Don’t stress over cooking the perfect Thanksgiving dinner this year! Instead, start a grand new tradition. Portola Hotel & Spa is offering a traditional thanksgiving feast in our Grand Ballroom on Thursday, November 28, 12pm-7pm. Indulge in a spectacular display of California cheeses and cured meats, peel and eat shrimp, carved to order turkey, prime rib and maple glazed country ham, whipped potatoes, candied garnet yams, and more including a decadent dessert display with classic pecan and pumpkin pie. Dave Conley will be playing piano 12:30pm-7:30pm. Price: adults $64.95, seniors $49.95 (65 or older), children $25.95 (ages 6-12). Prices exclude tax and gratuity. Reservations are required - please phone 831-649-7874.

Jacks Monterey will offer a three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner in addition to the regular menu on Thursday, November 28, 11:30am-10pm. The prix-fixe menu includes: Coke Farm red and golden beet salad; turkey and gravy with mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce; and pecan or pumkin pie. Price is $44.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Phone 831-649-7874 for reservations.

Peter B’s Brewpub will serve a traditional Thanksgiving plate on Thursday, November 28, 11am until closing, in addition to our regular menu. The plate will include turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, traditional stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a slice of pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving dinner plate is $18.95. Phone 831-649-2699 for more information.