Pendry Newport Beach is busy this month! The celebrated hotel has a lineup of seasonal dining, festive family activities, and special experiences throughout November.
Highlights include the annual Chefsgiving event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, and seasonal dining at SET Steak & Sushi and Bar Pendry.
Chefsgiving: November 13, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Pendry Newport Beach’s Chefsgiving brings together Orange County chefs for a one-night Thanksgiving celebration benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Guests can enjoy signature Thanksgiving dishes at chef-attended action stations, wine and live entertainment. Elwood VIP access is available from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by General Admission from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $150 per person, and 100 percent of ticket proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Friendsgiving at SET Steak & Sushi: November 25, 5 to 10 p.m.
Kick off the holiday weekend at Friendsgiving at SET, where a DJ takes the room from 6 to 10 p.m. and the energy stays high before the big day. The night centers on JT’s Korean Style Fried Turkey, served all evening alongside a lineup of shareable sides built for a table of friends. JT’s Korean Style Fried Turkey is $55 per Person, exclusive of tax, service charge is included, available all night. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome.
Thanksgiving at SET Steak & Sushi: November 26, 4 to 9 p.m.
Gather at SET on Thanksgiving Day for a menu of seasonal specials set against the restaurant’s signature steak and sushi pairing. The table stays relaxed and open all afternoon, making it easy to build the holiday around your own schedule. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome.
Thanksgiving at Bar Pendry: November 26, 3 to 10 p.m.
Bar Pendry keeps its regular menu running through Thanksgiving Day, with an à la carte turkey plate added beginning at 3 p.m. It’s an easy option for guests who want a taste of the holiday without a formal sit-down affair, paired with Bar Pendry’s usual cocktail-forward atmosphere. Come for the turkey, stay for the evening. No reservations required; walk-ins are welcome.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: November 27, 6:30–9 p.m.
Pendry Newport Beach’s annual tree lighting features a 30-foot holiday tree, a live performance by Orange County School of the Arts, seasonal cocktails and photos with Santa. Food and drinks will be available on the lawn throughout the evening, offering a festive setting for families to enjoy the holiday season. Complimentary for resort guests and the local community. No reservations required.
For more information, visit www.pendry.com/newport-beach.
