Don’t feel like cooking a Turkey this year? Here are 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.
Poggio Trattoria
This year, give your holiday feast a little Italian flair at Poggio in Sausalito, where classic Thanksgiving traditions meet the fresh, seasonal flavors of Northern Italy.
The beloved trattoria is serving up a festive three-course Thanksgiving supper, featuring comforting holiday favorites with a delicious Italian twist. Start with your choice of creamy Yukon Gold Potato & Leek Soup with crรจme fraรฎche and chives, a seasonal salad of Pink Lady Apples, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, and fried shallots, or a refreshing Butter Lettuce Salad with Meyer lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions, and sweet Satsuma mandarins.
For the main event, enjoy Roasted Turkey and Leg served with mashed potatoes, rich gravy, savory stuffing, cranberry sauce, and caramelized Brussels sprouts. And for a sweet finale? Pumpkin Crรจme Brรปlรฉe topped with pistachios, persimmons, and pomegranate seeds.
Gather your family and friends, raise a glass of Italian wine, and let Poggio handle the holiday cooking.
$80
Thursday, November 26th: 12pm – 9pm
RangeCafe
This Thanksgiving, skip the kitchen chaos and let RangeCafe at Peacock Gap in San Rafael do the cooking! Gather your family and friends for a festive, all-you-can-eat holiday buffet.
The feast features Oven-Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Baked Pit Ham, accompanied by a mouthwatering spread of holiday classics, including Savory Herb Stuffing, Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mac & Cheese, and steamed broccolini and baby carrots. Start with a fresh Caesar Salad or mixed greens with cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese, and Champagne vinaigrette, and be sure to save room for dessert: a tempting trio of Pumpkin, Pecan, and Apple Pies!
With its welcoming atmosphere and scenic setting, RangeCafe is the perfect place to gather, give thanks, and enjoy a leisurely holiday feast.
$80 adults | $40 children (plus tax and service charge)
Thursday, November 26th: 11:30am – 2:30pm
The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina
This Thanksgiving, give the kitchen a rest and treat yourself to a little waterfront luxury! The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon is serving up a spectacular Thanksgiving by the Bay celebration, featuring a festive holiday feast, indulgent seasonal dishes, and stunning views of the Bay.
Start with your choice of Dungeness Crab & Lobster Bisque with butternut squash flan and wild mushrooms, Baked Brie with cranberry-apple relish, Tuna Tartare with passion fruit vinaigrette, or a classic Caesar Salad.
For the main event, choose from three mouthwatering entrรฉes:
- Roasted Turkey: A holiday classic served with butternut sage stuffing and rich gravy.
- Petite Filet: Tender filet with a creamy Cognac peppercorn sauce.
- Roasted Salmon: Beautifully prepared with a sweet and savory cranberry-maple glaze.
Round out your feast with sides like Gruyรจre & Brie Scalloped Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta, Maple-Butter Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Marshmallow, and mashed potatoes with turkey gravy.
$95 per adult | $35 for kids | Optional pasta course +$25
Thursday, November 26th: 11am – 9pm
Due West Tavern
Let someone else handle the turkey this year! Due West Tavern at Olema House is serving a traditional four-course Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Settle into the circa-1865 tavern for a holiday spread featuring an autumn salad, butternut squash soup, a roast turkey dinner with all the traditional sides, and warm apple pie to finish. Raise a glass with seasonal wines, cocktails, and fresh apple cider, then cap the day with a stroll through gorgeous West Marin.
Reservations are available on OpenTable, so book your table early!
$88 per person
Thursday, November 26th: 2pm – 8pm
Lighthouse Bar & Grill Sausalito
Give thanks, dig in, and leave the dishes behind! This Thanksgiving, Lighthouse Bar & Grill in Sausalito is serving up a delicious holiday feast, featuring traditional favorites, fresh seafood, and plenty of festive flavors, all with a side of waterfront charm.
Choose from a three-course dinner for $59 or a four-course feast for $73. Kick things off with Crispy Scampi Fritti, Fried Calamari, or Smoked Salmon with Creamed Spinach, then warm up with a bowl of Lobster Bisque with Cognac, classic Clam Chowder, or a fresh salad.
For the main course, take your pick from four entrรฉes:
- Classic Oven-Roasted Turkey: Savory stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry jam, and gravy.
- Organic Diestel Turkey: A premium take on the holiday classic with all the traditional trimmings.
- Prime Rib au Jus: A juicy 10-ounce cut with creamed spinach and a baked potato.
- Pacific Grilled Halibut: Basil beurre blanc, pancetta, artichoke hearts, and Dungeness crab, with mashed potatoes.
Save room for Pumpkin Pie, Tiramisu with Fresh Berries, or Vanilla Crรจme Brรปlรฉe.
$59 for three courses | $73 for four courses
Thursday, November 26th: 12pm – 8pm
Le Garage
Ooh lร lร ! This Thanksgiving, trade the kitchen chaos for a little French flair at Le Garage in Sausalito. The beloved waterfront bistro is serving up a festive three-course Thanksgiving feast, blending traditional holiday favorites with a delicious touch of Parisian charm.
Start with a family-style spread of artisanal cheeses & charcuterie, smoked trout deviled eggs with chive crรจme fraรฎche, butter lettuce salad with Dijon vinaigrette, and warm dinner rolls with cranberry butter.
For the main event, choose from three tempting entrรฉes:
- La Dinde: Roasted Diestel turkey breast with pommes purรฉe, brioche stuffing, haricots verts, Marsala gravy, and cranberry sauce.
- Truite Ocรฉanne: Steelhead trout with Brussels sprouts, whole-grain Dijon white wine sauce, and crispy leeks.
- Risotto de Champignons: Creamy Carnaroli risotto with oyster and porcini mushrooms, butternut squash, and baby kale.
And for dessert? Tarte aux Poires, a caramelized pear tart with candied almonds, whipped crรจme fraรฎche, and pear caramel sauce.
$75 per person
Thursday, November 26th: 11:30am – 8pm
The Boardroom
Give thanks in style this Thanksgiving at The Board Room in Novato, where an elegant holiday feast, live piano music, and a warm, festive atmosphere set the stage for a celebration to remember. Best of all? No cooking, no cleanup, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass!
The restaurant is rolling out a sumptuous three-course prix fixe menu, featuring traditional holiday favorites alongside some seriously indulgent alternatives. Start with your choice of Lobster Bisque with caviar, Maryland Crab Cake, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Winter Beet & Arugula Salad, or Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli.
For the main event, go traditional with the Turkey & Ham Feast, featuring hand-carved turkey, Vermont ham, herb stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes, bourbon-glazed yams, and all the trimmings. Or take Thanksgiving up a notch with Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon, Herb-Crusted Alaskan Halibut, Slow-Braised Lamb Shank, or Vegan Butternut Squash Ravioli. And donโt forget to save room for dessert!
$79.95 per person
Thursday, November 26th: 11am – 10pm
Insalataโs
This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking (and the dishes!) to the talented team at Insalataโs in San Anselmo. Gather your family and friends for a festive holiday feast featuring seasonal flavors, comforting classics, and a few delicious Mediterranean-inspired twists.
The celebration begins with spiced pecans, marinated olives, roasted squash and cauliflower soup, and Insalataโs signature mixed greens with Honeycrisp apples, blue cheese, and candied hazelnuts.
For the main event, choose from three mouthwatering entrรฉes:
- Traditional Roasted Turkey with house-made gravy, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, cornbread and wild rice stuffing, maple-spiced sweet potatoes, green beans, and cranberry-pear relish.
- Grilled Salmon with parsnip purรฉe, roasted delicata squash, Brussels sprouts, brown butter, and sage.
- Wild Mushroom-Stuffed Delicata Squash with all the traditional holiday fixings.
And be sure to save room for pumpkin pie, flourless chocolate almond torte, apple ginger hazelnut torte, or a refreshing sorbet or gelato.
$80 per adult | $40 for kids 12 and under
Thursday, November 26th: 12pm – 6:30pm
