SF Bay Area Thanksgiving Buffets 2008

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Here's some ideas for Thanksgiving buffets. This Chow llink has some suggestions for <A href="http://www.chow.com/places_list/show/501">sit down dinners </A>

1. Leatherneck Steakhouse & Lounge
609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Large buffet that includes Diestal turkey Music by the Golden Gate Philharmonic Price: Adults $49 Children $29 Service: 11 am <A href="http://www.marineclub.com/Events/Thanksgiving08/index.htm">Menu</A>
2. Garden Court of the Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105

The Garden Court is one of the most beautiful rooms with one of the most extensive offerings Price: Garden Court Seatings, $98/Adult and $58/Children (5-12) Price: Grand Ballroom Seatings, $90/Adult and $58/Children (5-12) Service: 2 seatings: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. <A href="http://www.sfpalace.com/assets/u/ThanksgivingBrunch.pdf">Menu (pdf)</A>
3. Faz Restaurant & Bar
5121 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588

In addition to turkey the carving station also offers prime rib and ham. There is a seafood station, selection of cheeses, salads, sides, additional entrees and desserts. Price: Adults 34.95 Children (under 10) 17.95 Service: 11 am – 4 pm. <A href="http://www.fazrestaurants.com/menus/pleasanton_thanksgiving_menu.pdf">Menu (pdf)</A>
4. Carnelian Room
555 California St., San Francisco, CA 94104

Spectacular view.The buffet has a carving station that includes turkey, prime rib and ham. There's a seafood station, bread, fruit and cheese tables, dim sum, salads and desserts Price: $86/adults, $32/children 10 and under Service: seatings at noon, 2pm, 4pm and 7pm. <a href="http://www.carnelianroom.com/thanksgiving.asp">Menu</a>
5. Hornblower Cruises & Events
Pier 3, Francisco, CA 94111

Cruise the Bay while buffeting. It is a three hour tour ... a three hour tour. SF and Berkeley buffet cruises Price: $105/adult, $63 children (4-12, under 4 free), $94.50 Seniors/military Service: Buffet cruises leave at 3pm. <a href="http://www.hornblowerholidays.com/sfba/menus/menu-thanksgiving.htm">Menu</a>
6. Meritage at the Claremont
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Buffet features Roasted Farm Turkey, Roast Prime Rib, Sweet Potatoes with Maple Glaze, Sausage Stuffing, a cold and hot buffet, an omelet station, desserts. Live piano accompaniment Price: $89 for adults $25 for children 5-12 Service: 11am-7pm. <a href="http://www.claremontresort.com/images/PDFs/Dining/2008/Jordan_Thanksgiving2008.pdf">Menu (pdf)</a>
7. Nectar Restaurant & Lounge
3555 Round Barn Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Buffet service featuring carving, seafood, & salad stations. Price: $32/adult, $25/senior, $16/child Service: 11am-3pm. No online menu available
8. Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
1000 Great Hwy., San Francisco, CA 94121

A champagne buffet with roast turkey, lamb, stuffing, smoked salmon, pumpkin creme brulee, & much more Price: $39/person Service: Seatings at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, & 7pm. No online menu available
9. Ristorante Portofino
105 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044

Champagne brunch Price: $39.95/adult, $36.95/seniors, $29.95/child 8-12, $19.95/child 3-7 Service. 10am-3pm No online menu
10. Oak Room
335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Champagne brunch buffet at the St Francis Hotel with appetizers featuring sushi, antipasto, and seafood, choice of plated entrée with featured selections including baked salmon filet, pepper-crusted prime rib, and wild mushroom ravioli, and dessert buffet. Skip it. The room is dreary, the food average. Price: $79 for adults $37 for children 12 and under Service: 3pm – 10pm. <A href="http://www.westinstfrancis.com/pdf/THANKSGIVING__DINNER_2008_MENU.pdf">Menu (pdf) </A>
11. Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel
757 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Partial buffet - appetizer and dessert buffet with plated entrees Live piano; . Price: $110/adult, $45/child Service: 12-9pm. No online menu
12. Quattro
2050 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA

The restaurant has a sit down dinner, but there is also a buffet in the ballroom featuring a chef's carving station and a seafood bar. Price: $85 adults $25 per child (aged 12 and under). Service: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. No online menu
13. Hotel Sofitel at Redwood Shores
223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA

The restaurant has a sit down menu, the champagne buffet is in the ballroom featuring a carving station, dim sum, seafood, cheeses, salads, sushi, crepes, desserts Price: $55 for adults and $25 for children 5 to 12 years, under 5 are free. Service: seatings at 12:30pm or 3:00 pm. <A href="http://www.bay223sf.com/whats_happening/#Thanks_brunch">Menu</A>
14. Top of the Mark
Number One Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94108

There's a nice view and a pianist. The buffet includes a carving station (turkey & suckling pig), a caviar station, salads, dim sum, cold seafood, cheeses, hot entrees and desserts. Price: $95 adults $55 per child 4-12 years old Service: 10:30 am – 8:00 pm. <a href="http://www.topofthemark.com/pdf/Thanksgiving%20Menu%202008.pdf">Menu (pdf)</a>
15. Anzu Restaurant
222 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94102

The Thanksgiving buffet takes place in the Nikko Hotel banquet room. Price: $65 adult, $55 senior, $35 children 5-12 Service: 3pm - 8pm. No online menu
16. Terrace Room at the Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

Champagne buffet is in the a room that has the feel of a hotel banquet room. There is an ocean view. Ok, but not one of the better buffets I've tried. The seating was cramped, there were was a smaller selection of dishes than most and they forgot the cranberry sauce. Price: $59 adults, children half price Service: 10am - 4pm. No online menu
17. HS Lordships
199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710

When making reservations, be sure to ask for seating in a room with a view of the bay. There is an extensive selection. Price: $35.95 adulds, $17.95 children Service: 11am - 7pm. No online menu
18. Swiftwater Cafe at Hyatt Regency SFO
1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010

Champagne brunch Price: $50 adults $25 childdren 5-12 Service: noon-5pm. No online menu
19. Mission Steak ath the Marriott-San Francisco
55 4th St, San Francisco, CA

Price: $49 Service: 2pm - 8pm.