L.A. Thanksgiving Restaurant Dining Deals & To-Go Specials 2021

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Thanksgiving 2021 falls on Thursday, Nov. 25. Have your feasting plans in place?

For those wishing to keep kitchen prep at a minimum, options abound throughout the Greater L.A. region, with restaurants offering in-house, chef-prepped dining specials and gourmet meals, sides or tasty treats and desserts for takeout.

Peruse our annual Thanksgiving dining guide — with choices for all price ranges — to find what appeals to your family. Do note, many establishments require advance notice for to-go orders. For restaurant dining, reservations typically are recommended.

And to all of our readers, Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: The iconic, all-ice cream Turkey Cake is back! With praline glaze and two sugar cone legs on top of a frosting garnish, this “turkey” can be ordered with choice of ice cream. Participating shops are offering $5 off any cake purchase of $35 or more through Nov. 25. Plus, from Thanksgiving Day through Nov. 30, guests can score free kid's scoop with minimum $15 purchase. Info here.

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BEVERLY WILSHIRE/FOUR SEASONS: THEBlvd Restaurant is offering three-course Thanksgiving dinner on-site, complete with live music. And back by popular demand: Thanksgiving to-go with fixings to enjoy from home. Thanksgiving-To-Go menu, by Executive Chef Samir Roonwal, features: fall salad or butternut squash soup; roasted turkey; plus sides of cranberry sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, haricot vert, charred brussels sprouts & desserts. Meals for four to six are $450 or for seven to 10 guests - $650. Pre-orders due 5 p.m. Nov. 19. Info here. Beverly Wilshire is at 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA.

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BIANCA: Celebrate Thanksgiving with to-go pies, created by Executive Pastry Chef Federico Fernandez. Flavors include Apple Pie, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Banana Pie, Pecan Pie & Pumpkin Pie. Pre-order by Nov. 19 for pick-up on Nov. 23-24. At 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Ordering info here.

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BLACK ANGUS: Thanksgiving diners can choose to eat in-house with a turkey dinner, with all of the trimmings ($24.99 per adult or $10.99 per child), or order a Feast To Go. Takeout includes salad, molasses bread, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Three take-out choices: for four for $99.95, eight for $199.95 or 12 for $299.95. Meals available for curbside pickup and can be ordered online. Location finder here.

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BOA STEAKHOUSE: Dine in style at home with four-serving, Thanksgiving takeout ($300, with additional sides $20 each) that includes turkey breast, mixed greens, rosemary dinner rolls, BOA mashed potatoes, sweet potato puree, green beans almondine, stuffing, cranberry sauce & Larder Bakery pumpkin pie. Preorder here by Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. for Nov. 24 pick-up. Limited availability. Locales in Santa Monica & West Hollywood.

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BOSTON MARKET: Thanksgiving heat & serve dinners are on the menu for a hassle-free celebration. Meals feature entrees, appetizers, sides and pies to feed four to 12. Options include: whole roasted turkey; mashed potatoes, stuffing, spinach artichoke dip and pies, plus a la carte sides. A 12-person package is $169.99, while another serving four to six is $119.99, although prices may vary by location. Preorder by Nov. 22 for pick-up. Details here. There are 24 Boston Markets throughout California.

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BUCA DI BEPPO: Celebrate at home with a Thanksgiving to-go feast from Buca di Beppo. Comes with white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. (Three servings $78.99; six servings $148.) Takeout is prepared cold to heat & enjoy, or hot and ready to serve. Order deadline: 8 a.m. Nov. 23. Order online here. "It's as easy as pumpkin pie." Area locales: CLAREMONT; ENCINO; PASADENA; REDONDO BEACH; SANTA CLARITA; THOUSAND OAKS; UNIVERSAL CITY.

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CAFE GRATITUDE: Pre-order pies & sides, all plant-based, via website before supplies run out. Specials include: Cranberry Roasted Butternut Squash & Garnet Yams $35; Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes $25; Truffled Porcini Gravy $18; Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts $35; Pear & Pomegranate Chutney $18; French Lentil & Butternut Squash Loaf $35; Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad $35; and, of course, gluten-free pumpkin, chocolate coconut cream & apple pies $28. Order deadline Nov. 21 for pick-up at locations in Arts District, Larchmont, Newport Beach, San Diego & Venice. Also, a gift card promotion runs Nov. 16 to Dec. 31: Buy $100 gift card online or in-store & receive $25 bonus card. Website here.

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CHART HOUSE: Dine in or select Thanksgiving takeout Nov. 25. To-go family pack serves three to four with prime rib ($130) or turkey dinner ($105), with salad, accompaniments & dessert. Pre-order by Nov. 19. On-site dining includes special, three-course menu with classics & Thanksgiving favorites. Go here for info on both offers. Restaurants: Cardiff; Dana Point; Lake Tahoe; Monterey; Redondo Beach. Price may vary by location.
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CLAIM JUMPER STEAKHOUSE: Dine in or carry out this Thanksgiving. Dine in features special three-course menu that includes turkey, ham, prime rib, plus salads & pie. Takeout holiday platters include turkey, ham or turkey & ham combo, plus garlic cheese bread, Caesar salad, stuffing, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, orange cranberry relish & dessert. See details here. Restaurants in Buena Park, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Mission Viejo, Northridge, Palmdale, Rancho Cucamonga, Roseville, San Bernardino, San Diego - Bayside & Valencia.

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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE: Keep meal prep easy with either "Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast," serves 8-10 (starting at $139.99) or "Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner," serves 4-6 (starting at $89.99). Served chilled & ready-to-heat. Info here. Available for pick up Nov. 20-27, while supplies last. Locations in Camarillo, Rialto, Rocklin, Sacramento, Santa Maria, Victorville, plus new ghost kitchen in Hollywood.

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DELILAH: Pre-order by Nov. 19 for Thanksgiving feast to-go ($275) that serves four. Included: endive & gem lettuce salad; fingerling potatoes; candied yams; roasted Brussels sprouts; wild mushroom stuffing; roasted turkey breast with confit turkey legs; gravy; cranberry sauce; & choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. Pick-ups: Nov. 24. Order: Exporetock.com/delilahla/ . 7969 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Gather the family for a BBQ, heat & eat takeout feast, available for pickup or delivery. Choose from: Complete or Dinner Feasts: smoked turkey, prime rib, peppercorn garlic prime rib, Cajun-fried turkey or ham, with dressing, gravy, potato casserole, green beans, rolls (ORDER for Complete Feast or ORDER for Dinner Feast) . Additional options: à La Carte Menu: ORDER here; or Holiday Big Yellow Box, with ready-to-eat feast with turkey, dressing, gravy, potato casserole, green beans & buttery rolls (ORDER here.) Click here to view heating instructions for heat & eat feasts. Order links here. There are 68 Dickey's in California. Find one near you.
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EDDIE V'S: Dine 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on a luxe Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey, butternut squash, mashed potatoes and Pumpkin Pie Tartlet, (Adult $43; Child $15) while enjoying live music, Veuve Clicquot champagne and signature cocktails, including the color-changing Hope Diamond. Book online: See full menu & links. Locations: El Segundo; La Jolla; Newport Beach; Palm Desert; San Diego.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Celebrate pollo-style with such seasonal family deals as: "Holiday Familia Dinner " (10 pieces of chicken with salsa, two large sides & tortillas for $20); Chicken Pozole Verde  (chicken &  hominy simmered in broth of tomatillo, garlic, onion & chiles); Mexican Hot Chocolate (blend of Rich Abuelita Chocolate with cinnamon, vanilla, whipped cream &  cinnamon sugar); or tamales ( handmade tamales, available a la carte or in family bundles of six or 12.) Details. Location finder here.

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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: Choose from takeout or on-site dining at the oceanfront restaurant. To-go Thanksgiving dinner for six ($199 or a la carte options) features cocoa-roasted turkey, brioche mushroom stuffing, sage gravy, Brussels sprouts, candied yams & cranberry orange compote. Order Nov. 15-21 for Nov. 22-24 pick-up at 562-481-3910 or online. Reserve Thanksgiving Day in-house seating at 562-481-3910 or online, with menu including butternut squash soup, beet salad, crab cake, cocoa-roasted turkey, dressing, gravy, yams, plus Chilean sea bass or prime rib. Located at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach. Info & menus here.

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GELSON'S: No matter the size of your gathering, Gelson's can accommodate with complete pre-cooked holiday dinners, à la carte meats & sides. Among choices: roasted turkey & gravy; glazed ham; prime rib; cornbread stuffing; cranberry sauce; yam soufflé; mashed cauliflower; creamed spinach; Brussels sprouts; mashed potatoes; plus slow-roasted brisket & plant-based roasts. Order deadline is Nov. 23, with pick up Nov. 20 through Dec. 1. Gelson’s closes early Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, so orders need to be picked up by 1 p.m. Info here.

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GRACIAS MADRE: Holiday tamale season is back at these WeHo & Newport Beach spots. Pre-order such tamale offerings & seasonal sides as: Poblano Rajas Tamales $54; Jackfruit Tamales $54; Guajillo Tamales $54; Pesto Brussels Sprouts $30; Trio Braised Beans with Kale $25; Roasted Yams $30; & more. Order via website by Nov. 21. Or take advantage of gift card promotion, running Nov. 16 through Dec. 31: Buy $100 Gracias Madre gift card online or in-store & receive $25 bonus card. Website here. Locations: 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood; and 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach.

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HOTEL CASA DEL MAR: Terrazza & Catch restaurants are hosting a special, three course, prix-fixe menu for lunch & dinner, accompanied by live music, on Thanksgiving Day. ($115 per guest, $45 for children) See menu here. The hotel also is offering a gourmet, three-course takeout dinner ($115 per person) for Nov. 24 pick-up. Menu here. Orders taken here. Hotel Casa del Mar is at 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica.

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HUCKLEBERRY BAKERY & CAFE: Pre-orders underway for Thanksgiving, plus delivery is new option for 2021. Among menu choices: Whole Roasted Mary’s Organic Turkeys or whole breasts (brined and roasted or un-roasted); beef tenderloin; Scottish salmon; smashed potatoes; stuffing; cranberry sauce; plus Bourbon Pecan Pie, Take & Bake Apple Crumble Pie, Turkey-Shaped Ginger Cookies & more. Full menu & details here. Pre-order by Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., online through Tock, e-mail catering@huckleberrycafe.com or via 310-451-2311. Pickup & delivery Nov. 24-25. Huckleberry is at 1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.

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JAMAICA BAY INN: A Thanksgiving pre-fixe, in-house menu ($65), plus takeout menu offered. On-site feast features: wedge salad; butternut bisque; turkey; green beans; stuffing; cranberry sauce; gravy; & pumpkin pie. To-go options include turkey, stuffing, roasted root vegetables, yams; potatoes; & pumpkin pie cheesecake. Serving sizes range from four-six, six-eight or eight to 10. Info here. Located at 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey.

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JOE'S CRAB SHACK: Thanksgiving turkey feasts will be served Nov. 25 - for dine-in or takeout. Meal includes turkey, stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Adult: $19.99. Child: $9.99. California restaurants in Garden Grove, Redondo, Oceanside, San Diego & Sacramento. Details here.

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LANEA: Celebrate with holiday tamales, from Baldwin Hills' Petra Zavaleta of Barbakush-fame, for $3 each, only on weekends for dine-in or takeout, until end of year. Order by dozen or half dozen. Options include: Grilled Chicken with Petra's Secret Seasoning; Grilled Pork with Petra's Secret Seasoning; Vegetarian with Queso Mozzarella; & the Pina, a vegan tamale with fresh pineapple. All tacos are handmade to order on 100% gluten-free corn masa tortillas and wrapped in a corn husk. Info here. Lanea is at 217 Broadway, Santa Monica.

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LAZY DOG RESTAURANTS: Holiday offering includes an old-school, limited -time "Roasted Turkey TV Dinner," with roasted turkey breast, house-made gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, stuffing & salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake. "Made in-house, frozen in retro-style trays, and ready to pop in the oven when you need them." Order up here. Golden State's Lazy Dog locales listed here.

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L’ERMITAGE BEVERLY HILLS: A family-style Thanksgiving dinner ($85 per adult & $45 for children under 12) will be served 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. at French bistro Avec Nous with menu highlights including Turkey Roulade with apple pecan mousseline filling and Sautern jus, Pomme Puree with crème fraiche and white truffle & Caramelized Apple Tart with fall spice crème Chantilly. Located at 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills. Reservation info here.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: The chain is offering two sizes of family feasts for takeout — for six or more ($165.99) & for 10 or more ($219.99). Included turkey or ham, or a combo, with sides of garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, biscuits & apple butter and a whole pumpkin pie. Orders due by Nov. 23. Ordering info here. Dine-in also option. Find Greater LA restaurants here.
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MARIE CALLENDER'S: Select from take-home feasts with ham or turkey. (Serving four to six from $129.99-$144.99, but prices may vary by locale.) Menu includes mashed potatoes, cornbread, apple-sage stuffing, gravy, veggies, roasted yams & cranberry sauce. See info here. Find your nearest Marie Callender's here.

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MARMALADE CAFE: Celebrate Thanksgiving Nov. 25 with either in-house, three-course meal ($39.99) featuring soup or salad, turkey, salmon, prime rib or ravioli & pie, or to-go feast available for pick-up Nov. 23-25. Takeout offered in two sizes: serving four to six - $139.99; or eight-10 - $189.99. To-go includes turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, cranberry sauce & whole pie. See details here. Locations: Calabasas, El Segundo, Los Angeles Farmers Market, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, Westlake Village & Santa Monica.

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NORMS: A $59.99 Holiday Family Meal, that serves four, can be ordered for takeout or delivery. Included: turkey; mashed potatoes; gravy; stuffing; cranberry sauce; gumbo; salad; and apple or pumpkin pie. See website here. Order info here. Find NORMS locations here throughout Los Angeles, Orange & Riverside counties.

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PLAYA PROVISIONS: Options from the Playa del Rey hotspot include a dine-in feast on Thanksgiving Day (1 p.m. - 6 p.m.), featuring chicory & apple salad & turkey with fixings (yams, green beans, potatoes, stuffing, gravy & cranberry sauce) and dessert. Or choose Playa Provisions’ pies to-go. Flavors include Pumpkin, Apple Cranberry Crumble and Bourbon Pecan. Order deadline Nov. 21 for Nov. 23-24 pick-up. Look here for info. At 119 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey.

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RED LOBSTER: Keep holiday festivities easy with free delivery on orders placed via RedLobster.com Nov 22-29, including party platters & family feasts. Plus, check out twist on traditional Thanksgiving stuffing with release recipe for Cheddar Bay Biscuit® Stuffing. See info & recipe here. See California locales here.

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RORI'S ARTISANAL CREAMERY: Select from one of two ice cream pies for your Thanksgiving Day dessert: a Maple Pecan Pie, with Maple Pecan ice cream, molasses orange whipped cream & caramel drizzle; or Cinnamon Pumpkin with pumpkin pie ice cream, maple whipped cream & marzipan candied pumpkins. $53 each & serve eight-12. Orders due Nov. 22 for pick-up by Nov. 24 at shops in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Santa Monica and Camarillo. Call Monday-Friday at (805) 220-6019 to order. Details here.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Thanksgiving offerings are available for in-restaurant or pick-up. The traditional dinner includes a starter choice, turkey, Ruth’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing, homemade gravy, cranberry relish, a side & dessert. Sides to-go also an option. Preorders due Nov. 22. See menu, ordering & reservation details here. Locales in Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Roseville, Fresno, Woodland Hills, Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Anaheim, Irvine, Del Mar, Palm Desert & San Diego.

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SALT RESTAURANT & BAR: Inside Marina del Rey Hotel, the eatery will offer dine-in & to-go options for Thanksgiving. For dine-in: A traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 2 p.m- 7 p.m. features $120 prix-fixe menu with rolls, butternut squash soup or salad, Diestel Family Ranch turkey, ciabatta stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans & pumpkin pie. For to-go: Dinner serving four to six ($399) includes same menu. Takeout order deadline is Nov. 20. Info here. At 13534 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey.

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SAVOCA AT JW MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES L.A. LIVE: On Thanksgiving Day, Savoca will host three-course, pre-fixe menu for $65 per person. Menu includes: first course of Beet Panzanella, Zuppa di Zucca or Duck Confit Ravioli; entrée of Beef Filet, Branzino or Classic Turkey; & dessert selections of Pumpkin Cheesecake or Chocolate Pecan Tarte. Booking info. At 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.

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SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH: 1 Pico will serve a three-course menu highlighting Thanksgiving classics with a twist from Executive Chef Sean Michael Runyon — featuring vegan options & festive cocktails, 11 a.m. -9 p.m. ($115 per person, plus special kids' menu, here, for $45.) Options: pumpkin soup, lobster tartine, hamachi crudo, oysters, plus turkey with Thanksgiving fixings, braised short ribs, scallops, pumpkin cheesecake, apple pie bites & more. At 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Details here.

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SLAB BBQ: Pre-orders underway for Thanksgiving takeout (serves four for $225) featuring whole smoked turkey, gravy, SLAB BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, mac 'n cheese, collard greens, dinner rolls & choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. Orders due Nov. 19 for pick-up Nov. 24-25. Order at exploretock.com/slabbarbecue/. Info here. SLAB is at 8136 West 3rd St., Los Angeles.

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SIZZLER: A Heat & Eat Thanksgiving dinner, that serves up to six, can be ordered for $84.99. The meal features 2 pounds of roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with slivered almonds & sweet potato casserole. Orders due Nov. 21. for Nov. 23-24 pick up. Details here. Locations here.
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SWEET ROSE CREAMERY: Thanksgiving Ice Cream Pies ($48) can be pre-ordered by Nov. 15 for pick-up Nov. 22-24. Select from Apple Pie, with oat crumble & caramel swirl, a chocolatey Pecan Pie and a spiced Pumpkin Pie, that also happens to be vegan. Order online via Tock or call shops at 310-260-2663. Some pies may be available first-come, first-serve at the shops Nov. 19-24. Details here. Locations in Brentwood Country Mart, 26th Street & at 2726 Main St. Santa Monica.

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TARTINE BAKERY: Thanksgiving pre-orders underway for such Tartine holiday favorites, as 9-inch apple, pumpkin & pecan pies (serving 8-10), among other holiday specials. Three locations in San Francisco, plus in Santa Monica, Sycamore & Silver Lake in Los Angeles area. Order info here. Pick-ups will be Tuesday & Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day.

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TERRANEA RESORT: On Thanksgiving Day, diners can enjoy a served buffet brunch, with champagne & live entertainment. Highlights include carving stations, fruit & salad bar, charcuterie, desserts & more. Seatings 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Info: website. Or opt for gourmet to-go, vegan or traditional holiday feasts. Order in advance for curb-side pickup. At 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: Celebrate with a chef-prepared dinner in the restaurant or at home. In-house dining will feature turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney & mashed potatoes, with options for mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake. Takeout offers a bundle of such Thanksgiving sides as brioche stuffing, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, rolls, potatoes & more. Preorders placed online here in advance for Nov. 24-25 pick-up. Locations in Costa Mesa & Los Angeles.

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THE DOLLY LLAMA: Offered for limited time through Nov. 28: the Insta-worthy, turkey-topped "Fall Bubble Waffle," featuring horchata ice cream, nutella sauce, fall sprinkles & Oreo & candy corn turkey on top! Info here. Shops: Downtown Los Angeles, 611 S. Spring St.; Koreatown, 273 S. Western Ave.; & Sherman Oaks, 14545 Ventura Blvd.

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THE PIE HOLE: The bakery is accepting online local pickup/delivery and nationwide shipping pre-orders here at all locations, including new site in Anaheim, until Friday, Nov. 19. Menu options include: 9-inch Turkey Pot Pie with side of cranberry sauce; Moe’s Pumpkin Pie; Mom’s Apple Crumble Pie; Salted, Caramel Pecan Pie; Mac n Cheese side; mashed potato side and salads. Info here. Locations in Hollywood, Arts District LA, Orange, Pasadena, Anaheim & Gelson's Mart in Santa Monica.

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URBAN PLATES: Thanksgiving to-go packages, with antibiotic-free, non-GMO, free-range turkey, organic produce & scratch-made sides, are offered with array of options: Turkey Family Feast ($139, serves 6-8) with turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, bread, two sides; Turkey Family Meal ($79, serves 4) turkey, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry relish, rustic bread; Turkey Plate ($19.95, serves 1) turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, bread, side; plus Family Sides To-Go and desserts. Quantities may be limited (some sold out last year), so order soon. Locales in San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties. Ordering info here.

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