Sometimes there's just a lot going on, and having your Thanksgiving dinner out is a viable alternative to help reduce the stress in your life. The best thing about going out to eat dinner on Thanksgiving Day is that you don't have to spend hours preparing, and hours cleaning up. The worst thing about Thanksgiving dinner out is no leftovers!
Here are some restaurants in the Greater Phoenix that are open on Thanksgiving Day. These restaurants serving dinner on Thanksgiving are located at local resorts, and will likely have higher prices for a more elegant Thanksgiving meal experience.
Eat Dinner Out on Thanksgiving: Resort Dining
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 East Missouri, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Both
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Both restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meals; Thanksgiving buffet in the ballroom. Prepaid only.
Arizona Grand Resort - The Lobby Grill
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
Less than $40 per person? Exactly $40
Anything else? Children $17.
Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa - Latilla / Rusty’s at the Boulder’s Club / Palo Verde
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Four-course menu at Latilla (afternoon and evening), four-course menu at Rusty's (afternoon), an a la carte and prix fixe menu at Palo Verde (evening).
Camelback Inn - Rita's Kitchen / BLT Steak
5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet (Rita's), plated (BLT)
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? For brunch, champagne and mimosas included, live music in the courtyard. BLT offers a prix fixe 3-course meal.
Four Seasons Resort - Talavera / Crescent Moon
10600 E Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet at Crescent Moon only
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Special four-course plated dinner menu at Talavera, attire is 'resort formal'.
Hermosa Inn - Lon's
5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Three course meal
Hotel Valley Ho - Cafe Zuzu / Trader Vic's
6850 E. Main Street, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? Maybe
Anything else? Regular menu with special Thanksgiving menu items available.
Hyatt Regency Downtown Phoenix - Compass / Networks
122 North Second Street, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Closed for renovations during Thanksgiving 2009
Less than $40 per person? N/A
Anything else? N/A
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale - SWB, a southwest bistro
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Features various staions: seafood, pasta, paella, breakfast, carvers, quesadilla, salad, and more.
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa - Blue Sage / Ristorante Tuscany / Meritage Steakhouse
5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Both
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Buffet at Blue Sage, prix fixe dinner at Ristorante Tuscany, plated meal at Meritage Steakhouse. Thanksgiving Breakfast Buffet is offered at Vista Lounge starting at 6:30 a.m.
Marriott Buttes - Top of the Rock / Market Cafe
2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe
Buffet or plated dinner? Both
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Formal three course dinner at Top of the Rock, champagne brunch at Market Cafe.
Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch - Piñon Grill
7401 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? Maybe.
Anything else? Regular menu plus Thanksgiving special menu items. A la carte.
The Phoenician - Il Terrazzo
6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Both
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Thanksgiving buffet and four course plated meal at Il Terrazzo.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort - Lantana Grill
7677 North 16th Street, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet for both
Less than $40 per person? Yes, just barely.
Anything else? Seniors pay less
Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix - Bistro 24
2401 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Four course meal. Choice of entree and family-style sides.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa - T. Cook's
5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Buffet or plated dinner? Both
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Three course meal or buffet.
Sanctuary on Camelback - elements
5700 E. McDonald, Paradise Valley
Buffet or plated dinner? Combination
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Starter buffet and an entree.
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center - Palm Court
7700 E. McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Champagne
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass - Kai / Ko'sin
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler
Buffet or plated dinner? Both plated
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Ko 'Sin offering early and evening 3 course dinner. Kai will offer a 7 course special Thanksgiving menu, and is recommended for adults.
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Nellie Cashman's
6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will incur a charge.
W Scottsdale - Sushi Roku
7277 East Camelback Rd, Scottsdale
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? Exactly $40
Anything else? 3 course meal
Wigwam Resort - Red's Steakhouse
300 Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park
Buffet or plated dinner? Family-style
Less than $40 per person? No
Anything else? Three courses including ham and turkey.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino - Shula’s Steak House and Café 24/7
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler
Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
Less than $40 per person? Exactly $40
Anything else? Three course meal, turkey entree only.
On the next page you'll find some options for eating your Thanksgiving dinner out in a more casual environment, possibly with kids, and for a more reasonable price.
Next page >> Eating Thanksgiving Dinner Out: Casual/Non-Resort
All prices and offerings subject to change without notice.
