Are you celebrating Thanksgiving away from home in SLO CAL this year?
Whether you're looking for the traditional fare or simple special dishes made from peak local ingredients, look no further than these SLO CAL options to add to your itinerary. From dine-in service to take-out, we've got you covered from the top of Cambria to Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles. Call ahead to reserve what might be the best Thanksgiving decision you'll make and fill your holiday plate with all the fixins—you'll be thankful you did!
North
Back to Top of ListCiao Papi at River Lodge
Theatre Dr, Paso Robles
805-221-7377
Ciao Papi is open this Thanksgiving offering festive specials in addition to their usual menu. Specials include pumpkin panna cotta, traditional turkey dinner (with sage basil gravy) and butternut squash soup topped with sage-pistachio pesto. For more information call or click here.
Enoteca at Bellasera Hotel
206 Alexa Ct, Paso Robles
805-238-2834
Enoteca will be serving a pre-fixe holiday menu on Thansgiving. Learn more and make reservation here.
McPhee's Grill
416 S. Main Street, Templeton
805-434-3204
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Menu with options including a traditional turkey dinner with cranberry sauce, butternut squash rice pilaf, sourdough-sausage-pecan stuffing, grilled scallion mashed potatoes, herb roasted sweet potatoes and apple cider gravy. Also available are wood grilled filet mignon, cedar planked king salmon, and wild mushroom & black truffle ravioli. A kids menu of turkey dinner, ribs or pasta is also available. Reservations are recommended. To view the full menu and to make you're reservations visit mcpheesgrill.com.
Cello Ristorante & Bar at Allegretto Vineyard Resort
2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles
805-369-2503
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cello Ristorante & Bar located at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort will serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, buffet style. The menu offers savory seasonal dishes including Celery Root & Apple Soup, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Italian Sausage Stuffing, Citrus Roasted Salmon, and a classic Thanksgiving carving station with Turkey and Prime Rib. Don't miss the Risotto Parmesan Wheel. The full menu can be found here. To reserve, please call the restaurant directly at the number above.
CASS Winery
Friendsgiving Dinner 11/21/2025
7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles
805-239-1730
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$95 plus gratuity & fees
Join Steve, Ted and family on November 21st, 2005 around the table before all the holiday mayhem begins for their Chef's tantalizing take on a traditional Thanksgiving feast! Tickets can be purchased online.
The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn
1103 Spring St, Paso Robles
805-226-4925
The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn will be open on Thanksgiving, call for more information.
North Coast
Back to Top of ListRobin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Drive, Cambria
805-927-5007
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Robin's Restaurant is serving a special a la carte Thanksgiving menu with dine-in and take-out available. Reservations recommended. Email thanksgiving@robinsrestaurant.com for any questions.
Cambria Pines Lodge Restaurant
2905 Burton Drive, Cambria
805-927-4200
11 PM- 7 PM
$72.95 adults, $34.95 Ages 6-12, Ages 5 & under are free
Cambria Pines Lodge Restaurant is serving a Thanksgiving buffet full of holiday classics. Main entrées include an option of slow roasted prime rib, ham and turkey. Classic festive sides such as stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans are also available. Reservations are required ahead to dine in and can be made here.
The Sow’s Ear Café
2248 Main Street, Cambria
805-927-4865
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A diverse holiday menu with an array of options like traditional roast turkey dinner, New Zealand rack of lamb, Alaskan halibut in honey macadamia crust, pork loin with ollalieberry chutney and more are offered. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made at the number above.
Lunada Garden Bistro
78 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos
805-900-5444
$85 per person
Lunada Garden Bistro will be open on Thanksgiving, serving a holiday three-course prix-fix menu featuring traditional turkey dinner, slow roasted prime rib, salmon and lamb specials. Seasonal appetizers and deserts are also included. For more information and to make reservations call the restaurant or book here.
Black Cat Bistro
1602 Main St, Cambria
805-927-1600
Black Cat Bistro will be serving up Thanksgiving specials including daily fresh fish and a traditional turkey feast. You can find more information here.
Mirazur Restaurant
1365 2nd St, Los Osos
805-439-0058
$85 per person
Mirazur Restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving, serving a holiday three-course menu featuring traditional and seasonal dishes. Reservations are strongly encouraged through this link or the phone number above.
San Luis Obispo
Back to Top of ListGranada Hotel & Bistro
1130 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo
805-544-9100
4:00 PM- 8:45 PM
$75 per person
Three-course prix-fixed menu. Options include starters like baked Morro Bay Oysters and Kabocha Squash Soup, entreés like Smoked Turkey Breast & Leg Confit, Pan Seared Snapper, Beef Bordelaise and Harvest Vegetable Stew. For desert, choose form Pumpkin Panna Cotta or Caramelized pear Tart. Add ons are available. Reservations are recommended, make yours here.
Café Roma
1020 Railroad Ave., San Luis Obispo
805-541-6800
12 PM - 7 PM
Café Roma is serving a Thanksgiving menu consisting of a first course, entree and dessert. Entrees include your choice of including organic roasted turkey, beef short ribs, pacific salmon and homemade ricotta & spinach ravioli. A kids menu of turkey or pasta is available for children ages 12 and under.
Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo
805-784-2469
12:00 PM -10:00 PM
$54.95 adult, $34.95 child
Madonna Inn is serving a holiday menu consisting of roast turkey, honey cured ham, and roast duck entrees served with fresh dinner rolls, a homemade soup or salad starter, and your choice of snap peas, whipped potatoes or candied yams as sides. They will also be serving select items from the classic Steakhouse menu. You can view the full menu and make reservations online.
Luna Red
1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo
805-540-5243
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$72/adult, $36 Ages 8-12, $24 Ages 3-7
Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving buffet with a Luna Red twist! Savor the comforting classics like slow-roasted turkey with all the trimmings, or dive into mouthwatering slow-roasted prime rib. For the non-traditionalists, they’ve got bacon-wrapped dates, elote 'ribs', a made-to-order taco bar and a chilled shellfish station with snow crab clusters and jumbo shrimp cocktail—because who says you can’t have a little surf with your turf? The buffet is bursting with options for vegan and vegetarian friends, featuring a tortilla soup bar, a vibrant Mediterranean display, and a delicious market vegetable paella with house-made soy-rizo. You can make reservations online.
Apple Farm Restaurant
2015 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
805-544-6100
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Adults $49, Ages 12 & Under $25
Apple Farm Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. Their special Thanksgiving buffet promises a delicious and memorable dining experience featuring slow roasted turkey and honey glazed ham. All your favorite holiday sides and desserts will also be available. Reservations are required through the number above if you are dining in. If you want to take Thanksgiving dinner to-go, choose from one entrée and one dessert for $29.
1865 Craft House & Kitchen
1865 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
805-439-3739
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, last seating at 7:15 PM
$67 for adults, $23 Ages 3-12
Join 1875 Craft House for a Thanksgiving buffet experience. Their carving station will include prime rib, turkey two ways, cedar plank salmon and honey baked ham. You will find a variety of vegetarian and vegan options as well as traditional sides and desserts. Reservations are highly encouraged.
Piadina at Hotel San Luis Obispo
877 Palm St, San Luis Obispo
805-234-9969
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$79 for adults, $39 for children 12 and under
Hotel San Luis Obispo's onsite restaurant Piadina is serving a Thanksgiving buffet featuring all the classic favorites. This year’s highlights a special Wagyu short rib collaboration with Sextant Winery, sage & onion brioche stuffing, accompanied by delectable sides such corn bread muffins, ambrosha and mac & cheese. Guests will also enjoy a dessert board featuring pumpkin cheesecake, ricotta doughnuts and more. The full menu can be found here.
The Oak Grill at Hotel Cerro
1119 Garden St, San Luis Obispo
805-592-3880
The Oak Grill will be open on Thanksgiving, call for more information.
South Coast
Back to Top of ListLido Restaurant & Lounge at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
805-773-8900
1:00 PM- 7:00 PM
$87 per person
Lido at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is serving a specially prepared three-course prix-fixe menu with main options of roasted free-range turkey breast, slow roasted short rib, seabass or root vegetable and mushroom welington followed by a pecan-pumpkin torte or vegan chocolate mousse. Reservations recommended.
Marisol at The Cliffs Restaurant & Lounge
2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
805-556-3316
Dinner 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$90 for adults, $45 children 12 and under (tax and gratuities not included)
Thanksgiving offerings are available from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Enjoy a festive three-course meal made with fresh, local ingredients and finished with house-baked pie. Reservations required through the number above.
Blue Moon Over Avila
460 Front Street, Avila Beach
805-595-2583
1:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Blue Moon Over Avila will be open on Thanksgiving serving up a pre-fixe, french inspired, menu sure to delight. Call for more information or make your reservation here.
Pequin Coastal Cocina at Vespera Resort
147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach
805-779-4065
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Savor a coastal-inspired Thanksgiving dinner at Pequin Coastal Cocina. Choose your own Thanksgiving feast with a diverse menu offering traditional fare. Learn more and reserve your table here.
SeaVenture Restaurant
100 Ocean View Ave, Pismo Beach
805-773-3463
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
$75 per person
Take in panoramic views at the SeaVenture's third floor restaurant on Thanksgiving. They'll be serving up a festive prix fixe menu crafted by Chef Edward Ruiz featuring traditional favorites with all the fixings. Reservations required.
Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs
1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo
805-595-7302 Ext. 326
Gardens of Avila will be open on Thanksgiving, call for more information.
Vista Steak and Seafood
1601 Price St, Pismo Beach
805-556-9000
Vista will be open on Thanksgiving, call for more information.
