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 desserts, the finest Santa Monica cuisine is sure to make the day memorable. During the week, enjoy activities ranging from the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to Black Friday shopping.
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner in Santa Monica
1 Pico
Enjoy a beachfront Thanksgiving meal as 1 Pico serves the classics with vegan and gluten-free options available. Enjoy traditional dishes, or mix it up with coastal flavors including Pan-Seared Maine Scallops. View the menu.
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1212 Santa Monica
Skip the stress of cooking and let 1212 handle the feast! Enjoy a special prix fixe menu featuring all your holiday favorites, paired with some of 1212’s most-loved dishes. Seating is limited so reserve early! View the menu.
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La Monique
Visit one of Santa Monica’s newest restaurants located in Oceana Santa Monica! La Monique is offering festive appetizers like Lobster & Bisque and Chestnut Velouté, seasonal entrées including Roasted Turkey Roulade and Roasted New York Strip, and indulgent desserts such as Pumpkin Tart Tatin and Apple Pavlova.
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Lunetta
Give thanks with a three-course coastal Californian dinner served from 2-7pm. Enjoy dine in services. View the menu.
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Marelle Santa Monica
Whether you’re gathering with family or friends or enjoying a romantic Thanksgiving dinner, celebrate with delicious food, exceptional service and a touch of California coastal charm. Reserve your table as seats are filling up fast! View the menu.
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Meat on Ocean
Gather, dine and give thanks at Meat on Ocean as they man the grill and carvery with a special three-course menu, in addition to the full menu all day long. View the menu.
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The Surfing Fox
Gather loved ones in the fox den an denjoy a traditional three-course Thanksgiving dinner with all the fix-ins and crowd favorite menu items includes crowd-favorite ceviche and the hot chicken sandwich. View the menu.
Terrazza
Leave the dishes to Terrazza and enjoy a breezy three-course Thanksgiving meal against the beautiful Santa Monica Beach. Vegan and vegetarian options available. View the menu.
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Water Grill
Gather at Water Grill on Thanksgiving Day to enjoy their special three-course Thanksgiving menu, available all day in addition to their full menu. View the menu.
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Thanksgiving Catering
Augies on main
Augie’s on Main will be offering multiple packs for pickup to reheat. Options will include both Dirty Chicken takeaway package as well as a Prime Rib takeaway option.
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farmshop
Celebrate the season with a fully-prepared Thanksgiving meal featuring tender turkey, classic sides and fresh-baked desserts made from the best local ingredients. Pre-order today and make your holidays effortless. Please allow 48 hours notice for all orders.
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fia restaurant
Focus on the company around the table with Fia’s to-go packages offering a classic Thanksgiving dinner or a vegan Thanksgiving dinner. Elevate the meal even more by ordering wine pairings selected by Fia’s sommelier.
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Melisse
This year, gather around a feast prepared at Melisse, a 2-star Michelin restaurant, and enjoy a dinner bursting with seasonal flavors, thoughtful details and timeless care.
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socalo
Celebrate the holiday with a feast filled with holiday favorites from Chefs Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken. Place your order and enjoy dinner at home with simple warming and serving instructions to make hosting a breeze.
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tiato
Hosting a Friendsgiving, celebrating with colleagues or family or craving comfort done right? Tiato’s chefs have created the perfect holiday spread so you can focus on the celebration.
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Things to Do During Thanksgiving
the gourmandise school
Enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving classes, from fall pies, Thanksgiving sides, the Thanksgiving meal and more. View the calendar and book your stop here.
ice santa monica
Skate the holiday away at Santa Monica’s biggest ice skating rink, located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica.
turkey trot
Run the Turkey Trot Half Marathon, 15K, 10K & 5K and get your sweat on before diving into that Thanksgiving feast.
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