Thanksgiving is right around the corner, like literally next week! If the thought of prepping an entire meal seems daunting, check out some of the hot places around town that will do all the cooking and cleaning for you!
A few notes: Reservations are required for the restaurants listed here. These are some of the most popular eateries in the desert and there is limited seating wherever you choose. Children’s prices are noted where available, but all prices are subject to change. Beverages and gratuities are not included in the price.
Indian Wells
Vue Grill and Bar, Indian Wells Golf Resort
This buffet offers cold salads and hot sides; carving stations for turkey, prime rib and ham, gravies and sauces. Dessert is a selection of fresh pies and cheesecakes. The buffet is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Adults are $44 and children, $19.95.
La Quinta
La Quinta Cliffhouse Bar and Grill
Pacifica and La Quinta Cliffhouse are sister-restaurants and offer the same menus for Thanksgiving. The turkey dinner is $42; other options include wild shrimp, grilled filet mignon, prime rib, vegetarian gnocchi, salmon or Chilean seabass for $49. Service is from 1 to 8 p.m.
Lavender Bistro
The setting at Lavender Bistro is beautifully rustic. Along with turkey, options for dinner include lamb shank, duck, filet of Angus beef and salmon. Dinner service begins at 3 p.m. and the cost is $62.
Morgan’s at the Desert
Thanksgiving dinner is served from 4 to 9 p.m. at Morgan’s. The three-course menu includes a choice of turkey, salmon, seabass or pasta for the vegetarian option. Dinner is $98.
Palm Desert
Cuistot
Thanksgiving options include turkey or quinoa with vegan chili (both $53.50), New York sirloin ($58.50) or seabass ($56.50), all include starter and dessert. Service is from 1 to 8 p.m.
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
Pacifica and La Quinta Cliffhouse are sister-restaurants and offer the same menus for Thanksgiving. The turkey dinner is $42; other options include wild shrimp, grilled filet mignon, prime rib, vegetarian gnocchi, salmon or Chilean seabass for $49. Service is from 1 to 8 p.m.
Palm Springs
Copley’s On Palm Canyon
Chef Andrew Copley offers turkey, beef, fish and vegan/vegetarian selections in all three courses on Thanksgiving. $70 per person; seatings begin at 5:30 p.m.
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
The four-course menu includes house-made soups, turkey, fish, pork and vegetarian options. Service is from 1 to 9 p.m. Adults are $56, children 12 and younger are $28.
King’s Highway
King’s Highway’s is serving lunch and dinner menus. Lunch, $22, offers a turkey confit sammie and the Cranberry and Little Gem salad. Dinner, $45, adds a second starter in the grilled acorn squash; entrees are fried turkey thigh with stuffing croquet or confit breast with enoki mushroom gravy; and sweet potato pie for dessert.
Le Vallauris
Dine on the three-course dinner with a French Mediterranean twist for the turkey, fish, vegetarian and lobster options. Seatings are from 3 to 3:30 p.m. or 7:45 to 10 p.m. and dinner is $69.
LuLu California Bistro
The menu includes a three-course prix fixe dinner with turkey, honey-baked ham, salmon and filet mignon leading the charge. The local duo also offers the quinoa-stuffed acorn squash for the vegetarian option. $39.95 per person; 1 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse
Entrée options include slow roasted prime rib or roasted turkey with stuffing, or a filet mignon (add $15); and desserts including cheese plates for an additional charge. Additions sides are $6 each. Adults are $55, with 12 and younger are $25. Seatings: 2 to 9 p.m.; 48-hour cancellation required.
Purple Room Supper Club
Choose from turkey, vegetarian, fish or surf’n’turf options on the menu. And yes, there is a vegan option, too. Desserts include the chef’s well-loved Pumpkin Cheesecake with Rum Carmel sauce. Dinner is $55; there is a $20 corkage fee is you bring your own wine. Seatings: 4 to 8:30 p.m.
Spencer’s Restaurant
Spencer’s offers a choice of turkey, chicken, fish, beef and vegetarian options to choose from. Dinner is served from noon to 8 p.m. The cost is $50 for adults and $25 for 12 and younger.
Zin American Bistro
Zin offers turkey, beef, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and fish options in all three courses, and a special children’s menu. There are several dessert options including owner Mindy Reed’s Chevre cheesecake with balsamic reduction ($2 additional). Adults are $45.99 from 1 to 3 p.m. and $49.99, 3 p.m. to close. Children are $25.99 at all seatings.
Rancho Mirage
Acqua California Bistro
Lulu’s sister restaurant at The River will serve the same three-course prix fixe dinner for $39.95 per person; 1 to 9 p.m.
Si Bon
The four-course Thanksgiving menu includes a chef’s amuse bouche to start. In addition to turkey, entrée options include a choice of prime rib, filet of sole and veal with crab.
Wally’s Desert Turtle
Wally’s offers a turkey dinner for $59 for adults and $28 for children. Other options include duck, salmon, portabella mushroom or pork (all $59), or filet mignon ($69). Seatings are from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m
Prices may change and reservations are recommended. List from VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com