Hosting Thanksgiving dinner may just be one of the most stressful holiday traditions. So this year, skip the headache and head out to one of these L.A. restaurants with pre-fixe menus with seasonal favorites. Oh, and no clean up. Something to be thankful for.
Culina at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Culina at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is inviting guests to sip and savor the day away at its elaborate Thanksgiving Buffet Style Brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. It will start off with a Live Breakfast Station featuring fresh Omelets, Traditional Eggs Benedict, a special Thanksgiving Benedict, made-to-order Belgian Waffles, Avocado Toast, Cheese Blintzes, Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Bagels and Breads. Later, the full Carving Station features Whole Roasted Turkey, “Buffalo Style” Hot Turkey Wings, Cinnamon and Honey Glazed Ham, and perfectly Roasted Prime Rib; while the Entrées include Roasted Salmon, Green Curry with Seafood, Braised Short Ribs and Cassoulet with Duck Confit. A proper Thanksgiving would not be complete without Carved Roasted Turkey served with all the accompaniments one can desire. The day also includes a delectable array of artisan cheese and cornucopia of sensational desserts for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Price: $135.00 per adult and $69.00 per child ages 5 to 12 years
What To Drink: Meyer Lemon Spritz made with Sobieski Vodka, Aperol, Meyer Lemon Shrub and prosecco.
300 South Doheny, Los Angeles; CulinaRestaurant.com; @culinala
Saddle Peak Lodge
Malibu Canyon’s Saddle Peak Lodge, which thankfully survived the recent devastating wildfires, will host its annual four-course holiday dinner from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a special menu created by Chef Adam Horton. Dinner starts with the choice of a Pear & Endive Salad, Tartare of Buffalo and Roasted Baby Beets. Second course includes a Wild Mushroom “Sandwich”, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or Grilled Quail. Main dish menu items include Roasted Mary’s Free Range Turkey Plate, New Zealand Elk Tenderloin, Crispy Skin Mediterranean Sea Bass and Braised Wagyu Beef Shortribs. For dessert, guests can take their pick of Pumpkin Pie, Mini Chocolate “Fudge” Brownies or Banana-Huckleberry Bread Pudding.
Price: $105 per adult and $65 per child
What To Drink: Pumpkin Spice And Everything Nice cocktail made with Sazerac Rye, pumpkin puree, five-spice syrup and milk
419 Cold Canyon Rd., Calabasas; Saddlepeaklodge.com; @saddlepeaklodge
Lunetta Dining and The Moon Bar
Head to sunny Santa Monica this Thanksgiving and enjoy a very happy Thanksgiving Three-Course Dinner at Lunetta Dining and The Moon Bar from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Let Proprietor and Chef Raphael Lunetta and Executive Chef Emilio Cuyuch prepare the perfect Holiday feast starting with Course 1, where each guest will choose one of the following dishes to start with: Pancetta Wrapped Diver Sea Scallop, The Garden of Organic Hearts Salad, Roasted Chestnut Soup or the Red Deep Sea Crab. Next, Course 2 offers a selection of entrées for everyone to enjoy including the Oven-Roasted All-Natural Mary’s Heritage + Maple Herb Turkey, the Six-Hour Slow Cooked Osso-Buco and Chef Lunetta’s legendary Jiraffe Classic Bouillabaisse. For those that live for the “turkey day fixings,” Lunetta Dining does not disappoint with delicious sides such as the Triple Blanched Garlic Mashed Potatoes + Shiitake Mushroom Gravy, Brown Sugar Candied Yams, Blistered Brussels Sprouts and Wild Rice + Smoked Applewood Bacon, that can be ordered for the table for just $9 each. Thankfully, last, but definitely not least, dessert offers guests the option to choose between the Chocolate Banana Cream Pie, Dutch Apple Pie + Vanilla Ice Cream or the Pumpkin Spiced Mascarpone for the perfect ending to a perfect holiday by the beach.
Price: $74 per adult and $34 per child 10 and under
What To Drink: Spice of Life cocktail made with Edinburgh rhubarb-ginger liqueur seedlip spice, fresh lemon and soda
2420 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica; LunettaSM.com; @lunettasm
The Raymond 1886
This Thanksgiving, The Raymond 1886 is welcoming family and friends into their cozy Craftsman Cottage located in the heart of Pasadena for a traditional family-style Thanksgiving feast that will make everyone feel right at home. Guests will enjoy a special Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. which will start with a Persimmon & Goat Cheese Salad prepared with Young Leaf greens to kick this festive feast off. For the Entrées, Dad can sink his teeth into the Herb & Garlic Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Crème Fraîche Au Jus and Mom can stick to tradition by enjoying the Roasted Organic Free-Range Turkey Breast & Classic Gravy. If the “fixings” are your favorite part of this annual holiday, there is plenty for you to enjoy at the Thanksgiving table this year including Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Pie with Toasted Marshmallow and sweet seasonal treats like the fresh Apple Pie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream or the Pumpkin Pie with Caramel & Candied Pepitas.
Price: $79 per person
What To Drink: End Of Thyme cocktail made with Del Maguey Vida, Rittenhouse Rye, Monte Negro, suze and thyme.
1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena; TheRaymond.com; @raymondrestaurant
Playa Provisions
For those searching for a relaxed and family-friendly evening that incorporates traditional Thanksgiving fare, look no further than Playa Provisions. Owned and operated by “Top Chef” winner Brooke Williamson and her husband Nick Roberts, Playa Provisions’ beachside four-in-one concept will be offering a Thanksgiving dinner from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Starting with an entrée choice of either Turkey or Honey Mustard Crusted Ham, guests will have a variety of sides to add to their dinner including Chicory Salad, Roasted Acorn Squash, and cranberry sauce, among many others. Assorted desserts include holiday classics such as Pumpkin Pie or Cran-Apple Pie. A children’s menu will also be offered, including a similar entrée choice and sides of mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and a scoop of ice cream from Small Batch. The Thanksgiving special will additionally be offered at the whiskey bar tucked inside Playa Provisions, Grain, starting at 6 p.m.
Price: $38 per adult and $20 per child
What To Drink: Prickly Paradise cocktail at Grain made with white rye whiskey, prickly pear puree, aloe liquor, lemon and agave nectar
119 Culver Blvd., Playa Del Rey; Playaprovisions.com; @playaprovisions
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