Los Angeles diners looking to skip kitchen duty this Thanksgiving have a wide range of pre-prepared options, with prices for holiday feasts spanning from $58 per person to $515 for a large-group meal.
While many establishments focus on the traditional turkey dinner, others are pivoting to specialized menus, including Korean-inspired duck and plant-based roasts. These pre-ordered meals allow hosts to bypass hours of cooking, though deadlines for placing orders vary significantly by location.
For those seeking the quintessential holiday meal, several established spots are offering classic turkey dinners. Hof’s Hut, which specializes in American comfort food, provides a package serving up to six people for $149.
According to the Daily News, this meal includes sliced rotisserie turkey breast, apple almond stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, candied yams, and pumpkin pie. The restaurant plans to host pickups on Nov. 25 and will include a $15 gift card for a future visit.
Eataly, located inside the Westfield Century City mall, offers an Italian-inflected holiday spread. Their $299 dinner serves up to eight people and features a whole roasted turkey alongside mushroom lasagna, porchetta stuffing, and classic tiramisù. Customers must place their orders by Nov. 23, with pickup windows available through Nov. 25.
Some restaurants are moving away from the standard roasted turkey in favor of wood-smoked or international flavors. Maple Block in Culver City is focusing on its signature peach wood-smoked meats. The restaurant offers whole smoked turkeys starting at $265, with the option to add a holiday side dish package for $297 that serves up to 12 people. Orders are open through Nov. 20, with pickups scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
At Majordōmo in Los Angeles, the menu shifts toward Asian-American modern cuisine. Founded by David Chang, the restaurant is skipping turkey to offer a whole roasted duck Ssäm dinner for $450, which feeds eight people and includes crepes and duck confit fried rice. For larger groups, a whole smoked short rib meal is available for $515, serving up to 12. Pickups for these meals are set for Nov. 25–26.
Diners following vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian diets have dedicated options to ensure they aren’t limited to side dishes. M Café on La Brea Avenue offers a $58-per-person dinner that allows guests to choose between a plant-based Seitan Roast, Faroe Island salmon, or a Tempeh-Mushroom loaf.
The meal includes sides such as caramelized rainbow carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, and mushroom mac & cheese. Reservations for these meals must be finalized by Nov. 23, with pickup on Nov. 25.
Saint & Second, which operates in Long Beach, Woodland Hills, and Manhattan Beach, is catering to those who want a mix of proteins. Their Thanksgiving Take-Out Feast costs $239 and serves 6–8 people. The meal includes two pounds of spice-rubbed turkey breast, two pounds of molasses and brown sugar ham, and seasonal sides like andouille, thyme, and brioche stuffing. Pickups for these feasts are available Nov. 25–26.
Are there options for people who do not eat meat?
Yes, M Café offers a specific Thanksgiving menu for vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians. The meal features plant-based proteins like a Seitan Roast or Tempeh-Mushroom loaf, alongside dairy-free sides.
What is the most expensive meal option listed?
The whole smoked short rib meal from Majordōmo is the highest-priced option, costing $515. It is designed to serve up to 12 people.
When is the earliest I need to place my order?
Deadlines vary by restaurant, but Maple Block requires orders to be placed by Nov. 20. Other locations, such as Eataly and M Café, accept orders through Nov. 23.
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