Best Places for Thanksgiving and Holidays Meals in Orange County California

If you are just not feeling the whole cooking thing this year, but prefer to sit down and relax and enjoy a good meal like all of the other guests, relax. This is very doable. This article reviews the best places for Thanksgiving and holiday meals in Orange County, California.

The first stop is Ambrosia, a contemporary French restaurant located at Main Street and 8th in the Orange County Pavillion. The new executive chef there is Michael Rossi and he has prepared a homemade Thanksgiving like one you have never had before. Ambrosia will be serving a 4-course menu of oven-roasted "Bourbon Red Heritage" turkey with all of the sides. For dessert they will be serving a crispy harvest pumpkin risotto cake with wild mushrooms and maple sage butter. There will also be house made dungeness crab ravioli's in an heirloom apple and curry broth, spiced carrot cake, and ginger ice cream. The price of the meal for adults is $55.00 per person and for children $15.00. Valet parking is available or you may park your own car. Visit the Web site for information regarding reservations.

The next restaurant on the list of the best places for Thanksgiving and holidays meals in Orange County is the Anaheim White House located at 887 South Anaheim Boulevard, in of course Anaheim California. This restaurant is so unique occupying a turn of the century home. It has been listed as one of the 100 Best Restaurants in Southern California, and they won't disappoint you this Thanksgiving. Executive Chef Eddie Meza will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of roasted white turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy along with seasonal vegetables, along with a choice of dessert. The price for an adult is $34.95 and $14,95 for children 12 years of age and under.

The next best place for Thanksgiving and holiday meals in Orange County is the Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the St. Regis Resort on Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California. Make it a wonderful weekend, and get a room and enjoy the beauty of the hotel and the ocean. As if the surroundings weren't incredible enough, the dinner is fabulous. Enjoy a wonderful moment of bliss with every delectable dessert imaginable at the dessert station. Can you tell what is important here? Seriously, not only will you enjoy the food but the presentation of this meal is lovely. As you make your way along the buffet you will find a carving station that is set up with oven roasted turkey and prime rib. Then there is a station serving hot vegetables, stuffing, as well as mashed potatoes with gravy. Prices for adults are $85.00 and for children ages 5-12 years of age $36.00. Children under 5 years of age are complimentary. Dinner will be served between the hours of 11am and 4pm. Reservations are a must. Contact the St. Regis at 949-234-3200.

Hopefully one of the choices for the best places for thanksgiving and holidays meals will be the perfect place for your time of sharing. Enjoy, and happy holidays.