Spending Thanksgiving in Monterey? Feast on turkey and all of the best side dishes at Monterey County's best restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, November 27, 2025. *Please check for more information on 2025 events. 2024 events below for reference.*
Thanksgiving at Monterey Marriott Hotel
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Gather at Monterey Marriott for a bountiful buffet with sweeping coastal views in the Ferrantes Bay View Room.
Thanksgiving at Peter B's Brewpub
Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Award-winning craft beer, football on 18 HD TVs and a traditional Thanksgiving plate without all the hassle of cooking.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a lavish Thanksgiving buffet at Sea Root Restaurant, complete with a carving board of free-range roasted Diestel turkey and honey-baked ham and live music from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thoughtfully prepared buffet of seasonal favorites and coastal specialties by Chef Michael Rotondo.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Portola Hotel & Spa
1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Served in the newly refreshed Club Room, pair thanksgiving favorites with lively piano music.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday fixings with a coastal twist, plus live music by David Holodiloff. For guests that want a cozy in-room Thanksgiving, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is also offering a Thanksgiving Buffet Basket for Two, which includes Chef Marin's oak-smoked turkey breast, smoked ham, BBQ yams, creamy pommes aligot, traditional sides and a shareable dessert. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Thanksgiving at Jacks Monterey
2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A traditional three-course Thanksgiving dinner served under the tree-lined atrium.
Thanksgiving at Esteban Restaurant
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
California-inspired Spanish menu. 3-course Thanksgiving-day menu with California and Spanish influence. Enjoy live music by Spanish Guitarist Catherine Broz starting at 4:00 p.m. on the garden patio.
Day After Thanksgiving eBike Tour
Nov 29
Enjoy a guided twelve mile eBike tour in the beautiful fort Ord National Monument riding a quality pedal-assist Specialized eMountain bike. This is great activity to share with family and friends at holiday time.
