10 area restaurants to plan a last-minute Thanksgiving feast
If you and yours are still sorting out your Thanksgiving destination or facing some unexpected changes to your original plans, fear not: Here are 10 local spots that will be serving up their own specialties for holiday diners this Thursday. (Just be sure to inquire soon about reservations—spots are filling up quickly!)
Sacramento RiverTrain
All aboard for a moveable Thanksgiving feast, departing Woodland at noon and winding along a three-hour route overlooking the Sacramento River. The train will offer up your choice of smoked turkey or ham—and, of course, a healthy side of scenery. $93 per person; $47 for kids 12 and under. 800-866-1690. sacramentorivertrain.com
Land Ocean New American Grill
In what might be the best deal of the holiday, the Folsom surf-and-turf stalwart is adding a three-course rotisserie turkey entrée with house-made stuffing, Yukon gold whipped potatoes and cranberry relish to its regular menu of steak and seafood staples, capped off by a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie, all for under $30. $27.95 per person; $15.95 for kids 12 and under. 2720 E Bidwell St. Folsom. 983-7000. landoceanrestaurants.com
The Porch Restaurant and Bar
This midtown hot spot’s Southern twist on the holiday offers up oven-roasted fare from Branigan’s Turkey Farm in Woodland, applewood-smoked brisket with meat from Napa-based 5 Dot Ranch, or the vegetarian-friendly plate featuring pan-fried, Cajun-blackened potato cakes with Creole tomato sauce and sautéed Swiss chard. Flavorful sides include everything from traditional mashed potatoes to brown sugar-roasted Brussels sprouts and The Porch’s famous bourbon-bacon collard greens. $16-$25 per entrée. 1815 K St. 444-2423. theporchrestaurantandbar.com
Chops
If your family outgrows your kitchen during the holidays, head over to either one of this steakhouse’s locations in Sacramento or Folsom, where gatherings can be accommodated with private, banquet-style seating. With a range of options from its Thanksgiving menu, including baked oysters Rockefeller, grilled chimichurri lamb chops, prime rib, hand-carved turkey and much more, even the pickiest eater in your party will be able to find something to enjoy. $26-$40 per entrée. Sacramento: 1117 11th St; 447-8900. Folsom: 250 Palladio Pkwy; 817-1490. chopssteakhouses.com
33rd Street Bistro
Families can dive into 33rd Street Bistro’s annual all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet, where both adults and little ones can choose from an assortment of more than 10 entrées, sides and desserts ranging from traditional staples such as carved turkey, mashed potatoes and rich gravy to more eclectic choices like buffalo chicken empanadas or smoked salmon with capers, red onions and cream cheese dill sauce. Those with room for dessert can pick from a variety of sweet treats, including pumpkin or pecan pies and mini cheesecakes. $28.95 per person; $12.95 for kids 12 and under. 3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233. 33rdstreetbistro.com
Osteria Fasulo
Say grazie in Davis with a four-course, Italian-inspired meal offering dishes like house-made turkey tortellini in broth, breaded turkey breast with mozzarella and gravy sauce and, for dessert, homemade chestnut cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Seafood lovers, meanwhile, can also give thanks for the crab-stuffed petrale sole with white wine sauce or the seafood-stuffed ravioli with saffron sauce. $55 per person. 2657 Portage Bay. Davis. 530-758-1324. osteriafasulo.com
Stanley’s Steakhouse
Head up to Jackson for dinner at this classic space nestled inside the National Hotel, where chef Dan Moore’s three-course meal expands upon Thanksgiving favorites, such as roasted guinea hen served atop cranberry purée and prosciutto and chestnut stuffing, and prime rib with horseradish cream, baby carrots and roasted shallot jus. Guest can end their meal on a sweet note with a slice of cranberry orange cheesecake or apple galette with vanilla ice cream. $60 per person. 2 Water St. Jackson. 209-257-2595. nationalhoteljackson.com
Ten22
Sacramento’s farm-to-fork forerunners will serve up four courses of mouthwatering twists on Thanksgiving staples, including a roasted duroc pork shoulder with Petaluma mashed potatoes alongside a maple demi-glace, and a maple-brined turkey breast with dried-apricot and brandy-almond stuffing. Vegetarians can indulge at this Old Sacramento eatery as well with an organic fall squash risotto topped with shaved black truffles. $34.95 per person; $10.22 for kids 12 and under. 1022 2nd St. 441-2211. ten22oldsac.com
Tower Bridge Bistro
Guests at this riverfront eatery can choose from three entrée options, including classic roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans or seared salmon with pomegranate bur blanc sauce, all while enjoying sunset views of the Tower Bridge. $32.99 per person; $12.99 for kids 12 and under. 100 Capitol Mall. 326-5050. towerbridgebistro.com
Fire Rock Grill
At this Rancho Cordova spot that formerly housed the Sheepherder’s Inn, groups can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roasted, hand-carved turkey with candied yams, cornbread, gravy and mixed greens, all while admiring the architecture of the restaurant’s historic building, which was originally built as a hotel in 1913. $32 per person; $22 for kids 12 and under. 11275 Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova. 638-4584. firerockgrill.com
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