We see the current promotions for Christmas holiday markets and the ho-ho-whole bag of December merriment. Slow down, Santa! There’s another holiday coming up first. This year, Thanksgiving is scheduled for Thursday, November 28. Sure, it’s a little late. But let’s still give thanks–especially to these downtown San Diego restaurants that’ll be open to serve you on Turkey Day:
Barleymash: Starting at 3 p.m., come to dine-in or grab a Take & Bake meal. A three-course meal is $56.95/person; $27 for kids. Second course is andouille stuffed turkey roulade with Wild Turkey brown-butter gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, biscuit stuffing, corn pudding, farmhouse vegetables and habanero cranberry jelly. More info
City Cruises: Enjoy an afternoon or evening brunch cruise on San Diego Bay. The two-hour morning excursion and the two-and-a-half-hour dinner outing offers buffet meals and free-flowing Champagne. More info: Morning Cruise or Evening Cruise
Huntress: Classic seasonal favorites just got elevated. Dine-in and start with pumpkin caramelle pasta (roasted pumpkin, aged balsamic, sage brown butter). Savor the roasted turkey dinner (braised greens, confit turkey leg stuffing, cranberry sauce, truffle jus). Consider the decadent green bean casserole, enhanced with wild mushrooms, bacon lardons, and creamy mornay sauce. More info
Il Sogno Italiano: A three course Thanksgiving meal comes with choices, including butternut squash soup, Thanksgiving turkey, harvest gnocchi and apple pie. Pair your $49 meal with a wine selection for an additional $32. More info
Juniper & Ivy: J&I will prepare everything you need for a deluxe dinner to-go. Holiday packages can serve 4-6 or 8-12 guests. Brined & trussed turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, etc. Everything’s there to be picked up and unpacked at home. More info
Meze Greek Fusion: Opa on Sixth Avenue! Put a Greek twist on traditional Thanksgiving dishes with a holiday platter featuring a Greek turkey, fiery feta mac ‘n’ cheese and sautéed vegetables. More info
Rustic Root: From 2 to 8 p.m., dine in or take home a reheat-friendly feast. Choose from reinvented classics like cider-sage brined turkey breast, black muscat lamb osso bucco and thumbelina carrot ginger risotto. More info
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Ruth’s Chris doesn’t just do steak. On Thanksgiving, go for turkey with sausage-and-herb stuffing. Save some room for a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. More info
Spill the Beans: November’s bagel flavor of the month is stuffing (celery salt, carrots, onions, and herbs de Provence) paired with cranberry habanero cream cheese. Available at both downtown locations in the Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. More info SDSun
