Posted: Monday, Nov 18th, 2019
Updated: Wednesday, Nov 15th, 2023
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. Please call for details …
Downtown Ventura
Moofish Cafe Open: noon to 5 pm
Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations Required
Located in Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel, 450 East Harbor Boulevard
(805) 648-2100
Busy Bee Cafe Open: 8 am to 4 pm
Enjoy a complete Thanksgiving dinner for dine-in or take-home. First come, first serve
478 East Main Street
(805) 643-4864
Casa Bella Open: 2 pm to 8 pm
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or regular menu options. Reservations Required
391 East Main Street
(805) 340-1118
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 Required
204 E Main St
(805) 628-9028
Ventura Harbor Village
Waters Edge Restaurant Open: 11 am to 7 pm
Enjoy a full Thanksgiving Buffet. Reservations recommended.
1510 Anchors Way
(805) 642-1200
The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood Open: 11 pm to 6 pm
Enjoy their regular menu offerings. Reservations recommended.
1583 Spinnaker Drive #101
(805) 650-5350
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Prime Steakhouse Open: 2 pm to 7 pm
Special menu. Reservation Required.
2009 East Thompson Boulevard
(805) 652-1055
Main Street Restaurant and Steak House Open: 7 am to 3 pm
Enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal and regular menu options.
3159 E Main St
(805) 676-1312
And a kind offering for those who might need a little help…
On Tuesday, November 21 at 9 am, Community Presbyterian Church is offering free bags of Thanksgiving food. Recommended to pre-register onsite before November 21 to ensure there are enough supplies.
1555 Poli Street (805) 648-2737
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