Most restaurants close on Thanksgiving Day, which is Thursday, Nov. 28 this year. But some in the Inland Empire will be open, especially in tourist areas such as Temecula.
Some have prix fixe holiday meals, while others will be serving limited menus. In nearly every case, reservations are a must.
Other restaurants will be selling takeout holiday meals, turkeys or pies in advance.
The following businesses have announced plans for Thanksgiving Day or their websites or on social media. Check with them for deadlines or additional details.
Riverside County
Idyllwild
Restaurant Gastrognome: The Thanksgiving menu includes roasted turkey and pumpkin cheesecake for $68, $38 for children younger than 11 years. Hours are 1-7 p.m. 54381 Ridgeview Drive. 951-659-5055 gastrognome.com
Murrieta
Talia Kitchen: This new restaurant at the recently reopened Murrieta Hot Springs Resort will be open 5-9 p.m. and serving turkey as well as a limited version of its regular menu. 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. 951-249-8989, murrieta-hotsprings.com/talia-kitchen
Riverside
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa: Holiday brunch will be offered 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Mission Inn Restaurant. Prices are $95 for adults and $47 for children 3-11 years. A holiday dinner buffet will be offered Friday and Saturday beginning Dec. 6. 3649 Mission Inn Ave. 951-784-0300, missioninn.com
Temecula/Wine Country
Bolero at Europa Village: A Thanksgiving buffet features a carving station with turkey and prime rib as well as dishes with Spanish flare such as truffle oil-infused mashed potatoes with manchego cheese. Desserts range from pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice empanadas. The price is $79 for adults, $39 for children. 41150 Via Europa. 951-506-1818, europavillage.com
Eat Marketplace: The farm-to-table eatery is offering fully cooked turkey, ham and acorn-stuffed roasted squash for $70-$120. Individual turkey dinners cost $35. To-go sides and pies are also available. The deadline to order is Friday, Nov. 22. Pickup is Nov. 26-27. 28410 Old Town Front St. 951-694-3663. eatmarketplace.com
Oak Grove Culinary Creations: This coffee shop supports the nonprofit Oak Grove Center. It is selling pies for takeout, including pumpkin, apple and sweet potato. The price is $20, and pickup is noon-7 p.m. Nov. 24-27. 41923 2nd Street, No. 104, Temecula. 951-677-5599, culinarycreationsoakgrove.org
Ponte Vineyard Inn: The Bouquet Restaurant & Bar will be serving dinner 3-7 p.m. Reservations are required. 35001 Rancho California Road. 951-587-6688, pontevineyardinn.com
Small Barn Old Town: Free-range organic turkey and several other entrees are on the menu at this rustic outdoor bistro. 28535 Old Town Front St. 951-225-2820, smallbarn.com
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa: A “Bounteous Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet” featuring a carving station for turkey and prime rib will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Vineyard Rose Restaurant. Prices are $79 for guests 12 and older and $39 for ages 5 to 11. The restaurant will also serve Thanksgiving dinners 5-9 p.m. for $39. 34843 Rancho California Road. 951-414-3802. southcoastwinery.com
The Gambling Cowboy: A traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be available noon-7 p.m. The cost is $92 per person, $28 for children. 42072 Fifth St.., 951-699-2895, ilovethecowboy.com
Thornton Winery: Thanksgiving dinner will be served 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with a choice of entrées, including turkey, prime rib, Chilean sea bass and butternut squash ravioli. Dessert choices include pumpkin pie. The price is $150 for adults, $32.95 for children 5-10. 32575 Rancho California Road. 951-699-0099, thorntonwine.com
San Bernardino County
Big Bear Lake
Captains Anchorage Restaurant & Bar: This mountain steakhouse will be serving turkey dinner for $48. 42148 Moonridge Way. 909-866-3997, captainsanchorage.com
Mentone
Mill Creek Cattle Company: A buffet with turkey, ham and tri-tip will be served 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. The cost is $26.95 for adults, $8.95 for children. 1874 Mentone Blvd. 909-389-0706, millcreekcattlecompany.com
Oak Glen
Apple Annie’s Bakery & Restaurant: Reservations are full for Thanksgiving dinner, but walk-ins are welcome. The price is $29.85, $15.85 for children younger than 10. The bakery sells whole pies. 38480 Oak Glen Road. 909-797-4420, oaktreemountain.com
Rancho Cucamonga
The Sycamore Inn: A traditional turkey dinner will be served for $58 per person. 8318 Foothill Blvd. 909-982-1104, thesycamoreinn.com
Redlands
Greensleeves Steakhouse: The restaurant will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. 220 Orange St. 909-335-1752, greensleevessteakhouse.com
San Bernardino
The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar: This restaurant in the Double Tree San Bernardino Hotel will be a serving holiday menu with turkey or ham Nov. 28-Dec. 1. 285 E. Hospitality Lane. 909-889-0133, thecuttingboardsb.com
Yucaipa
Hickory Ranch Steakhouse: Dinners with turkey, ham or or prime rib will be served noon-4 p.m. Prices are $36-$48, $17 for children. 32971 Yucaipa Blvd. 909- 790-1953, hickoryranch.com
Los Angeles County
Claremont
The Meat Cellar: The combination steakhouse and butcher shop is taking orders for cooked Thanksgiving feasts through 9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24. Pickup is 8 a.m.-noon Thanksgiving Day. 160 W. Foothill Blvd. 909-741-7875, themeatcellar.com
