Thanksgiving in the time of COVID...what exactly does that mean for a foodie? For some, it means staying home and making plans with a few close friends or family members in your COVID bubble or if you're okay dining out there are a few other options to celebrate the coziest time of the year!
TO-GO OPTIONS
If you're staying home, several restaurants are doing some pretty amazing to-go dinners that might make your Thanksgiving a little easier. Be warned though that many require ordering in advance so you may want to put in your order soone rather than later!
Summit House in Fullerton
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Marche Moderne in Newport Beach
Arguably, the best restaurant in OC, is offering Luxe Dinner Boxes for curbside pick up on Thanksgiving from 11am to 1pm. The last day to order them is Monday, November 23rd although they may sell out sooner as only 100 boxes are being made. Menu includes Roasted Free Range Canadian Turkey Breas and Confit Leg Meat with several decadent sides and luscious desserts. Each box serves 4 and costs $395. See the full menu below and call 714/434-7900 between 1-5pm, Wed thru Sunday to order.
Seasons 52 in Costa Mesa
This healthy dining locale is offering a $150 Thanksgiving Takeout for pickup on Tues or Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Simply store in the fridge and reheat on Thanksgiving Day in less than hour to enjoy! Each Thanksgiving Takeout box feeds 4-6 people and includes choice of field greens salad or romaine Caeser, roasted turkey with pan gravy, Yukon mashed potatoes, brioche sage stuffing, green beans, mashed butternut squash, house made cranberry relish and six of their famous mini-indulgence desserts. Order your box online: https://www.seasons52.com/menu/thanksgiving-dinner/prod7560073?setRestaurant=4513
Black Angus - locations in Buena Park, Santa Ana and Fountain Valley
If you're looking for something a little more affordable, Black Angus has to-go turkey family meals starting at $95.95 for up to four people. They also offer a 1/2 Prime Rib for $440.95 that serves 12-14 people. All Family Meals come with all the fixings so you're pretty much set with one of these meals. To order and see all the options, go on their website:
Note: Black Angus also offers dine-in service for Thanksgiving starting at $23.99 for adults and $10.99 for kids.
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Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point
The yummy SCG is offering up a Thanksgiving To-Go dinner with enough to feed 8 adults, and includes a whole 8lb free range turkey with soup, rolls, 4 sides, gravy and even a pie for $250 plus tax. Sounds like a pretty great deal! To order they're asking that you email hmcclaire@saltcreekgrille.com and someone will fill you in all the ordering details.
DINING OUT OPTIONS
If you're more inclined to go out to celebrate Thanksgiving, there are a few restaurants doing some nice dinners. Not sure yet how the weather will be but most do have outdoor options, as well as indoor dining if you're so inclined.
Tavern House in Newport Beach
Only open for a few years but serving up some great food, Tavern House is serving their traditional herb roasted turkey dinner from 2-7pm on Thanksgiving Day. If someone in your party isn't in a turkey mood, they'll also have a prime rib option as well as a grilled salmon entrée. Whatever you chose, it comes served with mashed potatoes, creamed corn, maple bacon glazed Brussel sprouts, whipped butternut squash and cornbread. Soup and Salad is also included. Call 949/673-8464 to make a reservation, especially if you have a large party. Adults $60 and Kids Turkey Dinner is $26. Tax and Gratuity not included.
For more info see their website: https://www.tavernhousekb.com/menus
Water Grill in Costa Mesa
For the first time, Water Grill will be open for Thanksgiving and serving up its popular a la carte menu (prices vary) as well a a special three course Thanksgiving menu for $68. Call 949/208-7060 to make a reservation.
Note: They will also be selling whole Thanksgiving turkeys at their monthly market on Saturday, November 21st from 9-3pm. For more info see their website: https://www.watergrill.com/southcoast
The Capital Grille at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
The Capital Grille will also offer their full menu along with a special Thanksgiving turkey entrée for $45 per adult and $15 for children 12 and under. Call soon to make a dinner reservation. 714/432-1140
AND last but not least, if you're just looking for a fun Thanksgiving treat, several places in OC have some fun and tasty offerings...
See's Candies
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Baskin Robbins
If you're in charge of dessert this year and not in the mood for pie, then maybe the ice cream turkey cake from BR is what you need?! Pretty darn cute but be sure to order at least a few days ahead!
Duck Donuts in Irvine and Huntington Beach
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To see them all and put in your order click here: https://www.duckdonuts.com/menu/featured-donuts/
However you celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!!! 
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