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Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Phoenix

Thanksgiving Meals at Restaurants Not Associated With Resorts

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On the previous page we listed some local resorts where you can enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving dinner. You might be looking for something a bit more casual, or for a restaurant that isn't associated with a hotel. If you have kids, a place where you won't be spending a couple hundred dollars for a meal is probably a priority! Keep in mind that prices mentioned don't include beverages or tip, and may not include dessert. Here are some restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in the Valley of the Sun.

Thanksgiving Dinner Out: Non-Resort Restaurants

  • Arrowhead Grill
    8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale,
    623-566-2224
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    $50
    Anything else? Some regular menu items also available.

  • Avanti
    2728 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix
    602-956-0900
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $35 per adult
    Anything else? Regular menu also available.

  • Bill Johnson's Big Apple
    Six Locations in Greater Phoenix
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $20 per adult
    Anything else? Turkey or prime rib special meal. Open until 5 p.m. Limited number of non-holiday meals available.

  • Black Angus Steakhouse
    Eight locations in Greater Phoenix
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Under $20 per adult
    Anything else? Three course meal

  • Bobby's
    7122 E. Greenway Parkway, Kierland Commons, Scottsdale
    480-556-0770
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $40
    Anything else? Four course prix fixe. Live entertainment. Regular menu available.

  • Buca di Beppo
    Locations in Glendale, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $20
    Anything else? Regular menu available, as well as a family style turkey dinner.

  • Buster's on the Lake
    8320 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
    480-951-5850
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $25
    Anything else? All you can eat.

  • Central Grille
    8525 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
    602-861-4763
    Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
    $40 per adult
    Anything else? Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome.

  • Chompie's
    Locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, Paradise Valley
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    a la carte
    Anything else? All locations open until 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
    Locations in Mesa, Glendale, Phoenix, Goodyear, Buckeye, Peoria, Casa Grande
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $10
    Anything else? Regular menu also available.

  • Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club
    14202 N Scottsdale Rd #14, Scottsdale
    480-905-7200
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated.
    Cost varies depending on menu selections.
    Anything else? Watch a first run movie with your meal. Matinees and evening films offered. Regular menu items will be available in addition to a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

  • Green New American Vegeterian
    2240 N. Scottsdale Road #8, Tempe
    480-941-9003
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated.
    $25 for adults (prepaid), $29 otherwise.
    Anything else? A multi-course vegan "thanksLIVING" meal and beverage, live music, guest speaker Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary, adoptable animals, animal friendly-vendors, kids crafts. Collecting blanket donations for animals at Maricopa County Animal Control

  • Kokopelli Winery & Bistro
    35 West Boston, Chandler and 14719 W Grand Avenue, Surprise
    480-792-6927 (Chandler); 623-556-4810 (Surprise)
    Buffet or plated dinner? Buffet
    $20 for adults
    Anything else? Turkey and all the trimmings, salad and desserts. Televising football games.

  • Maggiano’s Little Italy
    16405 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
    480-333-4100
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $40 per person
    Anything else? Family style dinner with 4 courses

  • Marie Callendar's
    Five Locations in Greater Phoenix
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $20 per adult
    Anything else? No

  • McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $25 per person? Yes
    Anything else? Three course meal. Regular menu also available. Locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

  • Mimi's Cafe
    Eight Locations in Greater Phoenix
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    About $15 per adult
    Anything else? Three course meal

  • Quiessence on The Farm at South Mountain
    6106 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix
    602-276-0601
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated, sides served family style.
    $59 per adult. Three course meal, three seatings
    Anything else?

  • Rawhide
    Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
    480-502-5600
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    $24 per adult. Three course meal.
    Anything else? Country music.

  • Rustler's Rooste
    Pointe South Mountain Resort
    7777 South Pointe Parkway, Phoenix
    602-431-6474
    Buffet or plated dinner? Plated
    Less than $30 per adult.
    Anything else? Family dinners for 4-6 people, or regular menu. Live country music.

In addition to all these places, don't rule out the casinos around town. Just about all of them have several types of restaurants from which to choose, high end and cheap, buffet, and menu, and all of them are open on Thanksgiving Day. Here's where you can find a listing of the casinos that in the greater Phoenix area, and which ones are closest to you.

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