Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and whether you want someone else to do all the cooking or simply need a little help getting dinner on the table, the South Bay has options ranging from oceanfront celebrations to ready-to-heat family feasts.

We’ve rounded up Thanksgiving dining and take-home options around the South Bay, including Palos Verdes, the Beach Cities and Torrance. Some restaurants have already released their 2026 menus, while others will add holiday details as Thanksgiving gets closer, so check directly with each location before making plans.

Dine Out on Thanksgiving

Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes

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For a Thanksgiving that feels like a getaway, the oceanfront resort will offer an array of Thanksgiving experiences, from a grand ballroom buffet and an elegant three-course dinner at signature restaurant Mar’sel to lavish brunch and dinner buffets at Catalina Kitchen and holiday specials at Nelson’s, Bashi and Lobby Bar. Terranea recommends planning early for the popular Thanksgiving weekend.

Best for: A special-occasion Thanksgiving, multigenerational families and visitors spending the holiday on the Peninsula.

Official 2026 Thanksgiving details & buffet reservations

Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge at Shade Hotel | Redondo Beach

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Thanksgiving comes with a marina view at Sea Level at Shade Redondo Beach. The restaurant’s 2026 Coastal Thanksgiving Holiday Feast runs from 1 to 8 p.m. and begins with a buffet of chilled seafood, cheese and charcuterie, soup and salads, followed by a plated entrée and dessert.

Entrée choices include herb-roasted turkey, prime rib and salmon Oscar. The price is $95 per adult and $35 for children 10 and under, plus tax and a 20% service charge.

Best for: Waterfront dining without the work of hosting at home.

Official Thanksgiving details & reservations

Pacific Standard Prime | Redondo Beach

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Pacific Standard Prime has a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner scheduled for November 26. Guests can choose from traditional turkey as well as steak, wild-caught salmon and a vegetarian entrée. Thanksgiving dinners start at $79 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under.

Best for: Groups that want Thanksgiving dinner but don’t all want turkey.

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King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant | Torrance

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King’s Hawaiian is going big for Thanksgiving with a 2026 Thanksgiving Buffet from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The buffet is $89.95 per adult and $35 for children 10 and under. Reservations are recommended, limited walk-ins will be accommodated, and parties have a 90-minute dining window.

Best for: Families looking for a festive, casual South Bay Thanksgiving buffet.

Official 2026 Thanksgiving details & reservations

zinc@shade at Shade Hotel | Manhattan Beach

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In downtown Manhattan Beach, zinc@shade has confirmed a Thanksgiving buffet for Thursday, November 26, from 1 to 8 p.m. The holiday spread brings traditional favorites to the table with an elevated twist. The price is $95 per adult and $35 for children 10 and under, plus tax and a 20% service charge.

Best for: A holiday gathering in the heart of downtown Manhattan Beach.

Official Thanksgiving details & reservations

More South Bay Thanksgiving Tables to Watch

Several notable South Bay restaurants and markets have offered Thanksgiving dining or take-home meals but have not yet released enough confirmed 2026 information for a full listing. Check directly for this year’s menus, prices, reservations and pickup details.

Bristol Farms | Rolling Hills Estates

For Palos Verdes households that want flexibility, Bristol Farms is a natural addition. Its Thanksgiving program includes fully cooked holiday meals, meats, sides and desserts, with fresh turkey, roasts and seafood available separately through the meat and seafood department.

The Thanksgiving ordering page is live and includes a 2026 holiday promotion, but online ordering has not yet started. Confirm Rolling Hills Estates participation, local pickup dates and the final 2026 menu when ordering opens. Prepared Kitchen orders may also be available for delivery for an additional fee.

Best for: Hosts who want anything from a complete dinner to just the turkey, sides or desserts.

Official Thanksgiving ordering updates

Good Stuff | Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach & El Segundo

Good Stuff makes this one especially convenient because you can order from several South Bay locations. Its traditional Thanksgiving feast includes oven-roasted turkey breast, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans almondine, cranberry sauce, salad and a whole pumpkin pie.

Its current holiday page still lists a deadline that matches the 2025 calendar. Confirm the 2026 offering, prices, ordering deadline and pickup hours before making plans.

Best for: A straightforward traditional meal with convenient pickup throughout the South Bay.

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Gelson’s | South Bay Locations

Gelson’s offers one of the broadest Thanksgiving take-home selections, with prepared meals for different gathering sizes along with ham, prime rib, plant-based options, à la carte proteins, sides and desserts.

The holiday page does not clearly identify its pickup dates and prices as 2026 information. Confirm this year’s details and participating South Bay locations before ordering.

Best for: Maximum choice, including smaller households, larger gatherings and plant-based guests.

Gelson’s Thanksgiving ordering updates

Urban Plates | South Bay

Urban Plates offers several ways to skip the Thanksgiving cooking, including family-style turkey feasts as well as options for smaller households.

Its Thanksgiving offerings may include herb-roasted turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, artisan bread, sides and desserts, along with individual Thanksgiving meals.

The current holiday page does not identify a year. Confirm the 2026 family meal size, pricing, preorder deadline and pickup dates before ordering.

Best for: Smaller households, flexible portions and anyone who wants Thanksgiving dinner without committing to a huge feast.

Urban Plates Thanksgiving updates

Whole Foods Market | El Segundo, Redondo Beach & Torrance

Whole Foods is another useful option for a catered Thanksgiving at home, particularly because there are several South Bay pickup locations. Holiday offerings typically include complete Thanksgiving feasts as well as combinations of turkey, ham, traditional sides, appetizers and desserts.

Meals are generally packaged cold and require reheating.

The general holiday catering page does not yet establish a confirmed 2026 menu for these South Bay stores. Select your store and confirm this year’s meal options, ordering deadline and pickup availability before ordering.

Best for: Larger gatherings and hosts who want to customize the meal with additional appetizers, sides and desserts.

Whole Foods holiday catering updates

Manhattan Beach Restaurants to Watch

The Arthur J, The Kettle, Tin Roof Bistro, Lido di Manhattan and The Strand House are additional tables to check as the holiday approaches. Confirm 2026 Thanksgiving participation and menus directly before reserving.

Before You Go

Holiday menus, pricing and availability can change, and many Thanksgiving meals require advance reservations or preorders. Check directly with the restaurant or market before heading out, especially for ordering deadlines and pickup windows.

Know of a South Bay Thanksgiving dinner or take-home feast we should add? Let Explore South Bay LA know so we can keep this guide updated throughout the season. Email info@exploresouthbayla.com.