Lazy Dog Restaurants Celebrates the Holidays with Gifts that Give Back and Festive Family Experiences

Seasonal offerings include DIY Gingerbread House Kits benefiting Canine Companions, gift card bonuses, Thanksgiving dining in California and Nevada, new catering bundles and Santa’s Holiday Stop.

(Newport Beach, Calif.) October 23, 2026 – Lazy Dog Restaurants, known for its handcrafted food and drinks, is giving guests more ways to gather and celebrate this holiday season. Launching November 4 are DIY Gingerbread House Kits benefiting new charitable partner Canine Companions^®, holiday gift card bonuses and three new catering entrée bundles. The season also includes a three-course Thanksgiving meal at all California and Nevada locations, plus Santa’s Holiday Stop in December.

“We want to make holiday gatherings feel easy and welcoming, whether that means joining us for Thanksgiving or decorating gingerbread houses over dinner,” said Chris Simms, founder and CEO of Lazy Dog Restaurants. “Partnering with Canine Companions adds another meaningful way for our guests to celebrate, with a favorite holiday tradition that helps support service dogs and the people who depend on them.”

DIY Gingerbread House Kits That Give Back

Beginning November 4, Lazy Dog’s DIY Gingerbread House Kits return for $8.95 each, with 100% of net proceeds benefiting Canine Companions, a national nonprofit that provides expertly trained service dogs to children, adults and veterans with disabilities, completely free of charge.

Each kit includes gingerbread house cookies, white icing and an assortment of colorful candies for decorating. Guests can turn a meal into a holiday activity by building together at the table or can take a kit home to enjoy with loved ones. Kits are available in restaurants and online through December 31, while supplies last.

Thanksgiving Around the Table

On Thursday, November 26, all Lazy Dog locations in California and Nevada will welcome guests for a three-course Thanksgiving meal for $39 per person, available for when dining in from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Guests can start with a choice of soup or salad before enjoying a traditional Turkey Dinner with red skin potato mash, sautéed vegetables, classic stuffing, housemade turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. Other entrée options include Campfire Pot Roast, Ginger Soy Salmon and vegetarian Winter Squash + Burrata Rigatoni. Warm dinner rolls with maple miso butter will be served, and guests can finish with Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake or Banana Pudding.

A separate kid’s menu is available for $15 per child, with a choice of Kid’s Turkey Dinner, Mac + Cheese, Noodles, Chicken Nuggets or Cheeseburger, plus a Build Your Own Sundae for dessert.

Thanksgiving reservations are now available.

Holiday Gift Cards with a Little Extra

From November 4 through December 31, guests who purchase $50 in Lazy Dog gift cards will receive $10 in bonus cards. New this year, guests who purchase $30 in gift cards will receive $5 in bonus cards, offering another option for treating teachers, coworkers, friends and family.

Both offers are available in restaurants and online. Bonus cards are redeemable from January 1 through March 31, 2027.

Holiday Catering for a Crowd

Available starting November 4, Lazy Dog’s three new catering entrée bundles serve four to five people, making holiday hosting easier for office celebrations or at-home gatherings:

• Spicy Sausage Rigatoni + Caesar Salad: Calabrian chili cream sauce, burrata cheese, mushrooms, Romano cheese, basil oil drizzle and garlic bread, plus a family-style Caesar salad.
• Thai Noodles + Caesar Salad: Shrimp, ground chicken, tofu, peanuts, stir-fried egg, bean sprouts and pad Thai sauce, plus a family-style Caesar salad.
• Ginger Soy Salmon: Sweet soy glaze, stir-fried vegetables, sesame seeds, green onions, peanut vinaigrette and steamed rice.

Santa’s Holiday Stop

Santa is making two holiday stops at Lazy Dog locations this December, giving families a chance to gather for a meal and enjoy a visit with the big guy:

• Dinner with Santa: Wednesday, December 9, from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, from 8 to 11 a.m.

Families can gather for a festive meal that features photos with Santa, holiday coloring activities, a hot cocoa and cookie bar, and a special Lazy Dog gift for the kids, while supplies last.

Reservations for Santa’s Holiday Stop open November 4. Both events are available at all locations except L.A. Live.

For more information about Lazy Dog’s holiday offerings, including reservations, gift cards, DIY Gingerbread House Kits and catering, visit www.lazydogrestaurants.com.

ABOUT LAZY DOG RESTAURANTS

Lazy Dog Restaurants serves made-from-scratch American food and drink with seasonally inspired ingredients. Influenced by the lifestyle of the Rocky Mountains where Founder Chris Simms spent time with family growing up, Lazy Dog offers the warmth and care you get in a small mountain town. It’s the perfect environment for a quick weeknight dinner, a meandering meal with old friends or a big night out. Guests can continue the experience at home by taking advantage of handcrafted TV Dinners made in-house and the Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly membership program that gives members access to beers from small craft brewers, merchandise and in-restaurant benefits. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with a bar that includes specialty cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers. Lazy Dog has locations throughout California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, Florida and Texas with more on the way. For more information, visit www.lazydogrestaurants.com.

ABOUT CANINE COMPANIONS

Canine Companions® is a national nonprofit that empowers people with disabilities to live with greater independence by providing expertly trained service dogs at no cost to clients. Founded in 1975, Canine Companions invented the concept of the modern service dog and has placed more than 8,900 expertly trained service dogs, serving adults, children and veterans with disabilities, as well as professionals in health care, law enforcement and education across all 50 states. Learn more at canine.org.