Thanksgiving Dining Guide for Los Angeles 2007

Most people have Thanksgiving dinner with family in a home setting, but 10% of Americans will dine at a restaurant for the holiday. If you're on vacation in LA over the holiday, you may have no other choice. Here are some great places for a memorable Thanksgiving dinner in and around LA for every budget, whether you're with your family, or on your own. These restaurants all have traditional turkey dinner on the menu for Thanksgiving. Many have other choices as well. They are listed from the highest to lowest price.

For more cuisine selections, OpenTable.com has a listing of other LA area restaurants taking reservations for Thanksgiving, from sushi to Italian.

The Dining Room or The Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-2867
www.ritzcarlton.com
This classic hotel is offering a Thanksgiving buffet feast in The Ballroom with the traditional carved turkey accompanied by every other meat, poultry and seafood imaginable, not to mention sides. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $80 per adult, $40 per child.
In the award-winning restaurant, The Dining Room, Chef de Cuisine Craig Strong presents a three-course Thanksgiving dinner accompanied by a pianist. Turkey with brioche chestnut stuffing is one of the main course offerings. 4 to 9 p.m., $105 per person, $150 including wine.

Palm Terrace - The Island Hotel
690 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-4920
www.theislandhotel.com
Thanksgiving table-less brunch buffet 12 pm - 7 pm, $75 for Adults, $38 for children 12 and under.

Whist at the Viceroy
1819 Ocean Ave. (Pico Blvd.)
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-8711
www.viceroysantamonica.com
Prix-fixe 4-course menu, $79 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under. 20% gratuity is added to the bill. Whist is known for its private, pool-side dining cabanas.

Oceanfront - Hotel Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA
(310) 581-7714
www.hotelcasadelmar.com
A three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean. $72 per person and $36 for children under 12.

Patina
141 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-3331
www.patinagroup.com
This 4-course Thanksgiving feast featuring your choice of turkey breast with trimmings, Pacific black bass or prime beef tenderloin. $65 adults, $30 children under 12.

Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch on the Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-3511
www.queenmary.com
Traditional holiday fare is added to the Grand Salon buffet's usual international selections, plus a special children's buffet. 10 am - 6 pm, $37.50 for adults, $12 for children 5 - 11, under 5 eat free. The Queen's other three restaurants, Sir Winston's, Chelsea and the Promenade Cafe will also offer Thanksgiving Day menus.
Check out the Queen Mary Dining Options.

The Reef
880 Harbor Scenic Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-8013
www.reefrestaurant.com
Traditional holiday turkey and the trimmings will be the centerpiece of a buffet of over 100 entrees and side dishes at this waterfront restaurant next to the Queen Mary with a great view of the Long Beach skyline. 10 am to 7 pm, $34.95 adults, $14.95 for children. The restaurant is a little tricky to reach. Call for directions. Plenty of free parking.

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-2503
www.paradisecovemalibu.com
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner at this restaurant on the sand in Malibu will include turkey with macadamia nut dressing and all the fixings. $24.95 for adults, half price for kids 10 and under.

McCormick & Schmick's - Pasadena
111 North Los Robles
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 405-0064
www.mccormickandschmicks.com
The Thanksgiving menu will feature a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Call restaurant for price. The regular seafood menu will also be available.

Smooth's Thanksgiving Dinner and Football
144 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-7700
www.smoothssportsgrille.com
Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings and football on six big screens. 2007 prices not yet available.

The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 972-9279
www.pantrycafe.com
Sit down to an old-fashioned turkey dinner with all the trimmings in one of the city's original all-night diners. $13.95/plate in 2006, 2007 price not yet available, 11 am until 10 or 11 pm or whenever the turkey runs out.

The Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 656-1336 x1
www.laughfactory.com
The Laugh Factory provides a free Thanksgiving dinner and live comedy show every year to comedians, actors, writers and anyone else who is alone for the holidays. Seatings are at 1, 3, 5 and 7 pm. Call 323-656-1336 x1 for reservations.