Best Places for Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals in San Francisco

Diners in the San Francisco Bay area can chose from a great selection of special Thanksgiving menus offered in several quality restaurants this year. From traditional turkey to house specialties, you won't be disappointed.

Hurley's Restaurant and Bar is serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the usual trimmings. The three course dinner is offered for $40 and available from 1pm to 8pm, November 23rd. Most regular menu items will also be available from the restaurant's Mediterranean style cuisine.

Hurley's Restaurant and Bar is located at 6518 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599. The restaurant is in Napa Valley and has a large heated patio as well as a stone fireplace in the dining room. The dress is casual and there is parking available in a private lot in addition to street parking around the restaurant. Walk in diners are welcome, but early reservations are recommended for the holidays. Payment forms accepted include American Express, Discover, Master Card and Visa. For more information or to make a reservation, please phone (707) 944-2345.

Left Bank Santana Row, located at 377 Santana Row, Suite #1100 corner stevens creek,
San Jose, CA 95100, is offering a four course Thanksgiving meal this year for $39. Children's menu is only $6.95. The meal includes such foods as roasted butternut squash soup, natural ham and toasted turkey with chestnut-apple stuffing, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, and pumpkin and pecan pie. The menu reflects the restaurant's French cuisine.

The dress is casual and parking is available in a public lot. Reservations are recommended early for the holiday, although walk in customers are also accepted. Payment forms accepted include American Express, Master Card and Visa.

Hours of Operation are: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Sunday & Monday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm. For more information, please phone (408) 984-3500.

Tarragon is serving a four course meal this Thanksgiving. Menu items listed include butternut squash bisque, entrée choice of maple cured roast turkey, pomegranate glazed pork loin, seared ahi tuna, or slow roasted prime tib all served with garlic. Price for adults is $27.95, and children (12 and under) $14.95.

Tarragon is located at 140 S Murphy, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The restaurant has a bar, dance floor and patio. It is a non-smoking environment and also wheelchair accessible. The dress style is business casual and parking is available in a public lot behind the building. Walk in customers are welcome, but early reservations are recommended for the holidays. Payment options accepted include American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Hours of operation are: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am. For more information, please phone (408) 737-8003.

Trader Vic's, a Polynesian restaurant, is located at 555 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA 94012. They are having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner along side their regular menu. The holiday meal costs $37.50 for adults and $16 for children age 12 and under. The restaurant's every day menu is Island cuisine which they say is an influenced fusion of French, Creole, Indian and Chinese. It is a non-smoking establishment and wheelchair accessible.

Trader Vic's will be open from 12 noon to 8pm on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. Dress is business casual and valet parking available during lunch and dinner for $9.00. Valet parking is free for parties of 15 or more. Payment options include American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Walk in diners are accepted, but reservations are recommended early for the holiday. For more information, please phone (415) 775-6300.

Wherever you decide to spend your Thanksgiving this year, may you enjoy delicious food, good health, and great company.