Fancy Feasts: 7 Ideas for Thanksgiving Dinner in Beverly Hills
—by Cary Schultz
Tis the season to reflect on all we are grateful for. Tuck into any one of these fine and fancy feasts as you count your culinary blessings.
DINE OUT
SPAGO
Join Spago's unique Thanksgiving celebration, for the first time ever, with seatings available from 12-7PM at $198 per person, excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity. Guests will revel in the newly renovated space, adorned with the "Building Bridges" art exhibition. The culinary journey begins with Chef Avanessian's mini Pumpkin Funnel Cake, leads to a choice of sumptuous starters, and unfolds into a family-style feast of traditional favorites. The experience culminates with a visit to Chef Della's dessert haven, featuring an assortment of pies and pastries. For younger guests, a special rate of $95 applies. Tickets must be pre-purchased and are non-refundable, with additional costs for beverages and applicable taxes.
(310) 385-0880, wolfgangpuck.com
176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
THE MAYBOURNE
Signature dishes carrying the SoCal spirit welcome guests as they unwind into Thanksgiving at The Terrace. Visitors can gather under the clear skies with Beverly Cañon Gardens painting a serene backdrop, or they may choose the cozy atmosphere of the intimate private dining room. Attendees can anticipate family-style feasts abundant with all the traditional trimmings, featuring the classic Diestel turkey at the center. Additionally, the event highlights made-to-share desserts that bring forward the delightful flavors of pumpkin and pecan, all complemented by perfectly whipped Tahitian vanilla Chantilly.
Brunch at The Terrace is an experience that spans from 11am to 9pm, offering three exclusive sittings in the private dining room, accommodating groups of eight guests or more.
(310) 860-7800, maybournebeverlyhills.com
225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
Photo courtesy The Maybourne
THE BELVEDERE AT THE PENINSULA
Signature restaurant at The Peninsula Beverly Hills.
310-788-2306, peninsula.com
9882 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills
TERRANEA
Terranea Resort invites guests to celebrate with its annual seaside Traditions, featuring festive offerings beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year’s Day.
(866) 261-5873, terranea.com
Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
HOST AT-HOME
At these top Thanksgiving take-home restaurants and shoppes, you can pick up prepared turkey or traditional sides (or both, in some cases). Contact each location for details and be sure to order in advance!
Erewhon
All-organic grocer just opened their Beverly Hills location. Order ahead for organic, gourmet Thanksgiving dinners and sides.
323.370.7001, Erewhonmarket.com
7660 Beverly Blvd A, Los Angeles
Eataly
Century City
The chefs and experts at Eataly are making Turkey Day easy by offering a family-style, Italian-inspired feast that comes with reheating instructions and is available for pickup.
Takeout details: $229 and serves four people.
How to order: Order by November 21 by emailing la-preorders@eataly.com. Available for pickup on November 22 and 23.
(213) 310-8000, eataly.com
10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles
Bristol Farms
Bristol Farms has an amazing program of pre-cooked holiday meals that can be picked up either on Thanksgiving Day or the day before. Everything’s been cooked, and just needs about 1-2 hours of reheating. Organic Turkeys, Smoked Turkey, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham, an extensive offering of delicious sides and more are all available.
(310) 248-2804, bristolfarms.com
9039 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood
SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT
La Provence Patisserie & Cafe
An authentic French patisserie with a large selection of viennoiserie and stylish French pastries.
(310) 888-8833, laprovencecafe.com
8950 W Olympic Blvd Suite 110, Beverly Hills
Pompadour
A minimalist, boutique pastry shop.
@pompadour.bh,
9466 Charleville Blvd, Beverly Hills