Ventura Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving is around the corner, which means two things:

1. We will all take a quiet moment to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for.

2. Someone is sweating over Thanksgiving dinner.

The tradition of a Thanksgiving feast originally meant friends and family gathering together to prepare the meal together, though the number of helping hands dwindled until, basically, it was just your mom.

If you’re not a mom, this evolution might not strike you as unfair. It’s possible it might not have struck you at all. But if you are a mom, you might be looking for a respite.

And if you’re wondering where you can go out to eat on Thanksgiving Day, you’re in luck. Happily, Ventura offers a bountiful feast of Thanksgiving opportunities for those of us who don’t want to spend the day cooking in the kitchen.

But, with all due respect, Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be traditional.

Cuban anyone?
Check out a list of Ventura restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Downtown Ventura

Moofish Cafe Open: noon to 8 pm

Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner ($55 per person). Reservations Recommended.

Busy Bee Cafe Open: 8 am to 4 pm

Enjoy a complete Thanksgiving dinner for dine-in or take-home. First come, first serve

Casa Bella Open: 2 pm to 8 pm

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or regular menu options. Reservations Required.

Peirano’s Open: 12 pm to 5 pm

Have your pick for your Thanksgiving meal at Peirano’s! You can choose from entrees including an oven-roasted turkey with gravy, braised short ribs, or an Atlantic Salmon. Peirano’s is also offering a kids menu. Reservations are required, and the last seating is at 4 pm.

Ventura Harbor Village

Waters Edge Restaurant Open: 10 am to 6:30 pm

Enjoy a full Thanksgiving Buffet ($65 per person). Reservations required.

The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood Open: 11 pm to 6 pm

Enjoy their regular menu offerings. Reservations recommended.

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Busy Bee Cafe 478 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 643-4864

Casa Bella 391 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 340-1118

Water’s Edge Restaurant and Bar 1510 Anchors Way Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 642-1200

The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood 1583 Spinnaker Dr #101, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 650-5350

Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 2009 E Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 652-1055

Main Street Restaurant and Steak House 3159 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003

(805) 676-1312

Duke’s Griddle ‘n Grill 1124 S Seaward Ave, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 667-8411

Midtown, South Seaward and East-side

Prime Steakhouse Open: 2 pm to 8 pm

Special menu with a four-course menu ($49). Reservation Required.

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