Making a Thanksgiving meal for the family is rewarding, but that stack of dishes in the kitchen sink — not so much. The thought of it is enough to get you out the house and under the roof of another establishment that’s willing to be at your beck and call.
This year, Tucson has a cornucopia of options on Thanksgiving Day. Whether it’s dining in, carrying out, or ordering in advance, one of the following options should strike your fancy for the holiday.
Also, the growing trend of throwing “Friendsgiving” dinners is catching on in the Tucson community. This is a great way to celebrate a little early before spending time with family.
Additional brunches, dinners, and buffets are always popping up, so we’ll keep the list updated.
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Thanksgiving is great, but what about “Friendsgiving?” American Eat Co. is inviting everyone over for friendship and good food the day before the national holiday.
Inside you’ll find food and drink specials, like mimosas and beer floats, music by Humblelianess Meleena Araceli and Quiahuitl Villegas, a photo booth by Bashbox Photo Booth, and a “gratitude wall” by Galeria Milotera.
For more information, visit American Eat Company’s Facebook event page.
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Agustin Kitchen is delivering a family-style meal with of the sides you grew up eating at your grandparents’ home. Their a la carte menu will feature some Thanksgiving favorites, wine pairings, and live music from Emilie Marchand accompanied by Naim Amor.
Dinner is $75 per person and $25 for those 10-years old and younger.
Reservations are required, so call (520) 398-5382 ahead of time.
For more information and to view the full Thanksgiving menu, visit agustinkitchen.com.
Spend Thanksgiving dinner with your loved ones in the spectacular Sonoran Desert. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet featuring local flavors and influences.
The buffet is $49.95 per person and $24.95 for children 10-years old and under.
To make reservations, call (520) 883-3046 and visit desertmuseum.org for a full buffet menu.
The Azul Restaurant & Lounge inside the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa is throwing its annual Thanksgiving buffet.
The buffet is served in an upscale, contemporary dining area featuring items like the Smoked Paprika and Orange Marinated Salmon Medallions, the Slow-Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, and multiple other entrées and sides to lay your hands on.
The full buffet menu can be seen at westinlapalomaresort.com.
$56.95 will get you an all-you-can-eat experience. Children 6 – 12 years old are $24.95, and anyone younger can chow down for free.
To make your reservations, call (520) 742-6000 or visit westinlapalomaresort.com.
Canyon Café is throwing a Thanksgiving brunch to celebrate the season of giving.
The brunch will be showcasing food from many local farmers and artisans. Plus, in addition to the traditional Thanksgiving dishes, the meal will have carving stations, a seafood display, an omelet station, and pies from the resort’s pastry chef.
Seats are $85 per person, children 6 – 12 years old are $42 each, and anyone 5 years old and under is $15.
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 615-5496 or visit loewshotels.com.
Cayton’s Burger Bistro at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain will be offering a buffet of made-to-order omelets, breakfast favorites, carved roasted turkey, appetizers, holiday sides, and a separate dessert buffet.
It’s $75 per person and $38 for kids under 12-years old.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 572-3401 or visit ritzcarlton.com.
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Charro Steak will whip up a three-course meal with your choice of starter and entrée with dessert.
The heirloom turkey is $29.95, while the prime rib is $39.95. A kid’s entrée is also available.
Dinner will also feature an option of $10 cinnamon spice cran-apple margarita made with Flores Exclusivo Codigo Rosa Tequila.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 485-1922 or visit charrosteak.com.
Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert is throwing a Thanksgiving brunch buffet to get your holiday started.
The menu includes hors d’oeuvres, cheese and meats, seafood, salads, roasted turkey, a carving station with prime rib roast, and several desserts.
Seats are $55 per person.
For more information and the make your reservation, call (520) 320-2014 or visit lodgeonthedesert.com.
Thanksgiving Day at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar will feature a three-course holiday lunch plus an expanded four-course holiday dinner menu for the evening.
Both meals will include special entrée choices including roasted turkey, pan-seared halibut, roasted sirloin cap, and several holiday desserts.
Lunch is $79 per person, $98 for dinner, and $38 for kids under 12 during lunch and dinner.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 572-3401 or visit ritzcarlton.com.
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Creative Tribe is throwing a “Friendsgiving” potluck-style event to celebrate friendship and creative minds around Tucson.
Admission is free but everyone is asked to bring their favorite charcuterie board item to add to a collaborative board. On top of that, Tucson Foodie’s very own Melissa Stihl will be there for a lesson on wine pairings and charcuterie board creations.
Some ideas include crackers or bread, cheese, jam or honey, dried or cured meats, pickled vegetables, olives, nuts, or anything you can wrap your mind around.
You’ll need to RSVP on Creative Tribe’s Facebook event page and post on the discussion board what you’re bringing to the table.
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Cup Cafe inside of Hotel Congress will be open on Thanksgiving day with a few specials, including a vegetarian dinner.
For more information, call (520) 798-1618 or visit hotelcongress.com.
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Here’s one you can eat in your home. The Dutch Eatery & Refuge is offering a “take and bake” Thanksgiving dinner for 8 – 12 people.
The dinner includes an 8-10 or 20-24 pound Mountain Raised Turkey, Mushroom and Sage Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Yam Casserole, and an Apple-pecan Crumble.
Dinner for 4 is $100 and dinner for 12 people is $250. Everything comes in single-use pans with detailed instructions for oven use. If you don’t have an oven, ask for the ‘heat and serve’ option.
For more information and to place an order, call (520) 792-6684.
Hailed as one of Tucson’s best buffets, Festa International Buffet will be offering an incredible Thanksgiving feast this year.
For the holiday, they’re putting out a special buffet featuring crab legs, carved turkey, ham, stuffing, and all of the fixings you commonly see on the dinner table.
Dinner is $38 per person.
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is offering a multi-course Thanksgiving feast. It’s going to include classics like Mixed Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast or Sliced Beef Tenderloin.
Seats are $45 per person and there’s also going to be a multi-course Thanksgiving Children’s Menu for $19.
For more information and to make your reservations, visit flemingssteakhouse.com.
Flying V Bar & Grill is offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and an option to pick something off the regular menu.
The menu features traditional American cooking with Spanish and Mexican influences, while focusing on locally sourced ingredients. Another highlight of the menu is the table-side guacamole, which is made to order.
Prices vary on your menu selection.
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 615-5496 or visit loewshotels.com.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort with their gourmet buffet. The feast will feature traditional favorites paired with inventive, regionally inspired new dishes.
The meal is $80 per person, $42 for kids 7 – 14 years old, and anyone under 6 years old can eat for free.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (520) 529-3500.
For more information, visit haciendadelsol.com.
Sit back and enjoy traditional Thanksgiving favorites from roast turkey breast to baked yams, green beans, and pumpkin pie. The buffet will have a carving station, salad bar, and dessert buffet.
You can check out their full menu at hiltonelconquistador.com.
The feast is $55 per person, $22 for kids 6 – 12-years old, and anyone younger is free.
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 544-1244 or visit hiltonelconquistador.com.
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Dine with Maynards Market & Kitchen to experience a Thanksgiving dinner with a prix fixe four-course menu. Their regular menu will be unavailable for the holiday.
Tickets are $55 per person and $20 for kids 12-years and younger.
Reservations are encouraged.
For more information, visit maynardstucson.com.
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This one is for those who want to stay home but don’t feel like cooking.
With true Southern hospitality, The Parish is preparing Southern fried or smoked turkeys, traditional sides, decadent pies, and more to be picked up.
You will need to place your order before Wednesday, November 21 to get your feast.
For more information, to see the full menu, and to reserve your meal, visit theparishtucson.com.
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Primo and the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa are throwing a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe menu with two-time James Beard Award winner and Primo Executive chef Melissa Kelly, as well as chef de Cuisine Daniel Baun.
Seats are $75 per person.
For more information and to make reservations, call (520) 791-6071 or visit marriott.com.
If you’re trying to get out of the house this Thanksgiving, PY Steakhouse at Casino Del Sol won’t be a gamble with their special dinner.
Seats are $65 per person.
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
Signature Grill at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa is throwing a Thanksgiving buffet for all to enjoy.
The menu will feature holiday favorites combining the restaurant’s trio of cultures: Mexican, cowboy, and Native American flavors. Some dishes include house-made butternut squash soup, fresh salads, and carving stations with prime rib, turkey, and mesquite-roasted salmon.
Seats are $69 per person, $27 for kids ages 6 through 12-years old, and everyone younger than that can eat for free.
For more information and to make your required reservations, call (520) 791-6064 or visit marriott.com.
The Tasteful Kitchen is cooking up a vegan Thanksgiving meal for those looking for anything but the traditional turkey this year.
Seats are $35 per person.
For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 250-9600 or visit thetastefulkitchen.com.
