Here’s a look at Thanksgiving Orange County 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2023.
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Thanksgiving Orange County 2023: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy (Costa Mesa)is offering a Thanksgiving Family Style Menu. Start off with Balsamic Tomato Bruscheteta. First Course includes choice of Maggiano’s Salad or Caesar Salad. Next, choose from Traditional Roasted Turkey; Country-Style Smoked Baked Ham; or Branzino Fresca Style. You also choice of two pastas and two additional sides. Finish off with a Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake; Warm Apple Crostada; or Tiramisu.
nFuse
nFuse is hosting the ultimate turkey dinner on November 23. Featuring Apple Herb Stuffed Turkey Breast served with Whipped Parmesan Potatoes, Blue Lake Green Beans, and Cranberry Port Jus. Reservations are available from 11 am to 8:30 pm. Priced at 34 per person.
MIX Restaurant & Lounge
MIX Restaurant & Lounge is hosting a Thanksgiving holiday buffet. Reservations are available from 3 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $60 per person.
Boathouse on the Bay
Boathouse on the Bay (Long Beach) is offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet on November 23. Featuring traditional Thanksgiving favorites to a selection of seafood and carved meats. Reservations are for indoor and outdoor seating, from 12 pm to 6 pm. Priced at $70 for adults and $25 for children.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille (Costa Mesa) is offering Thanksgiving dinner as well as regular dinner menu available on November 23. Adults $55, Children $20. Plate features: Slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing; French green beans; Cranberry-Pear Chutney.
They are also offering Thanksgiving sides to go. Does not include turkey or dessert. Pre-order by November 21. Pick up scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 9am–5pm and Thursday, November 23, 9am–11am. Days and times may vary by location. $135 and serves 4 people.
- Brioche Stuffing
- French Green Beans
- Cranberry-Pear Chutney
- Sam’s Mashed Potatoes
- Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
- Seeded Rolls
- Housemade Gravy
Watertable
Watertable (Huntington Beach) is hosting a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations are available from 3 pm to 8 pm. Priced at $95 for adults. Reservation deposit is priced at $50.
Tangerine Room
Tangerine Room (Anaheim) is hosting a Thanksgiving feast on November 23. Featuring holiday favorites, carving stations, fresh seafood and more. Reservations are available from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Priced at $85 per person.
Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort (Newport Beach) is offering an extravagant buffet on November 23. Enjoy Holiday Classics from our carving station like roasted turkey, sage-rubbed rib eye and herb-crusted rack of lamb. Guests will delight in our seafood bar with fresh shucked oysters, poached prawns, snow crab and lobster claws. Reservations are available from 12 pm to 4 pm. Priced at $120 per person.
Buca di Beppo
Your neighborhood Buca di Beppo is open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. Reserve your table to enjoy a relaxing traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as a selection from our a la carte menu of authentic Italian favorites, all served family style. Start with a choice of Caesar or Mixed Greens Salad. Enjoy a choice of pasta including Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo or Penne alla Vodka. Sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy and all the trimmings. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie for dessert.
Celebrating at home? Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy a complete traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or anywhere you wish to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. Available in two sizes, and perfect for leftovers, which everyone loves! The SMALL Feast feeds 3 people and LARGE Feast feeds 6 people. Make it an even bigger feast by adding your favorite classic Italian dishes including Baked Ziti, Chicken Carbonara and our World Famous Meatballs.
Choose to pick up your Thanksgiving meal at your local Buca di Beppo location, at a convenient time that works best for you. Pick up COLD to heat and serve later, or get it HOT and ready to serve immediately.
Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse
Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse (Anaheim) is offering a prix-fixe menu on November 23. Reservations are available from 5 pm to 10 pm. Priced at $60 per person.
Seasons 52
Seasons 52 (Costa Mesa) is offering Thanksgiving dine-in priced at $40 adults, $18 children.
- Roasted Turkey
- Savory Pan Gravy
- Yukon Mashed Potatoes
- Brioche and Sage Stuffing
- Green Beans
- Mashed Butternut Squash
- Cranberry Relish
- Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence
They are also offering Thanksgiving to go with everyone on the menu above plus a fresh Field Greens Salad to start and six Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgences to end. $225, serves 4 – 6. Preorder by November 20 and pickup on November 22.
Cooper’s Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk is serving a Thanksgiving menu. Adult $34.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $14.99. Menu based on availability.
- Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds and Sour Cream
- Slow-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
- Traditional Stuffing
- Roasted Green Beans & Carrots
- Mary’s Potatoes
- Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, a collaboration with Eli’s Cheesecake of Chicago, with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce
They are also serving a Thanksgiving Take-Home Kit. $199.99, serves 6 .Pre-order now, as quantities are limited. Then, pick up your Take Home Kit on Tuesday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 22.
- Pretzel Bread & Butter
- Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Traditional Stuffing, Mary’s Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans & Carrots
- Slow-Roasted Turkey slices with Pan Gravy & Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce
Cracker & Barrel
Here is a look at Cracker & Barrel Thanksgiving offerings this year. Please contact your local Cracker & Barrel on what they offer and pricing.
Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves 8 – 10). Includes two Oven-Roasted Turkey Breasts, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 11/20 or 11/21.
Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast (serves 4 – 6). Includes one Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole with pecans, choice of one Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours of pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 11/20 or 11/21.
Heat n’ Serve Turkey Breast. One Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast. Makes a great addition to your holiday meal. Serve within 72 hours after pickup.
Heat n’ Serve Spiral Sliced Sugar-Cured Ham. Tender, flavorful spiral sliced Sugar Cured Ham. Serve within 72 hours after pickup.
McCormick & Schmick’s
In addition to their regular menu, McCormick & Schmick’s will be serving a Traditional Turkey Dinner complete with all of the classic staples. Adults $38, Children $15.
They are also offering Thanksgiving to Go featuring the following below. Serves 4-6, $236.50. Preorder by November 20.
Sliced Roasted Turkey • Cornbread Dressing • Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy • Butternut Squash Bisque • Seasonal Salad • Butternut Squash Casserole • Green Beans with Bacon Apple Vinaigrette • Sourdough Bread with Butter • Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Anaheim) is offering a Thanksgiving 3-course meal featuring their traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. Includes a starter, all the fixings and dessert. Starting at $59 per Guest.
They’re open at 11 am Thanksgiving Day, November 23. Full dinner menu is also available all day, and they have a Children’s 3-Course Menu for $26.
They are also offering a Thanksgiving Catering Menu. Select from their 3-course Thanksgiving Bundle for six, or choose items a la carte to round out your spread. Available Ready to Heat or Ready to Serve.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Joe’s Crab Shack (Garden Grove) is offering a Thanksgiving plate served with Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, complete with a slice of Pumpkin Pie. Adult $22.99 | Kids $13.99.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is offering a holiday buffet on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 4 pm. Featuring Carved Roasted Turkey, Carved Holiday Glazed Ham, and Carved Holiday Beef Roast on the endless buffet along with all the traditional holiday favorites like Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin & Pecan Pie.
They are also offering holiday feasts to go serving 6-8 people and includes traditional Roasted Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham, or Holiday Beef Roast plus Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, your choice of additional side, Cranberry sauce, their famous Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter and a whole Pie. All of their proteins, delicious sides, rolls, and desserts are also available a la carte. Orders must be placed 72-hour in advance.
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s is offering a Thanksgiving menu. Full menu also available.
Bar Louie
Bar Louie (Tustin) is open on Thanksgiving from 4 pm to 2 am with special Thanksgiving drinks on offer.
Wednesday, Nov. 22 is Drinksgiving, and Bar Louie’s got you covered with their beloved Happy Hour specials available from 4 – 7 p.m. Enjoy 50% off select bar bites, $7 signature martinis, $4 domestic drafts and more. Wanting a little extra relative relief? Bar Louie is everyone’s go-to late night spot, with kitchens at most locations open until 2 a.m. serving your favorite menu items! Hours and participation may vary.
Polly’s Pies
Polly’s Pies is offering various frozen pies for Thanksgiving. Deadline for ordering is November 21.
DIY Thanksgiving Orange County 2023 Meal Ideas
Home Chef
Home Chef has your holiday season covered with Thanksgiving favorites made easier than ever. From the turkey and other main course to beloved sides and delicious desserts, customers can order dishes for their fall feast online or pick up on their pre-holiday grocery store trip. Either way, Home Chef takes care of the menu prep so you can focus on making Turkey Day memories.
You can also visit your local Kroger-owned store – including Kroger, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Fry’s Smith’s, Ralph’s and more – to pick up Heat & Eat meal options, with order ahead available at YourOrderOnline.com (order by 11/21).
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