Thanksgiving 2022: What Southern California casinos are serving this holiday season

If your biggest effort on Thanksgiving Day is simply showing up to eat, these Southern California casinos have got you covered.

Whether it’s a traditional sit-down turkey dinner with all the trimmings or family-style dinners to-go, casino eateries are offering a wide variety of prix-fixe menus or multi-course meals with several entrée, side and dessert options, all-you-can eat buffets or more basic single-serving Thanksgiving-style sandwiches.

Be sure to call ahead when ordering the to-go options and making reservations in advance is strongly recommended.

Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com.

360 Sports (Cathedral City):  Open-faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, cranberry chutney, turkey gravy and green bean fries. Served all day. $20.

Café One Eleven: Multi-course menu with a starter choice of butternut bisque with cream, brown butter and candied pepitas or roasted beet salad with smoked goat cheese, orange segments, chicories, candied pistachios, and champagne vinaigrette. The main entree is roasted turkey with Boursin mashed potatoes, gravy, sage stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, French green beans and cranberry chutney. For dessert, pumpkin pie with whipped cream. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Curbside orders are available and must be placed by Monday. Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. at aguacalientecasinos.com. Meal pickup is Thursday, Nov. 24, between 11 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com.

360 Sports (Palm Springs): Open-faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, cranberry chutney, turkey gravy and green bean fries. Served all day. $20.

The Steakhouse (Palm Springs): Multi-course menu with a choice of goat cheese and arugula salad, with strawberries, almonds and a honey Dijon vinaigrette or the sweet potato and butternut squash bisque with cream and herb brioche croutons. Entrée choice of roasted turkey, prime rib or baked salmon Oscar. Dessert choice of pumpkin cheesecake or an apple and cranberry tart. 5-10 p.m. $68 per person. Reservations recommended.

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995. aguacalientecasinos.com.

360 Sports (Rancho Mirage): Thanksgiving turkey burger with apple slaw and cranberry aioli, served with sweet potato fries. Served all day. $18.

The Steakhouse (Rancho Mirage): Multi-course menu with a starter of Delicata squash soup with pumpkin brunoise, toasted pumpkin seeds and brown buttercream, roasted persimmon salad with baby greens, cashews, Manchego cheese and champagne vinaigrette. The main entrée is turkey breast, dark meat confit, sausage stuffing with golden raisins and walnuts, green bean casserole, sweet potato-root vegetable gratin, topped with a citrus-cranberry relish and turkey gravy. Desert is bread pudding with salted caramel ice cream. 5-10 p.m. $75 per person. Reservations recommended.

Waters Café: Three-course meal includes choice of butternut squash bisque with cinnamon crème Fraiche or baby mixed greens with cranberries, dates, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, warm bacon vinaigrette, and goat cheese. Entrée features turkey with smashed Yukon Gold potatoes, cornbread sausage stuffing, candied yams, Brussels sprouts, turkey gravy, and cranberry relish. Dessert is an individual pumpkin pie. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $38.

Thanksgiving-To-Go (Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage): Serves 6-8. Meal includes whole roasted sage turkey, butternut squash bisque, baby spinach salad, chestnut sage stuffing, whipped potatoes, gravy, roasted yams, green beans, orange cinnamon cranberry relish, bread rolls, pumpkin pie and New York-style cheesecake. $220. Must be ordered by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, via aguacalientecasinos.com. Meal pickup is Thursday, Nov. 24, between 11 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

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Augustine Casino

84-001 Ave. 54, Coachella. 760-391-9500. augustinecasino.com.

Café 54: Roast turkey, stuffing, candied yams, green beans, carrots, dinner, cranberry sauce and a choice of pumpkin or apple pie. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $19.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio. 760-345-2450. fantasyspringsresort.com.

The Bistro: An à la carte menu for the holiday includes a choice of arugula and baby kale salad with sunflower butter dressing or wild mushroom soup with cognac cream and cremini mushroom chips and French baguette with butter ($13). An entrée of roasted tom turkey, cheddar whipped potatoes with gravy, country-style cornbread stuffing with maple roasted sausage, sweet potato soufflé, broccolini amandine and cranberry sauce ($35). For dessert, pumpkin spice cheesecake with whipped cream and cinnamon cream ($12). 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Fresh Grill Buffet: The all-you-can-eat buffet will offer options such as maple roasted turkey breast, slow-roasted prime rib and honey mustard glazed Virginia ham, New York steaks, braised bone-in beef short ribs, baked Atlantic salmon, mashed potatoes with gravy, cornbread stuffing with maple roasted sausage, candied sweet potatoes plus a variety of Italian, Asian and Latin specialties. For dessert, a choice of pumpkin pie, Italian cheesecake and warm raisin bread pudding. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $44.99 for adults (12 and up); $34.99 for children (3-11).

POM: An à la carte menu features options such as baby spinach and arugula salad with warm dinner rolls and whipped butter ($11 each). The featured entrée is roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, cornbread stuffing with maple roasted sausage, cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes, baby green beans and cranberry sauce ($33). Dessert is pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream ($10). Noon-11 p.m.

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. 760-751-3100. harrahssocal.com.

The Café: An à la carte dinner that will feature items such as white and dark meat turkey, Brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $28.00.

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951-849-3080. morongocasinoresort.com.

Cielo: Three-course prix-fixe menu includes pumpkin soup, herb-roasted turkey, two-potato swirls, green beans, cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. Dessert is a chocolate pecan tart. 4-9 p.m. $75. Reservations recommended.

Good Times Café: Three-course prix-fixe meal includes turkey dinner served with mashed potatoes, sausage sage stuffing, candied yams, green beans, giblet gravy, and pumpkin pie. 11 a.m.-midnight. $28.99.

Pit Stop Diner: A three-course prix-fixe meal that includes butternut squash soup, roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, turkey gravy, sautéed green beans, baby carrots, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie for dessert. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $28.99.

Morongo Thanksgiving to Go: Serves 8. Three dinner options include 16-18-pound whole turkey ($210), 8-pound slow roasted prime rib ($260) or 8-pound glazed ham ($215). Sides and dessert for all dinners include mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, sage stuffing, haricots verts, baby carrots, creamed pearl onions, baked yams with honey and marshmallows, rolls and butter and choice of apple, pecan or pumpkin pie. Pick up time selected upon purchase. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 22 via morongo-to-go.myshopify.com or call 866-234-7006.

Pechanga Resort Casino

45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. 877-711-2946. pechanga.com.

1882 Cantina: Three-course meal with a starter choice of roasted butternut squash soup or a pear and mango salad made with cotija cheese, pear tomatoes, topped with honey lime jalapeno vinaigrette. The main entrée is a roasted turkey breast with spiced green beans, roasted garlic chorizo mash and poblano gravy. For dessert, a slice of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting and cranberry salsa. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. $46.

Great Oak Steakhouse: A four-course meal with butternut squash bisque to start, followed by a butter lettuce salad filled with dried apples, mission figs, topped with cherry vinaigrette. The entrée is a roasted Diestel turkey with Blue Lake beans, and mashed potato served with gravy and chestnut cranberry dressing. For dessert, sweet potato tart with brown butter ice cream. 4-11 p.m. $68. Reservations recommended.

Journey’s End: A Thanksgiving buffet with egg and omelet stations, salad bar, and meat carving stations with Santa Maria rubbed tri-tip, honey spiral ham and roasted turkey. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $48 for adults and $24 for children.

Kelsey’s Bar and Grill: A four-course meal with a choice of chopped pumpkin or house-mixed salad. Next, choose between bourbon Hasselback yams or cauliflower and broccolini gratin. For entrées, a choice of a turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy, Brussels sprouts, and cornbread or pork tenderloins served with scorn squash, parsnip puree and asparagus. For dessert, a slice of pumpkin pie served with candied pecans. 4-11 p.m. $54.

Paisano’s: A three-course Thanksgiving dinner with a starter choice of butternut squash soup served with shaved pancetta or an apple salad with winter greens and a mustard vinaigrette. The entree includes sliced turkey breast with gravy, Yukon potato puree, focaccia bread stuffing, creamy parmesan green beans, and cranberry sauce. For dessert, a slice of pumpkin cheesecake Neapolitan with cranberry confit and candied pecans. 4-11 p.m. $52. Reservations recommended.

Pechanga Café: An a la carte menu features a roasted turkey entrée with mashed potatoes, green bean gratin, and sweet potato cornbread stuffing, served with gravy and cranberry sauce for $32. Add pumpkin pie for dessert for $10. All day.

Soboba Casino Resort

22777 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. 951-665-1000. soboba.com.

Canyons: A three-course meal with roasted butternut squash soup or arugula salad to start. Entrée choice of dark and light meat turkey, mushroom stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, turkey drippings, mandarin-cranberry jam, baked yams, trio carrots; 16-ounce steak with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, trio carrots; or spice-crusted salmon fillet with sweet potato puree and cranberry glaze. For dessert: pumpkin pie. 5-10 p.m. $125 per person. Reservations recommended.

Fairway Café: A three-course meal with a choice of house salad or Zuppa Toscana to start. The entrée is a slow-roasted turkey breast and leg with gravy, pan stuffing and roasted autumn vegetables. Dessert is a peach crumble. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $34.99.

Noodle Bar: Multi-course meal includes two vegetable egg rolls and four shrimp tempuras; egg drop soup for two; 21-day aged ribeye & 9 ounce lobster tail, 10 ounce 21-day aged ribeye with wine sauce, broccoli, cauliflower, white rice and pumpkin pie cream brûlée. Noon-11 p.m. $100.

Spotlight 29 Casino

46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566. spotlight29.com.

Taproom 29: A roast turkey dinner served with sage stuffing, Caesar salad, Yukon mashed potatoes, asparagus, traditional gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $18.95.

Thanksgiving To-Go: Serves 8. Two dinner options include 16-18 pound whole roast turkey ($225) or 18 pound slow-roasted prime rib of beef ($275). Sides and dessert for each dinner include mashed potatoes, gravy, sage stuffing, cranberry sauce, haricots verts, baby carrots, baked yams with honey marshmallows, dinner rolls and choice of apple, pecan or pumpkin pie. Ready for pick up starting at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Orders must be placed by Saturday, Nov. 19 at 760-775-2880.

Valley View Casino & Hotel

16300 Nyemii Pass, Valley Center, 760-291-5500, valleyviewcasino.com.

Black & Blue Steakhouse: A starter choice of Caesar salad or a curried butternut squash soup. Entrée choice of turkey roulade paired with challah stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes and ginger carrots; or Duroc pork chop topped with brandy sauce or Brandt beef filet mignon topped with cabernet wine sauce. For dessert, enjoy a choice of pumpkin cheesecake, candied pecans, and vanilla ice cream. 4:30-9 p.m. $45. Reservations recommended.

Patties & Pints: A starter of a mixed greens salad topped with spiced pepitas, persimmons, pickled red onion, roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese and orange tarragon vinaigrette. The entree is roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, orange-glazed carrots, and mashed potatoes with sage turkey gravy. The dessert is pumpkin cheesecake. 4-9 p.m. $30.

The Buffet: The all-you-can-eat buffet will serve roasted turkey breast and thighs, Butternut squash bisque, bourbon honey-baked ham and buttermilk cornbread stuffing mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, pumpkin pie, spiced mocha tarts and pumpkin sticky toffee pudding. 3-8:30 p.m. $49 for Blue Club members.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino

777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland. 800-359-2464. yaamava.com.

Serrano Vista Café: An à la carte menu features roasted butter squash soup ($8); roasted turkey served with Yukon gold potatoes, brussels sprouts, gravy, cranberry relish and cornbread stuffing ($38); and pumpkin cream brûlée ($10). Cocktail choices include the Orange Creamsicle made with house orangecello, orange, and whipped cream ($12) and Thanksgiving made with Tanqueray, Aperol, cranberry, egg whites, lemon, aromatic and orange bitters ($12). Served all day.

Tutu’s Food Court: Turkey burger combo made with garlic black pepper turkey patty, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic aioli. Served with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. $17.