Skip the hours in the kitchen and let these San Diego destinations do the heavy lifting this Nov. 25.
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20|Twenty Restaurant
Visit The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant to indulge in its Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner. Enjoy three courses against the backdrop of the Pacific with options including butternut squash soup, slow-roasted free-range turkey, cabernet-braised short rib, candied yams with maple glaze and homemade pumpkin pie. 760.827.2500, 20twentygrill.com
The dining room at 20|Twenty. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Hotel del Coronado
The iconic Hotel del Coronado invites gourmands to celebrate Thanksgiving in its historic Crown Room. A decadent buffet ensures all members of the family leave happy as they stack their plates with savory made-to-order crepes, slow-roasted dark turkey meat paired with port wine orange cranberry chutney, pumpkin risotto and more than 20 delectable desserts. Following the feast, the Del will illuminate its grounds with sparkling holiday lights, decor and the return of its Skating by the Sea ice skating rink. 619.522.8100, hoteldel.com
Chocolate layer cake from Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Juniper & Ivy
Little Italy’s award-winning Juniper & Ivy allows diners to take its Thanksgiving offerings home. Curated by renowned executive chef Anthony Wells, lead pastry chef Lindsay Sipress and beverage director Nicholas Gergen, the togo menu serves six to eight guests and includes all the classics plus batched craft cocktails and pie. Reserve your meal up until the Saturday before Thanksgiving via Tock. 619.269.9036, juniperandivy.com
Hotel del Coronado’s Crown Room. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Pendry San Diego
Pick up a pie at Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile or settle in for a full dining experience via Pendry’s ChefsGiving. A collection of chefs, including Pendry’s chef Brandon Sloan, will each serve a creative holiday-inspired dish, from traditional Thanksgiving fare to savory sides and desserts. 619.738.7000, pendry.com/san-diego
ARLO executive chef Josh Mouzakes. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Enjoy a buffet of Thanksgiving favorites in a festive alfresco setting, where elegant seating options and live music are sure to delight the whole family. Pick from dishes like roasted poblano bisque and slow-roasted turkey breast with herb stuffing and sage gravy, or order a Thanksgiving feast to-go. 858.759.6246, ranchovalencia.com
Pendry San Diego’s seasonal spread. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Town and Country Resort
Gather up to 25 of your loved ones and book the Thanksgiving Soiree Suite package. ARLO executive chef Josh Mouzakes will curate your three-course dinner as you enjoy the day’s big games on a 54-inch flat-screen TV, take a dip in one of the resort’s heated pools or cruise down the four-story Twister water slide. Let the merriment begin. 619.291.7131, towncountry.com
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