Santee Thanksgiving Restaurant Guide 2011

The holidays can be the busiest time of year. Entertaining visiting relatives and guests while spending countless hours is not an ideal way to relax on Turkey Day.

We've found the best restaurants in Santee for your dine-in or take-out meal. See below for a traditional meal, , as well as the best place to fill up early before you shop on Black Friday. So, enjoy your quality time with your loved ones without the fuss of cooking a full feast. 

 is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday for a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings; adults are $14.99 and kids $6.99. To enjoy the comfort of your own home and no dishes, order the full Thanksgiving dinner to go for only $79.99 (feeds 6-8 people).

 is offering a turkey dinner from 10am to 7pm Thursday.

 is open regular hours all day Thursday and Friday offering their regular menu options, including a full turkey dinner.

Want something besides the usual turkey?

 is open all week during regular hours offering their traditional Chinese fare, family style.

 is open Thursday 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. and open Friday morning at 5 a.m. They are featuring special "Festival of Flavors" breakfast combos with autumn flavors, a great place to fuel up for a day of shopping on Black Friday!

Black Friday

is open at 6 a.m. Friday for BF shoppers, right across from Trolley Square (not open Thanksgiving).

The Omelette Factory is closed Thursday but will be open Friday at 6 a.m. for an early breakfast before hitting the mall. A tasty omelette to cure the turkey hang-over could be the perfect treat to visiting friends and family.

If you are cooking your meal this year check out our and how to put together a .