Thanksgiving this year is on November 28, so it’s time to plan ahead and find the perfect spot that hosts a true feast. We’ve put together a list of the best restaurants, in case you’re wondering where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in San Diego – check it out!
1. Sandpiper Wood Fire Grill & Oysters
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores offers an a la carte, family-style Thanksgiving dinner starting at 2:00 PM. Chef Marty Fay’s menu includes turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, sausage stuffing, white cheddar mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and Parker House rolls. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations require a $20 deposit per person.
📍Location: 2259 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
2. George’s at the Cove
George’s at the Cove offers a Thanksgiving fixed price dinner with La Jolla views for $90 per person ($45 for kids 12 and under). The menu includes Diestel turkey breast, sausage-stuffed roulade, smoked potato purée, butternut squash, pumpkin Basque cheesecake, and more. Reservations are available between 2:00 – 6:30 PM. The rooftop Ocean Terrace will serve the regular menu, plus a turkey special from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 PM.
📍Location: 1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA 92037
3. Barleymash
Barleymash in the Gaslamp Quarter will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $56.95 per adult and $27 per child, starting at 3 PM. The meal includes a starter, followed by an entrée of andouille-stuffed turkey roulade with brown-butter gravy, with all the usual sides and a funky habanero cranberry jelly. For dessert, you can enjoy Dutch crumb apple pie or pumpkin sponge cake with pecan pie filling.
P.S: Friendsgiving to-go meals for six to eight people are also available for $300, with orders due by November 20. Hurry up!
📍Location: 600 Fifth Ave #6916, San Diego, CA 92101
4. RustiCucina
Looking for an Italian twist to your Thanksgiving dinner this year? RustiCucina offers a Sicilian-inspired Thanksgiving fixed-price menu for $55 per person – or you can order a la carte. Options include a classic Turkey Plate with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, Gnocchi Salsa alla Vodka, seasonal Pumpkin Soup, and desserts like Pumpkin Pie or a classic Cannoli. The restaurant is open between 1:00 – 10:00 PM.
📍Location: 3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
5. Miss B’s Coconut Club
What about a different twist? Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach is serving up a Caribbean-inspired Thanksgiving feast that’s anything but traditional. Enjoy dishes like Pavochon (Dominican-style turkey with Jamaican gravy), Cuban-style ham, curried creamed corn, epis rice and beans, or Pain de Mais (Haitian cornbread). This is also a great spot to enjoy the Green Bay Packers game, that will be on at 5:20 PM.
📍Location: 3704 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
6. Duck Dive
Thanksgiving by the beach? Yes, please! Duck Dive in Pacific Beach is serving up Thanksgiving with two options: a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings – turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie – or a prime rib dinner with mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. To enhance the holiday spirit, they’re also offering fall-inspired cocktails and hosting a canned food drive for a local food pantry, giving you a chance to enjoy a festive meal while supporting the community.
📍Location: 4650 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
7. The Plot
Need a good vegetarian option for this Thanksgiving meal? The Plot offers a meal kit that comes with cooking instructions, for $35 dollars. It includes a fall quinoa salad with garden kale, bleu cheese, radicchio, persimmon and pomegranates. The entree is either a stuffed yam with truffle cheesy sauce and apple sage “sausage”, or “chorizo” stuffed squash. You can order it now, and pick it up on November 27, 2024.
📍Location: 1733 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
8. Ember & Rye
This restaurant serves a fancy, different holiday brunch. Their Thanksgiving buffet is a little pricey, at $155 for adults, but if you’re in the mood for sushi or delicious sea food, this may the perfect spot for your Thanksgiving dinner in San Diego. You can expect gems like like maple-miso glazed Icelandic cod, but also seasonal classics.
📍Location: 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, CA
9. Zentrl Kitchen + bar
Looking for a buffet style dinner? This would be a great choice! The Thanksgiving celebration presented by THE LOT features seasonal favorites. Indulge in everything from fresh vegetable crudités and charcuterie to carved turkey, prime rib, and mesquite-roasted Atlantic salmon, accompanied by a variety of savory sides and finished with an array of desserts. Buffet reservations are $65 per adult, excluding taxes, gratuity, and drinks.
📍Location: THE LOT, 7611 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
10. Chez Loma
Head to Chez Loma this Thanksgiving for a French-inspired holiday feast! Between 1 – 9 PM, enjoy a special three-course menu featuring pan-roasted duck with traditional sides and Chez Loma classics. Start with French onion soup or escargot, choose from mains like oven-roasted turkey or duck with select sides, and indulge in desserts like pumpkin pie or Crème Brûlée. Price is $75 per adult (plus tax and gratuity), with the full dinner menu also available.
📍Location: 1132 Loma Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Have a happy, blessed Thanksgiving, San Diego!