Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful. Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in San Jose 2021? This post covers Thanksgiving dinner in San Jose, restaurants open for Thanksgiving in San Jose as well as turkey to go and takeout options.
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.
This list is not exhaustive. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Thanksgiving in San Jose 2021
Left Bank Brasserie
Left Bank Brasserie is offering a 4 course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu ($59, serves 4 people). Available for pickup on November 25 from 12 pm – 8 pm.
- Butternut Squash Soup: creme fraiche, chives, roasted pumpkin seeds
- Fall Salad: chopped romaine, toasted walnuts, diced apples, dried cranberries, creamy lemon dressing
- Norbest Natural Roast Turkey: Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, Brussel sprouts with Lardons, candied yams, giblet gravy, orange cranberry relish
- Pumpkin Pie: whipped cream
A special kids menu will also be available, a 2 Course Prix Fixe for $12.
Meso Modern Mediterranean
Meso Modern Mediterranean is open 12 pm – 8 pm on November 25, serving a 4 course holiday prix fixe for $75 per person, in addition to a reduced regular menu.
Pick up and delivery of the Thanksgiving Day menu will also be available on the holiday.
The Grill On The Alley
The Grill On The Alley – San Jose is offering a Thanksgiving Family Feast 2021 for 2 or 6 people. Available for pickup on November 24 and 25.
Oven-Roasted Sliced Turkey Breast with Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce OR Roasted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish and Au Jus.
Turkey – Serves 2 ($70), Serves 6 ($195). Prime Rib – Serves 2 ($100), Serves 6 ($275)
Includes:
- Apple-Sage Stuffing
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Gravy
- Choice of One Vegetable
- Sourdough Bread & Butter
- Mixed Green Salad
- Choice of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie
Alexander’s Patisserie – Cupertino
Alexander’s Patisserie – Cupertino is offering Thanksgiving Pies to Go. Options are:
- 6″ Apple Pie (sweet dough, almond cream, poached apples, streusel)
- 6″ Pumpkin Pie (sweet dough, pumpkin, whipped vanilla ganache)
- 6″ Pecan Pie (sweet dough, caramelized pecans, creme anglaise)
Orders close on Friday, November 19th at 5 pm. Pickup on November 23 and 24 from 12 pm – 7 pm.
LB Steak – Santana Row
LB Steak – Santana Row is open from 11:30 am – 7:30 pm on November 25, serving a three-course autumn-inspired prix fixe menu for $79 per person. A reduced regular menu will also be served all day.
Baumé
Baumé has the following to go menus during Thanksgiving week November 23 – 27 pickup between 4 pm – 7 pm.
Salmon Menu ( 3 course ) $ 98
Kagoshima WAGYU Beef Menu ( 3 course) $ 198
Salmon TASTING Menu ( 5 course ) $ 158
Kagoshima WAGYU Beef TASTING Menu ( 6 course ) $ 298
Flea Street
Flea Street in Menlo Park is offering the following on November 25 from 10 am – 12:45 pm:
Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner (no substitutions): Autumn Vegetable Crudité Butternut Squash Soup/Garnishes A Roulade of Natural Turkey | Herbs Sage Gravy Wild Mushroom Brioche Stuffing Brown Sugar Yams Mashed Potatoes | Sour Cream | Chives Brussel Sprouts | Bacon Cranberry Sauce *Dessert Not Included*
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner (no substitutions): Autumn Vegetable Crudité Butternut Squash Soup/Garnishes Autumn Deep-Dish Chard Feta Pie Miso GravyWild Mushroom Brioche Stuffing Brown Sugar Yams Mashed Potatoes | Sour Cream | Chive Brussels Sprouts | Carrots Cranberry Sauce *Dessert Not Included*
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.
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.
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.
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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