Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and the South Bay kitchens that take holiday orders fill up fast. Our Thanksgiving in the South Bay guide lists where to order a full dinner, pies and sides, and where to sit down to a Thanksgiving menu instead, with every price labeled by the year it applies to.
What do you need to know right now?
- Some places are already taking 2026 orders, including SusieCakes in Manhattan Beach, Urban Plates in Manhattan Beach and Torrance, and Gelson’s in Manhattan Beach.
- Deadlines come early. SusieCakes asks for orders by Saturday, November 21, Urban Plates by Sunday, November 22, and Gelson’s by Tuesday, November 24.
- Pickup is usually the day before Thanksgiving, and some bakeries close on the holiday itself.
- Several grocers and markets have programs coming and have not posted details yet. The guide lists their phone numbers so you can call and get on the list.
- For dinner out, the Portofino Hotel’s BALEENkitchen has posted its 2026 Thanksgiving menu, and Terranea has confirmed its buffet seatings.
We recheck every listing through November. Start with the full Thanksgiving guide, then make the call before the good pickup times are gone.
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