Holiday Dining on California's Central Coast: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's 2026
The holiday season is here, and there's no better reason to gather around the table. From festive brunches and traditional holiday dinners to celebratory New Year's Eve meals, Nomada Hotel Group's three Central Coast restaurants are making the season one to savor.
Whether you're looking for Thanksgiving dinner in San Luis Obispo, Christmas brunch in Los Alamos or a New Year's Eve celebration in Paso Robles, Granada Bistro, Norman and Ciao Papi have something special planned.
Explore our 2026 holiday dining experiences, seasonal menus and reservation details below.
Granada Bistro
Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, Granada Bistro invites you to celebrate the season with thoughtfully curated holiday menus, seasonal ingredients and an intimate dining experience. From Thanksgiving dinner to Christmas Day brunch and New Year's Eve celebrations, The Bistro offers plenty of reasons to gather this holiday season.
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Leave the cooking to us this Thanksgiving and enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal flavors and holiday favorites.
3–8 PM | Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner | $85 per person
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Ease into the holiday with an evening of good food, great wine and festive company. Granada Bistro will offer a limited à la carte menu for Christmas Eve, perfect for gathering before the celebrations of Christmas Day.
5–9 PM | Limited À La Carte Menu
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Start Christmas morning with a leisurely brunch at The Bistro. Enjoy a special two-course prix fixe menu featuring festive takes on brunch favorites, seasonal ingredients and plenty of reasons to linger a little longer.
10 AM–2 PM | Two-Course Prix Fixe Brunch
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Make Christmas evening one to remember with a festive three-course dinner at Granada Bistro. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared holiday menu featuring seasonal dishes, elevated classics and a little something sweet to finish.
5–9 PM | Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner | $85 per person
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Say farewell to 2026 with an evening of exceptional food, good company and celebratory cocktails. Granada Bistro will offer a special three-course prix fixe dinner, with the bar remaining open until midnight for those looking to raise a glass to the year ahead.
5–10 PM | Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner | $85 per person
Bar Open Until Midnight
Norman
Perched above the vineyards at Skyview Los Alamos, Norman brings its signature California-meets-Southern approach to holiday dining in Santa Barbara County wine country. With seasonal menus, bold flavors and a setting made for gathering, Norman is the perfect place to slow down and savor the celebrations.
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Gather around the table for a Thanksgiving feast with a Norman twist. Enjoy a special three-course prix fixe dinner featuring holiday classics reimagined with seasonal ingredients.
3–8 PM | Amuse + Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner | $75 per person
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Make Christmas morning a little more delicious with a festive brunch at Norman. Enjoy a two-course prix fixe menu showcasing creative takes on brunch favorites, fresh seasonal ingredients and a few unexpected holiday touches.
10 AM–2 PM | Two-Course Prix Fixe Brunch | $55 per person
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Spend Christmas evening at Norman with a three-course prix fixe dinner celebrating the flavors of the season. From inventive starters to thoughtfully prepared entrées and festive desserts, it's a delicious way to close out Christmas Day.
5–9 PM | Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner | $75 per person
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Raise a glass to new beginnings and make your last dinner of 2026 one to remember. Ring in the New Year with a special three-course prix fixe menu featuring bold flavors, seasonal creations and celebratory dishes.
5–9 PM | Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner | $75 per person
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New year, new reasons to gather around the table! Ease into 2027 with a leisurely brunch at Norman, featuring a two-course prix fixe menu of Southern-inspired favorites with a seasonal twist. Start the year with good food, great company and a little extra time to savor the morning.
10 AM–2 PM | Two-Course Prix Fixe Brunch | $55 per person
Ciao Papi
Celebrate the holidays, Ciao Papi style! Located at River Lodge in Paso Robles, Ciao Papi is keeping the season casual and festive with holiday dining specials alongside its regular menu. Whether you're craving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas prime rib or a seafood feast to close out the year, there's something for everyone at the table.
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Skip the kitchen and join us for a classic Thanksgiving feast featuring roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, garlic green beans and cranberry sauce. Save room for a slice of pumpkin pie! The regular Ciao Papi menu will also be available.
2–8 PM | Turkey Dinner Special | $50
Pumpkin Pie | $14 per slice
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Make Ciao Papi part of your Christmas celebrations with a festive Prime Rib Dinner Special. Gather your favorite people for a holiday meal featuring a 16 oz prime rib served with mashed potatoes, asparagus and au jus, or enjoy your favorites from the regular menu.
5–8 PM | Prime Rib Dinner Special | $60
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Send off 2026 with a taste of the coast! Ciao Papi will be serving a special Cioppino featuring mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari in a savory tomato broth, served with grilled focaccia. The regular menu will also be available for those looking to enjoy their Ciao Papi favorites before the countdown begins.
12–8 PM | Cioppino Special | $45
Celebrate the Holidays with Nomada
From Thanksgiving gatherings and Christmas celebrations to ringing in the New Year, there's always a seat at the table at Nomada's Central Coast restaurants.
Whether you're a local planning a holiday dinner, visiting family in San Luis Obispo County or spending the season exploring Paso Robles and Santa Barbara wine country, make the most of the holidays with memorable meals and good company.
Explore our holiday menus, make your reservations and celebrate the season with us.