Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and San Diego has one named Thanksgiving meal in our research: Callie, serving a four-course family-style dinner from 1pm to 7:30pm. Chain restaurants are also open across the city. Catering and to-go order deadlines generally cluster November 20-23. OpenTable dining is up 11% year over year, with average spend around $60 per person.
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Yes, many restaurants are open, including 24-hour chains such as Waffle House and Denny's and many IHOP locations. Callie serves a four-course family-style Thanksgiving meal on November 26 from 1pm to 7:30pm. Some chains, including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, are normally closed.
Callie charges $110 per adult and $50 per child for its four-course family-style Thanksgiving meal on November 26, served from 1pm to 7:30pm. Check local listings for reservations and what the price includes. OpenTable reports average Thanksgiving spend of around $60 per person across its bookings.
Catering and to-go order deadlines generally cluster November 20-23. Order early in that window for the best choice of pickup times. Restaurants also fill up, with OpenTable dining up 11% year over year.