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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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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papille gustative
Enjoy Thanksgiving at Papille Gustative! This year, gather around the table for a festive holiday dinner on Thursday, November 26, with seating from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. For $85 per person, guests can enjoy a seasonal Thanksgiving meal that starts with a complimentary glass of champagne. Hosting a bigger celebration? The private wine room seats up to 20 guests, and an intimate private dining space for up to 6 guests is also available.
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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HUCKLEBERRY
Let Huckleberry handle dinner. You handle the people, the politics, and the inevitable leftovers, which, naturally, they have prepared for with a next-day Leftover Sandwich Kit.
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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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PASJOLI
Take the stress out of this holiday season as you let Pasjoli do all the cooking for you! They also have a wine shop on pickup day for you to find the perfect bottle to complement your Thanksgiving.
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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.
FROST ON FIFTH
Skate the holiday away at Santa Monica’s biggest ice skating rink, located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica.
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