2025 Best Thanksgiving Restaurants in Orange County (CA) Area

Dining Out for Thanksgiving in Orange County (CA)

If laboring in the kitchen all day doesn't sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

For an all-American feast of turkey and all the trimmings, visit these Best Thanksgiving Restaurants in Orange County (CA). And best of all? No dishes to wash.

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Anaheim White House
14/20
Savor Northern Italian cuisine tempered with French sensibilities in an elegant 1900s mansion. See More

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Bayside

Contemporary, California, Global
Bayside
No Rating
One of Newport’s best kept secrets, Bayside hits high marks on upscale yet casual California décor, fine cuisine and a substantial wine cellar. See More

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New American, California, Contemporary
Bistango
14/20
New American fare, live jazz and revolving art displays. See More

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Black Angus Steakhouse
11/20
Steakhouse chain known for its Angus cuts and fresh seafood for a fair price. See More

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The Cannery
No Rating
Harborside landmark serves gourmet seafood in an artistic space. See More

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The Capital Grille
13/20
East Coast restaurant chain featuring massive meat cuts and an extensive wine list. See More

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The Cellar
14/20
A romantic underground grotto serving a wine-paired menu with European and California flavors. See More

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Five Crowns
13/20
Exciting contemporary seasonal cuisine found in an English-inspired setting. See More

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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
13/20
Steaks, wine and a power singles scene. See More

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Mexican, Seafood, American
Las Brisas
13/20
Laguna Beach institution with a good menu of Mexican-inspired contemporary seafood fare and an unbeatably scenic seaside setting. See More

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