Thanksgiving Planner

Updated: October 06, 2004

– – – – – – – Don?t spend your Thanksgiving sweating over the stove making turkey and trimmings?make reservations instead. Whether eating out or ordering in, SF makes it easy to score a quality meal (even an organic or vegetarian one) on the outside.

On this page:Open Restaurants, Takeout Turkey.

Open Restaurants

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ame
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    689 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

    This SoMa eatery will be serving up the standard menu, so while you won't find turkey and stuffing, you have the opportunity to craft your own Michelin-starred meal of sashimi, poached lobster and grilled Wagyu beef.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Millennium
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    580 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    The meatless holiday meal at this upscale vegan eatery is practically legendary--something both carnivores and vegans can enjoy.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Home Restaurant
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    2100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)

    This Castro comfort food destination offers a prix-fixe, three-course holiday menu with a choice from favorites like turkey, honey-glazed ham or veggies only, plus dessert selections such as pumpkin or pecan pie.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended One Market Restaurant
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    1 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

    Look for a couple of special options from Chef Mark Dommen alongside the old standards on this Embarcadero favorite's four-course, prix fixe menu.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vitrine At St Regis
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    125 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

    Opt for a big early Thanksgiving meal instead of dinner at this St. Regis restaurant's 11am-2pm brunch serving dishes like pancakes, eggs Benedict and, of course, a hearty turkey meal with pineapple sage stuffing.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Balboa Cafe
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    3199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    Celebrate at this Marina bar and restaurant and you'll have access to a festive meal all day long--butternut squash soup, turkey, filet mignon, brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes and more will be served 11:30am-11pm.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Epic Roasthouse
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    369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

    Even if you only order from the regular menu at this old-school spot on the water's edge, you'll be indulging in all sorts of roasted meats and fish, plus amazing sides like mac and cheese, cabbage coleslaw and sauteed spinach.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Americano Restaurant
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    8 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

    Dine family-style (a $75 meal with seatings at 2pm, 4pm or 6pm) at the fourth annual Thanksgiving celebration at this Cal-Ital resto in Hotel Vitale.

Takeout Turkey

  1. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Andronico's
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    1200 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 (map)

    Order a cooked turkey, ham or full dinner with the basic trimmings at this Inner Sunset gourmet grocery store; turkeys and hams are priced by the pound, and the full dinner for eight to ten is $129.

  2. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Boulette's Larder
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    1 Ferry Bldg Ste 48, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

    If you're looking to impress your guests without doing all the work, pick up some of the pricey gourmet side dishes at this Ferry Building outpost--the ingredients are seasonal and organic, and the desserts are decadent.

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    1765 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    Skip Safeway and head to this grocery chain for a full traditional meal (for omnivores or vegetarians) in large family portions or smaller single ones. Also a good place to stop for groceries if you're cooking from scratch.

  4. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Berkeley Bowl Produce Inc
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    2020 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (map)

    This East Bay oasis is a popular destination for shoppers looking for a fully cooked meal and those stocking up on groceries to make it themselves. Order ahead if you're from the former group, and come prepared for long lines either way.

  5. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cook! SF
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    21 Stillman St #4, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    This delivery service will bring a ready-to-cook feast for eight to ten people--complete with an organic, free-range turkey, all the traditional sides (plus some bonus twists on the standards) and made-from-scratch pies--right to your home for just $289.

  6. 14 Yats' New Orleans Original Po Boys
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    2545 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

    Not only is this hidden po boy shop offering a full meal for six for $134 (including a Cajun, jerk-seasoned or deep fried turkey), but for 32 bucks cash, you can bring in your own bird to be deep fried without worrying about burning yourself with a vat of hot oil at home.