THIS WEEK TURKEY DAY RESCUE

It’s Thanksgiving and you burned your turkey or simply couldn’t face the task of cooking it. Fortunately, a host of savvy Southland restaurants anticipated your dilemma and are poised to help.

Edendale’s warm, intimate atmosphere is conducive to quality time spent conversing with family over roasted herbed turkey breast and creamy sweet potato soup. Three courses cost $38. 2838 Rowena Ave., (323) 666-2000

Take a culinary pleasure cruise with four dining options. The Champagne Brunch offers Tom Turkey, Sir Winston’s serves a four-course meal including rib-eye Wellington, ritzy Chelsea goes traditional with roasted turkey, and the breezy Promenade Cafe tempts daytrippers with prime rib. 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, (562) 435-3511

THE EDENDALE GRILL

THE QUEEN MARY

AMBROSIA RESTAURANT

A romantic favorite nestled inside the OC Pavilion, Ambrosia has Rat Pack style in spades. A $60 four-course Thanksgiving dinner includes bourbon red heritage turkey and pumpkin creme brulee. 801 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 550-0811

THE ORIGINAL PANTRY CAFE

The Pantry has charmed generations of Angelenos with 24-hour no-frills food and service since 1924. On Thanksgiving $16 buys a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings. 877 S. Figueroa St., (213) 972-9279

LOCANDA DEL LAGO

Ditch the turkey and transport yourself to the shores of northern Italy at this Santa Monica mainstay: pumpkin gnocchi in a zesty tomato sauce, sliced turkey stuffed with Italian sausage and chestnuts and a puree of asparagus soup will make you think your name is Nonna. 231 Arizona Ave., (310) 451-3525

-- Jessica.Gelt@latimes.com