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Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful.  Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021? This post covers Thanksgiving dinner in San Diego, restaurants open for Thanksgiving in San Diego as well as turkey to go and takeout options.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Thanksgiving in America this year is Thursday, November 25, 2021.

This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media for any suggestions.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021

Addison

Addison at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is offering a Thanksgiving Tasting Menu on November 25 priced at $345 per person.

Callie

Callie is offering a Thanksgiving Feast served family-style with 4 courses, priced at $80 for adults. Children 10 and under will be served a 2 course meal for $35. Reservations for November 25 from 12 pm – 6 pm.

Et Voila! Bistro

Et Voila! Bistro is offering a three-course prix fixe menu. Adults $54, with wine pairing $74, Children $20. Reservations available for November 25 from 11 am – 8 pm.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Mister A’s

Mister A’s will be offering a 3-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu for $89.50 per person on November 25.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants
Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Parc Bistro-Brasserie

Parc Bistro-Brasserie will be offering a $64.95 per person prix fixe menu with extra optional add-ons. Available all Thanksgiving Day, 11am-8pm.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

They are also offering a Thanksgiving to go package. 2 people $90, 4 people $180, 6 people $270, 8 people $360, 10 people $450. Preorder by Sunday, November 21. Pickup on November 25 from 10 am – 12 pm.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Cardellino

Cardellino is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner to Go ($325, serves 6 – 8 people). Pick Up on Wednesday, November 24 between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Organic Turkey (18-20 lbs)
  • Hearth Roasted Red Beet Salad
  • Millionaires Potatoes
  • Hearth Roasted Root Vegetables
  • Glazed Butternut Squash & Carrots
  • Curried Cauliflower Casserole
  • Italian Sausage Stuffing
  • Herb Gravy
  • Parker House Rolls
  • Apple Crisp
  • Snickerdoodle Ice Cream
  • Roasted Banana Bread Loaf
  • 1 Bag Trust Whole Bean Coffee

Coasterra

Coasterra is offering a Thanksgiving buffet priced at $64.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids. Reservations available on Thanksgiving Day from 1 pm – 7 pm.

Thanksgiving in San Diego 2021: Dinner, Turkey to Go, Restaurants

Hash House a go go

Hash House a go go is offering a Thanksgiving To Go Box for 2 ($70) for pickup on November 25 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm. The box includes:

  • Andy’s Pumpkin Bisque with Toasted Almonds
  • Fresh Roasted Turkey, Old School Stuffing, Baby Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Chutney, Biscuit
  • HH Apple Cobbler with Fresh Caramel
  • Biscuits & Butter

International Smoke Del Mar

International Smoke Del Mar is offering Thanksgiving Dinners to Go ($320, serves 4 people) for pickup or delivery on November 24 and 25.

  • Diestal maple roasted turkey
  • Focaccia sage stuffing
  • Yukon mashed potatoes
  • Giblet gravy
  • Curry pumpkin soup: curry spice, five spice foam
  • Sauteed haricot verts
  • Port wine citrus cranberries
  • Persimmon salad: organic greens, midnight moon lomo, pomegranate, manuka honey, golden balsamic vinaigrette
  • Roasted cauliflower skewers: golden raisins, tehina, pistachio, pomegranate
  • Parker house rolls: ricotta honey butter
  • Chef’s sugar rush: assortment of fall harvest desserts and petit fours

George’s at the Cove

George’s at the Cove is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day.

They are also offering a very limited number of their famous pies this year for Thanksgiving! Choose between Dutch Caramel Apple and Dark Chocolate Pecan ($35 each). Available for pickup on November 24 and 25.

They are also offering Turkey sausage stuffing ($25) feeds 6 (will come with reheating instructions)
Turkey gravy ($15), pint. Available for pickup on November 24 and 25.

Great Maple Dinette

Great Maple Dinette is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner to Go for 2 ($135) or 4 ($235). Available for pickup on November 25 from 4 pm – 6 pm.

The dinner includes:

  • Fresh Bread Basket & Butter
  • Roast Acorn Squash Soup with Toasted Piñon Lemon Zest Relish
  • Salanova Salad w Candied Almonds, Honey Apples, Fennel, Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette
  • Thyme & Rosemary Turkey Breast w Roasted Garlic, Herb Shallot Pan Gravy, Broiche Thyme Stuffing, Caramelized Leek, Mirepoix, Dried Cranberry
  • Honey Glazed Kaboucha Squash, Brown Butter Sage, Candied Pecan, Toasted Marshmallow
  • Blue Lake Green Beans, Crispy Smoked Pork Belly & Balsamic
  • Butter Mashed Potatoes
  • Blood Orange Zest Cinnamon Cranberry Chutney
  • Spiced Pumpkin Pie (slice per person)

The Prado at Balboa Park

The Prado at Balboa Park is accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day serving a special 3-course menu.

Indulge in Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Turkey Leg, Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops or try our famous Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs.  Save room for Maple Crème Brulee or Pumpkin Mousse.

Menu is priced at $64.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge.

STK

STK is offering Thanksgiving Dine In & Takeout Special from November 25 – 28.

Roasted Free Range Turkey Special with all the sides & trimmings. Dine in: $65 Adults, $39 Children (12 & Under).

Takeout Dinner for Two priced at $139 includes Spiced-Pumpkin Pie.

The Med at La Valencia Hotel

Celebrate with your loved ones in the heart of La Jolla at The Med and enjoy Chef’s prix-fixe menu including free-range turkey, beef tenderloin, delectable desserts and more. $95 per adult, kids selections available from $20 to $36. Reservations open for November 25 for 12:30 pm – closing.

Bistro du Marché is offering a 3-course-multi-choice-menu available for $65 and $28 per child age 12 and under.

Crafted following Thanksgiving tradition with a French twist. Reservations available from 11:30 am – 6:45pm.

Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego is offering a 3-course prix fixe menu on November 25 from 3 pm – 9 pm. $85 per person, kids $25 (ages 3-12) (plus tax and service charge). Wine Pairings $35.

They are also hosting a Chefsgiving event inspired by the spirit of Thanksgiving. Join some of San Diego’s most renowned chefs as they prepare, service and share dinner with a cause. The Chefsgiving meal will include a take of each Chef’s favorite Thanksgiving dish, served family-style with wine pairings. You’ll get a chance to chat with the chefs as San Diego favorite radio personality Frankie V. hosts the evening.

Event is on November 18 at 6:30 pm with tickets at $150 and includes a $30 donation to the San Diego Food Bank.

Participating Chefs

  • Brandon Sloan, Chef de Cuisine, Provisional Kitchen, Cafe and Mercantile
  • Jojo Ruiz, Executive Chef/Party, Lionfish and Serea
  • Chris Gentile, Chef de Cuisine, AVANT
  • Travis Swikard, Executive Chef, Callie
  • Crystal White, Owner, Wayfarer Bread and Pastry
  • Davin Waite, Executive Chef, Wrench and Rodent
  • Clément Le Déoré, Desserts by Clement

George’s at the Cove

George’s at the Cove is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day.

Their to-go offerings include Dutch Caramel Apple and Dark Chocolate Pecan Pies ($35 each).

They are also offering Turkey sausage stuffing ($25) feeds 6 (will come with reheating instructions)
and Turkey gravy ($15).

Pick-up is between 2-4 PM on Wednesday, November 23.

Little Lion Cafe

Little Lion Cafe has a Thanksgiving takeout menu for pickup on Wednesday, November 24 from 3 pm – 6 pm. Some of their offerings include:

  • Dijon Truffle Kale Salad
  • Goat Cheese Tartine
  • Loaded Fall Salad
  • Anaheim Cheddar and Green Onion Biscuits
  • Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
  • Green Beans
  • Classic Scalloped Potatoes
  • Belgian Endive and Leek Gratin
  • Little Lion Bread Stuffing
  • Fall Vegetable Melange

Grant Grill

Enjoy a satisfying four course dinner curated by Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski in the award winning Grant Grill. $105 per person or $140 per person with wine pairings.

MAKE Projects

MAKE Projects is offering complete meals or choose between entrees, sides, and sweets on November 24. Preorder by Saturday, November 20 at 12pm and pick-up November 24 3pm – 6pm. Some of their offerings include:

Complete meal 2-3 people: Includes 16oz of each side dish (Whipped Potato, Sweet Potato, Vegetables), 8 oz. Citrus Cranberry Sauce, 3 bread rolls, choice of 1 entrée (Roast Turkey or Cassoulet), and choice of dessert (Cookies or Apple Oat Crisp)

Complete meal 4-5 People: Includes 32oz of each side dish (Whipped Potato, Sweet Potato, Vegetables), 16oz Citrus Cranberry Sauce, half dozen bread rolls, choice of entrée (Turkey and/or Cassoulet), and choice of dessert (Cookies or Apple Oat Crisp)

Terra American Bistro

Terra American Bistro is offering Thanksgiving Takeout ($199.99, serves 4) for pickup on November 24 from 1 pm – 4 pm.

The package includes:

  • Harvest Salad
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
  • Garlic Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli
  • Apple-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing
  • Cranberry Almond Relish
  • Country Smashed Three Cheese Potatoes
  • Artisan Rolls
  • Pumpkin Tarts & Ginger Spiced Cookies

They are also offering appetizers, side dishes, main entrees and desserts.

Juniper and Ivy

Juniper and Ivy is offering a Holiday Feast at Home ($330, serves 6 – 8 people) for pickup on November 24 from 2 pm – 6 pm.

The package includes:

  • Brined & Trussed Turkey (raw but fully brined & trussed with Chef’s baking instructions)
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
  • Chestnut Stuffing
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Brussels Sprouts & Glazed Carrots
  • Parker House Rolls
  • Whole Miso Pumpkin Pie

Pacific Point – Park Hyatt Aviara

Pacific Point – Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad is hosting Thanksgiving Day Brunch in the California Salon on November 25th, 2021 from 11 am – 4 pm. $105 per adult, $55 per child. Includes coffee, juices and iced teas. Sodas or other beverages are not included. $25 bottomless mimosas.

Great Maple UTC

Great Maple UTC in La Jolla is offering a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner Pickup on Thursday, November 25th with pick up times from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Priced at $39.95 per person.

  • Butternut Squash Bisque Soup with Toasted Pine Nuts & Crème Fraîche
  • Thyme & Rosemary Turkey Breast served with Brioche Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy & Toasted Sage Green Beans
  • Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Graham Cracker Crust

Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Online Services

Omaha Steaks

You can build your own, ready to cook Thanksgiving dinner with Omaha Steaks. They ship nationwide or you can pickup at location closest to you.

Ready to Cook Thanksgiving for 4 ($129); for 6 ($149.99 – $179.99) or for 8 ($199.99).

Thanksgiving Mains include Whole Basted Turkey; Spiral Sliced Ham; Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast; Pecanwood Smoked Flank Ham; Fully Cooked Breast.

Some sides and sweets that they offer are family-sized smashed red potatoes; green bean casserole; family-sized whipped sweet potatoes; brussels sprouts with bacon & shallots; pumpkin pie; pecan pie; caramel apple tartlets and more.

CookUnity

CookUnity, the very first direct Chef-to-Consumer meal subscription platform, is serving up Thanksgiving dishes by culinary icon Marc Forgione to celebrate the holiday.

The special menu includes both classic and creative seasonal plates including Slow Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Apple Stuffing & Sage Gravy, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Shells, Garlicky Green Beans, and Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Relish.

Every CookUnity dish is handcrafted using the freshest ingredients and each chef’s expert techniques.

The Thanksgiving menu is available for delivery the week of Thanksgiving on a first come first served basis.

Meals start at $10.49/meal (certain specials may have an additional cost) and can be shipped right to your door. CookUnity currently services the Northeast, as far west as Illinois and south to Georgia, as well as the state of California and major markets within Nevada, Texas, and Louisiana. 

Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma has a number of Thanksgiving items that can be delivered to you including:

  • Fresh Free-Range Turkeys
  • Pre-Roasted Turkeys
  • Smoked Turkeys
  • Stuffed Turkeys
  • Assorted Brie Appetizers
  • Prepared Turkey Gravy
  • Mushroom and Herb Stuffing
  • Potato Gratin with Thyme and Fontina Cheese
  • Sweet Yam Casserole
  • Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  • Cranberry Chutney
  • Southern Baked Pumpkie Pie

Some items like the turkeys are shipped overnight from the supplier and is not eligible for rush shipping. For Thanksgiving Delivery, order by November 20, 2020, 11:59pm PT, for delivery on November 25.

Harry & David

Harry & David has a Thanksgiving Turkey Feast ($229) which can be shipped to you:

The menu incluldes:

  • Ready-to-heat oven-roasted turkey (10 lb)
  • Apple sausage stuffing (1 lb 14 oz)
  • Creamy Brussels sprouts with bacon (1 lb 12 oz)
  • Brown sugar sweet potatoes (1 lb 15 oz)
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake [New York-style pumpkin layered cheesecake], 2 lb
  • Classic turkey gravy (13.5 oz)
  • Spiced cranberry chutney (1 lb)
  • Net Weight: 19 lb 6 oz

The turkey is fully cooked and brined, creating a light pink color similar to smoked meats. Arrives frozen and will need to thaw two to three days before reheating and serving.

Harry & David also has many other items for your Thanksgiving meal including:

  • Spiral-Sliced Ham
  • Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
  • Gourmet Ham Dinner
  • Parmesan Creamed Spinach
  • Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie
  • Zucchini and Corn Casserole and much more!

Hello Fresh

HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving Feast specialty box which features all of the ingredients and step-by-step directions to cook two chef-curated entrée options – Traditional Turkey or Beef Tenderloin – plus an assortment of sides, a decadent dessert, and an optional appetizer starting at $16.99 per serving.

Traditional Turkey ($169.89 + $8.99 shipping)Serves 8-10 and features Roast Turkey with a Garlic-Herb Butter Rub and Classic Gravy. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Classic Gravy with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts, and Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.

Beef Tenderloin ($134.95 + $8.99 shipping): Serves 4-6 and features a Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Sherry Thyme Jus. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream, Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage and Cranberries, Beef Gravy, and Roasted Delicata and Shallot with Walnuts. Dessert is an Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble.

The Thanksgiving Feast is available for preorder now through November 18 or while supplies last, with delivery beginning on November 16.

Blue Apron

Meal-kit delivery service Blue Apron is offering a Full Thanksgiving Dinner Menu that serves 6-8 and is available for delivery the weeks of 11/8, 11/15, or 11/22. Order by 11/17 and schedule your delivery for 11/22 or 11/23.

The kit includes:

  • Savory Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fried Rosemary & Pumpkin Seeds
  • Apple Crumb Pie with Warming Spices & Almonds
  • Garlic & Herb Gravy
  • Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes with Romano & Chives
  • Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Ginger & Spicy Maple Syrup

They also have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu including:

  • Butternut Squash & Spinach Risotto with Fried Sage & Walnuts
  • Four Cheese & Truffle Honey Flatbread with Mushrooms & Kale

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Thanksgiving in San Diego Activities

Everybody loves a parade, and San Diego is home to the Mother Goose Parade, the largest type of its kind west of the Mississippi. The annual holiday kick-off celebration happens on Nov. 21, 2021, in El Cajon, which is located in San Diego’s East County, and features themed floats, marching bands, equestrian units, special characters, performing artists, celebrities, giant helium balloons and, of course, Santa Claus.

Families looking to burn off some calories before their Thanksgiving feast can join one of San Diego’s many turkey trots or 5k runs, including the Coronado 5K Turkey Trot, Fallbrook Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and O’side Turkey Trot.

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