Thanksgiving Dining Guide for Los Angeles 2009

Great Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner Around LA

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 Langham, Pasadena
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-2867
http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com
This classic hotel is offering a Thanksgiving champagne brunch buffet accompanied by classic jazz in The Ballroom. Reservations noon to 4 pm, $85 per adult, $35 children 3-12. Additional Thanksgiving dining options are available in the award-winning Dining Room and The Terrace from $80 to $165.

Thanksgiving at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 612-1562
www.millenniumhotels.com
Thanksgiving dinner in the Rendezvous Court features organic seasonal dishes and traditional items with an Italian twist. Entrees include free-range turkey with organic barley apple stuffing and rich cranberry sauce, natural New York "bistecca" with caramelized vegetables and herb-roasted potatoes and Chilean sea bass with a sweet potato caponata and warm Marzemino wine sauce. $45 Adults, $24 Children 4-11; noon - 8 pm.

Cafe Rodeo at the Luxe Hotel Beverly Hills
360 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 273-0300
www.luxehotelrodeodrive.com
Prix-fixe 3-course traditional Thanksgiving dinner or choose from the regular menu in the dining room or on the patio. $45 Adult, $20 child. The Thanksgiving menu will be served from 4 pm to 10:30 pm. Complimentary Valet.

Whist at the Viceroy
1819 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-7500
www.viceroysantamonica.com
Thanksgiving buffet features a carving station with turkey, ham and all the trimmings along with other options. 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm, $68 per person.

Campanile
624 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-1447
www.campanilerestaurant.com
Thanksgiving dinner is a bargain at $65 ($30 for kids) for 5 courses at award-winning Campanile on La Brea. The Traditional fare includes such offerings as mushroom barley soup, rosemary-charred turkey breast, savory bread pudding and mashed potatoes, among others. Reservations from 3-8:30 pm.

Patina
141 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-3331
www.patinagroup.com
This 4-course Thanksgiving feast features a traditional golden roast turkey with all the trimmings, or slow-cooked Chatham cod as main entrees, with an appetizer of Maine lobster & chest nut velouté. $60 adults, $30 children 12 and under.

Thanksgiving at Akasha Bakery and Restaurant
9543 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
akasharestaurant.com
A 3-course Thanksgiving Day feast including an old fashioned pie buffet. Noon - 7 pm, $55 per Adult, $30.child 12 and under.

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 - 4 pm, $49.95 for adults, half price for children 5-11, under 5 Free. Sir Winston's, The Chelsea and The Promenade Cafe on the Queen Mary will also offer Thanksgiving Day menus from 5 or 6 pm to 10 or 11 pm.

The Reef
880 Harbor Scenic Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-8013
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. 9 am to 7 pm, $34.95 adults, $16.95 for children. The restaurant isa 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 clam chowder, salad bar, turkey with macadamia nut dressing and all the fixings, pumpkin pie and free seconds. $29.95 for adults, half price for kids 10 and under; reservations 11 am to 9:45 pm.

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. $15.95/plate (Tentative), 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.