While our foodie friends will probably hate us for this, sometimes it’s just easier to let someone else do the cooking on Thanksgiving. Especially when our home is so much smaller than our family. That’s one of the reasons we’ve occasionally gone out for dinner on Thanksgiving. No cooking. No cleaning — just a perfect afternoon spent with family and friends (without the pressures of showing off or dealing with leftovers).
Carlsbadistan has many remarkable meal possibilities for every budget. And we hope you all have the best of Thanksgivings no matter where you hold your feast.
Follow the jump for just a few of the quality meals we found around town this year.
Don’s Country Kitchen
If you’re looking for turkey and you don’t want to dress up to get it, head on over to Don’s Country Kitchen in the Village. Our favorite breakfast spot, drops in on the bird each year and it’s one of the cheapest spots around for that home cooked flavor you crave without all the fuss.
2885 Roosevelt St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-2274
Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar at the Sheraton
With views of the Ocean from both the main dining room and it’s large heated patio, Twenty/20 Grill & Wine bar is a pretty good place to impress the out of towners. Chef Reed Anderson is once again offering a special three-course a la cart Thanksgiving Day menu with familiar holiday flavors taking center stage. A special three-course turkey dinner is available for kids under age 12. Check out the link for the full menu breakdown. Reservations are recommended and valet parking is complimentary for all restaurant guests.
11 am – 7 pm
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 827-2500
Legends Bistro at La Costa Resort & Spa
La Costa’s all-day brunch features a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetarian options and will be served in the casual, indoor/outdoor Legend’s Bistro.
11am – 5pm
Adults: $60.00
Kids (5-12): $25
Kids under 5: Free
(does not include tax and service charge)
Click here for sample menu
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(800) 854-5000
BlueFire Grill at La Costa Resort and Spa
A full-service, three course Prix Fixe meal is being offered at La Costa’s Bluefire Grill.
Adults: $58.00
Kids (5-12): $29
Kids under 5: Free
(does not include tax and service charge)
Click here for sample menu
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(800) 854-5000
Argyle Steakhouse at Park Aviara Hyatt
The newly acquired Park Aviara Hyatt’ s Argyle Steakhouse will offer two seatings for Thanksgiving Day. A brunch will be available until 3pm and a traditional dinner menu is available after 5pm. The restaurant overlooks the 18th green and offers easy access to the Batiquitos Lagoon walking trail. Shuttle service is available from the main lobby of the Park Aviara Hyatt resort.
10:30am — 3pm for Buffet
($85 per person, $42.50 for children 12 and under)
(does not include tax and service charge)
Click here for a sample menu
5pm — 9pm for Traditional Dinner ($38 + $9 for desert)
Click here for the menu
7447 Batiquitos Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-6800
California Bistro at Park Aviara Hyatt
The California Bistro will be offering the same menu as the Argyle Steakhouse for Thanksgiving Day brunch. Selections include an iced seafood display, smoked fish platter, house-made pâté, Sushi; a Cold, hot, and desert buffet; breakfast omelets until 2 pm, and, of course, carving stations featuring slow-roasted young turkey.
11am — 7pm
$85 per person (does not include beverages or tax and service charge)
$42.50 children 12 and under
Click here for a sample menu
7100 Four Season’s Point
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-6800
In addition to its regular menu, the Park Aviara Hyatt’s signature Italian restaurant will offer a three-course, prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving dinner.
5pm — 8pm
$75 per person (does not include tax and service charge)
Click here for a sample menu
7100 Four Season’s Point
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-6800
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