If you’re looking to try something a little different this Thanksgiving, consider dining out. Step away from the traditional Thanksgiving meal — and the kitchen — and go out! It’s a nice change of pace, very low-stress and you will have more time to savor with your friends and family. For those who are unable to make it to a loved one’s home, enjoying a meal at a restaurant with holiday ambiance is a great option. Many of our members across the state will be open on Thanksgiving Day serving a special menu:
Sacramento
Bacon and Butter
“The best breakfast place in Sacramento! To be honest everything on their menu is amazing! Coffee is good, service is friendly and efficient, and I always leave stuffed! Satisfying comfort food served by cool staff is always a treat.”
Seasons 52
“Food, atmosphere and service were all excellent. I honestly always have a great food experience here. The food is tasty and healthy under a certain calorie. Staff and ambience are great. Sometimes you can hear the piano playing and that’s pretty entertaining.”
Zinfandel Grille
“This place never disappoints. Everything is good, from the pasta selections to the lamb and porkchop. Wine selection is great! The food is wonderful! Their menu offers a variety of dishes! The ingredients used are sourced organically and the highest quality!”
Fresno
Lazy dog Restaurant & Bar
“If you are looking for a restaurant you can bring your furry friends to, look no further. This is my favorite go-to spot for food and beer. I don’t come back to this restaurant just because of the food, I love the warm and inviting ambience, but most of all, the service! I highly recommend visiting Lazy Dog and enjoy some time on the patio with your pup.”
Texas de Brazil
“Texas De Brazil is one of the best restaurants in the Central Valley. This place never disappoints. Excellent food! All the meats were fresh and cooked to perfection with the perfect amount of seasoning. The service was superb as well!”
The Annex Kitchen
“True to its name, Annex Kitchen has really added something to the Fresno food scene. The ambience is both contemporary and rustic. Chef Pardini is a meal-making magician, keeping close to his Italian roots and utilizing all the seasonal offerings that Fresno’s farming community has to offer.”
Los Angeles
Bestia
“Bestia is a meat lover’s heaven, because they do meat dishes so well. It’s not the kind of place where you grab a quick bite to eat. It’s the kind of place to sit, socialize and savor. Portions are decent. Food is impeccable. Fantastic ambience to relax with some friends and have a few drinks and food to share.”
Musso & Frank Grill
“One of a kind. They are still hitting on all cylinders to say the least. Great martinis, good food, great service, classic atmosphere. You can easily the appreciate history and tradition. The feeling is very home like and old fashioned.”
Perch
“The view up-top is amazing! The service was excellent; super friendly and fast. The live band added great ambiance. Even though it is a roof top bar, it doesn’t get too windy and has spectacular views from all around. The food here is good, but what really gives this place something special is the service.”
Orange County
Fish District Eatery
“Great place for salads, chowder, fish plates and more! The chowder is some of the best you’ll find anywhere! They have a coastal wrap, with blackened salmon that is a customer favorite. Good place for foodies.”
Hanna’s Restaurant and Bar
Hanna’s is simply the best! Our food is always delicious and prepared exactly as ordered, not to mention fresh and of the highest quality. The staff is amazing! No detail overlooked and everything is executed perfectly!”
Stonefire Grill
“The food is always fresh and tasty coming right off the grill. The style of the restaurant is a very convenient cafeteria style. A solid place if you want a quick fix barbeque joint.”
San Diego
Great Maple
“Hands down the best brunch place I’ve been to in San Diego. They make donuts from heaven. It features a spacious, beautiful dining atmosphere with extremely attentive waiters and waitresses. The food, although on the pricier side, is totally worth the quality and quantity!”
OB Noodle House
“Can’t beat the super cool ambiance. The food is very good. Big portions so you can share and try multiple things. The music is hip and loud, so if you are hoping for a quiet romantic vibe, this is not the place, but if you are out to have a great time, a few drinks, awesome food, then I would say you must try OB Noodle House.”
The Tipsy Crow
“Great little bar. You wouldn’t expect the quality food in a little tavern like this, but they seem to pay attention to food they serve. Awesome atmosphere, good live music, great food and drinks.”
A festive ambiance, a special menu and good conversation is the best way to spend Thanksgiving. Now, it’s only a matter of where. Happy Thanksgiving!
