Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of things to a lot of people. Sometimes it’s an opportunity to entertain in a fresh setting, or to enjoy everyone’s company without worrying about all the cooking.
If, for whatever reason, you’re looking to celebrate Thanksgiving by dining out, Downtown has many excellent options. Check out these 16 DTLB restaurants that will be open on or around Turkey Day, ready to offer you and yours a fabulous holiday feast.
Keep in mind that “Friendsgiving” can be any date near Thanksgiving you want it to be! There’s a great chance these establishments can help you with that as well.
PARKERS’ LIGHTHOUSE / 435 SHORELINE VILLAGE DR.
Photo courtesy of Parker’s Lighthouse
Whatever the weather is on Thanksgiving, it’s always special to take in the stunning ocean views at Parkers’ Lighthouse while enjoying a bountiful buffet.
Open from 11:30 AM until 9:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day, the buffet will feature Roast Turkey with Herb Brioche Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce, along with more entrée options, appetizers, sides, Thanksgiving-themed desserts, and an artisan bread station.
Reservations are strongly recommended! Click here or call (562) 432.6500 to reserve your Thanksgiving spot.
FAIRMONT BREAKERS / 210 E OCEAN BLVD.
The recently renovated and beautiful Fairmont Breakers has two exceptional Thanksgiving options for you! The top-floor Sky Room (210 E Ocean Blvd) will serve a splendid Thanksgiving buffet featuring turkey, prime rib and salmon, seafood on ice, an ample dessert station and much more, presented against a backdrop of breathtaking harbor views! Reservations via OpenTable are required.
On the ground floor, Italian restaurant Nettuno is hosting Friendsgiving dinners on Nov. 16 and 23. Enjoy family-style brunch platters and a complimentary Mimosa or Spritz for each guest. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
555 EAST / 555 E OCEAN BLVD.
Photo courtesy of 555
Spend your Thanksgiving in style and comfort at 555 East, which boasts of “the best patio in town” and a warm, wood-and-brass interior that will make you and your people feel right at home.
555, an Ocean Boulevard mainstay for decades, is offering a menu that features a solid selection of traditional Thanksgiving favorites.
For reservations, hours, and menu details, click here.
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC / 100 AQUARIUM WAY
Photo courtesy of The Aquarium of The Pacific
Here’s a truly unique idea for you: Since you’re so close to the magnificent Pacific Ocean, how about gathering your crew for a Thanksgiving buffet at the Aquarium of the Pacific?
Reservations are being accepted hourly between 10:30 AM and 3 PM for a memorable Thanksgiving buffet on the Aquarium’s Rooftop Veranda. NOTE: The Aquarium will be OPEN so you can share your holiday with over 12,000 sea creatures!
For complete event information and to make reservations, click here.
THE CARVERY / 201 PINE AVE.
Photo courtesy of The Carvery
Interested in hosting Thanksgiving this year, but wishing someone else would do the cooking? The Carvery will take care of that for you! Their Roast Turkey meal package will make your Thanksgiving a breeze.
Pick up your Turkey Day feast, served with classic holiday sides and your choice of pumpkin or apple pie, on Thanksgiving Day between 11 AM and 5 PM. See meal details on Instagram @thecarveryrestaurant.
Meal orders are being accepted through Monday, Nov. 24! Place your order here or call (562) 317-5237.
FUEGO / 700 QUEENSWAY DR.
Thanksgiving by the sea never looked (or sounded) so good! Celebrate with live music, spectacular views, and a fabulous menu curated by Executive Chef Luis Torres. Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 4 to 10 PM.
To make a reservation, click here.
CITY CRUISES / RAINBOW HARBOR DOCK 6A
Photo courtesy of City Cruises
Put a nautical twist on your Thanksgiving! Go on a brunch or dinner cruise hosted by City Cruises.
The brunch cruise, which sets sail from 11 AM to 1 PM on Thanksgiving Day, features ample feasting and bottomless mimosas, expansive views, and live entertainment. The dinner cruise menu includes oven roasted turkey among several tasty entrees.
For brunch cruise details and reservations, click here. Dinner cruise info and reservations can be found here.
SHENANIGANS / 423 SHORELINE VILLAGE DR. #A
A neighborhood favorite for live music, great food, and 14 big screens, Shenanigans will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner specials start at noon and feature Traditional Turkey and Applewood Hickory Ham dinners, or a combination of both.
Your Thanksgiving entree will be accompanied by cornbread stuffing, sweet potato hash, mashed potatoes, gravy, a cranberry roll, and cranberry sauce. For dessert? Pumpkin Pie, of course! NOTE: If you’re there between 4 and 9 PM, you’ll be serenaded by live feel-good music from Babylon Rockers.
For more info, click here.
GLADSTONE’S / 330 S PINE AVE.
Photo courtesy of Gladstone’s
Gladstone’s, known from here to Malibu for its wonderful seafood menu, is also a Thanksgiving hub, offering a Roasted Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings for dine-in or take-out from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
A limited regular menu and a kids menu will also be available. After dinner, take the gang on a seaside stroll and look at the pretty harbor lights!
Reservations are recommended but not required. Click here or call (562) 432.8588 to make yours.
CAFE SEVILLA / 140 PINE AVE.
This place has such an authentic atmosphere, you’ll feel like you’re in Spain! Cafe Sevilla is serving a Thanksgiving menu that perfectly complements the Iberian ambiance. The popular regular dinner menu will be available too.
From 5 to 8 PM you’ll be serenaded by live Latin music that will put the icing on the cake, imagination-wise. It will be like spending Thanksgiving overseas with your favorite people.
For more about Cafe Sevilla and to make reservations, click here.
CHEZ BACCHUS / 743 E 4TH ST.
Chez Bacchus is offering a positively sumptuous four-course meal on Thanksgiving from 4 to 8:30 PM. Executive Chef Danny Le and his culinary team have outdone themselves to create a feast with your choice of main course – Turkey, Salmon, or Beef – that is sure to satisfy.
To learn more about this elegant restaurant, get Thanksgiving hours, and to make your reservations, click here.
ARIZE BISTRO / 306 ELM AVE.
This East Village spot invites you to put its “Best breakfast in Long Beach” brag to the test on Thanksgiving Day and during your Black Friday shopping spree the day after! Arize Bistro will be open from 8 AM to 2 PM both days.
Click here to see photos of some of the bistro’s awesome breakfasts, including what could be the most enticing Monte Cristo Sandwich ever.
MARIO’S LA TRAVIATA / 301 CEDAR AVE.
La Traviata has been dazzling holiday diners with Old World elegance for 28 years. This year, Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from 2 to 7 PM.
La Traviata is now taking reservations for Thanksgiving. To get menu details as the holiday draws closer and to make your reservations, click here.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE / 180 E OCEAN BLVD. STE. 160
Ruth’s Chris Steak House has developed a reputation for serving some of the best steaks in the world since they opened their first restaurant in 1965. On Thanksgiving, those steaks will be available, along with a special Thanksgiving menu that is causing the reservation book to fill up fast!
The restaurant will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 11 AM to 8 PM. Click here to see the menu, which you can also order to go. To get a detailed picture of what Ruth’s Chris Steak House is all about and to make your reservations, click here.
LOCAL CURRENT AT THE MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN / 111 E OCEAN BLVD.
Photo courtesy of Local Current
Airy and flowing, this restaurant is influenced by both its urban setting and the ocean close by. It’s a relaxing and expansive place to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast.
The Current’s Thanksgiving buffet features traditional fare with a coastal California twist. Seatings are available from 2 to 9 PM. To make your reservations, click here.
AGAVES KITCHEN & TEQUILA / 200 PINE AVE.
Agaves is bookending Thanksgiving Day with a holiday pre-party on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and a full weekend of brunches, happy hours, and late-night coolness Friday through Sunday, Nov. 28 – 30.
This popular Mexican restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will have all its scrumptious food and fantastic bevvies available throughout the rest of the holiday weekend. Click here for menu details, holiday hours, and more.