TERRANEA RESORT PRESENTS A CULINARY THANKSGIVING JOURNEY WITH OCEANFRONT VIEWS
From Gourmet Creations Served at mar’sel to Extravagant Buffets & Specials
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Award-winning luxury Terranea Resort, beautifully situated on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula with sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific, offers a range of exquisite Thanksgiving dining options for both local guests and travelers from afar. Highlights include a gourmet three-course prix fixe dining experience at the acclaimed mar’sel, a lavish Thanksgiving culinary showcase in the Palos Verdes Ballroom, and special holiday offerings at Nelson’s, bashi and the Lobby Bar. Additionally, catalina kitchen will feature a traditional holiday buffet, ensuring a delightful celebration for all.
Elegant Thanksgiving Extravaganza in the Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom
Thursday, November 28 with seatings from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live Entertainment from 12:30 to 7 p.m.
The culinary team at Terranea Resort invites guests to indulge in a lavish Thanksgiving Day culinary showcase set in the stunning Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom. With live music creating the perfect backdrop, families and friends can enjoy an abundant array of seasonal dishes at various gourmet stations. Highlights include housemade aromatic breads and pastries, a fresh fruit stand, autumn-inspired seasonal salads, and an impressive chilled seafood display complete with a striking ice sculpture. Guests will also find an assortment of cheeses and cured meats, a carving station featuring whole turkey with giblet gravy, and hot dishes like prime rib, roasted ham, salmon, and seasonal vegetables. To finish, the dessert station offers holiday pies, sweet croissants, and more. A Cider Station adds to the festive experience, delighting guests of all ages. Adult guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne for a Thanksgiving toast, making the celebration even more special.
Pricing is $140 for adults, $65 for children ages five to 12, and free for children ages four and under, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Gourmet Prix Fixe Thanksgiving at mar’sel |
Thursday, November 28. Seatings from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The renowned Four-Star Forbes Travel Guide restaurant, mar’sel, offers an unforgettable Thanksgiving experience set against a stunning ocean backdrop. Award-winning Chef Fabio Ugoletti and his team have curated an exquisite three-course meal with a side, showcasing seasonal flavors and gourmet creations. For Course One, guests can choose from Pan-Fried Scallop with beluga lentils, fennel confit, orange segments, and mustard frills; Porcini Truffle Risotto with winter black truffles and parsley; Butternut Squash Soup with sunchoke chips and amaretti cookies; or Little Gem Lettuce with persimmon, radish, dried cranberries, walnuts, and green goddess dressing. Course Two presents options like Roasted Turkey Breast and Confit Thigh with cornbread stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and gravy; Braised Short Ribs with creamy polenta, broccolini, and spiced jus; Truffled Mushroom-Stuffed Cone Cabbage with pomegranate and beet coulis; or Pan-Seared Halibut with chowder sauce, mussels, clams, shrimp, red pearl onions, and red potatoes. Guests can also select a side dish from options like Brussels Sprouts with kale and sweet spicy pepper, Mashed Potatoes with roasted garlic, Glazed Carrots with maple syrup and pecans, or Cauliflower Gratin with toasted almonds and chives. The third course features decadent desserts for the table, including Chocolate Ganache Tart with pomegranate and pistachio gelato, Pumpkin Cremeux with sticky toffee pudding and Chantilly cream, and an Apple and Hazelnut Macaron with salted caramel sauce. The Thanksgiving Kids’ Menu includes Mac & Cheese, Roasted Turkey Breast with stuffing and carrots, Market Vegetables, and a sweet finish of Gelato, Sorbet, and a Sugar Cookie.
Pricing is $195 for adults, $65 for children ages five to 12, and complimentary for children ages four and under, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Bountiful Thanksgiving Buffet at catalina kitchen
Thursday, November 28. Seatings from 12 to 6 p.m.
Grateful friends and family will gather for a bountiful Thanksgiving feast at catalina kitchen, set against a stunning coastal backdrop. The buffet offers something for everyone, starting with an expansive Raw Bar featuring a variety of favorite shellfish. The restaurant’s brick oven will delight younger guests with pizzas and flatbreads, while the Carving Station serves up traditional Thanksgiving entrees such as Turkey, Prime Rib, and Ham. Guests can also enjoy charcuterie, seasonal fruits, and vegetable-centric main dishes. To end on a sweet note, the dessert station will feature an array of treats, including crepes, classic pies, cakes, and other sweet surprises. Two festive cocktails, the Sippin’ Pear Spritz ($19) and The Grand ($22), will also be available for toasting.
Pricing is $135 for adults, $50 for children ages five to 12, and $10 for children ages four and under, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Thanksgiving Specials at Nelson’s, bashi and Lobby Bar
Terranea Resort invites guests to indulge in a trio of Thanksgiving dining specials at its scenic coastal restaurants on Thursday, November 28. Nelson’s, known for its casual California fare and oceanfront patio, will offer a Fried Turkey Leg with mashed potatoes, gravy, and sausage stuffing for $34, followed by a decadent Cranberry Curd Tart. At bashi, Terranea’s contemporary Asian-inspired eatery, guests can enjoy Turkey Shoyu Ramen for $30, a Gingersnap Cocktail with Kikori Japanese Whiskey for $21, and aChai Pumpkin Pie for $15. Lastly, the Lobby Bar will feature a Crispy Fried Turkey Thigh Sandwich on grilled rye bread with crunchy cabbage slaw and spiced cranberry marmalade for $40, alongside a selection of seasonal desserts including Caramelized Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Pecan Pie, each priced at $15.
Thanksgiving reservations available at terranea.com/traditions or by calling 877.717.0541.
Where: Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: (310) 494–7891
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About Terranea Resort
Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea Resort is the premier luxury oceanfront resort in Southern California with 102 acres of unparalleled Pacific Ocean views. Terranea opened in 2009 and proudly celebrates more than 15 years of service and memorable guest experiences in this scenic Southern California enclave. The resort offers world-class accommodations that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas and luxurious villas. Amenities include The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole, par-3 golf course; award-winning 50,000 sq. ft. oceanfront spa, fitness, and wellness center; four swimming pools and a 140-foot waterslide; marea luxury boutique; 135,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; and eight dining venues showcasing its farm-to-Terranea culinary philosophy utilizing local and seasonal ingredients. Terranea’s bountiful land boasts herb and vegetable gardens, lemon groves, a Sea Salt Conservatory and more. In addition, the resort’s team of expert Experience Concierge members help guests discover and explore Terranea’s rich terrain that includes miles of scenic coastal trails, a secluded beach cove and ocean environments. Fun, enriching programs and activities such as falconry, archery, kayaking and paddle boarding also abound. Terranea is a member of the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program and Virtuoso Travel Network and has been named one of Travel + Leisure’s “500 Best Hotels in the World” and earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Readers’ Choice Awards” and “Gold List” as well as named a “Best Waterfront Hotel” by Newsweek. The resort also received the “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator and has been recognized numerous times on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best U.S. Hotels” list. For additional information about Terranea Resort, visit www.terranea.com, call 866.261.5873 or follow Terranea onFacebook, Instagram and Twitter.
