SF Bay Area Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving: Dine-In & Takeout 2023

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Thanksgiving nears, falling this year on Thursday, Nov. 23. And you know what that means — it's time to put in place your dining plans.

For those wishing to ditch the kitchen for a relaxed celebration with family and friends, restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area are prepped and ready with dine-in specials, all-you-can-eat buffets and takeout meal deals.

Check out our annual, Thanksgiving dining guide, and scroll through the images above, for some of the best offers at eateries near you.

And have a Happy Thanksgiving, from Patch!

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ADRESTIA AT TETRA HOTEL: Choose a la carte or prix-fixe, Asian-inspired Thanksgiving Day menus 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Highlights: butternut squash bisque; togarashi-roasted turkey, cranberry cornbread stuffing, miso mashed potatoes; & algarrobina caramel croissant bread pudding with pecan ice cream. A la carte dishes $19 to $45. Prix-fixe menu: $76/person. Bookings. At 400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale.

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ALEXANDER'S STEAKHOUSE SF: Thanksgiving Prime Rib Family Feast can be ordered for pick-up & delivery, with 7-pound prime rib, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, haricot vert, au jus & creamed horseradish. It's heat & serve, $475 & serves six to eight. Orders due Nov. 17 by 5 p.m. Order info. At 448 Brannan St., San Francisco.

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BERKELEY BOATHOUSE: Classic Thanksgiving menu planned, with choice of Maple Brined Breast of Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy & orange cranberry relish, or Herb Crusted Prime Rib with creamed spinach, Yorkshire pudding, and & twice baked potato au jus. Dessert options: pumpkin pie or chocolate pecan bread pudding. Reservations here or OpenTable here At 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Keep an at-home Thanksgiving simple & with Family Meals To-Go — starting at $103.95 with portions for four to 12. Place orders here for Nov.22-23 pick-up. Or dine at the steakhouse Nov. 23 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special menu ($11.99/kids & $25.99/adults). Both options feature classics as turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, broccoli with garlic butter, salad, cranberry sauce, molasses bread & pumpkin pie. Find locales in Brentwood, San Jose, San Lorenzo.

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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.: Head on over for Mama Gump's Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 23. Bubba's holiday favorites will be offered, including roasted turkey, smoked ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Details. Find locations in Monterey & SF Pier.

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BUCA DI BEPPO: Dine on-site Thanksgiving Day, or select a takeout Feast To Go. Nov. 23 dining features traditional dishes with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Heat & serve, takeout comes in two sizes (up to three $105, or up to six for $160), with turkey dinner & sides, plus options for Italian classics like baked ziti, chicken carbonara & meatballs. Reserve table, or order to-go here. Find sites in Campbell & Palo Alto.

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CANELA: Keep Thanksgiving stress-free with the restaurant's popular, fully cooked dinner for four — $230 pickup or plus-fee delivery. Included are turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, house-made cranberry sauce, Bubbe’s cornbread stuffing, green beans with shallots, whipped sweet potatoes & rolls. Wines & desserts also offered. Order info. At 2272 Market St., San Francisco.

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: Three-course Thanksgiving Day meal planned 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $29/adults & $12/kids. Features salad, roasted turkey with mole sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet corn tamalito, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Unlimited Champagne, mimosas, plus $5 margaritas & beers available. Details. See locations in South San Francisco, Vallejo, Fairfield, Emeryville, Santa Rosa & Union City.

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CRAB HOUSE: The iconic seafood restaurant at Pier 39 will be open Thanksgiving Day. For diners who prefer crab, mussels, clam chowder & seafood pasta over turkey ... this is the place to be! Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Reservations. At 203 C Pier 39, San Francisco.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Holiday heat-and-serve meals make for hassle-free, at-home feasts. Takeout options: Complete Feast (serves 10–12) with smoked or Cajun turkey, prime rib or ham, with sides of cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans & rolls; Dinner Feast (for 8–10) with ham, turkey or prime rib, dressing, gravy & rolls; Holiday Big Yellow Box (for 10-12) 4 pounds of sliced turkey & large sides; or À La Carte Menu for individual meats & sides. New to this year's menu is Classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Find shops near you.

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DOG HAUS: Select locales will be open Thanksgiving serving newest menu addition — Würst Thanksgiving Sausage. The one-of-a-kind, limited-time sausage offers "Thanksgiving in every bite," with melding of turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, stuffing, sage, thyme, rosemary & hint of maple. Check locales near you for November hours.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Festive Family Meals start at $24, with eight pieces of chicken, three sides & tortillas. The chain also launches limited-time, pork carnitas holiday menu. With nod to Mexican heritage, options include: Carnitas Tacos (corn-blend tortillas, pork carnitas, avocado salsa, cabbage, cilantro, onion & fresh avocado) ; Carnitas Wet Burrito covered in green enchilada sauce & cheese; and Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla. Plus, two items available only via Loco Rewards app: Pork Carnitas Nachos & Pork Carnitas Tostadas. Ordering links. Find locales.

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EL TORITO: All-you-can-eat Thanksgiving Day buffet to feature turkey & ham, apple-jalapeno stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, taco station, Mexican Favorites, soups, salads & dessert bar with pumpkin pie. Unlimited Champagne, plus $5 margaritas & beers available. $38/adults & $12/kids. (Note: Redondo Beach, Monterey & Marina del Rey buffets at $40/adults & $12 kids.) Details. Find restaurants in SF Bay Area.

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ESTIATORIO ORNOS: Michael Mina’s eatery puts Greek & Mediterranean spin on multi-course, "Chef’s Tasting" Thanksgiving menu. Executive Chef Daniela Vergara's dishes to include octopus with Santorini capers & white beans, Heritage turkey with Champagne cranberry compote & sweet potato, grilled lavraki (sea bass), sausage & chestnut stuffing, & Candied Citrus Ravani, a traditional Greek dessert. $125/person. Add-ons for wine pairing, caviar service, shaved black truffles & American Wagyu filet. Reservations. At 252 California St., San Francisco.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: Reservations are underway for three-course Thanksgiving feast, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., with salad or lobster bisque, turkey, ribeye or filet mignon, plus sides & dessert. Child's menu also offered. Reservations. See locations in Palo Alto, Santa Clara & Walnut Creek.
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FOG HARBOR: Seafood, steak, cioppino, pastas & more are this restaurant's menu stars, for those looking for a different Thanksgiving dining experience. The Fisherman’s Wharf eater will be open Nov. 23, plus a special dessert will be served for the holiday—pumpkin bread pudding! Hours 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Reservations. At Pier 39, San Francisco.

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GOLDEN CORRAL: Multiple options at this buffet-style chain. Dine-in for endless Holiday Buffet, featuring such seasonal specials as turkey, ham, beef roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, rolls, pie & more. Or select Holiday Feasts To Go –takeout meals for six to eight with choice of turkey, ham or beef roast, trimmings, sides, rolls & whole pie. Pre-order online or via app. Holiday A La Carte Items To Go offers individual options. Plus, $10 bonus card offered with $50 or more purchase & redeemable Jan. 8 to Feb. 13. Details. Location finder here.

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GOTT'S ROADSIDE: Two, fall specials at this James Beard-recognized hot spot — Chicken Torta sandwich & seasonally appropriate Pumpkin Shake. The sandwich features crispy fried chicken breast cabbage cilantro slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo, cilantro-lime crema & black bean spread on roll. The shake is handspun with vanilla ice cream, milk & spiced pumpkin. Both offered through Nov. 29. Sites in Greenbrae, Napa, Palo Alto, St. Helena, San Francisco & Walnut Creek.
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HORN BARBECUE: Pre-orders underway for Thanksgiving takeout. Selection of meats, sides & desserts include whole smoked brisket & turkey, beef rib slab, mac & cheese, collard greens, Granny’s Potatoes, plus banana pudding & bread pudding. Meal pick-ups Nov. 22. Order here via Tock. At 2534 Mandela Pkwy., Oakland.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Celebrate Thanksgiving with globally inspired buffet or at home with takeout feast. Buffet (11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at $120/adult & $49/kids 12 & under) offers chilled shellfish, carving stations with turkey, Wagyu prime rib, pork ribs & such sides as loaded mashed potatoes, sourdough stuffing & roasted Brussels sprouts. Reservations via Sevenrooms. Or let Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry curate Thanksgiving dinner at home with to-go menu of whole turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, kale salad, sourdough stuffing, potatoes, cauliflower & pumpkin pie. $299 for four to six people. Place to-go via Tock for Nov. 22-23 pick-up. At 301 Mission St., San Francisco.

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LB STEAK: Autumn-inspired menu planned Thanksgiving Day, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., along with regular menus. Among featured dishes: turkey roulade with cranberry jam, sweet potato gratin, green beans & gravy; pumpkin pie; & more. Locales: Santana Row, San Jose, & City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon.

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LEFT BANK BRASSERIE: Four-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving feast planned Nov. 23, 12 p.m. - 8 pm. ($79/person/$15 kids' 12 & under). Among dishes: persimmon salad; butternut squash soup; turkey; mashed potatoes; stuffing; Brussels sprouts; cranberry relish; salmon; pork chop; pumpkin & apple pie. Details/reservations. See locales in Larkspur, Menlo Park, Jack London Square Oakland & Santana Row San Jose.

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LITTLE SAINT: Vegan Thanksgiving feast can be ordered for takeout at $300 to serve four to six. Among 100% plant-based dishes: celery root pithivier (puff pastry dish); sourdough stuffing; Brussels sprouts; sweet potatoes with harissa & pecans; roasted winter squash & potato gratin; plus apple pie, pumpkin or pecan tarts. A la Carte options offered, too. Orders due Nov. 17. At 25 North St., Healdsburg.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: Enjoy Southern-inspired Thanksgiving with to-go feasts or on-site dining. Takeout Family Feast ($319.99) serves up to 10, while Thanksgiving Supper ($199.99) is for up to six. A la carte options available, too. Orders due Nov. 20, for pick-up Nov. 22-23. Takeout features turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, Southern stuffing, County Fair Corn Pudding, gravy, cranberry sauce, biscuits, apple butter & pumpkin pie — packed ready-to-heat. Plus, Thanksgiving meals are served at restaurants Nov. 23 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $34.99/adults & children 12 & under $18.99. Details & order links. Locations statewide, including Concord.

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MESO MODERN MEDITERRANEAN: Four-course, Thanksgiving Day, prix-fixe menu planned ($75/person) 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Among selections: red kuri soup; gem salad; turkey & fixings; & sumac olive oil cake for dessert. Items also available à la carte & regular à la carte dinner menu will be offered. Details. At Santana Row, 3060 Olsen Drive, San Jose.

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MKT RESTAURANT & BAR AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SF: Leave cooking to the pros with multi-course, Thanksgiving pre-fix dinner from Executive Chef Kevin Tanaka. $170/person. Seatings 5 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Highlights: Spanish octopus & crispy potato puff; butternut squash soup; turkey with mashed potatoes, brioche stuffing, beans, cranberry compote & rosemary gravy; chipotle-maple butternut squash steaks. Menu here & reservations here. To-go desserts also offered via (415) 633-3000. At Embarcadero, 222 Sansome St., San Francisco.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Prix-fixe, Thanksgiving feast planned Nov. 23 with salad, turkey roulade with sage & cranberry stuffing, sides, cranberry relish, gravy & pumpkin cheesecake with sea salt caramel. $59/person. Reservations. See locales in San Francisco & San Jose.

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ONE MARKET: Celebrate Nov. 23 with four-course dinner, starring first-course soup or salad, entree selections of Diestel turkey, cornbread-sausage stuffing, vegetables & gravy, or spit-roasted pork loin, Swiss chard & potato purée, or salmon with spaghetti squash & shiitake mushrooms. Vegetarian option also available. Dessert finale features apple hand pie with ice cream, chocolate bread pudding or pumpkin tart. $95/person & $49/children aged 10 & under. Reservations. At 1 Market St., San Francisco.

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PETITE LEFT BANK: Put a French twist on classic turkey dinner with four-course, prix-fixe dinner ($79/person) Thanksgiving Day 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Among dishes: chicory salad; sunchoke soup; turkey dinner with traditional sides; salmon entree option; pumpkin pie. Reservations. At 1696 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon.

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POMELLA: Pre-order Chef Mica Talmor's Thanksgiving takeout with heat & serve menu. Melding flavors of Israel, North Africa & Eastern Europe with American classics, the eatery offers turkey, buttermilk biscuits, Harissa turkey wings, kabocha squash & fig stuffing, yams, mushroom bastilla, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, sweet potato cheesecake, pecan-caramel-chocolate bars & more. Pick-up Nov. 22. Order link here. At 3770 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.

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QUATTRO RESTAURANT & BAR AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SILICON VALLEY: Plan a memorable Thanksgiving with high-end dining or takeout. Lavish Thanksgiving Dinner To Go ($550) features Executive Chef Daniel Garcia & culinary team's menu offering: kabocha squash soup; salad; whole turkey; stuffing & gravy; house-made cranberry sauce; green bean casserole; & Pastry Cook Courtney’s pumpkin pie. Orders due Nov. 18 via Tock. Or dine on-site for extravagant dinner with appetizer & dessert buffets, plus entrees of turkey, beef tenderloin, scallops & butternut squash ravioli. $185/adult & $60/child. Reservations via Open Table. At 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto.

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RED LOBSTER: Locations will be open Thanksgiving Day for a shellfish holiday with limited-time, shrimp & lobster specials. Choose: Lobster & Shrimp Holiday Feast (lobster & shrimp in orange-rosemary sauce); Lobster & Cheddar Bay-Stuffed Shrimp; or Lobster & Shrimp Overboard (lobster tail, linguini & shrimp skewer). Cheddar Bay Stuffing is new side of brioche, Cheddar Bay, bacon & mushroom. Plus, new seasonal cocktails: Snowglobe Sangria; Seaside S'mores Martini; Cinnamon Whiskey Sour. For hosting at home, see to-go Holiday Side Bundles, Party Platters & Family Meals. Purchase Holiday Side Bundle with all five sides & receive two dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits free. Find restaurants in SF Bay Area.

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ROLLATI RISTORANTE: Dine 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 for the Italian-American restaurant's Thanksgiving-inspired feast. Menu specials include butternut squash soup, turkey meatball pappardelle, Thanksgiving dinner with yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce & apple-cranberry bread pudding. Details. At 181 East Santa Clara St., San Jose.

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SUSIECAKES: Orders are underway at the bakery chain for Thanksgiving pies, cakes & cookies. Among the seasonal sweets: cranberry orange cake; pecan pie; apple crumble pie; pumpkin pie & decorated cupcakes, mini-cupcakes & cookies. Order links here. Find shops.

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THE BUNGALOW KITCHEN: Multi-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving Day feast planned from Chef Harrison Chernick. Heritage turkey highlights menu, along with whipped potato, apple sausage stuffing, haricot verts, cranberry, black truffle gravy; & showstopping Pumpkin Mille Feuille for dessert. Service 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. $105/person. Kids' menu also available. Reservations. At 5 Main St., Tiburon.

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TOUS LES JOURS: The French-Asian bakery chain offers "Happy Thanksgiving" cake collection, featuring fall flavors, through Nov. 23. Among selections: Apple Pie with Pecan Cake; Pumpkin Spice Cake; and Pecan Tartlet. Details/ordering. Find shops in Dublin, Livermore, Fremont, San Jose & Santa Clara.

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VEGGIE GRILL: Vegetarian alert! Check out two, limited-edition specials offered through New Year's Eve: Turk’y Cranwich; & Harvest Mushroom Stew. Sandwich features Prime Roots’ Cracked Black Pepper Koji-Turkey, cranberry aioli, “turkey” gravy, cranberry stuffing, lettuce, tomato on grilled sourdough. Stew is hearty with Fable mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, rosemary & thyme. Info. Find locale in San Jose.

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VILLON AT THE SAN FRANCISCO PROPER: Chef Jason Fox presents flavorful, four-course Thanksgiving Day menu. Among selections: pumpkin agnolotti or spinach & kale salad; turkey with traditional fixings; & desserts including pumpkin pie custard. $135/person and $55 for kids 12 & under. Wine pairings & vintage bourbon selection available. Reservations. At 45 McAllister St., San Francisco.

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WILD ONION AT HOTEL CITRINE: A California-inspired Thanksgiving feast will be served 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23. Chef Julie Cablay’s three-course menu features such options as roasted butternut squash soup, wild greens salad, turkey, herb-crusted prime rib, pumpkin cheesecake & pecan tart. $65 per person, with $50 optional wine pairing. Reservations. At 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto.

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