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Are you celebrating Thanksgiving away from home in SLO CAL this year? 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've made and fill your holiday plate with all the fixins you're used to.
North
Back to Top of ListThe Hatch
835 13th Street, Paso Robles
805-221-5727
1:30 PM- 6:30 PM
$75 per person
A prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner menu will be offered consisting of autumn salad, turkey leg terrine, turkey breast blanquette, as well as hasselback potatoes, haricot verts, and savory sourdough sage stuffing. With a pumpkin souffle to finish. Menu substitutions are politely declined. Reservations can be made online.
McPhee’s Grill
416 S. Main Street, Templeton
805-434-3204
2:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Menu with options including a traditional turkey dinner with cranberry relish, butternut squash rice pilaf, sourdough-bacon-mushroom dressing, mashed potatoes, buttered green beans and apple brandy gravy. Also available are wood fired filet mignon, cedar plank kind salmon, and wild mushroom ravioli. Reservations are recommended.
CASS Winery
Friendsgiving Dinner 11/18/23
7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles
805-239-1730
6:00 PM -9:00 PM
$105 plus tax and gratuity
Join CASS for a Friendsgiving wine-paired feast! Tickets can be purchased online.
The Steakhouse at the Paso Robles Inn
1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles
805-238-2660
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
An extensive Thanksgiving Menu includes entrees such as sage rubbed turkey breast, fennel and lavender roasted pork loin, short rib stroganoff and coconut lime infused red quinoa. Appetizers, salads and deserts are also available. Reservations are required.
North Coast
Back to Top of ListRobin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Drive, Cambria
805-927-5007
12:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Dine-in and take-out menus are available with options of roast turkey, prime rib, braised stuffed cabbage, vegetable lasagna and Skuna Bay salmon. To-go orders must be pre-ordered. Make reservations here.
The Sow’s Ear Café
2248 Main Street, Cambria
805-927-4865
5:00 PM- 9:00-ish PM
A 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. Call to make reservations.
Windows on the Water
699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay
805-722-0677
2:00 PM- 7:00 PM
$89 adults, $35 children
Prix-fixe three-course dinner menu with traditional Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin seed-crusted local halibut, and Double R Ranch prime rib. Call for reservations.
San Luis Obispo
Back to Top of ListGranada Hotel & Bistro
1130 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo
805-544-9100
4:00 PM- 9:00 PM
$75 per person
Three-course prix-fixed menu includes creamed green & casarecce pasta, chicken confit and birria braised short rib for a main. Reservations are available online.
Café Roma
1020 Railroad Ave., San Luis Obispo
805-541-6800
5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
A Thanksgiving menu consisting of a first course, entree, and dessert with entrees including organic roasted turkey, beef short ribs, or wild mushroom lasagna. A kids menu is available for ages 12 and under.
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo
805-784-2469
12:00 PM -10:00 PM
$49.95 adult, $29.95 child
A holiday menu consisting of turkey, ham, and duck entrees served with an antipasto sampler, rolls, soup or salad, snap peas whipped potatoes or candied yams will be available. They will also be serving select items from the classic Steakhouse menu. You can make reservations online.
SLO Provisions
1255 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
805-440-4821 or order online
A holiday takeaway menu offers dinner packages including items like a whole or half oven-ready free-range turkey with sides like garlicky mashed potatoes as well as additional sides to purchase like sweet potato casserole. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 17th at 6:30 PM. Orders can be picked up at SLO Provisions Catering Kitchen on Wednesday, November 22nd between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Payments must be made at the time of order.
Luna Red
1023 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo
805-540-5243
$60 per person or $55 per person for the vegan menu
Enjoy a special prix fixe menu comprised of a starter of Peruvian corn chowder, root vegetable burrata, farmhouse salad or chorizo corn bread followed by an entree of braised short rib, seared seabass or citrus brined turkey. Seasonal desserts and shareables for the table are also available for purchase. A kid's turkey plate including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce and a scoop of gelato will be available for $25. You can make reservations online.
Apple Farm
2015 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
805-544-6100
12:00 PM- 4:00 PM
$50 per person
Enjoy the fall decor and festive Thanksgiving feast at the Apple Farm Restaurant. The three-course dinner will consist of a fresh harvest salad or butternut squash bisque, traditional roasted turkey, old-fashioned ham or three-cheese ravioli followed by a sweet dessert of apple, pecan or pumpkin pie. Reservations encouraged.
1865 Craft House & Kitchen
1865 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
805-439-3739
1:00 PM- 7:30 PM
$55 for adults, $25 for kids
Join 1875 Craft House for a Thanksgiving buffet experience. Their carving station will include prime rib, turkey and honey baked ham. You will find a variety of vegetarian and vegan options as well as all the sides and desserts. Reservations are highly encouraged.
South Coast
Back to Top of ListGardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs
1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo
805-595-7302 ext 326
4:00 PM- 8:30 PM
$75 per person (children under 12 years old - 50% off)
Enjoy a Prix-fixed menu of Roasted turkey, butternut ravioli, or seared salmon along with a first course, appetizer and a dessert option. Reservations are encouraged. For parties of 6 or more contact 805-595-7302 ext. 323
Lido Restaurant & Lounge at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
805-773-8900
12:00 PM- 7:00 PM
$95 per person
Three-course prix-fixe menu with options like roasted turkey breast, prime ribeye, scallops or roasted hen of the woods mushrooms followed by pumpkin bread pudding or double chocolate mousse. Reservations recommended.
Marisol at The Cliffs Restaurant & Lounge
2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
805-773-5000
1:00 PM -9:00 PM
$74 per person
A prix-fixe menu consisting of herb crusted prime rib, slow roasted turkey breast, seared salmon or butternut squash ravioli entrees served with starters like kabocha squash soup, kind crab loaded ceasar or spinach and candy spiced bacon salad. Reservations required.
Pequin Coastal Cocina
147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach
805-779-4065
2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Build your own Thanksgiving feast with a diverse menu (including a selection of 11 side items!) offering traditional fare such as a honey glazed ham or roasted turkey dinner. Also available are three different steak options: tri-tip, wagyu, or cauliflower. View the full menu and reserve your table here.
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach, The Deck
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach
805-773-2422
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The Deck at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach is open Thanksgiving Day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving timeless favorites mixed with beach flavors. View the bistro menus here.
SeaVenture Restaurant
100 Ocean View Ave, Pismo Beach
805-773-4994
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
$75 per person
Enjoy panoramic views at the SeaVenture's third floor restaurant on Thanksgiving. Their three-course prix-fixe menu starts with seared sea scallops, mini biscuits and gravy, salad, or soup. Next is your choice of turkey, pork belly, salmon, prime rib or ravioli. And finishing with your choice of classic pumpkin pie, apple crumble or a poached pear. Make your reservation online or by telephone.
