
The Bear and Star, Los Olivos’ newest restaurant celebrates the Thanksgiving Holiday with a menu created by Chef John Cox and his team. The Bear and Star has quickly been embraced by food lovers for the restaurant’s inspired, refined ranch cuisine.
Chef Cox presents a bountiful Thanksgiving Dinner with buffet stations staged in the Star Room, Maggie’s Room and Chef’s Table Rooms – situated throughout the restaurant. Start off at the Carving Station with a full plate of Oak-Smoked Natural Turkey Breast with Traditional Gravy and Cranberry Sauce; Turkey Leg Roulade; and House-Cured Ham. The Hot Buffet serves ample sides of Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate and Bacon; Candied Yams with Maple Glaze; Traditional Mashed Potatoes; Corn Bread Stuffing; Fall Spiced Spaghetti Squash; and Parker House Rolls with Jam and Soft Butter. The Cold Buffet features Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Dressing & Oven Dried Tomatoes; Roasted Parker Ranch Beets with Goat Cheese, Thyme Dressing & Crispy Shallots; Black Kale Salad with Wild Rice and Pickled Vegetables; and Cambridge House-Smoked Salmon with Capers, Sweet Onion, Scallion Crème & Rye Sourdough. Complete the holiday dinner celebration with a visit or two to The Bear and Star Pie Bar filled with holiday classics of Chess Pie; Pumpkin Pie; & Pecan Pie.
Pricing is $55 per adult, $20 for children 12 and under, excludes tax and gratuity.
Thanksgiving Holiday hours at The Bear and Star begin with morning breakfast from 7:00-10:00 a.m.; followed by the Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The public can enjoy cocktails and libations at The Bear and Star Bar from 11:30 a.m. – closing. Reservations are recommended; email The Bear and Star at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the restaurant at 805-688-7788.


At the Mediterraneo in Westlake Village:


The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake scrumptious Thanksgiving Buffet. $149 for adults, $64 for children (ages 5-12)


Rhumb Line has a lunch menu joined by a special that includes turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner service from 5-9 p.m. will feature a three-course meal that includes a choice of soup or salad, entree (turkey, prime rib or King salmon) and dessert ($49 for adults and $29 for children 12 and younger). For reservations, call 805-642-1200.


La Cosecha Modern Cocina, at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel features a Thanksgiving meal with a Mexican flair. Join them for one-of-a-kind -fiesta. http://lacosecharestaurant.com/menu/

The Hyatt Regency Westlake has a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet. $65 per adult · $25 per child · children 5 and under eat free.


Bob's Well Bread is getting ready for Thanksgiving dinners! Pre-ordering is now available at www.bobswellbread.com.

Olivella & Vine at the Ojai Valley Inn has a mouth-watering 4 course Thanksgiving menu.


If you looking for a more rustic than tradition then The Ojai Deer Lodge has the Thanksgiving menu for you.

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