BEST PLACES TO EAT OUT FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER IN THE VALLEY

Not feeling like cooking or cleaning at home this year? Across the Valley, you'll find a plethora of delectable Thanksgiving feasts at the city's finest resorts and restaurants.

Whether you're a visitor or simply prefer to skip the kitchen chaos, these meals are certain to delight your taste buds for Thanksgiving 2023:

Thanksgiving Buffet at Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak 

Nov. 23

Enjoy all the fixings of a Thanksgiving dinner, plus some classic resort favorites including penne pasta, shrimp cocktail and more. 

Price: $55 per adult | $25 per child | Free for children 5 and under

Rooftop Thanksgiving at The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown 

Nov. 23

 

-@renhotelphx

Phoenix weather is lovely around Thanksgiving time, so what better place to enjoy the holiday than on the rooftop of the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel? The DTPHX skyline and the surrounding mountains will give you plenty to look at while live music plays as you enjoy a Sonoran Desert thanksgiving. 

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Arizona Biltmore's Gold Room 

Nov. 23

 

@arizonabiltmore

The Biltmore’s Gold Room is the setting for a Thanksgiving buffet fit to rival the delight of the beautiful venue itself. The elegant Gold Room, the resort’s original dining hall, will be presenting an incredible Thanksgiving celebration to suit any age and palate, full of delicious options such as a raw bar, a carving station and a great range of classic kid’s favorites. 

Thanksgiving at Medieval Times 

Nov. 23

 

@jwalker80

Enjoy a four-course feast and witness a spectacular live performance of Medieval tournament games, authentic jousting and exciting sword fights. Medieval Times’ noble guests feast on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, the pastry of the Castle, coffee and two rounds of select beverages.

Price: $47.95 for Adults | $33.95 Children 12 & under

Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise 

Nov. 22- Nov. 24

 

@lakepleasantcruises

How does Thanksgiving dinner at sunset on beautiful Lake Pleasant sound? Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute sunset dinner cruise, featuring a delicious buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner with a full-service bar. The menu will feature sliced turkey with stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, and green beans with sauteed bacon and onions, among other decadent dishes. The cruise sells out early. Reservations are recommended.

Price: $85 per adult | Children 4-12 $55 | Infants $10

Thanksgiving Dinner at Renata's Hearth 

Nov. 23

 

-@renatashearth

Renata’s Hearth will be serving up a magnificent family-style feast where the spark of Latin heat brings fresh taste to classic dishes. The highly trained chefs have curated a distinctive spread of dishes from pluma al pastor marinated in achiote with guajillo and citrus to seared diver scallops  with a rich mole verde and patatas to smoked turkey brined in sidral mundet, and much more. 

Thanksgiving at Royal Palms 

Nov. 23

 

@royalpalmshotel

Ditch the prep and dishes in your kitchen and gather round at T. Cook's for a culinary feast, enjoying time with your loved ones. Plan your turkey day at Royal Palms Resort & Spa with options to fit any schedule and cravings, including breakfast, a prix-fixe menu, or limited bar and lounge menu.

Price: Adults: $175 | Children ages 6-12: $75 | children under five: free

Thanksgiving Brunch at Andaz Scottsdale 

Nov. 23

 

@weftandwarpaz

Let the chefs cook for you this Thanksgiving. Gather with friends and family at Weft & Warp to enjoy agave brine turkey, pumpkin ravioli, a raw bar, and more. 

Price: $130 per person | $60 per child 7-12

Three-course Thanksgiving Dinner at MATCH Market & Bar at FOUND:RE Phoenix  

Nov. 23

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a three-course meal at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel. The menu will give visitors several options to choose from for each course. Vegans and vegetarians will be happy to have delicious dishes prepared for them, such as stuffed acorn squash and carrot ginger soup with coconut milk. For those looking for more traditional Thanksgiving fare, FOUND:RE will have smoked turkey breast with stuffing, and a cranberry pecan salad, among other dishes. Reservations are welcome.

Price: $59 per person

FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at CIELO Restaurant 

Nov. 23

 

@cieloscottsdale

Enjoy sage butter basted turkey, prime rib, mushroom soup, refreshing salad, vegetables, and of course different types of stuffing with a sensational dessert station to end, or begin the night. From 11am-1pm, catch the early bird deal of $90 per person, or 1pm-7pm, join us for $110 per person and children for $45. 

CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale 

Thanksgiving Celebration at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 

Nov. 23

 

@fairmontscotsdl

The Fairmont is offering a bountiful Thanksgiving brunch, where four dynamic restaurants and five talented chefs will come together to present a feast in the Palomino Ballroom. Dine in luxury with chefs from Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar and Ironwood Kitchen. Each chef will bring their own unique culinary talents and themed menus to the table. 

Price: $144 per adult | Children ages 6-12 $64 | Free for children 5 and under 

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 

Thanksgiving at Ember at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

Nov. 23

Come celebrate Thanksgiving with a six-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring Chef Matthew Brake’s delicious and innovative menu offerings at this award-winning fine dining establishment.

Price: $85 per guest

Ember at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort 

Thanksgiving at Rustler's Rooste 

Rustler's Rooste may be known as a steakhouse, but don't miss out on a special thanksgiving dinner at the famous "beef and brew with a view." At Rustler's Rooste, you can either order a dinner for 8-10 guests or select from a baked ham dinner, a prime rib dinner, or a sauteed shrimp dinner. A kids menu is also available. Make sure to book ahead before all the reservations are gobbled up. 

Thanksgiving Dinner at Giving Tree Cafe 

The Giving Tree Cafe  will prepare an organic, plant-based, soy-free, gluten-free and seed oil free Thanksgiving Feast at their Phoenix location on November 23rd. The Thanksgiving day menu includes stuffed roasted acorn squash, yukon gold mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, jalapeno corn bread muffins, and much more. The meal is $45 for adults and $16.95 for kids 12 and under. 

Learn more about local vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Phoenix here.

 

Souce: Visit Phoenix