate Flourless Torte (serves 10, $64.95)

NOTE: Please check restaurant websites for Thanksgiving Restaurant Options updates during COVID