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Pendry Newport Beach Serves Up Thanksgiving Events

11.03.26

Pendry Newport Beach is rolling out a full lineup of Thanksgiving dining and events, from a chef-driven benefit for a local food bank to Friendsgiving festivities and Thanksgiving Day meals at its signature restaurants and bar.

Chefsgiving
Nov. 13 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Orange County chefs come together for a one-night Thanksgiving celebration benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Guests can sample signature Thanksgiving dishes at chef-attended action stations, along with wine and live entertainment. Elwood VIP access runs from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by general admission from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person, and 100% of proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Reserve here. 

Friendsgiving at SET Steak & Sushi
Nov. 25 | 5 to 10 p.m.
Kick off the holiday weekend with a DJ spinning from 6 to 10 p.m. The night centers on JT’s Korean Style Fried Turkey, served all evening with shareable sides made for a table of friends. The turkey is $55 per person, exclusive of tax. Service charge is included. Reservations are recommended here, and walk-ins are welcome.

Thanksgiving at SET Steak & Sushi
Nov. 26 | 4 to 9 p.m.
Gather on Thanksgiving Day for seasonal specials alongside the restaurant’s signature steak and sushi pairing. The relaxed, open-all-afternoon setup makes it easy to build the holiday around your own schedule. Reservations are recommended here, and walk-ins are welcome.

Thanksgiving at Bar Pendry
Nov. 26 | 3 to 10 p.m.
Bar Pendry keeps its regular menu going on Thanksgiving Day and adds an à la carte turkey plate starting at 3 p.m. It’s an easy option for anyone wanting a taste of the holiday without a formal sit-down meal, set in the bar’s cocktail-forward atmosphere. Come for the turkey, stay for the evening. No reservations required, and walk-ins are welcome.

690 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach.



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Caymus Wine Dinner at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Benefits Therapeutic Riding

10.31.26

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort will host a multi-course Caymus Wine Dinner on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., benefiting the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach. Henry’s culinary team is partnering with The Park Club California to pour with purpose, pairing the season’s finest ingredients with wines from Caymus Vineyards against an oceanfront backdrop.

Chef Lewis Butler, director of culinary operations at The Waterfront Beach Resort, and Chef Michael Wilson, chef de cuisine at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, collaborated with Chef Daniel Hohng of The Park Club California to create the menu. The evening begins with an amuse, followed by five courses paired with Caymus wines.

Amuse
Sesame seed-crusted ahi tuna, gochujang romesco sauce, sweet potato fritter

First Course
King crab salad, pickled baby fennel, tarragon, radish, lemon, red watercress, stracciatella
2024 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course
Brioche-crusted branzino, parsnip purée, caviar butter-roasted Bosc pear
2023 Reserve Mer Soleil Chardonnay

Third Course
Roasted duck pastrami, celery root, Bing cherry, Cabernet jus
2020 Caymus-Nurseryman Cabernet Sauvignon

Main Course
Espresso-rubbed dry-aged New York steak, sunchoke dauphine, kale pesto, porcini mushroom, blackberry bordelaise
2020 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Honey-roasted figs, vanilla bean macaron, Zinfandel ice cream
2021 Caymus Zinfandel

The one-night-only dinner costs $189 per guest, including tax and service charge. Of each ticket, $50 will be donated to the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach, which provides therapeutic opportunities that enrich the lives of people with physical and developmental challenges through the healing, connection and power of horses.

Space is limited, and seats must be reserved in advance online.

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine is located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, with brunch offered on Sundays. For more information about the restaurant menu, hours and reservations, please visit waterfrontresort.com/dining/henrys-coastal-cuisine.



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