A Complete List of San Diego Restaurant Thanksgiving Day Offerings
Leave the oven off, kick up your feet, and support these local small businesses on Thanksgiving Day with in-person outdoor dining, carryout, or delivery!
Cardellino
Let Chef Brad Wise of Trust Restaurant Group do the cooking this Thanksgiving. Chef Brad’s Thanksgiving To-Go, available for pick-up at Cardellino in Mission Hills, features some of his family favorites along with holiday classics. Included is Mr. Trustee ice cream on top of Caramel Apple Crisp, fresh-baked apple bread by Pastry Chef Jeremy Harville, a 12oz bag of house-blend coffee beans, and beverage director Frank McGrath’s cranberry-infused cocktail.
Price: $295.00
Feeds: up to 8 with leftovers
Order: by November 19th
Pick Up: by November 26th 4033 Goldfinch Street from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Full details of the dinner packages: www.cardellinosd.com
Mongolian Hot Pot
The tradition of hot pot has celebrated bringing people together through food, for centuries. Experience the authentic style of dining this Thanksgiving, at Mongolian Hot Pot. The Clairemont Mesa eatery will be open for lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day, with signature hot pot selections including an assortment of fresh veggies, handmade noodles, premium proteins, and soup broths. Mongolian Hot Pot is open for outdoor dine-in service and offers specialty Hot Pot Home Kits available for pick-up and delivery.
Price: varies depending on package, add-ons, if you need pot & stove set
Feeds: 2,4,6
Order: indefinitely
Pick Up: day of order, delivery from 3rd parties (prices fluctuate)
Full details: https://mongolianhotpot.com/home-kits-menu-%E5%AE%B6%E5%BA%AD%E5%A5%97%E9%A4%90
Gelson’s
Spend more time together this Thanksgiving (virtually or socially-distanced with your quaranteam) and let Gelson’s Corporate Executive Chef Abe van Beek and the Gelson's kitchen team prepare your holiday spread. Whether you are hosting for two or for 12, Gelson’s offers traditional holiday classics, plant-based dinners, and a la Carte options for families and friends of all sizes.
Gelson's Simply Delicious Dinners will be pre-cooked and ready to heat, serve, and enjoy at home. This year’s offerings include Roasted Turkey Dinner, 2 different Plant-based options, Spiral Ham dinner, or prime rib or brisket dinner.
Price: $50.00 - $180.00
Feeds: different package sizes feed 2,6,8, or 12
Order: by November 24th
Pick Up: November 20th - December 1st at any Gelson’s San Diego
Full details of dinner packages: https://www.gelsons.com/deli-and-catering/holiday-dinners/thanksgiving.html
Bub’s @ the Beach
Gorge on all of your Turkey Day favorites at Bub’s @ the Beach this Thanksgiving from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and enjoy their Turkey Dinner Plate, priced at $12 and touting a hearty serving of turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, cranberries, and a dinner roll, plus Fuego’s famous stuffing waffle!
Price: $12.00
Feeds: 1 per order
Order: Thanksgiving Day for outdoor dine-in service, delivery, takeout
Full details: http://bubspb.com/
Pacific Beach Ale House & Backyard Kitchen & Tap
Pacific Beach AleHouse and Backyard Kitchen & Tap will both offer a three-course Thanksgiving feast, with a prime rib upgrade and kids meal options for outdoor dine-in options. Family packs for pick up are also available on Thanksgiving Day.
Price: dine-in $31.95 - $36.95 per person, family to-go packs $149.95 - $195.95
Feeds: in-person 1, family packs 4-6
Order: Thanksgiving Day
Pick Up: Thanksgiving Day in-person, or 3rd party delivery app
Full details: https://backyardpb.com/turkey-stuffing-and-mash-potatoes-oh-my/
Spill the Beans’
You can celebrate Thanksgiving all month long with Spill the Beans' November flavor of the month. Enjoy a freshly baked Autumn Herbbagel, topped with a sweet, yet subtly spicy Cranberry Habanero Cream Cheese. At Spill the Beans, you can mix and match flavors so either can be combined with menu other favorites like the classic Everything bagel, or the Agave & Vanilla Cream Cheese.
Price: depends on items in order
Feeds: 1 per order
Order: for a limited time
Pick Up: in-person for carryout or delivery through 3rd party
Full Details: http://www.spillthebeanssd.com/
Tajima
For those foregoing the traditional turkey route this year, Tajima is offering a family meal kit that also gives back this holiday season. The interactive meal kit includes edamame and all the necessary ingredients to make the ramen spot’s signature Tajima Ramen and detailed instructions. For every kit purchased at any of the six San Diego locations, Tajima will donate $5 to Big Table Foundation, an organization created as a support group for hospitality workers.
Price: $43.00
Feeds: 4
Order: for a limited time from all locations
Pick Up: in-person or delivery through 3rd party delivery app
Full Details: https://tajimasandiego.com/
Waterbar
Spend your Turkey Day by the shoreline in Pacific Beach at Waterbar, where you can get your fill of all the holiday favorites with a special three-course dinner with some of the best ocean views around. Staying in on Thanksgiving? Order for carryout or through a 3rd party delivery app.
Price: $32.95
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person outdoor dining or online on Thanksgiving Day
Pick Up: in-person or through 3rd party delivery app
Full Details: https://www.waterbarsd.com/
7 Mile Kitchen
7 Mile’s socially distanced dine-in three-course menu features options for the whole family with offerings for Little ones so they can enjoy a full feast of their own. Staying home? 7 Mile Kitchen is offering their 3-course Thanksgiving dinner to-go for pre-order along with select bottles of wine to complement your meal.
Price: in-person $55.00 for adults, $18.00 for children
Feeds: in-person 1, family packs 6-12
Order: Thanksgiving day for outdoor in-person dining, Family packs by November 20th
Pick Up: November 26 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 7 Mile Kitchen
Full Details: https://7milekitchen.com/thanksgiving-dinner/
Farmer’s Bottega
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family at Farmer’s Bottega in Mission Hills. The farm-to-fork eatery will offer a three-course dinner as well as a specialty kid’s menu. The Thanksgiving dinner menu will feature a range of savory appetizers and entrée selections.
Price: $65.00 for adults, $20.00 for children under 10
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person outdoor dining on Thanksgiving Day
Pick Up: Thanksgiving day in-person
Full Details: http://www.farmersbottega.com/
barleymash
barleymash will be serving up a three-course Thanksgiving dinner in the Gaslamp Quarter with an option to add a premium Wild Turkey Flight (while supplies last). Dining at home, no problem. barleymash is offering family meals to-go as well!
Price: in-person $45.00 + $50.00 for Wild Turkey flight, $149.00
Feeds: in-person 1, $149.00 for a family meal to-go
Order: in-person outdoor dining, or order at least 48 hours in advance for family meals by contacting
Pick Up: Thanksgiving Day
Full Details: http://www.barleymash.com/
Eggies’
Get your grab-n-go on this Thanksgiving to hold you over before your big feast at one of Eggies’ locations in Pacific Beach, East Village, or Liberty Station. This breakfast sandwich destination is serving up a special Thanksgiving-themed breakfast sandwich – only available during the month of November!
Price: $9.00
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person or online
Pick Up: in-person grab and go, delivery through a 3rd party app Get your grab-n-go on for the month of November
Full Details: https://eggies.com/
Grater Greens
Kick-off Thanksgiving week with a festive salad from Grater Greens. The Mission Valley eatery will offer complimentary turkey bacon topping for any Apple Cranberry Salad, beginning Monday, November 23rd through Wednesday, November 25th. Continue to fuel up before and after the hearty holiday with a variety of fresh and nourishing selections available daily.
Price: $7.95
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person grab and go, curbside pickup, or online
Pick Up: in-person for outdoor dining or through 3rd party delivery app November 23 - 25th
Full Details: https://www.gratergreens.com/
Gaslamp Breakfast Company
Gaslamp Breakfast Company is welcoming fall in San Diego with delicious morning specials available only during November – perfect for a Turkey Day breakfast. Brunchers can indulge in fall-inspired brunch dishes and boozy concoctions. The location is open for patio dining, carryout, and delivery – including cocktails!
Price: varies
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person for outdoor dining or online
Pick Up: in-person or through a 3rd party delivery app or the month of November
Full Details: https://breakfast-company.com/
Corner Chicken
There is plenty of football action on Thanksgiving Day this year, with games set for the morning, afternoon, and evening! And to celebrate, Corner Chicken has created a family/group meal package, with a portion of proceeds that will be donated directly to Big Table Foundation, an organization developed to be a support group for hospitality workers. This meal package will be available throughout the rest of the year!
Price: varies
Feeds: 2-6
Order: in-person for outdoor dining or online
Pick Up: rest of the year in-person or through a 3rd party delivery app
Full Details: http://thecornerchicken.com/
Shabu Works
Guests looking to savor a Thanksgiving meal sans the turkey and trimmings can enjoy traditional Japanese hot pot at Shabu Works. The Mira Mesa destination will be open for lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day, with All-You-Can-Eat shabu-shabu selections. Dine-in, or take the hot pot experience home, with Hot Pot Home Kits available for pick-up and delivery.
Price: $46.00, $76.00 with stove and pot set
Feeds: 2
Order: in-person outdoor dining or online
Pick Up: in-person or through a 3rd party delivery app fora limited time
Full Details: https://shabuworks.com/menu
Fig Tree Cafe
Get your hearty food fix during the month of November at Fig Tree Café with their special fall-inspired breakfast entrees and cocktails at any of their locations.
Price: varies
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person outdoor dining or online
Pick Up: in-person or delivery through a 3rd party app
Full Details: https://figtreeeatery.com/
Grant’s Coffee Room
Nestled in the heart of South Park, Grant’s Coffee Room will be open 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The community coffee shop, market, and eatery, will offer two festive specials available on Thanksgiving and all November long. Stop in for a cup of coffee, and stay for a savory Thanksgiving sandwich and sweet treat. Make it a one-stop-shop and browse market selections for the perfect dinner pairing, with the Wine and Babka Special—a bottle of wine and freshly made Babka combo.
Price: $12.99 for Thanksgiving sandwich combo, $19.99 for wine & babka special
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person outdoor dining, carryout, or online
Pick Up: in-person or through a 3rd party delivery app Thanksgiving Day
Full Details: http://www.grantsmarket.com/
Breakfast Republic
Breakfast Republic is slinging November food and drinks specials perfect for a Thanksgiving Day brunch. Decadent brunch dishes and fall-inspired cocktails and coffee with owner Swedish holiday influences after owner Johan Engman’s home country.
Price: varies
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person outdoor dining, carryout, or online
Pick Up: in-person or through a 3rd party app for the month of November
Full Details: https://www.breakfastrepublic.com/locations
Urban MO’s
Starting at noon on Thanksgiving Day, head to Hillcrest’s favorite bar and restaurant MO’s for Thanksgiving Dinner while supplies last. Pair your Turkey Day feast with strong libations and socially distant outdoor dining.
Price: $16.95
Feeds: 1
Order: in-person outdoor dining
Pick Up: in-person on Thanksgiving Day
Full Details: https://urbanmos.com/
