Want to serve a nice Thanksgiving dinner, but your budget is tight? There are local restaurants that offer Thanksgiving-To-Go packages, but, believe it or not, you might be able to get your best deal -- even cheaper than cooking yourself -- from your local market or grocery store. You might even consider ordering enough for some leftovers!
I Update this listing until the week of Thanksgiving, so check back for updates.
Prices mentioned not include tax, where applicable.
For more about Thanksgiving in Greater Phoenix -- restaurants, recipes, activities and more -- see the Phoenix Thanksgiving Planner.
Unless otherwise specifically mentioned, prices mentioned don't include tax. All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
AJ's Fine Foods
Locations: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler, Mesa
Cost: $140 to $150
Description: For $140, you'll get a 16-18 lb. Roasted Turkey. For $150, you'll get 14 to 16 lbs. of Boneless Turkey Breast. AJ’s Chef-prepared dinners come complete with traditional trimmings and dessert -- Herbed Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Candied Yams with Marshmallows, Green Beans Almandine, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Dinner Rolls, Holiday Butter, Apple or Pumpkin Pie. Dinners serve 6 to 8, are fully cooked, and ready to heat & serve. Please reserve by November 17.
Albertson's
Locations: Locations in and around Phoenix
Cost: $45 to $60
Description: Thanksgiving meal that serves 6-8 people includes a 10 to 12 lb. turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and a dozen rolls. Spiral cut ham dinner, prime rib dinner and rotisserie turkey breast dinner also available. Smaller and larger menus, as well as a prime rib dinner, are also available at other prices. Assortment of sides available at $4 each.
Bashas' Markets
Locations: Locations in and around Phoenix
Cost: $40
Description: Thanksgiving meal that serves 6-8 people includes a 9 to 11 lb. fully cooked turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, a bakery pie (choice of apple or pumpkin), cranberry orange relish and a dozen rolls. Spiral sliced ham dinner also available. Smaller and larger menus, as well as a prime rib and spiral sliced ham dinners, are also available at other prices.
Fresh & Easy
Locations: throughout the Greater Phoenix area
Cost: a la carte
Description: Turkeys, prepared sides that just have to be heated up, baked goods, desserts.
Fry's and Fry's Marketplace
Locations: all over the Greater Phoenix area
Cost: Range $50 to $70
Description: This popular grocery store chain has complete holiday dinners, turkey, ham or prime rib including side, dinner rolls and dessert.
HoneyBaked Ham
Locations: Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Ahwatukee, Tolleson
Cost: Order everything a la carte
Description: Known for their cooked hams, at this time of year you can also order a fully-cooked whole turkey or glazed turkey breast. Side dishes and desserts also offered.
Safeway
Locations: throughout the Greater Phoenix area
Cost: $40 (Turkey); $50 (Ham); $70 (Prime Rib)
Description: Safeway is offering several different heat and serve holiday dinners: Turkey (10 - 12 lbs), Ham (about 7 lbs) and Prime Rib (about 4 lbs). Potatoes, vegetables, rolls and dessert usually accompany each dinner.All the components of a Thanksgiving meal, but frozen, includes a 10 lb turkey, stuffing, potatoes, sides, pie, ice cream and whole cranberries for $40.
Sprouts
Locations: Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise
Cost: $50
Description: Whole cooked all-natural free-range turkey or ham feeds 6 - 8 people includes sides and dessert. Dinners for 2-4 people also available, as well as Prime Rib dinners and ham dinners.
Whole Foods Market
Locations: Chandler, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe
Cost: $80 to $110
Description: The Holiday Meal contains a partially cooked turkey with Traditional Stuffing, Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce. Organic and smoked turkeys, prime rib, Beef Wellington, leg of lamb, ham, pork loin, salmon and tamales also available. Additional sides and desserts may be ordered separately. Orders can be placed in person at each store, over the phone, or online.
Eating Out on Thanksgiving
If you have decided that you really don't want to order Thanksgiving to go, you can still make a reservation!
