Thanksgiving in Monterey County

Spending Thanksgiving in Monterey? Feast on turkey and all of the best side dishes at Monterey County's best restaurants offering Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

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 Day Buffet at Monterey Plaza 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 - 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.