
By CHOW HQ
San Francisco Bay Area
Places to dine out on Turkey Day, 2008 (in no particular order).
50 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
For an Italian take on the holiday, try Ducca's three-course meal, which includes turkey involtino and caramelized Brussels sprouts. Or if you're sick of turkey and stuffing, Ducca will also be offering its regular menu of Italian bar snacks, antipasti, fresh pasta, and meaty mains.
Cost: $65 per person
Service: Noon to 8 p.m.
Reservations: 415-977-0271 or OpenTable
369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
Epic's Thanksgiving starts out with a hot chive buttermilk biscuit served with cheddar cheese, then lets diners select the other courses from a special four-course prix fixe menu. Dessert choices include milk chocolate pumpkin creme brulee, and a pecan cranberry tartlet served with bourbon ice cream. For an extra 20 bucks, you can take home a turkey sandwich with "the works" for the next day.
Price: $85 per person
Service: Reservations available between 1:30 and 5 p.m.
Reservations: 415-369-9955 or OpenTable
340 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Campton's got a fancy four-course meal on deck. Opt for a traditional menu with turkey and pumpkin pie, or go for alternative offerings like braised short ribs with truffled Yukon puree.
Price: $105 per person
Service: Noon to 8 p.m.
Reservations: 415-955-5555 or OpenTable
689 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Ame will be serving its regular menu of seasonal fare, including lots of fresh fish from the sashimi bar. It will also have a "holiday inspired" tasting menu available.
Price: Varies
Service: 4 to 8 p.m.
Reservations: 415-284-4040 or OpenTable
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Luce's three-course prix fixe menu starts with your choice of salsify volute with cocoa dust or persimmon salad with chevre Cromesqui. Mains are roasted turkey with apple-cornbread stuffing, sunchoke puree, and Brussels sprouts; lobster with butternut squash and chestnuts with vin jaune; or beef tenderloin with sweet potato puree, licorice, and chanterelle mushrooms. Finish with Greek yogurt gnocchi served with rose petal consomme or pumpkin pie.
Price: $65 per person
Service: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; bar menu 8 to 11 p.m.
Reservations: 415-616-6566 or OpenTable
2100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Home will be serving a basic three-course prix fixe menu, with choice of turkey, ham, or veggie entree, and pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or sorbet for dessert. It'll also have a children's menu available for $20.
Price: $40 per person
Service: 1 to 8 p.m.
Reservations: 415-503-0333 or OpenTable
777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
If you're up for leaving the confines of the city, Poggio will be serving its regular menu, as well as a prix fixe holiday menu with a Parmesan sformato or salad, followed by Italianized turkey and choice of fall dessert.
Price: $45 per person
Service: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Reservations: 415-332-7771 or OpenTable
580 Geary St., San Francisco, CA 94102
For a fancy vegetarian holiday, Millennium is serving a meatless five-course menu.
Price: $60 per person
Service: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations: 415-345-3900 or OpenTable