Thanksgiving Dinner in Costa Mesa

It’s almost Thanksgiving. Take the stress out of turkey day by letting one of these Costa Mesa restaurants do the cooking for you.

Holidays often revolve around family, friends and food — and Thanksgiving is certainly the most food-centric holiday of the year. Many times, the recurring Thanksgiving theme is to go through the long, and sometimes tedious, process of preparing a feast. It can be a time-consuming task that is given precedent over visiting with loved ones. Friends and family are put on the back burner while all of your attention is focused on oven temperatures and mixing this or stirring that. The hours leading up to actually eating become a blur and when it is finally time to sit down, relax and enjoy, you’re practically ready for a nap.

If you’d rather relax this Thanksgiving, one of Costa Mesa’s top restaurants do the cooking for you. Whether you are looking for a full meal to pick-up and take home or a restaurant to dine-in, there is a place for you. From healthy and vegetarian to traditional Thanksgiving dinner and more, see these five Costa Mesa eateries that will take the stress out of turkey day.

Thanksgiving at Pinot Provence will feature at three-course menu that allows diners to choose a traditional holiday meal, or opt for something a little bit different. With a menu that boasts items like maple glazed pork belly, roasted turkey with all the trimmings, Scottish salmon, scallops, filet, pumpkin pie, caramel pretzel bread pudding and more, Pinot Provence is an excellent choice for Thanksgiving. Dinner will be served from 1-9 pm for $45, children 12 and under for $19. Be sure to make your reservations today at 714.429.7640.

Avanti Café has put together an incredible menu for Thanksgiving with their innovative vegetarian and vegan fare. Choose the Holiday Dinner package that comes with six different entrée servings, three side dishes and a loaf of holiday hearth bread, which feeds six people, or select a la carte items to create a special holiday meal. Gorging on your Thanksgiving dinner isn’t as bad when it done with the Avanti Café’s healthy cuisine. Visit the website for more information or go to theirFacebook page to see the complete holiday menu or call Avanti at 949.548.2224.

There’s going to be a turkey takeover for Thanksgiving at Scott’s Restaurant & Bar. The special, menu will feature festive classics and seasonal favorites with a choice of entrée and dessert. Additional sides and extras will be available a la carte. Diners may bring in their own bottles of wine, as there will be complimentary corkage on the holiday. Children under 12 can select items off of a special menu for just $12. Dinner is $35 per person and seating begins at 4pm. For reservations, call 714.979.2400.

Royal Khyber will be open for dinner on Thanksgiving and, on top of serving their regular dinner menu, will be offering a special tandoori turkey as an entrée or an a la carte dish. Experience the culinary tradition of Northern India during the holidays this year. For reservations, visit the Royal Khyber website here, or call 714.436.1010.

The Capital Grille at South Coast Plaza is always a Costa Mesa favorite. For Thanksgiving, diners can feast on a traditional Thanksgiving spread with slow roasted turkey and all of the delicious trimmings. Choose from select desserts with wine pairings available at an additional price. Thanksgiving meals will be served from noon-9 pm. For reservations, call 714.432.1140.