Oh, it’s that wonderful time of year again when the gravy is flowing and the conversations are blossoming around the dinner table. Also, every year, the city of Tucson harbors a cornucopia of tasty options for Thanksgiving.
Scroll through the following list if skipping out on stacks of dishes, following difficult recipes, and avoiding your Aunt’s “mystery dish” sounds like a blast.
Some of these meals require you to get out of the house, while others allow you to enjoy their dishes in the comfort of your own home while Planes, Trains, and Automobiles broadcasts in the background.
Additional meals are always popping up, so we’ll keep the list updated.
The restaurant is now taking orders for its Thanksgiving takeout menu. You’ll need to order by Monday, November 22 and pickup will be on Wednesday, November 24 by 4 p.m.
This year, they’re offering brunch items like an Orange Cranberry Loaf and Vegan Gluten-Free Coffee Cake. Other dishes include Stuffing with Sage Sausage, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Pie.
You can check out the full menu at bluewillowtucson.com.
The craft beer, wine, cocktail, and pizza joint is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Eve Bash on Wednesday, November 24 from 3 p.m. – midnight. They’ll be serving homemade treats like pie, cookies, bread, and more. Plus, they’re having a “kid’s craft corner” and live music by Caiden Brewer.
Learn more about the party on Casa Marana’s Facebook.
There’s a lot happening at Casino Del Sol this Thanksgiving. Take a look at each of the offerings below — perhaps there’s more than one special deal you’d like to take part in.
For more information about any of the Thanksgiving specials at Casino Del Sol, visit casinodelsol.com.
The downtown restaurant is offering a couple of options: take home a Thanksgiving feast to impress your family or dine-in with your loved ones.
The dine-in option is taking place on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and includes the following menu. Seats are $44.95 per person and kids under 10 years old eat for $15.95. Additionally, the regular menu will be available, too.
Reservations can be made at charrosteak.com.
If you’d like to eat at home, consider the to-go Thanksgiving feast that’s fully prepared and ready to heat, serve, and devour. It feeds up to four to six people and is $195 per order.
You’ll need to order by Monday, November 22 and the pickup location will be Barrio Charro at 3669 N. Campbell Ave.
To order your to-go Thanksgiving feast, visit sicharro.com.
For those who prefer plant-based dining, CharroVida has all the bases covered with their Plantsgiving feast. They’ll be serving up a plant-based Thanksgiving plate featuring recipes that are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
This dinner is happening from Tuesday, November 23 – Sunday, November 28 and includes an entrée, two sides, and dessert for $22.95 per person. Plus, you can eat there at the restaurant or take it home.
To make your make reservation, call (520) 779-1922 or visit charrovida.com.
Cup Cafe is hosting a Thanksgiving meal for dine-in from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Seats are $55 per person and $25 for children under 12 years old.
To reserve your spot, visit hotelcongress.com.
They’re offering a fully-cooked meal or one that you can heat and serve at a later time — perfect for any Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving dinner you’re planning.
The dinner serves up to six people, is $165 per person, and you can make your order online.
Plus, you can order an extra Apple Cranberry or Pumpkin Pie for $18 each, or a Bourbon Pecan Pie for $22 each.
For more information, visit thedutchtucson.com.
Feast is offering a to-go feast this year and you’ll need to have your orders placed by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17. If you get the order in on time you’ll be able to pick it up on Wednesday, November 24. This year, there’s turkey breast, turkey legs, mashed potatoes, roasted beets, a Winter Squash Stew, and gravy galore.
You can check out the full menu at eatatfeast.com.
This Thanksgiving, The Flying V is offering a special prix fixe holiday menu from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. for $75 per person.
To make a reservation, visit resy.com.
They’re celebrating with an all-vegan feast with live music and an appearance from the local pet turkey on the grounds from noon – 6 p.m. The menu has yet to be released but in past years they’ve served up organic tofu turkey, mashed potatoes, soup, a salad bar, vegan pumpkin pie, and more.
For more information, visit (520) 792-0630 or visit govindasoftucson.com.
Thanksgiving Eve — Wednesday, November 24 — is said to be a night full of drinking alcoholic beverages, and Pita Jungle has you and your family covered with their Wine Wednesday deals and holiday catering options.
This Thanksgiving Eve, they’ve got half-priced bottles of wine and Jungle Vino varieties for only $13 a bottle. The Mediterranean restaurant is also keeping you out of the kitchen with their Family Meals, iMeals, and catering options
Let Pita Jungle do the cooking with their healthy Family Meals to go! Starting at $43 (feeds four adults), customers can choose from a specialized menu, one item from the starters, a side or salad, a pita or bowl, choice of protein, greens, choice of sauce, and a dessert. Customers can also purchase their popular lemonade and iced tea by the gallon.
Pita Jungle has figured out a way to provide catering without sharing with their individualized iMeals, perfect for holiday get-togethers. These individual catering meal boxes include a dip with pita, side salad, and pita wrap or bowl. Limited menu available, minimum of 10 orders required.
Pita Jungle is making it easier than ever with its online ordering. You can easily schedule your next catering order of platter-sized portions of Pita Jungle’s Mediterranean classics for pickup or delivery through their website.
For more information, visit pitajungle.com.
On Thanksgiving Day, the pizza spot is offering a special meal for $45 per person. The regular menu will also be available but take a glance at the Thanksgiving details below.
For more information, visit prooftucson.com.
The cut off (last day) to pre-order pies for Thanksgiving Week is Saturday, November 20 at noon, and the pickup time is anytime between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24. You can order by calling (520) 777-7133, in person, or online.
For more information, visit sydneyssweetshoppe.com.
The Tasteful Kitchen is offering a vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner to take home. The “Thanksgiving Package” is $56 and is available until 8 p.m. on Friday, November 19.
Deliveries are Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, November 24, and then pickup will be on Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information, visit thetastefuflkitchen.com.
Zio Peppe is offering a Thanksgiving to-go meal featuring their unique convergence of Italian and Sonoran cuisine. You’ll want to purchase it all online and then pick it up on Wednesday, November 24 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. For the entire collection of tasty food, it’s $225.
You can check out the menu and order at ziopeppeaz.com.
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