Bring on the cranberries et al: Thanksgiving in San Diego is shaping up to be a season of celebration, indulgence, and giving back. From luxurious sit-down dinners with sweeping ocean views to chef-prepared take-home feasts, festive holiday cocktails, and community outreach events, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the best ways to savor the season in San Diego.
Dine-In Thanksgiving Experiences
For those who want a traditional holiday meal without the stress of cooking, San Diego’s top restaurants are rolling out exquisite Thanksgiving offerings. The Marine Room welcomes families and friends to a luxurious four-course prix fixe dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, from 1to 8 p.m., priced at $165 per adult and $65 per child (excluding tax and service). Overlooking the waves, diners can savor signature seasonal dishes in an elegant oceanfront setting. Reservations are available here.
Just steps away, The Shores Restaurant is offering a buffet-style feast with coastal-inspired holiday favorites from 12 to 7 p.m., priced at $95 per adult and $45 per child. Guests here may enjoy the relaxed beachfront atmosphere, locally sourced ingredients, and hand-selected craft cocktails. Reservations and details can be found here.
The Shores Restaurant. (Photo courtesy of The Shores Restaurant)There’s Thanksgiving with an epic view at Communion available at The Mission Hills penthouse restaurant, helmed by Chef Mike Moritz. It is offering a three-course preset menu with traditional dishes and inspired plates. Guests can start with shareable appetizers, like Hamachi Crudo or Baked Triple Cream. For the 3-course menu, starter selections include options like Apple, Pomegranate, and Fig Kale Salad and Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts. Entrees include traditional Turkey Plate and others such as Salmon en Croute and Curry Cauliflower. The $79 menu can be viewed here, and reservations can be made at Tock between 1 and 8 p.m.
The Communion. (Photo courtesy of The Communion)Resort Dining
Several resorts are hosting elaborate Thanksgiving dinners, like at the Catamaran Resort, where the resort’s ballrooms will be open from 2 to 9 p.m., featuring rosemary and citrus-brined turkey with seasonal sides. Catamaran Resort Thanksgiving Dining
Catamaran Resort. (Photo courtesy of Catamaran Resort)Bahia Resort is offering a feast from 12 to 6 p.m., including apple cider and citrus-brined turkey, pumpkin risotto, sweet potato pecan mini pies, and a Thanksgiving Day cruise departing at 2, 3:15, and 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the cruise are $20 per person. Visit Bahia Resort Thanksgiving Dining.
Bahia Resort. (Photo courtesy of Bahia Resort)At A.R. Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, diners may enjoy cornbread-sage stuffing and a range of seasonal specialties from 12 to 6:30 p.m. Visit A.R. Valentien Thanksgiving Feast.
A.R. Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. (Photo courtesy of A.R. Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines)Also, why not celebrate the season with sweeping bay views, a festive ambiance, and elevated holiday menus at Hudson & Nash? Thanksgiving dinner is Nov. 27 from 5 to 10 p.m., featuring a special prix-fixe menu of Pumpkin Arancini, Herb-Roasted Turkey with Brioche & Apple Stuffing, Whipped Garnet Yams, Charred Broccoli Rabe, and Cranberry-Orange Relish with Sage Gravy.
George’s at the Cove. (Photo courtesy of George’s at the Cove)In La Jolla, George’s at the Cove is offering a family-style prix fixe menu from 2 to 7 p.m., $90 per adult and $45 for kids 12 and under. Pastry Chef Anna Adams is cooking up everything from Pumpkin Chai, and Caramel Dutch Apple, and Black-Bottom Pecan pies for pickup on Nov. 26 at $38 each. Orders and reservations are available at George’s at the Cove.
Pacific Beach’s Duck Dive opens at 10 a.m., with Thanksgiving meals starting at 11 a.m., offering a Traditional Turkey Dinner or Prime Rib Dinner. Guests may also participate in a canned food drive supporting local pantries. Reservations are recommended at (858) 273-3825.
Duck Dive. (Photo courtesy of Duck Dive)Downtown, barleymash is offering a three-course Thanksgiving feast, including Andouille-stuffed turkey roulade, artisan stuffing, corn pudding, and desserts such as Dutch Crumb Apple Pie or Pumpkin Sticky Pudding. The “Gobble Til You Wobble” sandwich ($21) provides a casual turkey option.
barleymash. (Photo courtesy of barleymash)East County’s Giardino in Lemon Grove is serving a three-course menu from 12 to 8 p.m., $55 per adult and $19 for kids 12 and under, featuring Butternut Squash Ravioli, Pan-Seared Chilean Seabass, Steak Siciliano, and traditional holiday dishes. Reservations and menu details are available at Giardino.
Giardino. (Photo courtesy of Giardino)Take-Home & Catering Options
For those who prefer celebrating at home, San Diego chefs and markets are providing convenient take-home options.
Urban Plates has a Thanksgiving Family Feast for 6–8 people ($174.95) with cage-free herb-roasted turkey breast, mushroom stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, artisan bread, and two choice sides. Orders must be placed by Nov. 23 for pickup on Nov. 25 or 26. Visit Urban Plates Thanksgiving.
Urban Plates. (Photo courtesy of Urban Plates)Gelson’s Markets (Del Mar, Pacific Beach, Carlsbad) is delivering complete holiday meals, including roasted turkey, ham, prime rib, brisket, salmon, sides, desserts, and holiday beverages. Pickup and delivery are available Nov. 21–30, with the last day to order Nov. 25, and pies available Nov. 25–27 only. Visit Gelson’s Thanksgiving.
Gelson’s Markets. (Photo courtesy of Gelson’s Markets)PRK 101 in Carlsbad Village is offering “The Big Bird” package for 6–8 people ($250), including smoked turkey, herb stuffing, jalapeño corn bread, gravy, and sides, with additional smoked meats and sides available. Orders must be placed online at PRK 101 Catering.
Spill the Beans. (Photo courtesy of Spill the Beans)Maybe before the big meal, head to Spill the Beans (Gaslamp, Seaport Village, Mission Valley, OB, or PB), where it is serving the Stuffing Pandesal Bagel with cranberry-habanero cream cheese throughout November.
Holiday Drinks & Cocktails
For those looking to sip with the season, Mastro’s Ocean Club San Diego has crafted two Movember-inspired cocktails, “Date Night” ($24) and “Mustache in Flight” ($22), with a portion of proceeds supporting the Movember Foundation.
Through Dec. 31, Holiday Odysea at The Overlook at Hilton San Diego Bayfront invites guests to sip, savor, and soak in the magic of the season. In collaboration with Grand Marnier, the pop-up features cozy winter décor, bay views, and festive cocktails like the Grand Noël Cocoa, Marnier Glow Spiced Toddy, Aged & Grand Old Fashioned, and Frosted Fruit Sangria. Set against twinkling snowflakes, red-and-white décor, and coastal winter charm, it’s the ultimate destination to toast the holidays by the bay.
Off the Beaten Path
Salt & Straw’s Thanksgiving Ice Cream SeriesBeloved ice cream brand Salt & Straw is serving up a festive twist on holiday classics with The Thanksgiving Series, through Nov. 27 in scoop shops in Little Italy, UTC, and One Paseo as well as online, and via ShareASale. Created by co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek, the five-course-inspired lineup reimagines traditional dishes as inventive, craveable ice creams.
Flavors include:• Parker House Rolls w/ Salted Buttercream – Sweet-and-salty butter ice cream with flaky, sea salt–topped rolls.• Turkey Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce – Herbed brioche pudding with turkey sausage in salt-and-pepper ice cream swirled with cranberry jam.• Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate – Maple sage ice cream with roasted squash, pomegranate jelly, and hazelnut crumble.• Pumpkin Pie Tiramisu – Pumpkin pie coffee ice cream with tiramisu cake swirl and chocolate stracciatella.• Cranberry Orange Sorbet (v) – Bright and juicy with orange zest and fresh Oregon cranberries.
Thanksgiving ice cream flavors anyone? (Photo courtesy of Salt & Straw)Community Thanksgiving Giving
San Diego’s Thanksgiving celebrations extend beyond the dinner table. The San Diego Rescue Mission marks its 70th anniversary with a community Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., at 120 Elm St. Nearly 1,000 guests experiencing homelessness or low-income conditions will receive a full turkey dinner, hot showers, haircuts, backpacks, and access to vital services. HOPE vans provide free transportation from local safe camping sites and the Neil Good Day Center.
Dining at The San Diego Rescue Mission. (Photo courtesy of The San Diego Rescue Mission)“This year marks 70 years of serving San Diego, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate what that really means—lives changed and hope restored,” said Donnie Dee, president and CEO of the Mission. More details at San Diego Rescue Mission.
Enjoy and Spend Time with Family
As you can see, San Diego is offering an array of Thanksgiving experiences to suit every taste and tradition, whether it’s a luxurious dining event, a family-style meal at home, festive drinks, or giving back to the community. Early reservations and preorders are highly recommended to make your holiday as stress-free and joyful as possible.
On a side note (besides the green beans and yams), why not consider doing a Turkey Trot this year to work up an appetite before or after the big day?
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