ISO Casual (but good) OC or West LA Restaurant open on Thanksgiving

October 26, 2016 8:59 AM

What it says. Turkey menu not necessary. Know anything going to be open that's not so uber fancy? A delicious hole in the wall place that you just happen to know will be open would be perfect. We like all kinds of food.
posted by bluesky78987 to Food & Drink (7 answers total)

Very small family owned places are usually not open, in my experience. Here's Time Out's 2015 suggestions. Or you could take a look at Jonathan Gold's 101 List and call around.
posted by Ideefixe at 10:06 AM on October 26, 2016

Norms.
posted by sleeping bear at 10:22 AM on October 26, 2016

Best answer: Harbor House is another good "open 24/365" classic southern California diner.
posted by sleeping bear at 10:26 AM on October 26, 2016

Best answer: We go to Izzy's every year.
posted by Room 641-A at 12:12 PM on October 26, 2016

Best answer: I really like Lucille's anytime, and they're open on Thanksgiving.
posted by soakimbo at 3:39 PM on October 26, 2016

Best answer: Cha Cha Chicken in SM is open, but they said to check again next week if that changes.

C & O Trattoria is open until 3pm. Not sure if they do the "That's Amore" sing-a-longs and honor jugs of wine during the day but I'm sure they'll have the unlimited garlic knots. Probably make a reservation.
posted by Room 641-A at 5:01 PM on October 26, 2016

Ooh, Gjusta is open! Not a hole in the wall, but great food in super-casual Venice. She said to call a day or two in advance to because the menu might change since they'll be doing a ton of catering and may run out of stuff.

More possible good news: Attari Sandwich Shop may be open, check back. Just ranked 70 on Jonathan Gold's 101.
posted by Room 641-A at 1:40 PM on October 30, 2016