Thanksgiving in Downtown Napa

Where To Celebrate Thanksgiving:

Napa Valley Wine Train: Though the Napa Valley Wine Train loads passengers in Napa, it’s for the whole valley, at least up to St. Helena. Its special Thanksgiving menu is both a gourmet feast and unique setting in which guests enjoy a journey through Napa’s fall landscape. The day begins with a splash of sparkling wine.  The Thanksgiving menu starts with carrot ginger soup with crème fraiche, followed by roasted Diestel Farms turkey with Spanish chorizo and herb stuffing, all prepared to order on the train. It starts at $375. See www.winetrain.com/events/thanksgiving.  Napa Valley Wine Train Station, 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa

Angèle:  Angèle deviates a bit from the classic American menu for a Provençal Thanksgiving feast, but it still offers turkey as an option. The menu is three courses:  Canapés (choice) • County Line chicory salad, toasted walnuts, roasted butternut squash, artisanal French goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette, herbs de Provence • Potato leek soup, Perigord black truffles, créme fraïche Main course (choice) • Roasted heritage turkey, traditional stuffing, potato gratin, roasted Brussels sprouts, gravy, Bettina’s Mom’s cranberry sauce • Classic boeuf Bourguignon, carrots, onions, button mushrooms, potato purée Dessert (choice) • Warm apple pecan bread pudding, vanilla bean ice cream • Pumpkin tart Mignardises, chocolates The cost is $130 per person. They take reservations from 1 to 8 p.m. See the menu and reserve at www.exploretock.com Angele Restaurant & Bar, 540 Main St., Napa, 707-252-8115, www.angelerestaurant.com

Bear at Stanly Ranch: Bear at Stanly Ranch serves its second annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a five course prix fixe menu with your selection of appetizers and main courses with holiday classics like mashed potatoes and sourdough stuffing.  3  Separate vegan and gluten-free menus will be available including stuffing. • Starter – heirloom squash soup • Shareable appetizers – persimmon salad and baked brie • Choice of main course – Wild salmon, prime beef striploin or heritage turkey • Choice of dessert – apple pie or pumpkin pot de creme The price is $125 for adults ($90 wine pairing available) and $50 for ages 6 to 12. aubergeresorts.com Bear at Stanly Ranch, 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa

Charlie Palmer at the Archer: Charlie Palmer Steak will serve a classic three-course Thanksgiving feast from 4 to 8:30 p.m.:  First course (choice) • Butternut squash soup with whipped cream fraiche and pepitas  • Mixed green salad with cranberry vinaigrette and, pepitas  Second course  Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy plus candied yams Third course (choice) • Pecan tart with whipped salted caramel • Pumpkin pie with cranberry compote and whipped cream The price is $85 per person. Reserve at www.charliepalmersteak.com  Charlie Palmer Steak at the Archer Hotel, 1260 First St., Napa, charliepalmersteak.com, 707-819-2500

Embassy Suites Grille 29:   Grille 29 at the Embassy Suites will serve a Thanksgiving dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. • Prime rib $60 • Oven roasted turkey $44 • Beef Wellington $68 The main courses come with sides. Salads are $15 and $16 and desserts $14. www.hilton.com  Embassy Suites Grille 29, 1075 California Blvd., Napa, 707-253-9540

The Meritage Resort: The Meritage Resort offers three options for Thanksgiving meals: Thanksgiving Brunch at the Meritage Thanksgiving Brunch is served at the Meritage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  It offers a huge variety of choices from eggs Benedict to classic roast turkey and every imaginable treat from chilled seafood to popular main courses like pork chops and salmon.  See the list and reserve at www.meritageresort.com  The cost is $95 for those over 13, $45 for 4 to 13 and free under 4. Music will be performed by Jenny Madrigal during the meal.

• • Olive & Hay at the Meritage: Olive & Hay will serve an Italian-inspired three-course Thanksgiving farm to table dinner from 2 to 7:30 p.m. for $75 per person. Fresh from the farm to your fork, this features the best of a bountiful local harvest in delectable culinary creations: First Course • Warm Kabocha squash and ricotta dip with caramelized onion • Heirloom apple panzanella – heirloom apples, focaccia croutons, wine poached cranberries, Humboldt Fog, glazed walnuts, farm greens, apple cider vinaigrette • Crispy Brussels sprouts – Nueske’s bacon, maple agrodolce Main course 5  • All organic Diestel turkey roasted breast – winter herb butter under the skin, turkey jus • Italian sausage and stuffed turkey legs – buttermilk whipped potatoes, Italian sausage and Swiss chard stuffing • Blue Lake bean casserole – mushroom mousse, crispy shallot • Fall vegetable gratin – parsnips, sweet potatoes, Bechamel, Parmesan, pankocrusted Dessert Assorted mini pie tarts – pumpkin, apple pie, pecan, other assorted flavors The cost is $75 at www.meritageresort.com.
  • Crush Lounge at the Meritage: Crush Lounge offers casual holiday fun with the whole family with special bowling pricing of $15 per hour, drink specials, beer flights and some special dishes crafted by Chef Dany Vega.  Choose between a turkey sandwich, house-made wings specials and a celebratory Bloody Mary from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. www.meritageresort.com  The Meritage Resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.meritageresort.com

River Terrace Inn open 7 to 10 a.m.

Sweetie Pies open 6 a.m. to Noon

To Go Options:

Contimo:  Contimo offers whole turkeys and hams and side dishes. contimonapa.com Contimo, 950 Randolph St., Napa, 707-782-6424

Kitchen Door:  Kitchen Door offers Thanksgiving fixin’s to-go (mostly side dishes to build your own Thanksgiving meal. Order by Monday, Nov. 20 and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 22. • Chef Todd’s famous mushroom soup: $28 quart  • Sourdough stuffing: $18 quart  • Peppercorn gravy: $25 pint • Mashed potatoes: $16 quart • Roasted root vegetables: $16 quart  • Caesar dressing: $10 pint • Mustard vinaigrette: $10 pint • Ranch dressing: $10 pint • Pumpkin cheesecake in a jar: $12 each Order at info@kitchendoornapa.com or call: 707-226-1560

Monday Bakery: Monday Bakery will have desserts and more for Thanksgiving. Order in advance and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Apple pie $45 • Bourbon pecan pie $45  • Spiced pumpkin pie $45  • GF Pumpkin chiffon pie $45  • Cranberry brie braid $18  • Parker House rolls $15  Order at mondaybakery.square.site. Monday Bakery, 1412 Second St., Napa

Marriott South Yard: You can pick up Thanksgiving to go at South Yard of the Marriott Dinner for two includes 1.5 lbs. of sliced, slow-roasted boneless turkey breast, dinner rolls with butter, mixed green salad, garlic mashed potatoes, pork sausage stuffing, herb-roasted baby carrots, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and two slices of pumpkin pie for $140 All the side dishes and desserts plus a turkey ready to roast $100. Marriott take out. Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, 3425 Solano Ave., Napa, 707-253-8600

Winston’s Cafe & Bakery:  Winston’s Cafe & Bakery is offering its 2023 holiday menu from Nov. 1 to Jan. 1:  • Paulie’s potato-brioche pull apart rolls $12/dozen  • Asiago & garlic butter topped $16/dozen  • Smoked bacon & cheddar quiche (serves 6-8) $22  • Spinach, shallot & parmesan quiche $22  • Pumpkin & vanilla bean cheesecake two-layer pie (serves 6-8) $20  • French apple cake (serves 6-8) $22 Paulie’s bagels, cream cheese & bagel platters  • 6-pack $16 — 12-pack $30  • Plain, scallion, Fresno chili or vegan cream cheese ½ pint $8 — pint $14  Bagel Combo Deals  • 6 bagels with ½ pint cream cheese $22  • 12 bagels with 2 x ½ pint cream cheese $40  • Smoked salmon for 6 (12 oz.) $24  • Smoked salmon for 12 (24 oz.) $45  Bagel Platters  • 6 bagels, ½ pint cream cheese, 12 oz. Smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallots, fines herbs, salted cucumber $50  • 12 bagels, 2 x ½ pint cream cheese, 24 oz. Smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallots, fines herbs, salted cucumber $99  All orders must be placed 48 hours in advance  Order inside or by email orders@winstonsnapa.com