Thanksgiving Restaurants In LA: 2012's Best Offerings (PHOTOS)

This story comes courtesy of Marpop.

By Mar Yvette

Why cook when you can make reservations? It makes perfect sense that on the official day of thanks, you should be having fun and not slaving away in the kitchen. Whether you're celebrating with friends, family or on your own, check out our list for restaurants, caterers and a few events around Los Angeles that are ready to serve you on Thanksgiving Day.

• The Spot Gourmet

  Offering affordable and delicious Thanksgiving feasts that can be ?delivered where you need it to be,? the Spot Gourmet in Glendale has you covered for the holidays. You can choose from an a la carte menu as well as complete Thanksgiving meals including Traditional, Gluten Free and Vegan, which cost less than $20 per person. Even better, the Spot Gourmet has partnered with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help ?Take Out Hunger.? During the campaign, the Spot Gourmet will donate $5 for every customer who orders any take-out meal through December 1st until they reach $1,000. <a href="http://www.thespotgourmet.com">www.thespotgourmet.com</a>

• Factor's Famous Deli

  Say goodbye to all those turkey carving woes. For the Thanksgiving holiday, Factor?s Famous Deli is once again offering their famed ?reframed turkey,? a seemingly untouched turkey on the outside that is already perfectly sliced on the inside. The menu (available to go or dine-in) also includes just about every fixing you can imagine. The restaurant is also open on Thanksgiving Day from 7am to 4pm, so you can enjoy your feast at the same landmark location that?s been on Pico Boulevard in West LA since 1948. <a href="http://www.factorsdeli.com">www.factorsdeli.com</a>

• Cecconi's

  If you want to see and be seen on Thanksgiving, consider Cecconi?s. This WeHo power spot is offering diners something extra special on Thanksgiving with a family-style feast that fuses traditional dishes with Italian-influenced plates. Offerings run the gamut from leeks & cornbread stuffing to butternut squash tortelli to black truffle mashed potatoes and free-range organic turkey. Dinner served 2pm to close; adults $50, children 12 and under $25. <a href="http://www.cecconiswesthollywood.com">www.cecconiswesthollywood.com</a>

• Paleta

  Don?t have time to cook? Don?t feel like a restaurant? This organic gourmet meal delivery service takes the guesswork out of Thanksgiving (and every day) with tons of customized options from vegan to gluten-free. Owner/chef Kelly Boyer whips up delicious farm-to-table dishes whether you want a full feast or just sides and desserts. Make sure to get your order in by 2pm on Wednesday, November 21. Paleta is based in Venice but delivers all around the LA area. <a href="http://www.paleta.com">www.paleta.com</a>

• Laugh Factory

  Being alone for the holidays is no laughing matter, and the Laugh Factory is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Feast, free of charge for the underprivileged, homeless, out-of-work actors, writers, comedians and anyone else who just needs a friend, some food and a good laugh. (There?s a free comedy show with every meal!) Seatings are at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Call 323-656-1336 for reservations. <a href="http://www.laughfactory.com">www.laughfactory.com</a>

• The Churchill

  This popular West Third Street gastropub is where to get a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $35 with options including a full-on roasted turkey entree with all the fixings and pumpkin creme brulee. Dinner is offered 5pm-10pm and there?s also a special Black Friday brunch on November 24 with vittles like turkey eggs benedict with kale and giblet gravy hollandaise. <a href="http://www.the-churchill.com">www.the-churchill.com</a>

• White Harte Pub

  For a cozy Thanksgiving feast with British flair head over to White Harte Pub in Woodland Hills. Open from 4:30pm-1am on Thanksgiving Day, there will be a five-course menu for Herbivores ($27) with dishes including creamy mushroom, leek & fontina gratin and vegetarian shepherd?s pie as well as a Carnivores menu ($29) with Irish Colcannon soup, salad, roasted turkey, rosemary green beans and bangers & mash. Dessert options include pumpkin pie and cognac dipped chocolate cake. This menu will also be served all day on Thanksgiving Eve. <a href="http://www.whitehartepub.com">www.whitehartepub.com</a>

• Casa Del Mar

  If you can afford to splurge on Thanksgiving, treat yourself to a delicious feast and gorgeous views at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. The gourmet three-course meal at this elegant beachside retreat offers starters like butternut squash soup with honey chestnuts and cranberry mascarpone; main course choices including free-range turkey, sauteed salmon, beef filet or mushroom cavatelli; and desserts like pumpkin cheesecake and ginger creme brulee. Thanksgiving meal served 11am-9pm for $75 per person. <a href="http://www.hotelcasadelmar.com">www.hotelcasadelmar.com</a>

• Mimi?s Cafe

  Yes, Mimi?s Cafe is a chain but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. And this is a good one. This year there are four different options including dine-in Thanksgiving dinner for those who prefer the restaurant experience; Holiday Feast To-Go, which serves 6-8 people for $89.99 ; Holiday Brunch Feast To-Go for the morning after, which serves 6 for $39.99; and Holiday Sides To-Go ($24.99-$34.99) where you handle the turkey and Mimi?s does the rest. <a href="http://www.mimiscafe.com">www.mimiscafe.com</a>

• Westside Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration

  Everyone (that means you) is invited to the Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Celebration at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. No reservations are necessary for this event that?s been going on since 1982. Just show up between 11am-3pm and enjoy a free meal, basic medical consultations and eye exams, plus free clothing distribution and blankets. There?s also a children?s carnival with arts & crafts and entertainment. <a href="http://www.westsidethanksgiving.org">www.westsidethanksgiving.org</a>

• Cat & Fiddle

  You might think ?bar? when it comes to this Sunset Boulevard staple, but Cat & Fiddle is where you can have your own three-course Thanksgiving feast from 1pm-9pm for just $23. For those who want to go rogue, the full menu is also available. Reservations are strongly recommended. <a href="http://www.thecatandfiddle.com">www.thecatandfiddle.com</a>

• Inn of the Seventh Ray

  This whimsical Topanga Canyon hideaway with a great outdoor space is offering a five-course tasting of fall flavors, with dishes like a spinach artichoke jar with lemon, Bloomsdale spinach, olive oil and bamboo salt; creamy chestnut soup with pumpernickel croutons; and free range turkey with green apple chestnut stuffing. Full-course meals are $59 per person, with wine flights for $40; $25 for children under 12. <a href="http://www.innoftheseventhray.com">www.innoftheseventhray.com</a>

Editor, writer and lifestyle reporter Mar Yvette is on a mission to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and have fun. To read more Marpop, click here.

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