Napa Valley is a hot spot for top-notch cuisine that’s grown and sourced locally and Thanksgiving is the valley’s time to shine. Paired with the stunning fall scenery and world-class hospitality, this beloved wine country destination is the perfect destination to celebrate this treasured American holiday.
Napa Valley is the perfect location for foodies to come together to enjoy the bounty of the region showcased by the area’s trendiest restaurants, highlighted here in our Thanksgiving Dining Guide for Thursday, November 28, 2024. Click through to make advanced reservations or place an order for one of the scrumptious take-away options to enjoy from the comfort of your home.
As of 11/25/24, many of these restaurants are fully booked; you may phone or message the facility to get on a waiting list. All menu items and prices are subject to change. Please refer to restaurant websites directly for the most up-to-date information!
Dine In on Thanksgiving Day
Napa
Bear at Stanly Ranch
Kick off the festive season with the third annual Thanksgiving dinner at Bear at Stanly Ranch. Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu, where you will select your appetizers and entrees, alongside a variety of holiday classics.
FARM at Carneros
Indulge in the thoughtfully designed Thanksgiving dinner by the culinary team of FARM at Carneros. FARM's family-style prix fixe dinner includes a presentation of classic Thanksgiving dishes and desserts with fresh vegetables from the resort's culinary gardens.
$145 per person
The Meritage Resort and Spa
The Meritage Resort and Spa will host a Thanksgiving Buffet in the newly renovated ballroom. Enjoy a brunch, soup and salad, ice seafood station, charcuterie and cheese station, carving station (including organic Diestel turkey), a variety of main courses, and a dessert station.
$125 per person | $45 children ages 4-13
Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort will host its annual Thanksgiving Buffet in the historic resort Mansion Ballroom and on the Fairway Deck. Try local and imported foods and an extravagant array of seasonal Thanksgiving dishes mustard roasted prime rib, turkey, and assorted desserts.
$105 per person | $55 children ages 5-12 | complimentary children ages 4 and under
For a more casual dining experience, try The Grill at Silverado Resort, where they will feature unforgettable Thanksgiving special dishes.
Downtown Napa
Angèle Restaurant & Bar
Sit along the Napa River and savor a Provençal Thanksgiving feast at Angèle Restaurant & Bar. The team at Angèle puts together fantastic options such as potato leek soup, classic boeuf bourguignon, and warm apple pecan bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream.
$135 per person
Charlie Palmer Steak at Archer Hotel
Celebrate with a feast at Charlie Palmer Steak in Downtown Napa with a proper three-course Napa Valley dinner. Choose from options like butternut squash soup, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, pecan tart, and more.
$85 per person ($35 optional wine pairing)
La Toque
Experience the 27th annual Thanksgiving feast with the more casual side of La Toque. Highlighting seasonal specialties with a Thanksgiving twist, such as free-range turkey, slow-roasted in our Combi ovens, and of course, everyone will go home with Chef Ken’s famous “leftover” turkey sandwiches!
$135 per person
Napa Valley Wine Train
Climb aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train to make your lunch truly memorable. Enjoy a 3.5-hour trip taking in the fall scenery of Napa Valley while dining on a multi-course feast that kicks off with a welcoming splash of sparkling wine. Thanksgiving aboard the Wine Train certainly seems traditional, but there’s nothing conventional about this gourmet feast and the luxuriously vintage setting!
$375 per person
Yountville
Brix Restaurant and Garden
Enjoy Thanksgiving at Brix Restaurant and Garden with a traditional roasted heritage turkey breast with confit leg and specialty gravy and stuffing. Or you can opt for bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, sea bass, or smoked mini pumpkin. Side dishes highlight produce grown from the Brix Garden. Don’t forget to share the tasty miniature desserts!
$109 per person ($45 optional wine pairing) | $45 children ages 4-12 | complimentary children ages 3 and under
Lucy Restaurant and Bar at Bardessono
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Lucy Restaurant and Bar at Bardessono. Well-known in Napa Valley, Executive Chef Rick Edge embraces a menu ruled by the seasons and Bardessono’s CCOF (California Certified Organic Farming) certified garden. On Thanksgiving Day, you can opt for a grilled swordfish steak or a Cab New York steak & braised beef short ribs duo. No matter how you start the night, close it out with a housemade dessert. Options include pumpkin pie and warm chocolate cake with orange gastrique.
$135 Per Person
The Estate Yountville
The buffet-style dinner at The Estate Yountville is thoughtfully crafted and will include classic Thanksgiving dishes and desserts with fresh ingredients locally sourced from Napa Valley.
$130 for walk-ins, $110 per person (advanced reservation) | $60 children ages 5-12 | complimentary children ages 4 and under
The Restaurant at North Block
The Restaurant at North Block will offer several Thanksgiving special dishes that includes roasted turkey, prime rib, heirloom carrots, and more. If you’re a lover of sweets, you’ll definitely enjoy the apple or pumpkin pie options to choose from.
St. Helena
Violetto at Acacia House
This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking to St. Helena’s buzzing new kitchen inside the historic Acacia House at Alila Napa Valley resort. Join Violetto for their Thanksgiving Brunch or Thanksgiving Seven-Course Dinner from Executive Chef Thomas Lents. You’ll be oh-so-thankful for this Italian-French haute cuisine, flattered by the property’s on-property garden, and signature cocktails.
$175 per person (7-Course Tasting Menu)
Forum at Meadowood
Gather with friends and family at Forum for a traditional feast expertly crafted by Executive Chef Alejandro Ayala. This year’s four-course celebration starts with butternut squash soup followed by a refreshing Dungeness crab salad. The third course, a family-style offering, includes Chef’s famous brined and roasted free-range turkey served with a classic array of Thanksgiving side dishes.
Chef Jillian’s pumpkin pie will inspire additional feelings of gratitude, and the team has selected ideal wine pairings to complement this holiday bounty. For those looking to enjoy Chef’s Thanksgiving offering at home, you may place an order from a special Thanksgiving To-Go menu designed to serve a family of four.
Harvest Table
Join Harvest Table for a Thanksgiving Feast, featuring a three-course dinner. Start family style with some delicious rolls and house-whipped butter, then move to your entrée of choice (roasted organic turkey breast is a must!). Don’t forget the side dishes that are also served family style…and of course don’t forget to have a slice of pumpkin pie tart.
$95 per person
Rutherford
The Restaurant at Auberge
Head over to The Restaurant at Auberge for its traditional four-course plated Thanksgiving dining experience. Executive Chef Robert Curry will offer a four-course menu featuring traditional holiday favorites, including apple-radicchio winter salad, Willie Bird roast turkey with quince stuffing, and a night-ending fairytale pumpkin cheesecake.
$185 per person | $70 children 12 and under
Calistoga
Lovina
Lovina is serving a traditional Thanksgiving supper as well as a limited à la carte menu. Menu items include wild mushroom bisque with herb oil and chives, creamed organic sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, fresh cranberry sauce, herb-brined slow-roasted organic turkey, and heirloom pumpkin tres leches cake with whipped coconut cream.
$85 per person
Sam’s Social Club
Executive chef Abby Burk and her talented culinary team at Sam’s Social Club have put together a traditional Thanksgiving menu that’s sure to bring the family together. Seating will be offered from 2PM through 8:30pm.
$95 per person | $35 children
TRUSS Restaurant + Bar at Four Seasons Resort
Gather with family and friends at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar and take in the views of the vines for a special three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving feast. The special menu will feature luxurious wine country twists on holiday classics. Bonus: Football enthusiasts can catch the holiday games at the bar.
$135 per person | $60 children ages 5–12
Evangeline
If you don’t have plans for Thanksgiving, now you do—Evangeline Calistoga is hosting a three-course menu for Turkey Day to celebrate its favorite holiday with you. The jewel of Evangeline is its trellised outdoor patio, with heaters making outdoor dining attractive in all but the most forbidding weather! Dappled sunlight and music make this a Napa Valley delight worth the drive. Enjoy the views and their classic roasted turkey dinner or filet mignon if you prefer! In addition to this, Evangeline will offer its regular menu and several a la carte specials.
Dr. Wilkinson’s House of Better
Skip the baking and cooking marathon and let the whimsical southwest-inspired kitchen at Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs cover Thanksgiving this year. Enjoy a special 3-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu at House of Better, featuring a turkey dinner, green chile mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed green salad, and a slice of pie. It is available all day for dine-in or take-out from November 25th through November 28th.
House of Better’s whole housemade pies are also available for pre-order now through Thanksgiving day. Choose from delicious Lemon Buttermilk, Mexican Chocolate Pecan, Brown Butter Apple, Pear Cranberry, or the crowd-favorite must-try – Green Chile Apple!
Pre- and Post-Thanksgiving
Festive Charcuterie Workshop
November 27
TRUSS Restaurant + Bar at Four Seasons Resort
Looking to add a dash of creativity to your holiday season or polish up your hors d’oeuvres skills before the big day? Gather for a hands-on experience to learn the art of building a charcuterie board, then savor every bite. Curate your board with a selection of premium meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, and holiday-inspired treats and garnishes.
$125 per person
Annual Post Turkey Day Brunch
November 29
Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck in St. Helena
Craving more turkey and stuffing? The Bruschetteria Food Truck located at Clif Family Tasting Room invites you to bring your family and friends to the Post Turkey Day Brunch. The creative turkey day leftovers menu pairs perfectly with Clif Family wines and fall vibes on their sunny patio. This annual Post-Turkey Day Brunch Street Food Napa Valley menu from the Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck will include a Smoked Turkey Sandwich, “Dressing” Fritters with Cranberry Chutney, Turkey Poutine, and Pumpkin Pie. The Post-Turkey Day Brunch menu, as well as regular food truck menu items and wine orders, will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chef Thomas Keller Cookbook Signing
November 30
Finesse, The Store
Take a break from Thanksgiving leftovers and spend Black Friday weekend with world-renowned Chef Thomas Keller. With every cookbook purchase, Chef Keller will personally sign your book. Enjoy light bites and refreshments and explore Finesse, The Store’s array of hand-selected kitchen tools, apparel, and accessories favored by Chef Keller and his restaurants, including Bouchon and The French Laundry. Save 20% off in-store purchases all weekend.
Note: Please reserve one ticket for each attendee in your party
Holiday Market on the Mansion Lawn
November 30
Silverado Resort
Head to the mansion Lawn for Silverado’s holiday craft market and enjoy a cheerful holiday shopping experience with local artisans in the countryside of Napa. Browse handcrafted treasures, perfect for seasonal gifting, and delight in exclusive offers throughout the event.
For the little ones, Santa Trains will run in the Mansion Circle from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, adding extra holiday magic to your visit.
Whether shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, this joyful holiday experience blends Napa Valley’s charm with festive fun and unforgettable finds—all in one delightful afternoon!
Order Ahead for Thanksgiving At Home
Prefer to gather in your home but want to leave the cooking to the pros? We recommend you check out the menus at the following Napa Valley establishments to reserve your Thanksgiving ready to heat and eat meal kits:
- Ad Hoc
- Bouchon Bakery
- Market at Carneros Resort
- Charlie's
- Contimo Provisions
- Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
- Kitchen Door
- Little Summer at Napa Valley Marriott
- Model Bakery
- Nosh Napa
- PRESS Restaurant
- Market at Silverado Resort
- Solbar at Solage Calistoga
- Stateline Road Smokehouse
Whether you’re a local taking advantage of the exceptional dining experiences available here in Napa Valley, or a visitor delighting in remarkable ingredients; talented chefs with inspired cuisine; and the ultimate in hospitality, we hope you have a safe, wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!