Seasonal & Holidays
Thanksgiving Takeout: San Diego Co. Dining Deals & To-Go Specials 2022
Whether you dine out Nov. 24 or opt for an at-home, turkey-day feast, your local San Diego County restaurants are ready with tasty offers.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — 'Tis time to gather and gobble! Thanksgiving falls this year on Thursday, Nov. 24.
If you wish to celebrate turkey day while leaving the hassle of cooking to others, Patch has you covered — with selections for all tastes and budgets at restaurants throughout San Diego County.
Check out our annual, Thanksgiving dining guide, and scroll through the images above, for some of the best restaurant dine-in and takeout specials offered at eateries near you.
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BASKIN-ROBBINS: The iconic, all-ice cream Turkey Cake is back in its caramel-praline glaze glory with two sugar cone "legs" & frosting garnish. Get $5 off any cake purchase of $35 or more when you preorder online with code TURKEY, or show mobile app coupon during checkout from Nov. 16-24 at participating stores. Order info. Location finder.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Thanksgiving is only day of the year the restaurant offers turkey, so don't miss out! In-house dining Nov. 24 ($11.99/ kids & $25.99/adults) offers classic menu with soup or salad, turkey, mashed potatoes, sage dressing, broccoli with garlic butter, roasted sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Or dine at home with Thanksgiving Family Meals To-Go in three sizes. Included: turkey; mashed potatoes; gravy; dressing; sweet potatoes; broccoli; salad; cranberry sauce; molasses bread; & pumpkin pie. To-go prices: serves up to four, $103.95; up to eight, $207.95; up to 12 people, $311.95. Reservations & online ordering. Location finder here.
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BOSTON MARKET: Thanksgiving options abound for dining on-site or at home. Select from: to-go, Hot & Ready-To-Serve Meals for 12, with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, spinach artichoke dip, crackers, cranberry walnut relish, rolls, apple pie and one pumpkin pie; Catering starting at $12.99 per person; A La Carte for entrees, sides, appetizers or desserts; Thanksgiving Day Offerings of $15.99 meal with turkey or chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, roll & slice of apple or pumpkin pie. Info for ordering. Locations throughout San Diego.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Dine in or order takeout for Thanksgiving Day. Restaurants open Nov. 24 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. for traditional Turkey Day menu, plus Italian specialties. (See menus here.) Reservations here. Thanksgiving Packages To-Go feature turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie & add-on options of baked ziti, chicken carbonara & meatballs. Takeout orders due Nov. 22. Order info. Locations include Carlsbad, Mira Mesa, San Diego.
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CAFE SEVILLA: Celebrate Spanish-inspired Thanksgiving, complete with a unique, three-course menu of Champiñónes y Crema soup, Estrella Damm (Spanish beer-glazed duck with garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus wrapped in jamón serrano) & deconstructed pumpkin empanada for dessert. Rustic seasonal cocktails also available. $49.50 per person & items available à la carte. Reservations strongly recommended. Live Latin music 5 p.m. - p.m. Details. Find locale in San Diego.
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CHART HOUSE: Dine in or select Thanksgiving takeout Nov. 24. To-go family pack serves three to four with prime rib ($130) or turkey dinner ($105), with salad, sides & dessert. Pre-order by Nov. 18. On-site dining includes special, three-course menu with classics & Thanksgiving favorites. Info on both offers. Restaurants: Cardiff & Coronado (Peohe's).
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CLAIM JUMPER STEAKHOUSE & BAR: A special Thanksgiving, three-course menu will be served 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nov. 24, with entree choices of turkey, ham & prime rib, plus salad & pie. Takeout platters also available with turkey, ham or a combo, along with sides & dessert. Go here for orders or reservations. Location finder.
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DEL TACO: Seasonal, fan-favorite tamales are back through Dec. 28! Wrapped in real corn husks with shredded pork, varieties include: Red & Green smothered with zesty red & tangy green sauces, sour cream & cilantro; and Chili Cheese with beef chili, cheddar cheese & sour cream. Available for two ($5) or four pack ($10). Find locations near you.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Get your holiday order ready! Choose from: Dickey’s Complete Feast for 10 to 12, with choice of ham, turkey, Cajun-fried turkey or prime rib, plus cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon, & rolls; Dinner Feast for eight to 10, with ham, turkey, Cajun-fried turkey or prime rib & dressing, gravy & rolls; or ready-to-serve Holiday Big Yellow Box, (feeds up to 12) with four pounds of turkey, large servings of baked potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing & rolls. Details. Location finder.
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EDDIE V'S: A luxe Thanksgiving meal will be served with hand-carved turkey & gravy, brioche sage stuffing, cranberry chutney, butternut squash, mashed potatoes & pumpkin pie tartlet. With live music & eye-catching signature cocktails, like the Smoked Old Fashioned, torched tableside on a wooden plank, or color-changing Hope Diamond. Reservations. Locations: La Jolla; San Diego.
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EL TORITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: All-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet planned 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 24. (Marina del Rey locale will serve three-course, plated Thanksgiving meal.) Among buffect selections: turkey & ham; apple-jalapeño stuffing; chipotle-honey sweet potatoes; green bean casserole; taco station; soups & salads; pumpkin pie, unlimited champagne & more. Adults $36/kids $12. Info & reservations. A dozen tamales ($24), chicken, carnitas or sweet corn, also offered to order online or in restaurants. Find locations.
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EUREKA!: A pre-Thanksgiving “Drinks”giving will be served for late night "Hoppy Hour" with food & drink specials 9 p.m. to close Wednesday, Nov. 23. And starting Black Friday, a gift-card promo gets underway: Purchase $50 gift card & receive $10 bonus card; or buy $100 gift card & receive $30 in bonus cards. Purchase using link. Restaurant finder here.
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FOGO DE CHAO: The Brazilian restaurant will be open Thanksgiving Day with its prix-fixe menu of continual service of fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, along with roasted turkey au jus, sweet potato casserole, Brazilian sausage & apple dressing, and cranberry relish. Children 6 & younger dine free with purchase of adult Churrasco meal. A Brazilian-inspired Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go for six also offered. Ordering & reservation info. Location: San Diego.
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GELSON'S: Plan ahead for a stress-free Thanksgiving with array of such pre-cooked favorites as turkey & gravy, ham, prime rib, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes & plant-based options like hazelnut cranberry roast en croute. Cornucopia floral centerpieces also offered Nov. 17-21. Food orders due by Nov. 23 for pick-up Nov. 16-24. Markets close early Thanksgiving Day. Info & ordering links. Find stores throughout SoCal.
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GOLDEN CORRAL: Choose from smorgasbord of dining options: Holiday Buffet with turkey, ham, beef roast & traditional sides; Holiday Feast To-Go featuring ready-to-eat meals for six to eight, plus pumpkin & pecan pies; or Holiday Meals To-Go — ready-to-eat meals for individuals & smaller gatherings. Open Thanksgiving Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info & ordering details. Find locations here.
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JOE'S CRAB SHACK: Thanksgiving feasts will be served Nov. 24 - for dine-in or takeout. Meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Adult: $23.99. Child: $14.99. Restaurants in Oceanside, San Diego. Details here.
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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ: Pre-order takeout Thanksgiving Family Feast ($269.99 for 10 or more) with turkey or ham, sides & pumpkin pie, or the Thanksgiving Supper ($199.99 for six or more) with same menu choices. Orders due Nov. 22 for pick-up Nov. 23-24. Dine-in service also available 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Details. Locations areawide.
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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. See menu, ordering & reservation details here. Locale in San Diego.
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SAM'S CLUB: Member-favorite, pre-made items can be picked up for your Thanksgiving gatherings, while keeping costs down. Among options: Member’s Mark Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Turkey - $2.48/lb (10-16 lbs.); Member’s Mark Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes- $7.98 (4 lbs.); Heinz HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy- $4.78 (3 Pack, 18 oz.); Member’s Mark Brussels Sprouts with Onion Jam Parmesan- $6.92 (1.25 lbs.); Kings Hawaiian Original Dinner Rolls- $6.58 (32 pk.); Member’s Mark 12” Pumpkin Pie- $6.98. Check this link for details & other offers.
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SEASONS 52: The restaurant plans a Thanksgiving spread of such classics as turkey, cranberry relish, mashed butternut squash, sides, Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence dessert & a new Pumpkin Spice Margarita. For at-home feasts, Thanksgiving Green Box dinners serve four to six & include turkey, fixings, salad, & six Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence desserts. Available for pickup Nov, 23. Pre-orders & reservations. Location: San Diego/UTC.
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SIZZLER: A Heat & Eat Thanksgiving dinner, that serves up to six, can be pre-ordered. The meal features 2 pounds of roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with slivered almonds & sweet potato casserole. Nov. 22-23 pick up. Details here. Locations here.
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TOUS LES JOURS: Dazzle family & friends with "Give Thanks" collection of sweet treats, including, Chestnut Cake (chestnut cake with mocha sponge & roasted chestnuts), Pumpkin Spice Cake (four-layer mocha cake & pumpkin spice buttercream), Thanksgiving Cloud Cake with fresh berries, & Cranberry Orange Yogurt Cake (white chocolate sponge cake with yogurt buttercream and cranberry spread). Ordering & location info. Sites in San Diego County.
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TRULUCK'S: Traditional, three-course Thanksgiving feast planned 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. with turkey, sides & desserts, along with two specialty cocktails. The Holiday Nog ($15) & Turkey Fashioned (a twist on Old Fashioned with Wild Turkey bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura & orange bitters. $14.50.) Reservations recommended online or via OpenTable. In La Jolla at 8990 University Center Lane, San Diego. Menu here.
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URBAN PLATES: Keep Thanksgiving easy with heat-at-home, takeout Turkey Family Feast serving six to eight ($169.95). Includes herb-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, artisan bread & choice of two sides as creamed spinach, rainbow carrots & golden beets, Brussels sprouts & roasted sweet potatoes. Orders due Nov. 20 for Nov. 22-23 pick-up. Whole desserts also available. Hot ready-to-eat options, including Turkey Family Meal (serves four/$99.95) or Turkey Plate Meals ($23.95) offered Nov. 22-24. Check here for the full Thanksgiving menu options & order links. Find locations throughout San Diego.
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ALSO SEE: San Diego County Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best For Thanksgiving
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