The Concierge Edit Spotlight: Thanksgiving 2025
Celebrate Thanksgiving in true Santa Barbara style — from five-star resort dining to cozy downtown favorites. Whether you’re gathering with family, visiting for the weekend, or simply opting for a beautiful meal prepared by someone else, here’s your curated guide to the most notable tables in town.
🦃 Luxury Resort & Hotel Dining
Elegant resort settings offering multi-course menus, oceanfront views, and refined seasonal flavors.
The Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch
Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM | Four Courses: $290 adult · $125 child
The Ranch’s signature restaurant offers a spectacular four-course Thanksgiving menu featuring dishes like Venison Carpaccio, Honey-Brined Organic Mary’s Turkey with chestnut stuffing, and flambéed Ginger Spice Cake.
🍷 Optional wine pairing $150 per person.
🎶 The Speakeasy opens 3 PM with live music 4 PM – 10:30 PM (details →).
The Rosewood Miramar Beach
📍 rosewoodhotels.com/miramar-beach-montecito/dining
This year’s offerings span several resort favorites across the property, with children under four to dine complimentary.
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Caruso’s — Michelin-starred five-course Coastal California Thanksgiving Dinner | $285 adult · $125 child
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Revere Room — Four-course family-style feast | $195 adult · $75 child
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Ballroom Buffet — Two seatings (12–3 PM & 4–7 PM) with live music and kids activities | $145 adult · $65 child
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The Manor Bar — Festive cocktails and live entertainment into the evening.
Finch & Fork at Kimpton Canary Hotel
Hours: 12 PM – 7 PM | Harvest Buffet: $120 adult · $55 child under 12
Enjoy a beautifully crafted Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet featuring a Raw Bar, Carving Station, and Dessert Display — using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.
Marisella at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Hours: 3 PM – 9 PM | Special Menu Highlights: $75 per person | $35 for children
Offering regular dinner service plus chef-curated Thanksgiving specials: Roasted turkey breast, chestnut stuffing, whipped potatoes, sweet potatoes, and brown butter gravy
🧑🍳 Downtown & Local Favorites
Classic Santa Barbara charm, intimate dining rooms, and creative California cuisine perfect for gathering with family and friends.
The Black Sheep
Hours: From 3 PM | Three-Course Family-Style Menu: $85 per person
A favorite for creative Californian fare, The Black Sheep serves a special Thanksgiving family-style menu (details to come).
Bouchon Santa Barbara
Hours: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Three-Course Menu: $125 per person
Bouchon presents its full Seasonal Wine Country Cuisine menu in three-course format. Choose any starter, entrée, and dessert — including their renowned Roast Turkey Feast with marbled mash, stuffing, haricots verts, and cranberry compote.
Gala Restaurant & Bar
Hours: From 4 PM | Family-Style Three-Course Menu: $120 per person
Gala offers an elevated, family-style Thanksgiving feast designed to share. Enjoy starters like Pumpkin Soup and Cheddar–Jalapeño Cornbread, entrées including Organic Heritage Turkey and Kurobuta Pork Chop, and classic sides from mashed potatoes to cranberry yuzu sauce — all capped with your choice of Pumpkin Cheesecake “Pie,” Apple Pie, and Pecan Pie.
Opal Restaurant & Bar
Hours: Three seatings of 2 hours each 1:30 & 2 PM · 3:45 & 4:15 PM · 6 & 6:30 PM | Three-Course Feast: $89 per person
Celebrate Thanksgiving at this beloved downtown favorite with a sumptuous three-course feast featuring Opal specialties and locals’ favorites prepared just for the occasion. Kids’ à la carte options are available upon request.
🥧 Local Pre-Order Favorites
Hosting at home? Santa Barbara’s local favorites make it easy to add something special to your table:
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Shalhoob’s → Locally raised turkeys and premium holiday cuts. 🔗 Holiday Orders
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Helena Avenue Bakery → Freshly baked rolls, sides, and pies. 🔗 Everything But The Turkey Orders
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Rori’s Artisanal Creamery → Cinnamon Pumpkin Holiday Pie and Maple Pecan Holiday Pie are delicious options for a delightful ice cream twist on classic pies. 🔗 Order Yours
If you’re joining friends or family this year, arrive with a thoughtful touch like a curated gift basket from Santa Barbara Company →, filled with local favorites and hand-selected gifts.
🍷 Wine Pairings & Sommelier Selections
Round out your Thanksgiving menu with exceptional Santa Barbara wines. Whether you prefer Pinot from SAMsARA, Chardonnay from Tyler Winery, Cabernet from Grassini Family Vineyards, or the estate varietals of Folded Hills, I can help secure bottles and arrange sommelier-guided recommendations tailored to your menu.
💌 I’d Love to Hear From You
From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, I’d be delighted to assist with reservations, wine pairings, and special holiday arrangements.
Best,
Harrison
Your private, trusted resource on the American Riviera
Harrison Lifestyle Concierge
📞 +1 805 245 7007
📧 harrison@harrisonlifestyleconcierge.com
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