Thanksgiving Planner

Updated: March 12, 2009

Make reservations for Thanksgiving Day dinner, or host your own no-stress holiday with caterers and gourmet takeout for Turkey Day.

On this page:Gourmet Stores, Takeout Turkey, Catering Options, Open Restaurants.

Gourmet Stores

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Gelson's Markets
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    1660 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

    Find ingredients for appetizers and side dishes or choose a complete turkey, ham, rib roast or goose dinner.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Trader Joe's
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    2114 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865 (map)

    Stock up on wine, cheese, nuts, and frozen desserts at affordable prices.

  3. 3 Bristol Farms
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    27741 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste M1, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (map)

    Whether you?re shopping for poached salmon, brie, or exotic fruits, you?ll find plenty to choose from at this gourmand?s paradise.

Takeout Turkey

  1. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Salt Creek Grille
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    32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    If cooking isn't your thing, guests will thank you for a holiday meal to go prepared by this local eatery.

  2. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Wild Oats Market
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    283 Broadway St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

    Stay out of the kitchen this year and enjoy a precooked turkey supper before or even on Thanksgiving Day.

  3. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor Albertsons
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    1930 N Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92835 (map)

    Place your order for turkey, ham, or prime rib online and choose a convenient home-delivery time.

  4. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    14945 Holt Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 (map)

    Pick up an organic turkey and healthy sides, plus Tofurky for the vegetarians in the family.

  5. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Marie Callender's
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    5960 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 (map)

    Reserve your turkey dinner and pies in advance to cut down on waiting time in line.

Catering Options

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Country Garden Caterers
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    719 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (map)

    Call well in advance to order your Thanksgiving meal and get it delivered the day before the holiday.

  2. 10 Boston Market
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    2799 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

    Pick up the turkey and sides at your neighborhood location or have them deliver and set up for $10 to $12 per person.

  3. 11 Florentine's Catering & Events
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    102 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832 (map)

    Let Florentine's do the cooking for you this holiday season.

  4. 12 Claim Jumper Catering
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    1570 Corporate Dr Suite E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

    Chain restaurant known for he-man portions will supply your turkey and a choice of sides and desserts.

  5. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Johnny Rebs' Southern Ribhouse
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    2940 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869 (map)

    Order a smoked turkey with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, sweet potato pie and fresh-baked rolls.

  6. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Creative Cuisine
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    1080 N Batavia St Ste D, Orange, CA 92867 (map)

    This Thanksgiving, treat your loved ones to a fully-catered holiday feast conveniently delivered to your home a day in advance.

Open Restaurants

  1. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Napa Roser Restaurant
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    1600 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    The Disney Resort's award-winning restaurant will serve a sumptuous meal that features California cuisine and holiday classics.

  2. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Anaheim White House
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    887 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805 (map)

    Leave the cooking to someone else this Thanksgiving season and head to this converted historic home for a prix-fixe traditional meal.

  3. 17 3 Star Rating: Average 162' Restaurant
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    1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    Spend your Thanksgiving within the Ritz Carlton and enjoy brunch-style food stations, traditional Turkey Day favorites and live piano music.

  4. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Maggiano's Little Italy
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    3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

    A special four-course meal for $32.95 includes seasonal fare and specialties from the Southern Italian menu.

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