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Planning your Thanksgiving in the Tri-Valley? We’ve rounded up local restaurants and wineries offering everything from festive dine-in spreads to pre-ordered meals that you can enjoy at home. Plus, find fun things to do throughout the holiday week. Whether you’re hosting, in town for a visit, or just avoiding the dishes this year, these local favorites make holiday planning easy.
These local restaurants are serving holiday meals for dine-in guests or also offering takeout options.
Dine-in seatings are available from 12pm – 6:15pm. Menu highlights include: Applewood Smoked Organic Diestel Family Ranch Turkey Breast, Brioche Dinner Rolls, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Meyer Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts. $95 per person, $30 for kids. Make a Reservation →
Pre-made Thanksgiving meal packs available for pick up on Wednesday, November 26th. Each pack is $195 and serves a family of four.
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Dine-in seatings are available between 1pm – 6pm on Thanksgiving Day. Special menu includes your in-house favorites along with classic Thanksgiving turkey dinners.
Alternatively, pre-order a 20 pound jerk turkey marinated for over 36 hours and an assortment of Thanksgiving sides like Pumpkin Soup, Oaktail Stew, Habanero Dried Cherry BBQ Ribs and more! More Info →
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Southwestern fare and head to Posada Alta Cocina. Dine-in seatings begin at 3pm. Menu highlights include a three-course prix fixe featuring Posada’s signature Southwestern-inspired starters, a choice of entrées, and house-made desserts. View Prix Fixe Menu or Make a Reservation →
Make this Thanksgiving a memorable one – bring the family to the same restaurant where the famous Mrs. Doubtfire Heimlich scene was filmed. Unfortunately, we don’t recommend hurdling over their tables. See Menu →
Downtown Pleasanton’s Brava Garden Eatery is open for lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Make a reservation to dine in, order take out all day long.
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Host your holiday dinner at Dublin’s Market Tavern with seatings available between 1pm – 7pm. Turkey and Ham family meal packs for four or several a la carte entrees, sides, baked breads, soups & salads and desserts also available for pre-order. More Info →
Pre-Order Thanksgiving meals from these local restaurants and bring a hot meal back to your home or hotel.
BottleTaps has a delicious take home meal feeding 4-6 people available for pre-order including:
Pre-order on their website by 6PM on Friday, 11/21 and pick up your feast on Wednesday, 11/26 by 3pm. This pre-made spread is $320. More Info →
Voted best BBQ in the East Bay for the last 4 years by Diablo Magazine readers, Hazy Barbecue is offering smoked turkey family packs that include sides like cornbread stuffing, mac ‘n cheese, and sweet n’ tangy brussels.
Family packs are available for different group sizes, ranging from $98 for four people to $490 for 20 people. A la carte options like smoked prime rib, bourbon pecan pie, and take ‘n bake trays are also available for pre-order.
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Stock up on freshly baked breads and delicious desserts from one of our favorite local bakeries. The following items are available for pre-order, pick up on Wednesday, 11/27:
Don’t miss out on all the fun happening in the Tri-Valley before and after Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Vendor Fair: Head to Altamont Beerworks the day before Thanksgiving from 12PM to 5PM to browse creations from local craft masters, jewelry makers, artists and more. Enjoy live music, take your pick from the selection of food trucks, and grab a few beers to bring home to the family! Admission is free. More Info →
Feel the Burn: Design your very own “I’m Thankful For” runner’s bib and hit the road running (or walking) at Pleasanton’s 11th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn at Ken Mercer Sports Park. More Info →
Black Friday Shopping: Head to San Francisco Premium Outlets, featuring over 180+ luxury brands and take advantage of some steep discounts or shop your favorite stores at Stoneridge Mall.
Winter Glow Experience: Drive through a one-mile route of incredible holiday light displays at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Tune into holiday music on your car radios. Light bites and treats are available for purchase. More Info →
Friendsgiving High Tea: Grab your friends and head to RoyalTEA Garden in Pleasanton, where you and your friends can celebrate with a selection of deluxe tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones served with homemade devonshire cream, lemon curd, and jam, savory bites, freshly baked desserts, and a wide selection of unlimited loose leaf tea. Happening between 11/26-11/30 with multiple seatings. More Info →
Visit Wine Country: Don’t miss out on Retzlaff Vineyards’ annual Turkey Sandwich Competition at this Day-After-Thanksgiving Celebration on Friday, 11/29 featuring live music.
Opt Outside: Get some fresh air at one of our largest outdoor recreation spaces. Enjoy waived entrance fees to Del Valle Regional Park on Friday, 11/28.
Small Business Saturday: Shop at local boutiques located in our charming downtowns.
Thanksgiving Weekend Farmers Market: The Downtown Livermore Farmers Market will be open regular hours on Sunday, November 30th after Thanksgiving.
Hit the Trails: Satisfy your sweet tooth, give into your coffee cravings, or quench your thirst on some craft beer by enjoying one of our gamified trails: the Tri-Valley Beer Trail, the Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail and the Tri-Valley Caffeine Trail. Each trail is a curated collection of local businesses, each with their own spin on these artisan creations. Earn prizes by visiting participating locations on each trail.
