“Long Beach restaurants open on Thanksgiving?” is probably the most common question asked in my food group among its 90,000 members when the holidays begin to come around—and to be honest, it is hard to find out which places are actually open and which ones are not because restaurants often don’t update their hours online, forcing you to read the very frustrating Google message, “Today is a holiday. Call establishment to assure hours are correct.”
And surely, while we would love to exemplify a society where “everyone has the day off”—and therefore not a single place would be open—the reality is very different. There are many folks who do work (and need an easy dinner) like nurses, emergency workers, city workers, people who work remotely for places outside the States… There are people who don’t have the luxury to be with family, be it because they live in another place or they no longer have a connection. Plus, restaurants are severely struggling—so patronizing them gives them a leg up.
In no particular order: Long Beach restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
And this is important: Assure to call in case reservations are needed. This article is with information for Thanksgiving 2025, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 27.
Own a restaurant that’s open on Thanksgiving day and don’t see it here? Reach out to Brian Addison and he’ll happily add you to the list: brian.addison@gmail.com
Panxa Cocina (3PM to 8PM)
3937 E. Broadway; (562) 433-7999
We already know Panxa is home to the city’s largest collection of agave spirits, which is kinda perfect for the holiday. But the New Mexico-inspired concept—birthed by Chef Arthur Gonzalez and now headed by his wife, Vanessa Auclair, following his tragic death—is also home to a new chef and, with it, dipping into the world of Thanksgiving for the second year in a row.
What time? 3PM to 8PM. What to expect? They’ll be offering a turkey leg dinner with sides and a few other dishes from their regular menu.
Chez Bacchus (4PM to 8:30PM)
743 E. 4th St.; (562) 336-1440
For more information, click here.
Chez Bacchus is an underrated little gem in Downtown Long Beach, where owner and wine director John Hansen has contributed to the vino renaissance happening throughout the city—joining spaces like Michael’s on Naples and The Attic as being particularly stellar with their lists—and Chef Danny Kay brings both a sense of elevation and humbleness.
The time? 4PM to 8:30PM. What to expect? A four-course dinner.
Pickle Banh Mi (9AM to 3PM)
1171 E. Anaheim St.
I absolutely love our city’s growth in traditional Vietnamese cuisine—and Pickle Banh Mi Co.’s first location beyond the Orange Curtain is a prime example of that, giving us the city’s undisputed best bánh mì (and some of the best baguettes, made in house for a buck a piece if you just want some good bread). Even more, the story behind the small operation is one that is about the empowerment and resilience of Vietnamese women and their families—and it is directly reflected through their food, including their offering of the city’s best bánh mì.
What time? 9AM to 3PM, while they close on Black Friday. What to expect? The city’s best bánh mì, of course.
Sky Room at Fairmont Breakers (Noon to 5:30PM)
210 E. Ocean Blvd.; (562) 317-1000
When? Noon to 5:30PM. What to expect? A buffet in the way that only Sky Room can. A seafood station including: oysters on the half shell, prawn cocktail, grilled oysters, Peruvian scallop ceviche, and Tsar Nicolai caviar. A cheese and charcuterie station. A salad station featuring Caesar, butter lettuce, and mixed greens. Chef-attended carving stations with slow-roasted turkey, rosemary-crusted prime rib, Ora King salmon. An array of sides: stuffing with sausage and squash, Brussels sprouts, pommes purée, heirloom carrots, wild mushroom risotto. And a dessert table: apple cobbler flambé, pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate mousse tartlet, red wine–poached pear.
Reservations are currently booked.
Cali Chilli (7:30AM to 11AM; Noon to 2:30; 5PM to 9:30PM)
4111 N. Viking Way; (562) 354-6644
Cali Chilli has not only been continually updating its menu since opening in 2022, but continues to define (and defy) the idea of what Indian food can be in Long Beach.
What time? Breakfast: 7:30AM to 11AM; Lunch: Noon to 2:30; and dinner 5PM to 9:30PM. What to expect? Their brunch, lunch, and dinner menus along with full family dinners to-go, one with turkey and another with chicken. Even better? Members of the Long Beach Food Scene will receive 10% off.
Baby Gee Bar (8PM to 2AM)
1227 E. 4th St.; no phone number
Long Beach’s finest cocktail bar will open its doors in a decision co-owner Daniel Flores said was chosen by its employees. (Which is kinda awesome because it feels like a post-family after party, not gonna lie.)
When? 8PM to 2AM. What to expect? Pumpkin Pie Jell-O shots and free pumpkin pie while supplies last.
The Wine Country (10AM to 2PM)
2301 Redondo Ave. (in Signal Hill); (562) 597-8303
Randy Kemner and the entire team at The Wine Country have largely been involved in upping (if not outright dictating) Long Beach’s taste in wines, beers, and spirits for decades. With the expansion of their market during the pandemic, the Signal Hill outfit also consistently reminds people of the importance of pairing wine with food. And given your local grocer is going to be nuttier than a peanut butter on Thanksgiving Day, let Wine country swoop in as the place to grab that last minute bottle of champagne and array of cheeses and cold cuts.
When? 10AM to 2PM. What to expect? Plenty of wine, booze, snacks, and happiness.
Lucky Chopsticks (3PM to 11PM)
1320 W. Willow St.; (562) 981-7500
Lucky Chopsticks in West Long Beach is an underrated gem, the creation of a Chinese-Vietnamese family whose father hails from China, mom hails from Vietnam, and the daughter from the U.S. Between the three, they offer what is unquestionably Long Beach’s most valuable, quality fast-casual Chinese grub.
When? 3PM to 11PM. What to expect? Affordable, made-to-order Chinese grub.
Parkers’ Lighthouse (11:30AM to 9PM)
435 Shoreline Dr.; (562) 432-6500
When? 11:30AM to 9PM. What to expect? Buffets all day: roasted turkey with all the traditional trimmings, alongside chef-carved prime rib, cedar plank salmon, braised short rib, and porchetta will all be on hand, along with traditional and untraditional sides. Their Thanksgiving Buffet is priced at $94 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under.
Boathouse on the Bay (11AM to 6PM)
190 North Marina Dr.; (562) 493-1100
For more information, click here.
With one of the city’s best patios and the ability to make reservations from 2 to 11 people, the Boathouse’s annual Thanksgiving buffet is $85 per adult and $30 per child under 10 years old. To secure your spot at the table, a $25 deposit per guest is required, which will be credited toward the final bill.
The time? 11AM to 6PM. What will be on hand? Indulge in a variety of dishes ranging from traditional Thanksgiving favorites to a selection of seafood and carved meats.
Shlap Muan (limited hours)
2150 E. South St.
When I first wrote about this tiny-but-mighty wing shop in North Long Beach for Eater LA, the story was an ode to the symbiotic relationship between the Cambodian community and Long Beach: Owner Hawk Tea had to balance many things while being raised in his parents’ North Long Beach Chinese-American restaurant—his Chinese ethnicity, Cambodian culture, American citizenship, search for self…—but ultimately, it was his eventual take over that very restaurant that has proven to be his most fulfilling endeavor to date: Eschewing the majority of the space’s old-school menu and rebranding as Shlap Muan (“chicken wing” in Khmer), Tea has created a mini-wing empire that honors everything about his multi-cultural life—especially the Cambodian side.
What time? 11:30AM to to-be-determined time. What to expect? The best wings in the city, of course.
OBRA Handbakery (8AM to 3PM)
6240 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.; (562) 494-1000
OBRA HandBakery is the undisputed king of empanadas in Long Beach. They’ve done so by building up a decade-long patronage and online following, generating genuinely viral moments for the space.
When? 8AM to 3PM. What to expect? Their full menu.
Saint & Second (10AM to 9PM)
4828 E. 2nd St.; (562) 433-4828
For more information, click here.
The Shore staple—part of the Hof’s Hut family of restaurants that also includes Lucille’s BBQ—is open on Thanksgiving for dine-in or take-out. For those dining in, dinners will be $55 and $25 for those under 12 years of age.
The time? 10AM to 9PM. What to expect on the menu? Oven roasted turkey and Duroc ham. Andouille and brioche stuffing, crème fraîche mashed potatoes, green beans, maple sweet potatoes, cranberry and tangerine sauce, pumpkin pie…
Natraj Indian Cuisine (10AM to 11PM)
5262 E. 2nd St.; (562) 248-2225
What time? 10AM to 11PM. What to expect? The Indian buffet that has always been a staple of the restaurant.
Ruth’s Chris (11AM to 8PM)
180 E. Ocean Blvd., #160; (562) 966-6777
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The high-end steakhouse chain has historically been open for the holiday for years—and the dine-in dinner costs starting at $48 for adults and $20 for children.
The time? 11AM to 8PM. What to expect? Oven roasted turkey stuffed with herbs along with choices of various beginners—like a lobster bisque or Cesar salad—and sides—like sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, green beans, and creamed spinach. All finished off with pumpkin cheesecake.
Cafe Sevilla (5PM to 10PM)
140 Pine Ave.; (562) 495-1111
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The massive club-meets-restaurant has three locations—and its Long Beach location has been a staple on Pine for well over a decade. The dinner will be $49 per person or folks can purchase the specials à la carte.
What time? 5PM until at least 10PM. What to expect? Three-course Spanish-meets-Thanksgiving dinner with mushroom cream soup, beer-glazed duck, and a pumpkin empanada.
Fuego at Hotel Maya (11AM to 9PM)
700 Queensway Dr.; (562) 481-3910
For more information, click here.
Fuego is likely to be the best hotel restaurant—especially after the said vacating of James Republic at the Marriott. It not only offers stunning views of the southern shore but is a great place to hang out.
What time? 11AM to 9PM. What to expect? A prix fixe menu, $90 per person, that includes pumpkin soup, turkey, prime rib, apple pie, and more.
Parker’s Lighthouse (11:30AM to 9PM)
435 Shoreline Village Dr.; (562) 432-6500
For more information, click here.
This Shoreline Village staple has been around for 40 years and is a popular choice by tourists and locals alike.
What time? 11:30AM to 9PM. What to expect? A Thanksgiving buffet that is $94 for adults and $35 for kids.
The 555 (11:30AM to 10PM)
555 E. Ocean Blvd.; (562) 437-0626
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A steakhouse in DTLB that never fails—and remains a Long Beach restaurant open on Thanksgiving throughout the years. Their traditional Thanksgiving dinner is $75 per adult and $26 for children under the age of 12.
What time? 11:30AM to 10PM. What to expect? Choices of turkey or ham along with starters like clam chowder and desserts like pumpkin cheesecake.
City Cruises (brunch and dinner)
310 S. Pine Ave., Rainbow Harbor, Dock 6A
For more information on dinner, click here.
For more information on brunch, click here.
Yes, Thanksgiving brunch or dinner on a boat across a 2-hour (brunch) or 2.5 hour (dinner) cruise throughout the waters nearby.
What time for brunch? Board the ship at 10:30AM, then set sail from 11AM to 1PM. What to expect? Smoked salmon, French toast, pasta salads, birria-style chicken and more.
What time for dinner? Board the ship at 3:30PM and set sail from 4PM to 6:30PM. What to expect? A live DJ, dancing, along with a dinner that includes turkey, salmon, tri-tip, mac’n’cheese and more.
Shannon’s Bayshore (Noon to Midnight)
5335 E. 2nd St.; (562) 433-5901
What time? 12PM (on Nov. 28) to 2AM (on Nov. 29). What to expect? A complimentary meal from The Carvery with a two-drink purchase.
Hof’s Hut (10AM to 8PM)
Multiple locations
For more information, click here.
I will always lament the loss of the Hof’s Hut at 2nd and PCH (and Rep. Robert Garcia agrees with me)—but they have other locations and remain a Long Beach restaurant open on Thanksgiving. Adults cost $30 and kids cost $15.
What time? 10AM to 8PM. What to expect? Turkey breast with apple almond stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, cinnamon creamed corn and apples, candied yams, toasted marshmallow pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie.
Gladstone’s (11AM to 7:30PM)
330 S. Pine Ave.; (562) 432-8588
For more information, click here.
The Pine Pier staple has been serving tourists and locals alike for decades—and they have long held a tradition of being a Long Beach restaurant open on Thanksgiving. Even better? Reservations are recommended but ultimately not requires.
What time? 11AM to 7:30PM. What to expect? A roast turkey dinner with all the fixings and a pumpkin pie dessert for dine-in or take-out. Kid’s menu and limited regular menu will also be available. $37 for adults; $17 for kids.
Panama Joe’s (11AM to Midnight)
5100 E. 2nd St.; (562) 434-7417
What time? 11AM (on Nov. 28) to 2AM (on Nov. 29). What to expect? Regular menu at the rowdy space—and come post-dinners-at-home, definitively crowded.
Chez Bacchus (4PM to 8:30PM)
743 E. 4th St.; (562) 336-1440
For more information, click here.
Chez Bacchus is an underrated little gem in Downtown Long Beach, where owner and wine director John Hansen has contributed to the vino renaissance happening throughout the city—joining spaces like Michael’s on Naples and The Attic as being particularly stellar with their lists—and Chef Danny Kay brings both a sense of elevation and humbleness.
Angel’s Share (3PM to 10PM)
5110 E. 2nd St.; (562) 293-3106
What time? 3PM to 10PM. What to expect? The restaurant’s entire regular menu.
Lucille’s (10AM to 8PM)
Multiple locations
For more information, click here.
Despite the outright cringey origins of Lucille’s, it has long been a Long Beach restaurant open on Thanksgiving. Diners for adults will cost $35 and kids will cost $19.
What time? 10AM to 8PM. What to expect? Slow-smoked Turkey, ham—or both—with a ton of sides: garlic mashed potatoes, mac’n’cheese, stuffing, corn pudding, gravy, cranberry sauce, biscuits and apple butter, and pumpkin pie.
Dogz Bar and Grill (11AM to Midnight)
5300 E. 2nd St.; (562) 433-3907
What time? 11AM (on Nov. 28) to 2AM (on Nov. 29). What to expect? A complimentary meal with a two-drink purchase until sell-out (which is usually after the first 150 people).
Breakfast Republic (7AM to 2PM)
5313 E. 2nd St.; (562) 512-7764
What time? 7AM to 3PM. What to expect? Their full breakfast/brunch offerings—if you’re willing to eat that much before the main event.
Black Bear Diner (11AM to 10PM)
1898 E. Willow St. in Signal Hill; (562) 513-7001
For more information, click here.
The Signal Hill diner is known for its massive plates and absurdly big menu—and Thanksgiving is no exception, with full-on turkey, ham, and prime rib dinners that run from $26 to $29.
What time? 11AM to 10PM. What to expect? The traditional: your protein choice from the list above with mashed potatoes, muffins, pie, salad, and more.
Acapulco (11AM to 10PM)
6270 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.; (562) 596-3371
For more information on Acapulco, click here.
Acapulco will have a Thanksgiving with a buffet that is $39.50 for adults and $13.50 for kids.
What time? 11AM to 10PM. What to expect at both locations? The same all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet with a turkey and ham carving station, apple-jalapeno stuffing, chipotle-honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, taco station, soups, salads, dessert bar, and unlimited champagne. And $6 margaritas all day.
Osaka Story (Noon to 9PM)
4905 E. 2nd St.; (562) 434-5757
What time? Noon to 9PM. What to expect? Sushi, of course
Shenanigan’s (11AM to 2AM)
423 Shoreline Village Dr. Suite A; (562) 437-3734
For more information, click here.
When? 11AM to 2AM. What to expect? All-day happy hour, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato hash, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, a cranberry roll
thanks BRIAN.
Thanks so much for including us Brian! Samantha