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Feast Without the Fuss: Here’s Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Costa Mesa

Published Nov 13, 2026, 7:05pm

Whether you’re enjoying a vacation in Costa Mesa, or just doing your best to avoid the avalanche of post-dinner dishes, there are plenty of local options to dine-in or take-out on Thanksgiving. We compiled our favorite options to hopefully save you a few rounds of Google searches the week of the holiday: What’s open on Thanksgiving? Where can I order Thanksgiving dinner?

Keep reading to find out!

Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar

Roasted chicken in a baking pan with potatoes, roasted garlic, and rosemary, served with a side bowl of pomegranate seeds.

Come hungry, because Silver Trumpet is serving both Thanksgiving brunch and Thanksgiving dinner. Silver Trumpet’s holiday menu is part appetizer, part buffet, and part made-to-order. Roasted turkey, pumpkin ravioli, and chocolate fondue are just some of the many offerings on the menu this year. Don’t skip their famous bread, handmade with seasonal ingredients, served with incredible butter and fruit jam pairings.

Here’s a pro-trip: Take your feast to the next level and stay the weekend at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. You can go straight from the dessert bar to your very comfortable room.

Held on Thanksgiving Day, the brunch buffet is from 11:00am to 3:00pm, and the dinner buffet is from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Pricing is $99 for adults and $39 for children.

Ready to get your Turkey Day buffet on? Make a reservation on OpenTable and let Silver Trumpet take care of the rest.

3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Le Chateau Garden Bistro

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Spend the weekend at Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach and relax in the classic, Provincial setting. On Thanksgiving Day, Le Chateau Garden Bistro is serving a Thanksgiving feast that will be the highlight of your holidays.

The chef at Le Chateau is cooking up the classics for their $50 prix fixe menu, starting off with warm, fresh-baked bread with butter and olive tapenade. Your choice of soup or salad comes next, then get ready for the oven-roasted turkey served with port gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted winter veggies, and homemade stuffing. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Will it be the pumpkin pie or apple crisp?

Note: They’re also serving their regular menu, so if a member of your party isn’t feeling the Thanksgiving vibes, try the sea bass or short rib tacos.

To make a reservation, call Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach at 714-549-0300.

325 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The Westin South Coast Plaza

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Gather with loved ones for a Thanksgiving Day meal at The Westin South Coast Plaza. On November 26 from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, they will be offering a three-course, prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner menu in the heart of Costa Mesa, just steps from world-class shopping and holiday entertainment.

For $55, the menu features butternut squash soup or a grilled chicory salad to start, followed by a traditional roasted turkey breast dinner served with buttered green beans, potato purée, brioche stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Guests can finish their meal with either pumpkin cheesecake or a warm apple cranberry blossom with vanilla ice cream.

For more information, contact the hotel at 714-540-2500.

686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Water Grill at South Coast Plaza

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Let Water Grill handle Thanksgiving this year. On Thursday, November 26, Water Grill is offering a special, three-course Thanksgiving meal for $75 per person. Children under 12 are $26 each. If you’d prefer to stick to their tried-and-true seafood favorites, their full menu is also available.

The star of the show is their roasted Diestel Family Ranch turkey, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, homemade sourdough apple-celery stuffing, traditional cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy. Finish off the meal with a choice of pumpkin cheesecake or caramel bread pudding.

If that sounds tasty, go ahead and make a reservation on OpenTable before they book up.

3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Vaca

A smiling man in a blue apron carves a roasted turkey at a table set with side dishes and wine glasses, against a warm orange background.

Vaca won’t be open on Thanksgiving Day, but they’ve done all the work and planning for you. From now until November 19 at 2pm, order Thanksgiving dinner to-go and pick it up on November 25th. Who else in your family can say that a Top Chef made their holiday meal?

Vaca’s Thanksgiving To-Go serves up to 10 people and features a whole, roasted turkey, Chef Santana’s famous Italian sausage cornbread stuffing, cream of mushroom soup, and many other elevated classics. All you have to do is pick it up and plate it.
View the full menu and place an order here.

695 Town Center Dr Suite 170, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The Capital Grille

A plate with sliced turkey topped with brown gravy, green beans, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Nearby are a fork, a dish of mashed potatoes, a small gravy boat, and a glass of red wine on a white tablecloth.

Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, slow roasted turkey, and pumpkin cheesecake await at The Capital Grille this Thanksgiving. Alongside their full dinner menu, The Capital Grille is serving a special Thanksgiving entree with all the classic sides.

Speaking of classic sides—they’re all available to-go! Pre-order by November 24 and all you’ll have to do is drop by at the scheduled time to pick up your order, refrigerate it, and reheat it according to the instructions.

Located at South Coast Plaza, they are open for dine-in guests on November 26, 2026. Give The Capital Grille a call at 714-432-1140 or visit them online to make your reservation or order your sides.

3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Seasons 52

A Thanksgiving plate with sliced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, and a glass of white wine.

Located at South Coast Plaza, Seasons 52 is going for the tried-and-true traditional this Thanksgiving, and you’re invited. They’re serving a Thanksgiving plate with roasted turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, green beans, herb stuffing, and more, along with their full dinner menu.

You can also order their Thanksgiving Green Box To-Go with everything on the dine-in menu, plus butternut squash soup to start and six Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgences to end. For $250, it serves 4 to 6 people, and the last day to preorder is Monday, November 23.

Make a reservation or learn more online here.

3333 Bristol St Ste 2802, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Habana

A bowl of creamy orange soup garnished with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a swirl of cream.

Costa Mesa’s Habana invites you to Thanksgiving with a little Cuban soul. If you’re looking for something different this Thanksgiving, Habana has a seat for you. Their three course, prix fixe menu features both the traditional Thanksgiving favorites like turkey, butternut squash soup, and pecan pie, plus a taste of the cuisine they’re known for, like empanadas, ropa vieja, and Caribbean flan for dessert. It’s a flavor-packed alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving spread.

Learn more or make a reservation online.

2930 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Easiest Thanksgiving ever.

Three layered pumpkin parfaits in small glasses, topped with whipped cream and a gingersnap cookie, are arranged on a rustic wooden board with cookie crumbs scattered in the foreground.

Turkey, steak, ham, or seafood? Maybe one of each? Keep it classic with turkey and the fixings, or go for the unexpected and pick up fresh ceviche and chips and salsa from Mercado González, open on Thanksgiving Day from 6:00am to 8:00pm. The options are limitless!

Plan ahead for the holidays and make your reservation at one of our recommended restaurants, then take it to the next level and make it a staycation–have a cozy, comfy room booked and ready for your well-deserved turkey coma. Easiest Thanksgiving ever, and best Thanksgiving ever.

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