Thanksgiving Offerings in Newport Beach
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if the thought of cooking has you dreaming of a break, Newport Beach has the perfect solution! This year, several local restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Orange County are rolling out special dine-in menus that bring all the classic holiday flavors to the table. From succulent turkey to decadent sides and indulgent desserts, you can skip the kitchen chaos and savor a stress-free, memorable holiday with family and friends. If you’ve been searching for Thanksgiving meals at restaurants near me, Newport Beach offers exceptional options that make it easy to relax, celebrate, and savor every delicious bite.
Pendry Newport Beach
This Thanksgiving, Pendry Newport Beach invites foodies to experience the season in true coastal style with two exceptional celebrations. The festivities begin on Saturday, November 15, with Chefsgiving, a special (21+) evening that brings together some of Orange County’s top chefs. Each chef will showcase their unique culinary take on Thanksgiving classics at chef-attended action stations, creating a feast of diverse flavors accompanied by live entertainment. A portion of each ticket goes directly to Second Harvest Food Bank, supporting the local community with access to nutritious food.
On Thanksgiving Day, Pendry’s SET Steak & Sushi will offer a holiday dinner in their chic Newport Beach setting, featuring their take on traditional classics, including a Sweet Potato Gnocchi appetizer, Roasted Turkey with all your favorite fix-ins, a Caramel Apple Crostata and sommelier-selected wines. Reservations are recommended.
VIEW Restaurant & Lounge
Feasting at VEA Newport Beach’s VIEW Restaurant & Lounge is an experience worth celebrating. The restaurant’s dining room is a hidden gem in the heart of the Fashion Island area, and the California coastal menu, along with a selection of tableside martinis, makes for an elevated culinary experience in Newport Beach. This Thanksgiving, VIEW Restaurant & Lounge is offering a three-course prix fixe dinner menu from 3PM-10PM curated by their Executive Chef.
The Resort at Pelican Hill
The stunning Resort at Pelican Hill is serving up Thanksgiving Dinner at Pelican Grill this year, so the choice is yours! Experience an elegant Thanksgiving dinner like no other. Begin your meal with your choice of two plated courses, followed by a visit to our carving station and a tempting display of savory sides. The feast concludes with a decadent dessert course, perfect for celebrating the season. Dinner is served from 5:30PM-8PM, priced at $195+ per adult and $95+ per child.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Balboa Bay Resort
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Balboa Bay Resort from 11AM-2:30PM with a lavish buffet crafted by Executive Chef Diego Bernal. Savor the season with a complimentary wine tasting, chef-attended carving stations featuring Turkey, Prime Rib, and Salmon, our signature Chilled Seafood display, a new Butcher’s Block & Local Farmer’s Corner, and all your favorite holiday sides and indulgent desserts.
SHOR American Seafood Grill
Join Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for a Thanksgiving Day Buffet Spectacular to remember with all the trimmings you love and some you did not know you would fall in love with! From sushi, smoked salmon and iced seafood baskets, featuring snow crab claws, green mussels, poached jumbo shrimp and fresh shucked oysters to the main event – a carving station featuring California Sea Salt Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Roasted Holiday Turkey. Includes a kid’s station and for the grand finale, chocolate fondue, seasonal mini pies, cookies and an ice cream sundae table. Family activities throughout the day include: a petting zoo, balloon animals & face painting, treasure hunt, friendship bracelets and arts & crafts.
Rusty Pelican
This Thanksgiving at Rusty Pelican, indulge in a festive feast featuring two irresistible options. Choose the Holiday Turkey Special for a classic spread of Slow Roasted Turkey Breast with Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Garlic Green Beans with Sliced Almonds, Cranberry Sauce, and a slice of Pumpkin Pie for dessert. Or savor the Roast Prime Rib Dinner, featuring hand-selected U.S.D.A. Choice Prime Rib served with Au Jus and Horseradish, alongside Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans with Sliced Almonds, and Pumpkin Pie to complete the meal.
The Mayor’s Table at Lido House
This Thanksgiving, The Mayor’s Table invites guests to enjoy an elegant, family-style feast. Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston presents a multi-course menu celebrating seasonal abundance and coastal California flavors. Highlights include starters like Indian Fry Bread with nut butters, Garden of Eden Salad, and signature Seafood Chowder, followed by Heritage Heirloom Turkey served three ways and Grilled Maine Lobster with spicy persimmon butter. Seasonal sides and decadent desserts—like Heirloom Pumpkin Pie with tableside whipped cream—complete the experience.
