Here’s a scenario to consider:
Your neighbor’s hound dogs just barreled into your kitchen — breaking the back screen door in the process — and now they’ve eaten the cherished ham you were planning to feed your family this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Okay, the circumstances don’t have to be that severe. If you would simply rather take the family out for dinner this year, many Tucson restaurants have got you covered.
Some are offering their regular menus, while others are serving up something special to keep you warm. Needless to say, you have a variety of dining options and the list continues to grow as we get closer to Christmas.
P.S. Bring some stretchy pants because some of these meals are massive.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is offering a buffet that’s available three times throughout Christmas Day. Some of the dishes on the menu include Mesquite Smoked Prime Rib, Prickly Pear Glazed Cornish Hens, Duchess Potatoes, and more.
Seats are $59.95 per person and $24.95 for children 10 years old and under.
You’ll need to make a reservation, too, and can be done by calling (520) 883-3046.
For more information and to view the full menu, visit desertmuseum.org.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa is hosting a Christmas Day buffet with four seating times.
Seats at the table are $65 per person, kids 5 – 12 years old are $28, and anyone younger than that can eat for free.
For more information, visit The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa on Facebook.
The Coronet is throwing an “Oy Humbug” Christmas Eve dinner in addition to their regular menu.
The dinner is going to be full of cheer with a Chinese food Dante Rosano will be performing live from 6 – 9 p.m. Reservations are not required but you can still reserve your seat by calling (520) 222-9889.
For more information, visit coronettucson.com.
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails is closed on Christmas Day but is offering a meal that reflects the flavors of Tucson and the best of the season on Christmas Eve.
In addition to the regular menu, a perfect three-course meal will also be available for $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity), and $20 for kids 10 and under.
For more information, visit downtownkitchen.com.
Festa International Buffet, which is inside Casino Del Sol, is offering a festive meal on Christmas Day.
If you’re planning to visit on Christmas Day, they’ll be open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and will be serving Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Champagne, Holiday Desserts, and more.
Seats are $38 per person.
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
Celebrate Christmas at the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort with their gourmet buffet.
The meal is $70 per person, $35 for kids 6 – 12 years old, and anyone under 6 years old can eat for free. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (520) 529-3500.
Some of the main entrees include Turkey Enchiladas with Trio of Sauces, Cranberry Jelly, Tamales, Country Ham with Pineapple Chile Sauce, Beef Bourguignonne, and Roast Salmon with Tarragon Sauce.
Their full menu can be found on their haciendadelsol.com.
In addition to Harvest’s regular menu, they’ll be featuring the following on Christmas Eve.
For more information, visit harvestov.com.
The legendary midtown restaurant will be serving its regular menu on Christmas Eve and the last seating of the night is at 8 p.m.
Also, be sure to make reservations online or by calling (520) 323-7739.
For more information and to view Kingfisher’s menu, visit kingfishertucson.com.
On Christmas Eve, Penca will feature the “Noche Buena Buffet” from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for lunch and a dinner from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The family style meal will showcase a variety of traditional Mexican dishes like Posole, Green Corn Tamales, Romeritos and more. Also, Rompope — a classic holiday milk punch — will be offered along with other seasonal drinks.
Lunch is $32 per person and dinner is $40. Children four years old and under are free. Reservations can be made by calling (520) 203-7681.
For more information, visit pencarestaurante.com.
Are you a fan of Proof Artisanal Pizza and Pasta’s everyday menu then you’re in luck on Christmas Eve.
The Italian spot is serving its regular menu, along with some sweet holiday specials that have yet to be determined.
For more information, visit Proof’s Facebook event page.
PY Steakhouse is throwin’ a double whammy for the holidays.
Whether you’d like to celebrate the holidays on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the restaurant has you covered with two days of great food. The following dishes are an addition to what’s already on the regular menu.
On Christmas Eve they’re open from 4 – 8 p.m. and then 3 – 9 p.m. on Christmas Day.
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
Signature Grill is serving a massive Christmas Buffet that’s $61 per adult, $27 for kids 6 to 12 years old, and anyone younger than that can eat for free.
You’ll also want to reserve your table by calling (520) 791-6064.
For more information, visit marriott.com.
This Christmas Eve, Tavolino Ristorante Italiano is serving a “Feast of the Seven Fishes” multi-course dinner for $65 per person.
The regular dinner menu will also be offered. It’d be best to make a reservation ahead of time by calling (520) 531-1913.
For more information, visit Tavolino’s Facebook event page.
This one’s perfect if you’re looking for an early meal before joining any other Christmas Eve festivities.
Union Public House will be offering half-priced bottles of wine with their regular menu until 4 p.m.
For more information, visit Union Public House’s Facebook event page.
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