Thanksgiving Dining

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THANKSGIVING TASTING MENU AT COASTAL KITCHEN

Thursday, November 26th | 3:00–7:00 PM
$145 per person

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the beauty of Monterey Bay as your backdrop and enjoy an elevated dining experience at Coastal Kitchen. Our thoughtfully crafted four-course prix fixe tasting menu will be complemented by family-style Thanksgiving sides that bring the warmth and tradition of the holiday to the table.

Reserve

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Thanksgiving Buffet

Thursday, November 26th | 11 AM - 6 PM
$145 Adults | $55 Children (Ages 6-13) | Free for children under 6

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and enjoy a thoughtfully prepared buffet of seasonal favorites and coastal specialties by Chef Michael Rotondo. The menu will feature classics including roasted turkey, prime rib and holiday sides, along with seasonal salads, a raw bar, cheese and charcuterie, and an abundance of festive desserts.

*Tax and service not included

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  • Thanksgiving Buffet Menu

Displays

Raw Bar: Assorted Oysters on the Half Shell, Crab Claws, Poached Prawns,
Cocktail Sauce, Tarragon Aioli, Lemons, Champaigne Mignonette, Hot Sauce, Warm Garlic Butter

Charcuterie Display: Artisanal Meats, Terrines, Salumi’s, Marcona Almonds, Cornichons, Pickled Onion, Whole Grain Mustard

Artisanal Cheeses: Crackers, Candied Walnuts, Dried Fruit, Honey, Fig Jam

California Seafood Station: 

Smoked King Salmon Profiterole, Horseradish, Dill, Apple
Ahi Tuna, Sesame, Ponzu, Crispy Rice
Dungeness Crab Ceviche, Citrus, Scallion

Small Bites:

Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Tart
Smoked Pork Belly, Apple Cider Glaze
Spanakopita, Fall Fruit Dipping Sauce
Duck Confit Croquettes, Grilled Frisee, Cranberry Gastrique
Truffled Pop Corn, Sage, Parmesan Cheese
Warm Dungeness Crab & Artichoke Dip

Soup and Salads

The Plaza Clam Chowder, Potato, Leek, Celery
Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Cinnamon Crème Fraiche, Pepitas
Autumn Harvest Salad, Pomegranates, Persimmon, Radicchio, Endive, Pears, Toasted Hazelnuts, Sherry
Vinaigrette
Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Croutons, White Anchovies & Caesar Dressing

Hot Buffet

Sage Roasted Diestel Farms Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, Giblet Gravy
Glazed Pacific Salmon, Charred Citrus, Toasted Almonds, Meyer Buerre Blanc
Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream, Red Wine Jus
Cornbread & Italian Sausage Stuffing
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, Cranberries, Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Garlic Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Honey Glazed Root Vegetables, Citrus and Thyme
Sweet Potato Gratin, Fiscalini Cheddar, Brown Butter, Sage
Tender Green Bean Casserole, Fried Onions, Mushroom Gravy
Parker House Rolls infused in Rosemary Butter

Kids Corner

Chicken tenders
Mac & cheese
Fries
Sliced fruit

Chef Lisa’s Thanksgiving Desserts and Treats

Mini Pumpkin Pie
Cranberry Orange Pavlova
Cinnamon Tres Leches Cake
Chocolate Hazelnut Delice, raspberries
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, spiced candied pecans
Mini Dutch Apple Pie- oat crumble
White Chocolate Pot de Crème, pomegranate, pistachio
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie
Bourbon Pecan Pie

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