Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine-in + carry-out for Thanksgiving dinner. We are totally falling for these local options for turkey, gluten-free breads, and pumpkin ravioli — plus, we break down where to get local ingredients for those rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen this holiday. What could be butter? (Sorry, are our puns too corny? 🌽)
Herb & Sea, 131 W D St. + Herb & Wood, 22 Kettner Blvd. | Open 1-7 p.m.
Want to find some East Coast flavors at a West Coast restaurant? It’s tempting to start a Thanksgiving meal with Baja Shrimp, but the Cranberry Cream Cheese Ice Cream really has us excited for dessert. Reservations are available at both Herb & Sea + Herb & Wood — $85 for adults + $35 for children.
Bleu Bohème, 4090 Adams Ave. | Open 12-4 p.m.
Bon Appétit. Bleu Bohème in Kensington is serving up Thanksgiving French-style. A pumpkin pie martini sounds great, but the choice of roasted turkey or turkey legs + thighs confit-style will be the star of the show. Répondez s’il vous plaît — $68.95 for adults or $24.95 for children.
Callie, 1195 Island Ave. | Open 12-7 p.m.
In the East Village, reserve a feast at buzzworthy Callie for $80 ($35 for kids) + there’s an optional $50 wine pairing available. Their four-course meal features turkey, salmon, or lamb, but the pumpkin ravioli has really caught our eye. Better yet, you’ll get leftovers too.
Lazy Dog, 1202 Camino Del Rio N | Order ahead
Some Thanksgivings are best spent on the couch. No worries, Lazy Dog in Mission Valley sells TV dinners made in-house. Grab an oven-roasted turkey dinner, pop it in the oven, and stream your favorite show.
Lazy Acres, 422 W Washington St. + 150 Encinitas Blvd. | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
This Southern California grocer is a great place to find natural produce and healthy ingredients. Head to the Mission Valley or Encinitas locations to check every item off your grocery list.
The Gluten Free Baking Co., 4594 30th St. | Order ahead
Want to delight with some gluten-free options? This North Park bakery has breads and pastries to make your dinner a real treat.
