Best Restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner in Marin This Year

Don’t feel like cooking a Turkey this year? Here the places to go in Marin for Thanksgiving supper.

Part of an ongoing partnership, each month we’re featuring the latest holiday specials compiled by our friends at The Marin Dish.


Petite Left Bank

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Relax this Thanksgiving and indulge in a French twist on tradition — Petite Left Bank will handle the cooking.

1st Course:

Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Medjool dates, frisée, roquette, walnuts, sherry vinaigrette

2nd Course:

Butternut Squash Soup with Calvados sabayon, toasted pumpkin seeds

Main Course:

Choice of:

  • Natural Roasted Turkey with Yukon gold mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, brussels sprouts with lardons, giblet gravy, orange cranberry relish
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brussels sprouts leaves, sherry brown butter, toasted chestnuts
  • Steak au Poivre with brandy pan sauce, french fries
  • Salmon with French lentils, brunoise, frisée

Dessert:

Choice of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie — served with vanilla ice cream

$79 per Adult / $24 for a 2-Course Kids Meal (12 & under)


Left Bank Brasserie

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Enjoy a 4-course feast with friends & family — and let Left Bank’s kitchen take care of all the cooking this holiday.

1st Course:

Fuyu Persimmon Salad with candied walnuts, goat cheese, arugula, champagne vinaigrette

2nd Course:

Butternut Squash Soup with crème fraîche, chive oil, toasted pumpkin seeds

Main Course:

Choice of:

  • Natural Roasted Turkey — Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, Brussels sprouts w/ lardons, giblet gravy, orange cranberry relish
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli — Brussels sprouts leaves, sherry brown butter, toasted chestnuts
  • Steak au Poivre — brandy pan sauce, French fries
  • Salmon — French lentils, vegetable brunoise, frisée

​Dessert:

Choice of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie — served with vanilla ice cream

$79 per Adult / $24 for a 2-Course Kids Meal (12 & under)


The Trident

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Trident with their Pilgrim Platter ($48) — a feast that honors the classics with a signature Trident twist.

Choose your centerpiece:

Fresh Roasted Diestel Turkey; Duroc Heritage Ham; or enjoy both! Each platter comes with all the traditional favorites: Sourdough Sage Stuffing, Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Whipped Potatoes, Dijon-Glazed Rainbow Carrots, Cranberry Sauce, Turkey Gravy.

​Other Festive Favorites:

  • Sonoma-Steamed & Roasted Maine Lobster Tail ($72) with Sourdough Sage Stuffing, Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Potato-Leek au Gratin, Beurre Blanc & Drawn Butter.
  • Pan-Seared Halibut ($42) – Local line-caught halibut with Grapefruit Beurre Blanc, Squash & Farro Pilaf, Grapefruit Supremes, and Dijon-Glazed Carrots.
  • Classic Steak Oscar ($68) – Grilled-to-order Filet Mignon topped with Dungeness Crab Leg Meat, Bearnaise Sauce, Delta Asparagus & Potato-Leek au Gratin.
  • Bistro-Style Petaluma Chicken ($38) – Half organic chicken, brined, pan-seared & oven-roasted, served with Potato-Leek au Gratin, Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts & Herb Chicken Jus.
  • The Trident’s Famous Surf & Turf ($130) – Maine Lobster Tail & Classic Steak Oscar with Dijon-Glazed Rainbow Carrots, Potato-Leek au Gratin, Asparagus, Dungeness Crab Leg Meat, Bearnaise Sauce & Drawn Butter.
  • ​Children’s Bento Box ($12): Choice of Roasted Turkey with Gravy, Baked Ham, or Fried Chicken Fingers — with Trident Whipped Potatoes, Fruit Salad & Green Salad.

More Thanksgiving Specials


The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina

Photo courtesy of The Bungalow Kitchen

Join The Bungalow Kitchen this Thanksgiving for a festive three-course supper for $105. Enjoy holiday classics reimagined with bold flavors.

1st Course:

Choice of:

  • Ahi Tuna Tartare
  • Chestnut Cauliflower Velouté

Main Course:

Choice of:

  • Slow-Cooked Heritage Turkey
  • Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon
  • Lobster Pot Pie

​Dessert:

Choice of:

  • Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Apple Cider Donut Bites

Seasonal flavors, cozy vibes, and sweeping bay views — this is Thanksgiving, elevated. Reservations are highly recommended.


The Boardroom

Photo Courtesy of The Boardroom

Celebrate the holidays like a member of the Rat Pack? Head to The Boardroom for a 3-course Thanksgiving Supper for $69.95, accompanied by live piano music.

1st Course:

Choice of:

  • Lobster Bisque with meyer lemon cream, ocetra caviar
  • Winter Baby Harvest Salad
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts with goat cheese, toasted almonds, balsamic glaze
  • Dungeness Crab Cake with watercress & daikon salad, avocado cream, blistered lemon, green onion curls
  • Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli with roasted tomato chutney, sage cream, grated parmesan

Main Course:

Choice of:

  • Turkey & Ham Feast with herb stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes, bourbon glazed yams, garlic braised haricot verts, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy
  • Carved Tenderloin of Beef with roasted fingerling potatoes, olive oil braised veggies, shallot confit, Calvados demi glaze
  • Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with porcini mushroom risotto, lemon braised asparagus, wild chive tomato & lemon thyme beurre blanc
  • Slow Braised Lamb Shank with black truffle fingerling whipped potatoes, veggies, port & tart dried cherry, bone marrow reduction
  • Vegan Butternut Squash Ravioli with house made arugula pesto, shaved vegan cheese

Dessert:

Chef’s Choice


Cavallo Point

Photo courtesy of Cavallo Point

Give thanks in style this year with a decadent Thanksgiving feast at Sula at Cavallo Point. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate, savor a feast crafted to delight every sense.

Begin your meal with:

  • Warm Orange Rolls with whipped honey butter and sea salt
  • Roasted Pumpkin & Lentil Soup w/pepita pesto and coconut crème fraîche
  • Little Gem Salad with roasted butternut squash, Fuji apple, walnuts, Point Reyes blue cheese, golden raisins, and cider dressing

​Main Course:

Choice of:

  • Roast Young Turkey with Yukon Gold whipped potatoes, cornbread stuffing, sage gravy, cranberry relish, and seasonal vegetables
  • Slow-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb with potatoes gratinée, shaved Brussels sprouts, almonds, dates, honey-roasted carrots, and pan gravy with gremolata
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash filled with wild mushroom, poblano, and brown rice stuffing, Swiss chard, raisins, olives, coconut-walnut béchamel, pomegranate, and micro cilantro

​Sweet endings: (choice of) Pumpkin Tart or Persimmon Bread Pudding

** Each adult ticket includes a free glass of sparkling wine to toast the season. Additional cocktails and wines are available for purchase.

$115 per adult | $45 per child (12 and under)


The Club Restaurant

Photo courtesy of The Club Restaurant at McGinnis Park

Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Club Restaurant at McGinnis Park with a special 3-course dinner featuring classic flavors, seasonal favorites, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for family and friends.

Starters:

Choice of: New England Clam Chowder OR Fresh Club Salad

Entrées:

Choice of:

  • Roasted Turkey — with house-made gravy, savory stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, and mashed potatoes ($47)
  • Prime Rib of Beef — with creamy horseradish, au jus, mashed potatoes, and fresh vegetables ($53)
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli — in a gorgonzola cream sauce topped with crumbled biscotti ($43)
  • Parmesan-Crusted Cod — with lemon basil cream, mashed potatoes, and veggies ($48)
  • Braised Lamb Shank — slow-cooked in Burgundy sauce with mashed potatoes and vegetables ($50)

Desserts:

Choice of: Pumpkin Pie • Pecan Pie • Raspberry Sorbet (includes coffee or tea)

Kids’ Turkey Dinner (entrée only) — $25


Insalata’s

Photo courtesy of Insalatas

Insalata’s is serving up a 4-course Thanksgiving feast.

1st Course:

Family Style Appetizers (spiced pecans, marinated mixed olives with orange and rosemary)

2nd Course:

Choice of:

— Butternut Squash Soup with parsnip lime crème fraiche, crispy sage

OR

— Insalata Mista with honey crisp apples, blue cheese, candied hazelnuts, maple-caraway vinaigrette

Entrée:

Choice of:

  • Roast Turkey with mashed yukon gold potatoes, cornbread and wild rice stuffing with pine nuts, sweet potatoes, buttered blue lake green beans with crispy shallots cranberry-blood orange-ginger relish
  • Roasted Salmon with sunchoke chowder, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, roasted mushrooms, brown butter and thyme
  • Wild Mushroom Stuffed Delicata Squash with mashed Yukon gold potatoes, cornbread and wild rice stuffing with pine nuts, sweet potatoes, buttered green beans with crispy shallots, cranberry-orange-ginger relish

Dessert

Choice of: Pumpkin Pie; Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte; Pecan Baklava Cheesecake with saffron poached pear; Duo of Sorbets with Shortbread

Cost: $80 (Adults); $40 (Kids 12 and under)


The Pelican Inn

Photo courtesy of The Pelican Inn

Celebrate the season at The Pelican Inn in beautiful Muir Beach. Enjoy the charm of an English country tavern while savoring a traditional three-course Thanksgiving supper.

​First Course:

Choice of:

  • Pumpkin Soup with artisan bread
  • Pear & Walnut Winter Greens with Meyer Lemon vinaigrette
  • English Cheese Board – Blue Stilton, White Cheddar, Cotswold, mixed nuts & grapes
  • Sausage Rolls – a British favorite
  • Deviled Eggs – a classic starter

​Main Course – From the Carving Board:

  • Roasted Whole Turkey with all the fixings
  • Cherry & Port Glazed Ham
  • Loch Duart Salmon Wellington with champagne sauce

​Traditional Sides Include: Seasonal baked vegetables; Fresh herb & onion stuffing; Glazed sugar green beans; Bourbon yams; Roasted garlic mashed potatoes; Port cranberry sauce

​Dessert:

Choice of Pecan Pie; Pumpkin Pie; English Bread Pudding

​$79 per person | $36 for children (12 & under)


RangeCafe

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Join Peacock Gap’s RangeCafe for a Thanksgiving buffet that’s as heartwarming as it is delicious. Indulge in all your favorite holiday classics — beautifully prepared, elegantly served, and best enjoyed together.

Buffet Highlights:

  • Oven-Roasted Turkey with rich Giblet Gravy
  • Baked Pit Ham – glazed to perfection
  • Salad w/Cranberries, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette
  • Classic Caesar Salad
  • Savory Herb Stuffing
  • Whipped Yukon Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Creamy Mac & Cheese
  • Steamed Broccolini & Baby Carrots
  • Fresh Dinner Rolls & Butter

Dessert:

Choice of Pumpkin, Pecan, or Apple Pie

Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

Cost: $70 Adults | $30 Kids (11 & under)


Suzette Café & Bistro

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Join Suzette Bistro on Sausalito’s waterfront for a cozy 3-course Thanksgiving supper — a festive evening of French-inspired flavors, local ingredients, and coastal charm.

First Course:

Choice of:

  • Leek & Cauliflower Soup – with brioche croutons & micro chives
  • Thanksgiving Salad – persimmons, pomegranate, grilled French pears, roasted hazelnuts & Little Gem lettuce
  • 6 Raw Oysters on the Half Shell – fresh from the coast

Main Course:

Choice of:

  • Roasted Turkey – mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy & port wine cranberry chutney
  • Pan-Seared Salmon – glazed Brussels sprouts & cranberry gastrique sauce
  • Roasted Delicata Squash – stuffed with vadouvan-spiced farro, sautéed spinach, mushrooms & cipollini onions

Dessert:

Apple Tarte Tatin or Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

$55 per person