Thanksgiving in Downtown Napa

Where To Celebrate Thanksgiving:

• Angèle: Angèle serves a Provençal feast from 1 to 8 p.m., but with turkey as one option. The menu is three courses: First course (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, crème 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. See the menu and reserve at www.exploretock.com. Angèle Restaurant & Bar, 540 Main St., Napa, www.angelerestaurant.com, 707-2528115

• Carneros Resort and Spa
  • Farm: Farm serves a multi-course family-style holiday dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 pm. This year’s menu features classic Thanksgiving dishes with unique seasonal twists and fresh ingredients sourced directly from the resort’s culinary garden. Reserve at carnerosresort.com.
  • Boon Fly Cafe: Boon Fly Cafe serves a holiday menu featuring seasonal delights with favorite classics. The holiday menu will be $75 per person with wine pairings available for $25 per person. carnerosresort.com Carneros Resort and Spa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, carnerosresort.com
  • 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. Embassy Suites Grille 29, 1075 California Blvd., Napa, 707-253-9540
  • Hal Yamashita Napa: Hal Yamashita will serve Thanksgiving omakase dinner. Hal Yamashita, 902 Enterprise Way, Suite A, Napa, halnapa.com, 707-666-5325
• La Toque: La Toque’s 27th annual Thanksgiving Feast showcases the more casual side of La Toque with seasonal specialties with a Thanksgiving twist. It features free-range turkey slow roasted in a Combi ovens and everyone will go home with Chef Ken’s famous “leftover” turkey sandwiches. They offer staggered seatings from 1 and 5 p.m. for $135 with optional wine pairings for additional $75. The meal for children 10 and under is $75 per child. And you do get leftovers. latoque.com. A 20% service charge is shared by the staff. La Toque, 1314 McKinstry St., Napa
• The Lincoln: The Lincoln is celebrating Thanksgiving – and the day before. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, enjoy Wild Turkey shots, cold turkey sandwiches, killer drink specials and DJ Carl Jay dropping beats from 7 to 10 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet on Nov. 28 includes turkey or ham with stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce and gravy. For dessert, have pumpkin, pecan and apple pie) The cost for adults is $64.99 and for kids $29.99 including one drink. limited regular menu available a la carte. The Lincoln, 505 Lincoln Ave., Napa, thelincolnnapa.com, 707-699-2276
• Meritage Resort: The Meritage Resort offers three options for Thanksgiving meals:
  • Thanksgiving Brunch in the Carneros Ballroom Brunch buffet is served in the Carneros Ballroom 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 treats 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: 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. This features the best of a local harvest: 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 – Neuse’s bacon, maple agrodolce Main course • All organic Diestel turkey roasted breast –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, panko Dessert Assorted mini pie tarts – pumpkin, apple pie, pecan, other assorted flavors The cost is $75 at www.meritageresort.com.
  • Crush Lounge: 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. If you’re hungry, choose between a turkey sandwich, house-made wings specials and a celebratory Bloody Mary from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Meritage Resort, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, www.meritageresort.com
• Charlie Palmer Steak at the Archer Hotel: Charlie Palmer Steak at the Archer Hotel serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 4 to 8 p.m. for $85. See www.charliepalmersteak.com. Wine pairing is $35: First course (choice) • Mixed green salad pepitas seeds, cranberry vinaigrette – vegetarian • Butternut squash soup whipped crème fraîche, pepitas seeds – vegetarian Second course • Traditional turkey white & dark meat, potato purée with gravy, stuffing, candied yams Dessert course (choice) • Pumpkin pie with cranberry compote and whipped cream • Pecan tart with whipped salted caramel Charlie Palmer Steak at Archer Hotel, 1260 First St., Napa
• Silverado Resort: Silverado Resort offers two choices plus food to go from its Market.
• Thanksgiving buffet in the Ballroom: Silverado Resort’s classic grand Thanksgiving buffet is served in the Ballroom and on the Fairway Deck from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This festive feast features dishes including butternut squash soup, roasted Diestel Ranch turkey and prime rib plus mini pumpkin pies, carrot cake cookies and pumpkin spice bark. See details. Reservations are vital.
• Grill: Guests can enjoy a special Thanksgiving menu at The Grill featuring a vibrant Farmers Market Salad ($17) and a free-range turkey roulade ($40). View menu details.
• Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts: Bear will serve dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a prix fixe menu with your selection of appetizers and main courses with holiday classics like mashed potatoes and sourdough stuffing. Three separate vegan and gluten-free menus will be available including stuffing. • Starter – heirloom squash soup • Shareable appetizers – persimmon salad, kanpachi crudo and baked brie • Choice of main course – Wild salmon, prime beef striploin, cavatelli, pork chop or heritage turkey • Choice of dessert – apple pie or pumpkin pot de creme The price is $125 for adults ($90 wine pairing optional) and $50 for ages 5 to 12. Separate vegan and gluten free menus available upon request. View menu. aubergeresorts.com Bear at Stanly Ranch, 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, aubergeresorts.com
• Napa Valley Wine Train: The Wine Train serves Thanksgiving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 prepared to order on the train. It starts at $375. See www.winetrain.com. Napa Valley Wine Train Station, 1275 McKinstry St., Napa

Thanksgiving To Go:

• Blossom Catering Company: Blossom Catering Company offers pickup or delivery. Order now. View menu Blossom Catering Company, 1760 Industrial Way, Unit 2, Napa, www.blossomcatering.com
• Clementes: For many families, traditional Italian favorites like malfatti, ravioli and gnocchi are a vital part of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. They’re a lot of work to make, but you can get them to go from Clementes at its new site in River park Shopping Center. Just don’t wait too long to order as they will run out. Call 707-395-8684 or order online @doordash Clementes, River Park Shopping Center, 1335 West Imola Ave., Napa
• Market at Carneros Resort: Market, Carnero’s Resort’s upscale general store can provide a Thanksgiving feast with a gourmet turkey dinner just the fixings to perfectly complement the main course. Wine pairings along with a sweet selection of homemade desserts. Order by Nov. 25 and pick up at Market on Nov. 27. carnerosresort.com Market at Carneros Resort, 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa
• Contimo: Contimo turkeys come brined and stuffed, but without the bones. Wings and drumsticks are left intact for the classic look, but the breast is deboned and stuffed for a shorter cooking time. They come with roasted turkey stock for gravy. Contimo also offers classic brined whole turkeys plus classic sides like sourdough and sausage stuffing, winter salad kits, mini buttermilk biscuits and winter squash gratin. Pick up the order on Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reserve. Contimo, 950 Randolph St., Napa
• 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 Kitchen Door, 1300 First St Suite 272, Napa
• Marriott’s Little Summer: If you don’t feel like fixing thanksgiving dinner for your crew, you can order the pieces or the whole meal from Marriott’s Little Summer restaurant. You can order a 10-15 lb. turkey that will feed between eight and 12 people with some leftovers for $100. The turkey comes brined, seasoned and slow roasted. You can also order salads, side dishes and pies. Or you can order a full dinner for two for $140. It contains 1½ lb. sliced slow-roasted turkey breast, dinner rolls with butter, green salad, garlic mashed potatoes, pork sausage stuffing, roasted baby carrots, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Order at www.littlesummernapa.com. Pick up on Thanksgiving Day. Little Summer Restaurant at the Marriott, 3425 Solano Ave., Napa
• Market at Silverado Resort: The Silverado Resort will offer seasonal baked goods from Nov. 24 through 28. Highlights include a pumpkin roll with cream cheese crème Anglaise ($24), praline pecan pie with bourbon caramel whipped cream ($24) and an assortment of sweet treats such as chai brown butter crinkle cookies ($18 for six). View the daily offerings. The complete package including a whole roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more, serves six people and costs $200. Pick-up by Nov. 27.See menu.
• Model Bakery (Napa and St. Helena): Model prepares all sorts of goodies for Thanksgiving Day, starting with a pan of Cinnamon Rolls (6) $30, morning pastries like croissants, muffins, scones $4-$6.00, and giant English muffins (6) $14 plus breakfast breads. For dinner they have organic artisan breads and dinner rolls plus the most popular pies, pumpkin $25, apple with streusel topping $40 and pecan $35. All orders must be placed and pre-paid by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. Call 1-866- MBAKERY Pickup time is Wednesday, Nov. 27 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Model will be closed Thanksgiving Day. In St. Helena, 1357 Main St. and at the Oxbow Public Market.
• Morimoto Napa: Morimoto Napa will offer take-out pies for Thanksgiving, featuring flavors like ube cheesecake, pumpkin, maple pecan, and 15-layer carrot cake. Call 707-252-1600 or visit the restaurant by Nov. 25 to pick up on November 27. Morimoto Napa, 610 Main St., Napa, morimotonapa.com
• Stateline Road Smokehouse: You can order Stateline Road’s all-inclusive Thanksgiving dinner for eight through Nov. 21. The cost is $520, which is $65 pp). You can also just order a whole smoked turkey for $125. Thanksgiving at home includes: • Brined and lightly smoked turkey • Sweet potato pie • Rancho Gordo beans and greens (holiday edition) • Roulade of bread stuffing and sausage • Smoked maitake and greens salad They accept orders through Nov. 21. Stateline Road Smokehouse, 872 Vallejo St., Napa, www.stateline-road.com