Make Your Reservation: Special Thanksgiving Menus to Enjoy!

November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving in Palm Springs is all about savoring the season with great food and good company, all while soaking up the stunning desert views. This year, local restaurants offer special Thanksgiving menus designed to make your holiday memorable. Whether you’re craving a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings or a creative twist on classic dishes, Palm Springs is a great place to enjoy the season.

Ingleside Estate

3 – Course Prix Fixe

This exceptional menu offers an irresistible combination of classic holiday flavors and creative culinary twists, ensuring a meal that’s both satisfying and unforgettable.

Start with appetizers like Red Beet Deviled Eggs or French Onion Soup. For a fresh, light option, the Endive Salad or the Wedge Salad.

For entrées, the star is the Roasted Turkey breast with sage brown butter stuffing, green beans almondine, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, and a yeast roll. Other enticing options include Braised Cauliflower, Roasted Atlantic Salmon, or the comforting Chicken Pot Pie. For something extraordinary, try the Beef Wellington, or select from Melvyn’s signature steaks, including an 8-oz filet, 14-oz New York, or 16-oz ribeye.

For dessert, indulge in Classic Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie a la Mode with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, or a rich New York-style cheesecake.

$115 per guest. Served 5 – 10 pm.  Reservations  Menu

LuLu California Bistro

4 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin your meal with an amuse-bouche.

Next, choose a soup or salad. Soup options include Butternut Squash, Corn Chowder, and Mushroom. Salad options are Harvest Salad, Caesar, or Mixed Greens.

For the main entree, enjoy an impressive selection of 10 entrées, including Turkey, Ham, fresh Atlantic Salmon, Prime Rib, Short Ribs, and both gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Finish with a choice of five desserts featuring classic Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crisp, Sweet Potato Cheesecake, or Lulu’s spiced chai Crème Brûlée.

There is also a complete Kids Menu for children 12 and under for $27.99.

Served 11 am – 8 pm. $59.99 per guest.  Reservations   Menus

Kaiser Grille

4 – Course Prix Fixe

Soup: Butternut Squash Bisque or Lobster Bisque

Salad: Autumn Field Greens or Romaine Caesar Salad

Entree: Roast Diestel Turkey, Prime Rib of Beef – Chef’s Cut, Faroe Islands Salmon

Dessert: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Cranberry Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

Pair it with an autumn pumpkin pie martini.

Served 11 am – 8:30 pm Menu  Reservations

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special holiday schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1. The first tram up each day will be at 8 am, the last tram up will be at 8 pm, and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8 am to 8 pm. Dinner service begins at 11 am. Combination tickets are $41 for adults and seniors and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of oven-roasted turkey, maple-glazed ham, or vegetarian lasagna, a selection of side dishes, and pumpkin pie for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee, or tea is included.

Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu, including a butternut squash soup or a walnut salad, oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal side dishes, and an option of an apple brown butter tart or pumpkin pie for dessert. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11 am and is $51 for adults and seniors and $26 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Peaks Restaurant will also serve its regular menu. Reservations are recommended for Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant. To reserve, please call 760-325-4537 or visit https://www.pstramway.com/dining/.

Trio

3 – Course Prix Fixe

For the First Course, enjoy homemade biscuits with Old Bay seasoning and salted butter. Select one from Kale Caesar Salad, Local Lettuce Salad, or Honey Nut Squash.

The Second Course offers Turkey Breast, Rack of Lamb, Branzino, or a vegetarian option of Roasted Cauliflower Steak. 

For the Third Course, choose between Pumpkin Pie or Apple Strudel.

Served 4 – 9 pm. $65 per guest.  Reservations  Menu

Eight4Nine

4 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin with roasted beet tartlet.

Second Course: Artichoke heart confit, mushroom & Brussels sprout toast, sea bass ceviche, or curried cauliflower bisque.

Main Event Selections: Turkey, brined duck, pork tenderloin, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, or roasted root vegetables.

Finale: Butternut squash bread pudding, pumpkin or apple tart, chi spic panna cotta, or a selection of gelato & sorbet.

Serve Noon – 9 pm.  $78 for adults and $38 for kids 12 and under. Menu & Reservations

Copley’s

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Starters: Butternut squash soup, Caesar salad, crispy empanada, or beet salad.

Entrees: Turkey, pomegranate balsamic glazed salmon, or New York steak.

Desserts: Pumpkin pie or chocolate pecan tart.

$ 92 pp. Opens at 5:30 pm Menu  Reservations

Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel

3 – Course Prix Fixe

This holiday spread offers something for everyone, from classic turkey to indulgent sides and desserts. Enjoy autumn-inspired starters, hearty entrées, and sweet treats in a festive atmosphere. Here’s a look at the special Thanksgiving menu:

Starters: The meal begins with your choice of a Fall Salad or classic Caesar with candied pecans and crème fraîche.

Entrees: Choose from a classic Turkey Dinner featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a yeast roll. Other options include savory Salmon, Filet Mignon, or vegetarian Grilled Squash.

Desserts: End your meal with a Pumpkin Pie, Horchata Ice Cream with seasonal berries, or Apple Pie a la mode with salted caramel sauce.

$85 pp. Served Noon – 10 pm.  Reservations  Menu

Spencer’s Restaurant

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin your meal by choosing one of the enticing appetizers: Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Apple-mixed Chicory Salad, or a classic Shrimp Cocktail.

For the main entree, guests can select from an array of flavorful entrées, including Oven-Roasted Free-Range Tom Turkey, Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Citrus-Bourbon-Glazed Icelandic Salmon, Herb-Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb, or a 12oz Crispy Skin Chicken Breast.

End your holiday feast with a dessert featuring a duo of Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Square, garnished with vanilla whipped cream and strawberries.

Served Noon – 8 pm. $79 per guest.     Reservations   Menu

Mr. Lyons

5 – Course Prix Fixe

Enjoy Amuse Bouche and Parker House rolls.

The starter includes a choice of Classic Caesar Salad or Chopped Wedge.

For the main entree, choose from Roast Turkey Roulade, Mr. Lyons Prime Rib, James Bear Wild Salmon, or Pumpkin Cashw Tagine. One of each side is served at the table: Mashed Potatoes with gravy, sweet potato hasselback, Brussels Sprouts, and Mac and cheese.

Desserts include Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, Apple Tarte Tatin, or Pecan Tart.

Served noon – 5 pm. $115 for adults and $60 for children under 12. Include wine paring for $195.  Reservations (open Oct. 29)  Menu

You can also order to-go for pick-up on Nov 27 and 28, 10 am — 3 pm, in portions from 2 to 10.

Zin American Bistro

Purple Room

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Thanksgiving at the Purple Room includes a live holiday jazz combo with the Pam Phillips Quartet and a 3-course feast.

Starters: Choices include Italian sausage and potato soup, roasted kale and cranberry salad, pear salad, or shrimp cocktail.

Mains: Turkey, salmon, short ribs, port tenderloin, or risotto.

Desserts: Pumpkin cheesecake, molten chocolate cake, assorted gelato, or sorbet.

Menu & Reservations  $99 pp

Colony Club @ The Colony Palms

5 – Course Prix Fixe

Course One: Butternut squash soup.

Course Two: Asparagus salad.

Course Three: Diver scallops

Course Four: Organic turkey roulade with pommes puree, holiday dressing, cranberry relish, and turkey gravy.

Course Five: Cranberry tart with vanilla cream.

$135 pp  Menu & Reservations

Johannes

3 – Course Prix Fixe

For Course One, choose from Sweet Corn Potato Chowder with Wild-Caught Lump Crab Meat, Escargots, Herb-Cured Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon, the Ménage à Trois Cocktail, or a Raw Brussels sprout Salad.

For Course Two, select from Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast, Wiener Schnitzel, Pan Seared Branzino, Beef Tenderloin Steak “Diane,” or Crispy Roasted Maple Leaf Farm Half Duck. Vegetable entrees are also available.

For Course Three, you can choose from Apple Cranberry Strudel, Fresh Berries and sorbet, Coconut Ginger and Sweet Potato Crème Brulée, Pumpkin, and Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bread Pudding, or Tiramisu.

Served 4 – 9 pm. $110 per guest. Reservations  Menu

Grand Central

5 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin with a savory amuse-bouche.

Continue with a warming Cannellini Bean and Turkey Soup.

Continue with a fresh Fall Harvest Salad.

Carry on for the main course, guests can choose from four tempting entrées: Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, Maple Glazed Salmon, Herbed Butter NY Strip Steak, or Butternut Squash Lasagna.

To finish the meal, indulge in a classic holiday dessert, choosing between Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon whipped cream or Pecan Pie with bourbon whipped cream.

Served from 3 – 7:30 pm. Priced at $79 per guest and $35 for children under 10.  Reservations    Menu

Pomme Frite

The Thanksgiving menu at Pomme Frite is traditional, not prix fixe.

The selection of soups and salads includes French onion soup, Caesar salad, and red beet salad with goat cheese.

They offer a variety of cold appetizers like steak tartare or tiger shrimp cocktails. If you prefer a warm appetizer, they specialize in escargots, mussels, and backed brie with cranberries.

For a meat entree, selections include short ribs, lamb loin, and roast duck. For the seafood lover, enjoy Branzino seabass, sole fillet, salmon, or their mixed seafood bouillabaisse.

For dessert, enjoy chocolate mousse, pumpkin creme brulee, or vanilla ice cream profiteroles.

Served 2 – 9 pm  Menu & Reservations

Freddie’s

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Owner and Executive Chef Frederic Pierrel created a special Thanksgiving menu.

Start: Roasted butternut squash, Escargot, or Caesar salad.

Main: Turkey dinner, Barramundi filet, or grilled season vegetables wellington.

Finish: Pumpkin pie, vanilla bean creme brulee, or dark French chocolate mousse.

Serving 3 – 8 pm  $72 pp. Menu   Reservations

Il Giardino

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin with Soup: Pumpkin and ginger soup or portobello mushroom.

Follow by Main Course: Turkey, brussels sprouts, sweet potato puree, sauteed mushrooms, and cranberry jam.

Dessert: Chocolate pudding with amaretti biscuits from Saranno or apple pie.

Served 5 – 9 pm  $49 pp  Reservations

Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse

Featuring Herb-Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Pecan Stuffing. Plus, a full Rodizio dinner is served, including 17 all-you-can-eat cuts of meat. Select cuts of beef, chicken, pork, and lamb are served hot off the rotisserie grill and sliced tableside from skewers. The gourmet buffet has hors d’oeuvres, fresh salads, hot sides, and main dishes. Everything is labeled for special diets.

Serving 11 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 8 pm. Reservations

Del Rey @ Villa Royale

3 – Course Prix Fixe

To Start: Roasted squash soup.

Main Course: Turkey served with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chorizo stuffing, and wild mushroom gravy.

Dessert: Homemade pecan torte with maple whip.

$85 pp.  Served 5 – 10 pm.  Menu   Reservations

The Pantry at Holiday House

3 – Course Prix Fixe

The festivities begin at 6:30 pm with refreshments on the patio, followed by introductions from the team and a personal welcome by Chef Jon Butler. It will take place under the stars on the shuffleboard court, and the dinner will be served family-style.  Reservations

To Start: Harvest salad and dinner rolls.

Main Course: Turkey roulade with gravy, ultra-creamy mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, crispy Brussels sprouts, cherry chestnut stuffing, and cranberry orange relish.

Dessert: Pumpkin pie with maple whipped cream and pecan pie with gingersnap gelato.

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

Navigator will be open on Thanksgiving Day and will serve a traditional menu with all the fixin’s served family-style

Service 2 – 7:30 pm   $68 pp.  Reservations

Jake’s

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Starter Selections: Butternut squash, crispy brussel sprouts, wedge salad, fried calamari, or zucchini fritters.

Mains: Turkey, honey glazed salmon, filet mignon, short ribs, Pacific petrale sole, or Cauliflower Steak.

Dessert: A variety of traditional Thanksgiving pies.

Two seatings: 2 & 4:30 pm. $68 pp. Menu & Reservations

El Jefe at the Saguaro Palm Springs

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Indulge in a delightful three-course Thanksgiving menu curated by our talented Chef de Cuisine, Ana Sabatino (aka our culinary maestro), exclusively for Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy dishes like roasted butternut squash soup, Chile-rubbed turkey, chorizo cornbread stuffing, and Mexican cranberry sauce. The flavors of this unique menu will bring joy from our kitchen to your heart for the holiday season.

Seating is available 11 am – 8 pm $55 pp Reservations

Skip the kitchen and enjoy a hassle-free Thanksgiving with this gourmet to-go meal, perfect for a festive gathering at home. Featuring a perfectly roasted premium sage turkey and a full spread of delicious sides and desserts, this take-home feast has everything you need for a memorable holiday.

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Thanksgiving meal serves 6 – 8

The meal centers around a Whole Roasted Sage Turkey with famous Chestnut Sage Stuffing.

Sides include a rich Butternut Squash Bisque, Baby Spinach Salad with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and warm bacon dressing, whipped potatoes, turkey giblet gravy, roasted garnet yams with honey butter, steamed green beans with herbs, and housemade orange cinnamon cranberry relish. An assortment of rolls rounds out the meal.

For dessert, indulge in Traditional Pumpkin Pie and New York Style Cheesecake.

$250 + tax. Orders must be placed by 5 pm on Thursday, Nov. 21. Place Order. 

Wilma & Frieda

Thanksgiving Meal serves 5 – 6

Includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet corn pudding, stuffing, candies, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and house-made cranberry sauce.

For vegetarians, roasted butternut squash and spinach lasagna.

$195 or individual meals for $34.

Add on a holiday pie: pumpkin ($38), Pecan ($49), or Pumpkin with pecan streusel ($43)

Call 760.992.5080 or email info@wilmafrieda.com and specify you will be picking up at the Palm Springs location (155 S Palm Canyon Drive, second floor). Order must be placed by Nov. 24 for a Nov. 27 pick-up.

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