Did you know female turkeys don’t gobble and that the song “Jingle Bells” wasn’t meant to be about Christmas? The tune was meant to be sung on Thanksgiving.
Here’s another fun fact: you don’t actually have to cook your Thanksgiving meal this year.
We’ve rounded up many local eateries that’ll take the cooking (and even hosting) burden off of you so that all you need to do is sit back, relax, and be thankful. Keep your taters peeled on this list as we’ll continue to update it throughout the season. Also, act fast because a lot of these deals and dinners sell out quickly.
“We will be smoking whole turkeys and whole briskets for Thanksgiving! Order yours today and pick it up on Thanksgiving morning between 9 and 11 a.m. at the Bandit! Call us (520-526-2368) Wednesday – Sunday during regular business hours and place your order!”
Menu:
The popular restaurant is hosting a dine-in Thanksgiving meal for $48 per person. Call (520) 327-7577 for a reservation and to make any to-go orders.
Brother John’s is open on Thanksgiving this year with seatings available from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Seats at the table are $72 per person and be sure to make a reservation by calling (520) 867-6787.
Also, they’re offering to-go options for pickup on Thanksgiving:
“Service will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 28. This year, we’ve added a ‘Gracias Toast’ for our adult guests and an amazing dessert showcase table perfect for families and friends to enjoy…. And we kept our price the same as last year!”
“Available starting Monday, November 25 thru Wednesday, November 27 we will be featuring the menu seen above starting at 3 p.m. each day. We are closed on Thursday, November 28.”
Cielos is serving a Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, November 28 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
“Indulge in a lavish spread featuring all your holiday favorites, from succulent roasted turkey and savory stuffing to seasonal sides and decadent desserts. Gather with family and friends in our warm, inviting atmosphere, and let us make your Thanksgiving celebration truly memorable. Come feast with us and give thanks in style!”
They’re hosting a Thanksgiving meal from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 28.
From now until Sunday, November 30, Doughbird is offering “A Litle Taste of the Season” benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Thanksgiving Options:
“From a succulent roasted turkey with herbed compound butter to savory French bread stuffing and a classic green bean casserole, our pre-order menu has all the essentials for a perfect feast. Enjoy sweet brown sugar pecan sweet potatoes, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, and a selection of turkey sides, including biscuits, gravy, and cranberry relish. Wrap up your meal with creamy mashed potatoes and delightful pies.”
The Turkey Enchilada will be on the menu from Tuesday, November 26 to Saturday, November 30. However, El Charro is closed on Thanksgiving day.
The resort is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch this year. You’ll want to make a reservation by calling (520) 544-5000. The buffet is $89.50 per adult, $28 for kids six to 12 years old, and anyone younger eats for free.
“Come the big day, we at Feast will remain closed so our crew can be with family and friends, but we’ll cook relentlessly for days beforehand, brining and roasting, slicing and baking, so that you can just give it all a little warm-up on the big day, cooking less beforehand and scrubbing less afterward. Place your order by Saturday, November 23rd, and we’ll have your dinner waiting with reheating instructions on Wednesday, November 27th. Then heat it up, relax, and enjoy your day without spending it in the kitchen.”
Call (520) 326-9363 to place an order.
The menu looks like this:
Redbird Turkey breast, brined, roasted and sliced……$22.00/ lb
Redbird Turkey legs and thighs, brined and roasted… $17.50/ lb
Mashed Potatoes…….….$6.50/half pint…..$12.00/pint
Gravy……………….…..$6.00/half pint…..$11.00/ pint
Giblet Gravy……………..$6.50/half pint…..$12.00/ pint
Sage & Celery Stuffing……$6.50/ half pint…..$12.00/ pint
Fennel and Sausage Stuffing…………………$7.00/half pint…..$13.00/ pint
Winter Squash Stew with spinach, sweet potato puree & candied hazelnuts…….……….$22.00/ entrée serving
Roasted Beets with walnuts, grapes, rosemary and Bleu cheese……………….. ……………….$7.00/half pint…..$12.50/ pint
Brussels sprouts, sunchokes, and pancetta tossed with whole-grain mustard……$8.00/ half pint….$14.00/ pint
Scalloped Russet and Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan cheese.….………………………..……$8.00/serving
Five-spice cranberry sauce….$6.50/half pint….$12.00/pint
French dinner rolls……………….$1.00 each
The whole nine yards…..…….……$48.00/ per person
Includes~ turkey breast or dark meat, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, five-spice cranberry sauce, green beans, roll and pumpkin pie (no substitutions, please)
Pumpkin Pie……………$7.00/slice…..…$39/ whole
Bourbon-Pecan pie………$7.50/slice……..$45/ whole
The Country Club is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch on Thursday, November 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gallery of Food is closed on Thanksgiving but is now taking preorders for turkeys and sides! Order online ASAP.
The Gourmet Girls are taking special orders for Thanksgiving, everything but the turkey. All the pies, side dishes, and other goodies! Last day to order is Sunday, November 25.
“Join us for a vegan Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28 from noon – 5 p.m. All your care to eat for $21.95. Meet our pet turkey ‘Sufi’.”
“Making and baking all of our favorites. Pick up in downtown Tucson on Wednesday, November 27 from noon – 4 p.m. (pre-order necessary).
Pies, pies! Get yer pies! Kingfisher is baking a select number of pies this holiday season. Make your order by Wednesday, November 20 (pickup is Monday, November 25 – Wednesday, November 27). Keep in mind that the restaurant will be closed on Thursday, November. 28.
They’re hosting a Thanksgiving brunch at The Canyon Club and also a dinner at the Flying V Restaurant. “Make Thanksgiving memories at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, where you can celebrate your way with three curated dining experiences.”
“Thanksgiving vegan dinner reservations start on Monday, November 4 and end on Friday, November 22 for dine-in and to-go pick ups. Orders for full pumpkin pies are also available the same dates. Gluten-free dinners will be available to order with our nut loaf and gluten-free sides. Call (520) 325-7766 or come in to make reservations!”
Maynards is offering a Thanksgiving to-go meal for $325, which ought to feed up to six people. “Save some time this Thanksgiving and order your dinner to-go from Maynards kitchen!”
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“We have a delicious lunch and dinner selection available all week long from Monday, November 25 – Saturday, November 30. We will be closed on Thanksgiving (Charro Steak is open), but we hope you get to come in and enjoy these delicious recipes to help put you in the season! Available for dine-in or takeout.”
The local bakery has its Thanksgiving list up and is now taking orders! Stop in or give them a call at (520) 326-0735 to order your favorite holiday pies!
“Join us for a special Thanksgiving buffet at Bob’s Dining Room on Thursday, November 28, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with seatings available every half hour. The menu features a delicious selection, including breakfast staples like omelets, waffles, and biscuits with gravy, and main attractions such as turkey with cranberry sauce, porchetta, and seared red snapper. Enjoy traditional sides, from roasted garlic mashed potatoes to candied yams, and end with sweet treats like pumpkin pie and gingerbread cupcakes. Priced at $89 for adults, $39 for children ages 6-12, and complimentary for children 5 and under. Reservations required; call (520) 297.2271. Seatings available every half an hour
“This Thanksgiving, let us do the cooking so you can focus on what really matters — enjoying time with loved ones. Order your Thanksgiving To Geaux and indulge in all the deliciousness without the hassle. Place your order before we sell out, sit back, and leave the cooking to us!”
The midtown restaurant is offering $20 bottles of wine to-go this Thanksgiving.
“Join us for a special holiday buffet featuring roasted honey ham, roasted turkey, thanksgiving favorites, prime rib, snow crab legs, holiday desserts, pies, and more.”
This Thanksgiving feast is $55 per person from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 28.
Thanksgiving Brunch:
Celebrate Thanksgiving with an indulgent brunch at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar. Enjoy a selection of seasonal pastries, chef-prepared eggs benedict, and omelets, along with fresh seafood from the raw bar, caviar, and charcuterie. The Thanksgiving presentation includes Roast Turkey Roulade, Porchetta with Truffle Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Cedar Plank Steelhead Trout, and Pepper Crusted Roast Striploin of Beef. End the feast with an array of classic holiday pies and tarts. Available on Thursday, November 28th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (final seating at 1:45 p.m.). Reservations are required. $155 per adult, $75 per child (ages 2-12).
Thanksgiving Dinner:
Join CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar for an elegant six-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring locally inspired dishes in the stunning Sonoran Desert setting. Highlights include a Duck Confit Stuffed Quail, Pumpkin and Spiced Apple Bisque, and entrée selections including Roasted Tom Turkey with traditional sides, Buffalo Tenderloin, or Arctic Char. Savor seasonal desserts such as Pumpkin Mousse or Spiced Mesquite Apple Pie. Available on Thursday, November 28 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required. $165 per adult, $80 per child (ages 2-12).
How do I order? Fill out the Thanksgiving Preorder form on our website!
Preorder Deadline: Sunday, November 17 at 5 p.m.
Pick-up: Wednesday, November 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Espresso bar will be open!
Payment: Pay at pick up. Or, if you have somebody picking up, pre-pay in person at the bakery or via venmo (@rosebudbakeryaz).
They’ll be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and Fall Photoshoot from Tuesday, November 26 – Thursday, November 28. $25 per person.
“November Burger of the Month has arrived! The Thunder Turducken: ground duck, chicken and turkey smash patties, chipotle cranberry sauce, lettuce, and pickle on stuffing waffles.”
“Preorder bread, a variety of holiday foods, and selected wines for pickup on Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28. Browse the menu and order on our website. PLEASE NOTE: Ordering closes November 26th at noon.”
Trident Grill II on Swan Road will be open on Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. -7 p.m., serving a special menu for $25 per person.
Order now through November 22. Order online, in person at 73 E. Pennington St., or by calling (520) 792-9355. Pick up November 27 between 2 – 5 p.m.
The Thanksgiving meal will be available from 1 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 28.
“Spend more time with family and less time cooking and cleaning by getting your Thanksgiving catered this year with a feast made from scratch by our Warfuel Kitchen Chefs! Oven-roasted turkey, Garlic green beans, Cranberry sauce, Stuffing, Garlic mashed potatoes, and Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies included with each serving!”
“This Thanksgiving, leave the kitchen chaos to the incredible team at the resort and enjoy their incredible Thanksgiving buffet. The team has created a stellar spread for the holiday including both Thanksgiving classics like Yukon Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a turkey carving station, or less traditional Thanksgiving dishes like bolognese, day boat scallops, and shrimp ceviche. The Westin La Paloma’s Thanksgiving feast costs $129/per person and $64 for children 10 years old and under and is available from noon – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28.”
Westward Look Resort is hosting a buffet from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. “Enjoy savory carvings, seasonal sides, delectable desserts, and gourmet salads!”
“Time is running out to order your Zio Peppe Thanksgiving To-Go meal! Featuring our unique convergence of Italian and Sonoran cuisine. Purchase online and pick up on Wednesday, November 27 at Zio Peppe. Comfortably feeds four to six people. Orders must be placed by 2 p.m. Sunday 11/24/24. Order before it’s too late!”
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