OCEANSIDE, CA — If you’re opting to forego the traditional Thanksgiving feast at home this year or simply want to skip the mountains of dishes, several restaurants in Oceanside will be open to cook for and serve you.
From fine dining to fast-casual, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open on Nov. 25. In case you need a recommendation, there are plenty of options from which to choose.
In some cases, reservations may be required, so make sure to plan ahead as much as possible.
As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. COVID-19 restrictions may also affect operating hours.
Visit Oceanside and MainStreet Oceanside put together lists of local restaurants planning to be open, including:
Pacific Coast Spirits
Join us for a Special Three-Course Thanksgiving Prefix on the 23rd & 24th. $55 per person & includes a PCS draft cocktail, beer, glass of wine or mocktail. Menu dishes may be ordered a la carte. Pacific Coast Spirits will be cooking black tea brined roasted turkey, house cured pork belly with many side dishes!
Oceanside Broiler
Oceanside Broiler’s Thanksgiving day buffet will take place from 12pm-7pm and will include traditional staples such as turkey, grilled salmon, traditional stuffing and cranberry sauce. As well as a tasty pumpkin pie or cheesecake dessert. The buffet is $36 for adults, $16 for kids under 10, excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call (760) 722-3474.
Hunter Steakhouse
An Oceanside classic since 1970, Hunter Steakhouse will be open on Thanksgiving day offering a traditional turkey dinner in addition to select favorites from their normal menu. Reservations are required, please call (760) 433-2633 to reserve your spot!
333 Pacific
Treat your family to a special Turkey Day with views of the Oceanside Pier. Join us at 333 Pacific on Thursday, November 25th as we serve a delectable 3-course menu from 12-7pm. Enjoy Hickory Brined Roasted Turkey or Garlic & Herb Roasted Prime Rib. Menu is priced at $62.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. For reservations, please call 760-433-3333.
Piper
This Thanksgiving, let us prepare a festive farm-to-table dinner for your family! We work with Southern California’s best regional small farms and artisanal purveyors to bring only the fresh, organic and flavorful ingredients to your table. Our menu will include Thanksgiving favorites, our popular homemade pasta, vegetarian options and more.
Valle
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an unexpected four-course tasting menu prepared by one of Baja’s most-renowned chefs, Roberto Alcocer. $95/person (includes four-course tasting menu, with an optional of wine pairing).
Here are the sit-down restaurants expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, The Pioneer Woman, The Food Network and more.
Some of these restaurants require reservations, so be sure to make your pick early.
Finally, if you prefer to avoid people altogether this Thanksgiving, the following fast-food restaurants will be open for dine-in, drive-thru or delivery:
Nearby Restaurant Deals:
BASKIN-ROBBINS: The iconic, all-ice cream Turkey Cake is back! With praline glaze and two sugar cone legs on top of a frosting garnish, this “turkey” can be ordered with choice of ice cream. Participating shops are offering $5 off any cake purchase of $35 or more through Nov. 25. Plus, from Thanksgiving Day through Nov. 30, guests can score free kid’s scoop with minimum $15 purchase. Info here.
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BLACK ANGUS: Thanksgiving diners can choose to eat in-house with a turkey dinner, with all of the trimmings ($24.99 per adult or $10.99 per child), or order a Feast To Go. Takeout includes salad, molasses bread, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Three take-out choices: for four for $99.95, eight for $199.95 or 12 for $299.95. Meals available for curbside pickup and can be ordered online. Location finder here.
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BOSTON MARKET: Thanksgiving heat & serve dinners are on the menu for a hassle-free celebration. Meals feature entrees, appetizers, sides and pies to feed four to 12. Options include: whole roasted turkey; mashed potatoes, stuffing, spinach artichoke dip and pies, plus a la carte sides. A 12-person package is $169.99, while another serving four to six is $119.99, although prices may vary by location. Preorder by Nov. 22 for pick-up. Details here. There are 24 Boston Markets throughout California.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Celebrate at home with a Thanksgiving to-go feast from Buca di Beppo. Comes with white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. (Three servings $78.99; six servings $148.) Takeout is prepared cold to heat & enjoy, or hot and ready to serve. Order deadline: 8 a.m. Nov. 23. Order online here. “It’s as easy as pumpkin pie.” Area locales: CARLSBAD; MIRA MESA; SAN DIEGO.
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CAFE GRATITUDE: Pre-order pies & sides, all plant-based, via website before supplies run out. Specials include: Cranberry Roasted Butternut Squash & Garnet Yams $35; Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes $25; Truffled Porcini Gravy $18; Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts $35; Pear & Pomegranate Chutney $18; French Lentil & Butternut Squash Loaf $35; Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad $35; and, of course, gluten-free pumpkin, chocolate coconut cream & apple pies $28. Order deadline Nov. 21 for pick-up at locations in Arts District, Larchmont, Newport Beach, San Diego & Venice. Also, a gift card promotion runs Nov. 16 to Dec. 31: Buy $100 gift card online or in-store & receive $25 bonus card. Website here.
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CARDELLINO: Trust Restaurant Group’s Chef Brad Wise is offering a multi-course, takeout menu with Mary’s Free Range Organic Turkey (18-20 pounds) & classic Thanksgiving dishes prepared in his signature style & representing his restaurants: beet salad from Fort Oak; stuffing from The Wise Ox; cauliflower casserole from Trust. The $325 special serves six to eight. See ordering & details here. Pick-up Nov. 24 at 4033 Goldfinch St., San Diego.
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CHART HOUSE: Dine in or select Thanksgiving takeout Nov. 25. To-go family pack serves three to four with prime rib ($130) or turkey dinner ($105), with salad, accompaniments & dessert. Pre-order by Nov. 19. On-site dining includes special, three-course menu with classics & Thanksgiving favorites. Go here for info on both offers. Restaurants: Cardiff; Dana Point; Lake Tahoe; Monterey; Redondo Beach. Price may vary by location.
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CLAIM JUMPER STEAKHOUSE: Dine in or carry out this Thanksgiving. Dine in features special three-course menu that includes turkey, ham, prime rib, plus salads & pie. Takeout holiday platters include turkey, ham or turkey & ham combo, plus garlic cheese bread, Caesar salad, stuffing, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, orange cranberry relish & dessert. See details here. Restaurants in Buena Park, Costa Mesa, La Mesa, Mission Viejo, Northridge, Palmdale, Rancho Cucamonga, Roseville, San Bernardino, San Diego – Bayside & Valencia.
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DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT: Gather the family for a BBQ, heat & eat takeout feast, available for pickup or delivery. Choose from: Complete or Dinner Feasts: smoked turkey, prime rib, peppercorn garlic prime rib, Cajun-fried turkey or ham, with dressing, gravy, potato casserole, green beans, rolls (ORDER for Complete Feast or ORDER for Dinner Feast) . Additional options: à La Carte Menu: ORDER here; or Holiday Big Yellow Box, with ready-to-eat feast with turkey, dressing, gravy, potato casserole, green beans & buttery rolls (ORDER here.) Click here to view heating instructions for heat & eat feasts. Order links here. There are 68 Dickey’s in California. Find one near you.
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EDDIE V’S: Dine 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on a luxe Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey, butternut squash, mashed potatoes and Pumpkin Pie Tartlet, (Adult $43; Child $15) while enjoying live music, Veuve Clicquot champagne and signature cocktails, including the color-changing Hope Diamond. Book online: See full menu & links. Locations: El Segundo; La Jolla; Newport Beach; Palm Desert; San Diego.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Celebrate pollo-style with such seasonal family deals as: “Holiday Familia Dinner ” (10 pieces of chicken with salsa, two large sides & tortillas for $20); Chicken Pozole Verde (chicken & hominy simmered in broth of tomatillo, garlic, onion & chiles); Mexican Hot Chocolate (blend of Rich Abuelita Chocolate with cinnamon, vanilla, whipped cream & cinnamon sugar); or tamales ( handmade tamales, available a la carte or in family bundles of six or 12.) Details. Location finder here.
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FIORE AT HARRAH’S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Dine Thanksgiving Day at the resort’s Fiore restaurant with prix-fixe menu ($48), featuring Diestel turkey, sausage & turkey roulade with haricot verts, Duchesse potato, cranberry mousseline, gravy & pumpkin chiffon pie with praline. At 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center/Funner. Go here for bookings.
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GELSON’S: No matter the size of your gathering, Gelson’s can accommodate with complete pre-cooked holiday dinners, à la carte meats & sides. Among choices: roasted turkey & gravy; glazed ham; prime rib; cornbread stuffing; cranberry sauce; yam soufflé; mashed cauliflower; creamed spinach; Brussels sprouts; mashed potatoes; plus slow-roasted brisket & plant-based roasts. Order deadline is Nov. 23, with pick up Nov. 20 through Dec. 1. Gelson’s closes early Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, so orders need to be picked up by 1 p.m. Info here.
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HOTEL DEL CORONADO: The Crown Room and Coronet Room will play host to exquisite & elegant Thanksgiving buffets with favorite, traditional trimmings. Following dinner, is debut of Home for the Holidays, which includes return of Skating by the Sea®, thousands of holiday lights and stunning décor. Details here. Reservations here. At 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado.
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JOE’S CRAB SHACK: Thanksgiving turkey feasts will be served Nov. 25 – for dine-in or takeout. Meal includes turkey, stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Adult: $19.99. Child: $9.99. California restaurants in Garden Grove, Redondo, Oceanside, San Diego & Sacramento. Details here.
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L’AUBERGE DEL MAR: The Adelaide restaurant is planning three-course, Thanksgiving dinner ($85 per person) with highlights including Cypress Grove Goat Cheese & Sweet Onion Tart, turkey or prime rib, and California Olive Oil Cake. In addition is a three-course children’s menu ($45), plus such add-ons as cheese and charcuterie or shrimp cocktail. Reservations via OpenTable or at (858) 793-6467. Info here. At 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.
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LAFAYETTE HOTEL, SWIM CLUB & BUNGALOWS: Celebrate at Hope 46 restaurant with special three-course, prix fixe menu, offering herb-crusted turkey, crab-stuffed salmon, roasted butternut squash, pumpkin cheesecake & more. Info & menu details. Located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego.
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LAZY DOG RESTAURANTS: Holiday offering includes an old-school, limited -time “Roasted Turkey TV Dinner,” with roasted turkey breast, house-made gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, stuffing & salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake. “Made in-house, frozen in retro-style trays, and ready to pop in the oven when you need them.” Order up here. Golden State’s Lazy Dog locales listed here.
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LIONFISH: For Thanksgiving non-traditionalists, Lionfish in San Diego will offer Fried Turkey and Waffles, complete with wild turkey maple syrup, salted butter & spicy wing sauce, plus Pumpkin Roll, with pumpkin cream cheese whip, abuelita chocolate sauce & spiced pepitas. Restaurant info here. Location: Pendry, 435 Fifth Ave., San Diego.
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MACARONI GRILL: Pre-order Thanksgiving meal to-go for at-home dining or celebrate at restaurants (29.99 for adults; kids $15) with traditional, three-course dinner of salad/soup, turkey & sides and pumpkin or traditional cannolis or pumpkin tiramisu. Takeout serves five to 10, with turkey, sides, gravy & dessert. Orders due Nov. 21 for pick up Nov. 23-25. Order online or call 888-MAC-GRILL. *While supplies last. Meal served cold to be heated at home. Ordering info here. Locales found here.
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MARIE CALLENDER’S: Select from take-home feasts with ham or turkey. (Serving four to six from $129.99-$144.99, but prices may vary by locale.) Menu includes mashed potatoes, cornbread, apple-sage stuffing, gravy, veggies, roasted yams & cranberry sauce. See info here. Find your nearest Marie Callender’s here.
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PENDRY SAN DIEGO: Pendry San Diego will host its Chefsgiving tradition at Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile on Thursday, Nov. 18, featuring renowned San Diego chefs, each cooking up a creative holiday dish — from traditional turkey, to favorite dishes and sides that reflect their unique cooking styles. Wine pairings also will be served. Chefsgiving tickets are $150 per person, with $30 donation to San Diego Food Bank. Tickets may be purchased here. Info posted here. Provisional Kitchen is at 425 Fifth Ave., San Diego.
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RED LOBSTER: Keep holiday festivities easy with free delivery on orders placed via RedLobster.com Nov 22-29, including party platters & family feasts. Plus, check out twist on traditional Thanksgiving stuffing with release recipe for Cheddar Bay Biscuit® Stuffing. See info & recipe here. See California locales here.
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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Thanksgiving offerings are available for in-restaurant or pick-up. The traditional dinner includes a starter choice, turkey, Ruth’s Sausage and Herb Stuffing, homemade gravy, cranberry relish, a side & dessert. Sides to-go also an option. Preorders due Nov. 22. See menu, ordering & reservation details here. Locales in Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Roseville, Fresno, Woodland Hills, Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Anaheim, Irvine, Del Mar, Palm Desert & San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT: A Thanksgiving three-course dinner will be offered at the resort’s signature restaurant, Covewood. Highlights include butternut squash bisque, Diestel Farms turkey, served in three styles, plus Bourbon Pecan Pie Tart. The prix-fixe menu is $65 per person, and $25 for children under 12 years of age. Reservations via OpenTable or at (619) 275-7922. Info. Location: 1775 E Mission Bay Drive, San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO ZOO & SD ZOO SAFARI PARK: Both locations are offering Thanksgiving Day buffet feasts with two seatings. Go here for SD Zoo details & booking. Here for Safari Park info in Escondido.
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SEASONS 52: Celebrate with in-house dining or with takeout Thanksgiving Green Box dinners. Among menu offerings: oven-roasted turkey, cranberry relish, mashed butternut squash & Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence dessert. Boxes serve four to six people and are available for pick-up Nov. 24-25. Pre-orders and reservations online here. Restaurants in Costa Mesa, Sacramento & UTC San Diego.
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SEREA: Serēa at Hotel del Coronado will offer a Thanksgiving culinary, three-course prix-fixe menu, featuring white truffle lobster bisque, turkey, bruleed pumpkin pie & more. Family-style options include roasted, two-pound lobster, smoked tri-tip & butternut squash lasagna. Info here. Book here. Located at 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado.
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SIZZLER: A Heat & Eat Thanksgiving dinner, that serves up to six, can be ordered for $84.99. The meal features 2 pounds of roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with slivered almonds & sweet potato casserole. Orders due Nov. 21. for Nov. 23-24 pick up. Details here. Locations here.
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20|TWENTY: Executive Chef Julian Quiñones is preparing a lavish Thanksgiving spread with exotic dishes, plus such traditional favorites as turkey, brown butter sage cornbread stuffing, giblet gravy, potatoes; candied yams and house-made pumpkin or chocolate pecan pie. Details & booking link. Located at Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
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