San Diego Thanksgiving Planner 2009

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Updated: October 29, 2009

Whether you're looking for the hottest reservation in town for Thanksgiving Day dinner in San Diego or just trying to host your own no-stress holiday with caterers and gourmet takeout, we've got your guide to Turkey Day 2009.

On this page:Open Restaurants, Catering Options, Takeout Turkey in San Diego, San Diego Gourmet Stores.

Open Restaurants

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended 1500 OCEAN at the Hotel Del Coronado
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    1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 (map)

    Whether it's brunch in the Crown Room or a traditional, seasonal, locally focused dinner at 1500 Ocean, The Del is definitely the place to splurge on Thanksgiving in San Diego.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Arterra
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    11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 (map)

    KNown for their focus on slow food and regional produce, the team at Arterra offers a special Thanksgiving menu with local, seasonal ingredients.

  3. 3 Rancho Valencia
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    5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (map)

    In their classic style of casual sophistication, the dining room at the Inn will feature a homestyle meal with fresh local game and produce.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Marine Room Restaurant
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    2000 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    The full menu (and the full ocean view) is available from 12pm to 8pm, as well as a special turkey-and-stuffing prix-fixe option.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended A R Valentien
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    11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    Traditional turkey with all the fixings will be served in the dining room overlooking Torrey Pines.

  6. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor El Bizcocho at The Rancho Bernardo Inn
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    17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 (map)

    Call about the special value packages for golfers on Thanksgiving weekend at the Inn that include dinner, lodging and dinner at the exquisite El Bizcocho.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Addison at The Grand Del Mar
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    5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130 (map)

    Looking for a ritzy-but-homey experience for Thanksgiving dinner? Money no object? Head up to the Grand Del Mar, where the rockstar team of chefs will put out a luxurious spread with all the finxins', plus more casual options at the Amaya dining room as well.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Heaven Sent Desserts
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    3001 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Check out their "heavenly" selection of pumpkin pies, spice cakes, tarts and more throughout the holiday season.

  9. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mistral Restaurant
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    4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA 92118 (map)

    Recently award the Best Restaurant in the Best of Citysearch poll (voted on by thousands of locals), Mistral offers amazing ocean views of Coronado, plus a menu based around local produce and sustainable ingredients.

Catering Options

  1. 10 San Diego Catering Concepts
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    4934 Voltair Street, San Diego, CA 92107 (map)

    Perfect for larger parties, these experts will bring turkey and stuffing to feed a crowd.

  2. 11 Armstrong Catering Svc
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    4134 Poplar St, San Diego, CA 92105 (map)

    Reserve early to get the longtime local pros to cater your family dinner on Turkey Day.

  3. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Rotisserie Affair Catering
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    7313 Carroll Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 (map)

    Fall-off-the-bone rotisserie turkey is their specialty--and they cook it for any size crowd.

  4. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended French Gourmet Inc
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    960 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    Class preparations of turkey, stuffing, bread and vegetable dishes, plus the famous pastries and pies.

Takeout Turkey in San Diego

  1. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Iowa Meat Farms
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    6041 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 (map)

    Not only can you buy a turkey or a roast for the big day here, but you can also get great advice and recipe tips from their friendly, knowledgable staff and butchers.

  2. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    711 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Find organic turkeys with all the trimmings, plus local produce and fresh bread for your feast.

  3. 16 Honey Baked Ham
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    4295 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 (map)

    You make the call, and let Honeybaked do the cooking. The spiral-sliced hams are legendary.

  4. 17 Boston Market
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    5502 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111 (map)

    For a quick-and-painless meal with little clean-up, try the rotisserie turkeys and your pick of individually packaged sides.

San Diego Gourmet Stores

  1. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Enoteca Style
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    1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Bring out your inner chef and splurge on the best olive oil.

  2. 19 Wine Bank
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    363 5th Ave Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    There is nothing like a glass of vino to counteract the stress of a full day with extended family.

  3. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Henry's Marketplace
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    3205 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (map)

    Find everything you'll need for a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast.

  4. 21 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Taste Llc
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    1243 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Get all your appetizers and garnishes here, from cheeses to compotes to several kinds of mustard.