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Local Dine in & Take Out Thanksgiving Meals

In and around Rancho Cucamonga

By Beth Neely, publisher Macaroni KID Rancho Cucamonga November 4, 2024

Looking for the perfect place to pick up a Thanksgiving meal, side dish or dessert? Maybe you want to head out to a restaurant on Thanksgiving day? Either way, here are some delicious local options for you and your family this year. 

Keep checking back, as restaurants and stores release their Thanksgiving Meal Deals/Hours, we will be updating the lists below. 

1. Sprouts Farmers Market in Rancho Cucamonga - (Both Day Creek & Carnelian Sprouts)

Sprouts offers a variety of options for your Thanksgiving meal. From all natural uncooked turkeys, hams and roasts, party trays, to fully prepared holiday meals! There is something for everyone. 

2. Mimi's Cafe in Rancho Cucamonga

Mimi's Cafe is offering take-home feasts! Your choice of a turkey or ham with sides and desserts for 8-10 guests, for $179! You pick up meal cold from November 19-23 and reheat using their detailed instructions. They also offer sides and desserts.

3. Stonefire Grill in Rancho Cucamonga is offering a NEW Favorites Bundle! Catering half pans of BBQ tri tip & boneless chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, corn on the cobb, BBQ chopped salad, and freshly baked breadsticks to serve 10. *48-hour advance ordering required • Takeout only

4.Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Rancho Cucamonga is offering a hickory-smoked turkey family meals! Their Family Feast feeds 10+, their Thanksgiving Supper feeds 6+. From hickory-smoked turkey to heaps of Southern fixin's, they are cookin' up a Thanksgiving feast you'll love.

5. Ralphs in Rancho Cucamonga is offering holiday meals for Thanksgiving! Sure you can pick up all the fixings to make at home, but how about let Ralph's do the cooking for you? They offer family meals, sides and dessert ready to eat! Pre-order your family meal now online! 

6. Albertsons  and Vons in Rancho Cucamonga is offering turkey, ham and prime rib holiday meals with sides, starting at $74.99!

7. Stater Bros in Rancho Cucamonga is offering holiday dinners ordered in store only! Please place your order at least 48 hours in advance.Payment is due at the time of order. While supplies last. Contact your local store for more information.

8. The Honey Baked Ham Company in Upland

Did you know the Honey Baked Ham Company offers more than just ham? Here's what you can pre-order and pick up for your traditonal, or non-traditional Thanksgiving feast! 

- Ham ranging from mini hams of 3.5 to x-large hams up to 10.5 pounds.

- Turkey breast or whole turkey, your choice, smoked and oven roasted.  

- Prime Rib Roast from 1.5-3 pounds.

- Beef Ribs from 3-4 pounds.

- Pork Ribs, 2 pounds.

- The HoneyBake Prime Rib, 3 pounds.

- Desserts and Side Dishes which are pick up only, first come first serve. 

9. Whole Foods in Upland

Whole Foods offers online reservations for appetizers, traditional Thanksgiving feasts for 12 people, surf & turf meal for 4, a la carte prime rib, beef wellington or braised lamb shanks, holioday sides, soups, sauces and desserts with vegan options! Want to make your own oven roasted turkey? You can also order a whole uncooked turkey, regular, organic or organic heirloom sold by the pound.

10. Cracker Barrel in Rialto  

Offering "Heat and Serve" Thanksgiving family meals bundles of your choice, Turkey, Ham or Prime Rib for 4-6 & 8-10 people. Plus, ready to serve desserts! Place your orders early!


Do you prefer to eat out on Thanksgiving day? 

Head to these local restaurants who would love to host you and your loved ones. 

1. Flemmings Prime Steakhouse in Rancho Cucamonga is offering a 3-course meal featuring our traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. Includes a starter, all the fixings and dessert. Starting at $57 per Guest*  They are open at 11AM Thanksgiving Day, November 24. Full dinner menu is also available all day, and we have a Children's 3-Course Menu starting at $25. Reserve your Thanksgiving table today!

2. Kings Fish House in Rancho Cucamonga is hosting and you’re invited. Our three-course Thanksgiving meal will be available all day on Thanksgiving, in addition to our full menu.

3. Brio Italian Grille in Rancho Cucamonga Brio Italian Grille is open on Thanksgiving day and we’re offering a traditional Thanksgiving menu complete with roasted turkey breast and classic side dishes. Plus, your Brio Italian favorites from our normal menu are available as well for a truly delicious celebration. Don’t forget to save room for everyone’s favorite pumpkin pie! Reserve your table and dine in, or pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy at home for an easy and stress-free holiday.

4. Richies Diner in Rancho Cucamonga Take home a Richie’s Thanksgiving Family Feast and enjoy real homestyle cookin’ with your family and friends! Our Feasts serve up to 8 people, and you can choose between our Slo-Roasted Turkey Breast or Slo-Smoked Ozark Glazed Ham! Richie’s Thanksgivin’ Feasts are delicious comfort food at its best! PRE-ORDER TODAY and pick up your feast on or before Thanksgiving Day! And join us on Thursdays for our Slo-Roasted Turkey Breast Dinner with all the fixin’s! Plus, this month, we’re all about Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice treats and beverages - thru November!

5. Sycamore Inn in Rancho Cucamonga is offering dine in service on Thanksgiving day! Chose from traditional turkey dinner, filet mignon, prime rib or fresh salmon. Call ahead for reservations, 909.982.1104.

As more restaurants release their holiday hours, this list will be updated! Check back closer to Thanksgiving and be sure to call ahead in case reservations can be made in advance!