Seasonal & Holidays
Thanksgiving Takeout: Inland Empire Dining Deals & To-Go Specials 2022
Whether you dine out Nov. 24 or opt for an at-home, turkey-day feast, your local restaurants are ready with tasty offers.
INLAND EMPIRE, 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 from Inland Empire restaurants throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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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AGUA CALIENTE: Thanksgiving dining & curbside pick-up offers abound. Thanksgiving To-Go ($220) from Rancho Mirage & Palm Springs with dinner & fixings. Among other options: Waters Café Rancho Mirage $38 pre-fixe menu; Café One Eleven Cathedral City with special menu ($55) for dine in or takeout; The Steakhouse, Rancho Mirage or Palm Springs, $75 pre-fixe menu; 360 Sports at all locations serve Thanksgiving-inspired meals as football plays on floor-to-ceiling flat screens. Locations: Cathedral City; Rancho Mirage; Palm Springs. Details.
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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 Inland Empire.
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BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE: Reserve a table for in-house dining Nov. 24 or pre-order Thanksgiving Feast To-Go. Menu options include turkey & such classic sides as stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie, plus Italian favorites from a la carte menu. Takeout dinners come in two sizes: small for three people ($105) or large for six ($192). Pre-orders due Nov. 22. See reservation & order links. Locale in Rancho Cucamonga.
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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. Location: Palm Desert.
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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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FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO: Celebrate Thanksgiving with specials at Bistro, Pom or Fresh Grill Buffet venues. At Bistro 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.: meu offers salad, wild mushroom soup, turkey, potatoes, stuffing, sweet potato soufflé, broccolini, cranberry sauce & pumpkin spice cheesecake. At Pom 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.: salad, butternut squash bisque, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. At Fresh Grill Buffet 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.: soups, salads, ahi tuna poke, shrimp cocktail, butternut squash bisque, turkey, prime rib, ham, New York steak, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, the classic chocolate fountain & more. Reservations & info here. At 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio.
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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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JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA: A Thanksgiving holiday buffet will be served 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Among offerings: soup; pasta; sushi station; pumpkin risotto wheel; pork loin; branzino; carving stations for turkey, prime rib, ham; seafood tower; desserts; and children's selections. ($120 for adults. $49 for children 4-11. Free for 3 & younger.) Reservations. At 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert.
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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 area-wide.
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MIGUEL'S JR.: The seasonal favorite homestyle tamales, from chain's co-founder & Chief Recipe Officer Mary Vasquez’s secret family recipe, are available through Dec. 31. Order a-la-carte or pre-order online by the dozen, while supplies last. Flavors, the new savory chicken or tried-and-true chile rojo pork, can be mixed and matched. Find locations in Inland Empire. Website with order links here.
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NORMS: Pre-order to-go Thanksgiving meals that feed five or more & come complete with turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, soup, salad & pie from SoCal's iconic diner chain. Turkey dinner: $89.99. Ham dinner: $79.99. Pick-up Nov. 23-24. Order info here. Find SoCal locations in Inland Empire.
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PECHANGA RESORT CASINO: Thanksgiving dine-in & to-go specials can be found at the six eateries, Great Oak Steakhouse, 1882 Cantina, Kelsey’s, Journey’s End, Paisano’s & Pechanga Café. Restaurant info here. At 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula.
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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 Palm Desert.
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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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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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ALSO SEE: Inland Empire Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving
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