A Desert’s Thanksgiving Dinner

 

Many local restaurants and resorts embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by curating special menus filled with traditional favorites and innovative dishes. From traditional turkey dinners with all the trimmings to vegetarian and vegan-friendly alternatives, Palm Springs caters to a variety of dietary preferences.

 

Gather family and friends to indulge in a family-style traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the Colony Club in the Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows. Begin with a field green salad with Asian pear, candied pecans, and ricotta salata cheese with a dijon vinaigrette. Entrée is honey-roasted turkey breast and a hash of turkey leg. The site includes green beans, mushroom stuffing, creamy potato puree, cranberry, and cognac sauce. Finish with pumpkin pie. Served 5 – 9 pm. Reservations

 

Thanksgiving at Del Rey will include a special menu and their regular nightly menu. Start with roasted squash soup. Mains include braised short rib or roast turkey breast with roasted potatoes and carrots. Enjoy pecan torte for dessert. Book your table online or by calling (760) 327-2314

 

Enjoy a Hilton Palm Springs tradition and join them for their Thanksgiving feast from 11 am – 7 pm at The Terrace. Choose your favorites from their 3-course menu featuring a traditional turkey dinner, slow-roasted prime rib, or seafood. Vegetarian options are available. Book your table by calling (760) 318-8570.

 

This is a community table family-style 4-course Thanksgiving dinner. Festivities begin at 6:30 with refreshments on the patio, followed by introductions from the team and a personal welcome by chef Shawn—$ 79 Reservations.

 

Kings Highway at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club is serving its Thanksgiving feast from 4 – 10 pm. The first course is roast squash soup. They enjoy a turkey dinner with sourdough stuffing, baked Mac, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and fall salad. Finish with a slice of pumpkin pie or apple berry cobbler. They also offer a vegan apple almond tart. $70. Reservations

 

Join LuLu for a delicious 4-course Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. The creative seasonal menu is one of the largest offered in the Coachella Valley and includes your choice of 3 delicious soups, 3 autumn salads, and 10 delectable entrées. The choices range from traditional oven-roasted turkey and holiday ham to fresh Atlantic salmon, slow-roasted prime rib, braised short ribs, gluten-free and vegetarian options, and more. The dessert course offers 6 sumptuous choices that include classic pumpkin and apple pies, apple crisp, pumpkin churro cheesecake, or Lulu’s spiced chai crème brûlée.

 

There’s also a full kid’s menu as well as a to-go menu. Menus & Reservations

 

Zin Bistro is a local favorite in the center of downtown, serving craft cocktails, lunch, and dinner. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, honoring their expansive wine list of over 545 selections. Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu, including traditional turkey, beef tenderloin, braised lamb shank, glazed pork shoulder, and pesto salmon. For vegetarians, order the stuffed acorn squash. Served 1 – 8 pm Reservations

 

Kaiser Grille is offering a 4-course Thanksgiving menu served 11 am – 8 pm. Start with a soup like lobster bisque followed by a fresh salad of either the field greed or classic Caesar. Entrees include turkey, prime rib, and salmon. Pair it with an autumn pumpkin pie martini. Reservations online, or call (760) 323-1003.

 

With unparalleled views of picturesque mountains, 4 Saints provides a unique and modern space. Gather friends and family to enjoy an elegant 3-course Thanksgiving menu by Executive Chef Richard and the 4 Saints team.

 

Melvyn’s is a timeless Palm Springs classic specializing in traditional American Fare with a modern twist. Join Melvyn’s in giving thanks over their chef-driven, 3-course prix fixe menu featuring classic flavors and all the fixings. In addition to turkey, entrees include salmon, filet of beef, and prime rib. The vegetarian option is the grilled trumpet mushrooms. 4 – 9 pm. Reservations

 

The Palm Springs tradition continues this Thanksgiving with chef Chris Hora. This includes a 3-course dinner with several selections for each course. Entrees selections include traditional turkey, King salmon, slow-roasted prime rib, and vegetable pot pie. Reservations are limited and highly coveted.

 

Enjoy Thanksgiving at this Belgian bistro with their 3-course prix fixe menu served from 2 – 9 pm. The first course includes seafood selections like mussel chowder, escargots, Tiger shrimp cocktail, or a dozen black mussels on the half shell. Main course options include Branzino seabass, rack of lamb, prime chateau steak, veal shanks “Osso Buco,” and bouillabaisse. Finish with a dessert including their signature Belgian chocolate mousse.

 

Trio has been remodeled and offers a new menu. This Thanksgiving, the 3-course menu is family style. Start with house-made cheddar biscuits, salad, and veal & ricotta cannelloni. Entrée selections include turkey, ham, or Colorado lamb leg. Sides served family style include whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, parmesan dressing, and honey nut squash. Enjoy pumpkin or apple pie for dessert. Reservations or call (760) 864-8746.

 

Spencer’s in the tennis club neighborhood has one of the largest outdoor patios in Palm Springs and is a local favorite. They offer a range of entrée selections, including traditional turkey dinner, prime rib, mahi-mahi, chicken Dijon, and rack of lamb. They also offer a salmon filet salad for those wanting something lighter. Spencer’s is serving a pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu from Noon to 8 pm. Reservations

 

Dramatic, refined, and intimate, SO•PA at the L’ Horizon Hotel offers a unique alfresco dining experience. They will be serving a traditional family-style turkey dinner. Begin with a field green salad with Asian pear, candied pecans, and ricotta salata cheese with a Dijon vinaigrette. Entrée is honey-roasted turkey breast and a hash of turkey leg. The site includes green beans, mushroom stuffing, creamy potato puree, cranberry, and cognac sauce. Finish with pumpkin pie. Served 5:30 – 9 pm. Reservations

 

Grand Central is offering a 5-course Thanksgiving dinner celebration. Begin with cranberry pecan goat cheese truffle and continue with roasted butternut squash soup. Carry on with an arugula salad with limoncello dressing. To follow, choose from turkey, glazed salmon, NY Strip steak, or pumpkin ravioli. Finish with a pear tartlet or pumpkin cheesecake. 3 – 7:30 pm.