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Relax more and stress less. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if the stress and mess in the kitchen for the perfect holiday meal isn’t for you, check out our list of the Best Restaurants in Los Angeles for Thanksgiving 2014.
Craft in Los Angeles
10100 Constellation Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 279-4180
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Founded by top chef Tom Colicchio, Craft in Los Angeles offers simplicity at its culinary finest with a warm service atmosphere. Crafts simple, yet elegant traditional Thanksgiving meal will feature a family style meal from 2pm to 8pm on Thanksgiving. Cost is $115 per person plus tax & gratuity, free for children 5 and under. Call for Reservations.
Akasha Bakery and Restaurant
9543 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 845-1700
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Akasha is a New American, organic cuisine restaurant in the heart of downtown. They will be offering 3-course locally produced Thanksgiving Day feast with herb-roasted turkey, market fish with crab remoulade and cornbread pecan stuffing and an old fashioned pie buffet. The cost is $65 per Adult, $35 children 12 and under.
Gladstones
17300 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone: (310) 454-3474
Website
Have a traditional Thanksgiving feast Southern California style on the beach at Gladstones. Gladstones is a true Southern California family friendly landmark is serving a 3 course traditional Thanksgiving menu with a “Gladstone’s twist” (their regular menu will also be available). $45 for adults, $20 for kids ages 12 and under. Call for reservations.
The Langham, Pasadena
1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (626) 577-2867
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This classic hotel is offering a Thanksgiving champagne brunch buffet accompanied by live entertainment in The Ballroom. Reservations noon to 4 pm, $95 per adult, $35 children 4-12. Additional Thanksgiving dining options are available in the award-winning Royce and The Terrace from $30 to $125.
FIG
101 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 319-3111
Website
FIG is well known for its peak in season ingredients, dynamite flavors and rustic simplicity. Chef Ray Garcia focuses on ingredients and provides simple flavors that are uncomplicated. FIG will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast featuring the finest in season ingredients and served family style. Call for reservations.
El Capitan Canyon Thanksgiving Banquet
11560 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Phone: (805) 879-0713
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El Capitan Canyon surrounds guests in a beautiful natural setting, alongside a creek nestled among 300 acres of undeveloped foothills. They will be offering a family style banquet dinner for the Thanksgiving holiday where guests can escape the chores of the kitchen and take an easy drive into the woods to a place where they can truly unwind and spend some time enjoying the company of close family and friends. The price for adults is $45.00 per person plus tax, and for kids 12 and under, its $22.00 plus tax.Reservations are required and must be made by noon on Nov. 25.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Phone: (818) 949-4200
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Dine amongst the beauty of the Descanso Gardens while feasting on a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a few innovative flavors (vegetarian options available). The Descanso Gardens are offering 2 seating time for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, reservations required. $45 members, $53 nonmembers; $19 children 4 to 12; 3 and younger free.
LA Prime
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 612-4743
Website
Dine in true LA style with a view of a million twinkling LA city lights. LA Prime, located on the 35th floor of the Westin Bonaventure is headed by Chef Andreas Nieto and provides a relaxed and refined atmosphere for your Thanksgiving meal. 3 course meal $58, 4 course meal $65. Call for reservations.
Saddle Peak Lodge
419 Cold Canyon Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (818) 222-3888
Website
Only minutes outside of Los Angeles, the Saddle Peak Lodge offers a truly unique and rustic elegance in a dining experience nestled in the hills of Malibu. The Saddle Peak Lodge will be serving a 4 course prix-fixe menu on Thanksgiving with all the holiday favorites. $95 for adults, $45 for children 12 and under (two courses).
Tavern
11648 San Vincente Boulevard
Brentwood, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 806-6466
Website
The Tavern, which is really like 3 restaurants in one – the larder for food on the go, the “blue room” for a casual dining experience and the atrium with its glass roof. Tavern will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a few innovative flavors is available for dine in or take out (delivery available). Dining has limited seating, $65 per adult, $35 for children 12 and under, 2 and under is free. Call for reservations.
Take Out and Delivery
Joans On Third
8350 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 655-2285
Website
Joans on Third offers a Thanksgiving meal full of plentiful family favorites, cooked at Joan’s with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Joan’s holiday menus come with easy reheat and serving instructions. Pick-up and delivery are available. Orders must be placed by noon on Friday November 21st with a $100 minimum.
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop
9671 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 246-0756
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With two locations in LA and two locations in Orange County, the Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop offers a health focused and signature holiday catering menus for delivery or pickup this Thanksgiving. The “Family Meal” option ($100), which serves 4-6 people, takes the guesswork out of the ordering with a full Thanksgiving dinner including all the fixings. Orders must be made 48 hours in advance
Huckleberry Café & Bakery
1014 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 451-2311
Website
Owned and operated by a husband and wife team, locals- Zoe Nathan and Josh Loeb, everything served at the Huckleberry Café & Bakery is made on site using the best quality ingredients. The Huckleberry Café & Bakery Thanksgiving catering menu features traditional menu and bread from Milo & Olive. Orders must be placed by Sunday November 24th.
The Deli at Little Dom’s
2128 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (323) 661-0055
Website
Little Dom’s located in Los Feliz combines the laid back LA atmosphere with the community block feel of New York serving up Italian-American fare. The deli at Little Dom’s will be taking Thanksgiving take-out orders until Tuesday November 26th and features a hormone free, all natural, free range deep fried turkey (cooked in peanut oil).
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