Leave Thanksgiving Dinner to These Valley Spots (2015)

The family is on their way and you have cleaned every corner of your house. You’ve even left out the fancy soaps and towels in the guest bathroom. What about Thanksgiving dinner? Have you been to the store? Things are looking a little grim. All the best turkey’s have been swooped up and the cranberries are looking a little scarce. What to do, what to do?

If you haven’t quite mapped out all the dinner plans, we are here to save the day. Technically, these Valley restaurants are here to save the day, we’re just the messenger. Check out these local restaurants that are hosting Thanksgiving dinners.

Scottsdale Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Eddie’s House
Location| 7042 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale
Details| Eddie’s House 3 course dinner will delight all your guests. You’ll have many options for all courses. For your entree you can select between their American Chopped Salad, Chopped Caesar, Fall Harvest Kale Salad or the Lemon Poached Shrimp Cocktail. Your entree will include a Roasted Free Range Turkey, Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Campfire Sweet Potato Tots, Sage and Cornbread Stuffing, Buttered Green Beans, Thyme Giblet Gravy and Orange Cranberry Relish. You can choose from a Pumpkin Cheesecake, Apple Cobbler, Black Cherry Flourless Chocolate Cake or a Chocolate Pecan Tart with Cardamom Ice Cream for dessert.
Cost| $49 for adult guests $19 for guests aged 10 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 480.946.1622

Garden Court at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Location| 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Details| Garden Court is hosting the time-honored Thanksgiving Buffet. Enjoy an afternoon of classics, including Smokey Fire Turkey, Cajun BBQ Prime Rib, Slow Cooked Pitt Ham, a plethora of accompaniments, and desserts. The Buffet will be available between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Cost| $58 for adults, $26 for guests 13 to 18, $18 for guests 6-12 and guests under 5 are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 480.951.5170

Remington’s at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Location| 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Details| Dine on a three-course dinner at Remington’s. Have the fine dining experience this Thanksgiving, while enjoying live entertainment from the Rags Allen Trio (from 3:00pm to 7:00pm). The meal includes a choice of a starter, entrée and dessert. The three-course meal will be available between 12:00pm and 8:00pm.
Cost| $60 for adults, $30 for guests aged 6 to 12. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 480.951.5101

Roka Akor
Location| 7299 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Details| For the first time ever, Roka Akor Scottsdale (7299 N. Scottsdale Road) is remaining open for the Thanksgiving holiday. Executive Chef Jason Alford takes the techniques and preparations Roka Akor has perfected to present a special menu which offers a Japanese spin on the traditional turkey-centric feast. Mouthwatering dishes on the “open charcoal” robata grill include Whole Turkey Leg with wild mushroom medley, cranberry glaze, and togarashi (Japanese chili peppers), Grilled Muscovy Duck Breast with Oregon huckleberry glaze, roasted celery root puree, and marinated golden beets, and Braised Oxtail Kamameshi with Swiss chard, Vidalia onion, and daikon radish confit. In addition to these holiday-themed dishes, the restaurant will also offer the full menu, including the restaurant’s staple premium steaks, seafood, and sushi. This unprecedented Thanksgiving meal will be served from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m..
Cost| Varies based on selections
Reservations| 480.306.8800

Taggia
Location| 4925 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Details| Taggia will be offering a buffet dinner featuring organic local green salad with radish, carrots, red onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes with house white balsamic and citrus vinaigrettes, fresh mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil, basil saba and grilled vegetable platter with roasted red pepper vinaigrette, herb-butter poached turkey breast with wild mushroom, fennel sausage stuffing and marsala turkey gravy, garlic-herb whipped mashed potatoes, classic green bean casserole with crispy onions and toasted breadcrumbs, tri color tortellini with roasted garlic cream, parmesan and basil, Calabrian chili cured pork loin roast with tomato chutney and smoked rosemary pesto, assorted dinner rolls with butter and olive oil and balsamic vinegar, Chef’s assorted holiday cakes, pies and sweets and artisanal coffee and tea selections. This buffet will be available from 11am until 3:30pm.
Cost| $55 per adult, $25 for guests 12 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 480.424.6095

The Hash Kitchen
Location| 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Details| For a twist on Thanksgiving with family and friends, Executive Chef Joey Maggiore’s creative and bar concept, The Hash Kitchen will be open for brunch.
Smoked spiral ham hash ($13) Brown sugar rubbed ham, two poached eggs, and corned bread hash
Thanksgiving waffle ($14) Waffled stuffing, hand carved turkey, smashed potatoes, gravy, and fried leeks
Carved turkey beni ($13) Hand-carved turkey, cornbread stuffing cakes, and two poached eggs drizzled with gravy
Sweet potato pancakes ($9) served with homemade maple cranberry syrup
The Hash Kitchen will be open on from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on 11.26.15.
Reservations| 480.947.3214

The Westin Kierland Resort
Location| 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale
Details| This year, enjoy Thanksgiving with all the trimmings and leave the dishes to us. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa will feature a traditional Thanksgiving Day menu created by Executive Chef Christopher Masco. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner and live musical entertainment while surrounded by sweeping floor-to-ceiling views of The Westin Kierland Golf Course and McDowell Mountains.
To start, the menu will include a butternut bisque, fresh Pacific Shelf seafood items including oysters on the half shell, king crab legs, marinated mussels and Mexican white jumbo shrimp, a cheese board and selection of salads. Roasted Sonoran-spice rubbed turkey, Arizona prime beef strip loin, salmon, pork loin and pumpkin gnocchi will be offered as entrees accompanied by a host of delicious side dishes. For dessert, the menu features a variety of delectable pies, cakes, cheesecake and more.
Cost| $75 for adult guests, $25 for guests aged 5 to 12 and guests aged 4 and under are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 480.624.1202

Vivo! Ristorante
Location| 6560 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Details| Phoenix culinary legend, Tomaso Maggiore will host a prix-fixe Thanksgiving lunch and dinner at his latest concept, Vivo! Ristorante on Nov. 26 from 12 to 9 p.m. Guests will be able to enjoy the modernized Italian atmosphere while pairing wine or beer with each carefully selected course:
First course:

• Salad options: Arugula, endive and pear Salad or Berry and goat cheese salad or Caesar salad
• Soup options: Butternut squash soup with toasted almonds or Tuscan legume and barely soup

Second course:

• Handcrafted butternut squash tortellini or Piemontese filet mignon ravioli

Third course: Guests can choose from one of the options below:

• Traditional roasted turkey and stuffed turkey roulade with Swiss chard, veal, spring peas and Porcini Mushrooms
• Saltimbocca of veal roulade
• Veal Parmigiana
• Deconstructed Osso Bucco with Pappardelle Veal Sugo & Hazelnuts
• Eggplant Parm Stacks & Parmesan Potato Croquettes (Vegetarian option)

Cost| $48 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Reservations| 480.699.9081

Phoenix Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Different Pointe of View
Location| 11111 N. 7^th St., Phoenix
Details| Gather and give thanks over a decadent Thanksgiving feast overlooking the city skyline and sparkling city lights at Different Pointe of View, the mountaintop restaurant at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be served buffet-style on Thursday, November 26, from 12 to 7 p.m.
To start, enjoy signature housemade soups and salads including lobster bisque and butternut squash bisque, gremilli pasta and Italian olives, sopressata salad, Brussels leaf, smoked bacon and charred shallot salad, baby rocket arugula and poached pear salad, fresh Mozzarella di bufala and vine ripe tomatoes, and more.  Chilled seafood towers will feature Pacific Gulf shrimp, snow crab claws, marinated Penn Cove mussels and little neck clams. Fresh from the oven favorites will include caramelized cauliflower, sweet potato mousse with white truffle marshmallows, mascarpone herb caramelized shallot whipped potatoes, sweet Italian sausage  and sage brioche stuffing, braised turkey osso bucco with herb parmesan risotto and seared steelhead.  On the carving board, Executive Chef Anthony DeMuro will be slicing Four Peaks 8th Street Ale-brined and basted slow roasted turkey breast, slow-roasted Cedar River Farms prime rib, and applewood-smoked pork loin. For dessert, a selection of housemade seasonal desserts.
Cost| $64.95 for adults and $34.95 for guests aged 10 and under (not including tax or gratuity).
Reservations| 602.866.6350 ext. 7200

Hole-in-the-Wall
Location| 7677 N. 16^th St., Phoenix
Details| Round up the family for a casual, family-style Thanksgiving Dinner at the Western themed  Hole-in-the-Wall BBQ restaurant. Served on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, from 12 to 10 p.m., dinner begins with a harvest salad, warm rolls with butter and will be followed by family-style offerings of cider-brined turkey breast, smoked prime rib, and choice of sides from green chile cornbread stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and harvest green beans with bacon.  For dessert, a sampling of sweet fall treats including pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cinnamon apple crumble, and chocolate flourless cake.
Cost| $39 for adults, $35 for senior guests and $19 for guests 10 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 602.906.3840

Pointe in Thyme
Location| 11111 N. 7^th St., Phoenix
Details| For a more casual holiday dining experience, Pointe In Tyme offers a dining room crafted from dark Mahogany wood with a roaring fireplace as the centerpiece.  The Thanksgiving Day buffet will be offered on Thursday, November 26, from 12 to 6 p.m.  Soups, salads and chilled displays will include roasted pumpkin soup, Tuscan kale salad, roasted beets, imported and domestic cheeses, smoked fish, chilled seafood and antipasti. Warm from the oven entrees and sides will include brown sugar-braised beef short ribs, pork loin, barramundi, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus and broccolini and cornbread stuffing. From the carving board, enjoy herb-crusted prime rib, roasted leg of lamb, and brined and roasted turkey. For dessert, assorted cakes, pies, mousses, and more.
Cost| $51.95 for adults, $41.95 for seniors and $21.95 for guests 10 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 602.866.6348 ext. 7900
 
Rico’s American Grill
Locations| 7677 N. 16^th St., Phoenix
Details| Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the garden-inspired neighborhood restaurant will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Salads will include roasted root vegetable salad, southwestern Caesar, baby iceberg wedge and artisan lettuces with heirloom vegetables, herb goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette, as well as chilled items including charcuterie and cheese, dips and marinated and pickled vegetables. Warm and savory dishes will include seared corvina with lemon-caper butter and wilted spinach, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, green chile-roasted sweet potatoes, roasted fall vegetables and cornbread stuffing. From the carving station, sage-roasted turkey breast with gravy and peppercorn-crusted New York strip loin.  For dessert, traditional pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and caramel apple bread.
Cost| $49 per adult and $24 for guests aged 10 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 602.997.5850

T. Cook’s
Locations| 5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
Details| This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking to T. Cook’s, the renowned restaurant at Royal Palms Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotel, and enjoy two dining opportunities with a buffet or specialty menu from Executive Chef Todd Allison.
Guests of T. Cook’s have the opportunity to choose from a prix-fixe menu or holiday buffet featuring Carved Slow Roasted Heritage Turkey and other Thanksgiving dishes. Details include…
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu at T. Cook’s

• Thursday, November 26, 2015
• Available from11:00am to 8:00pm
• Prix-fixe menu with your choice of three courses including Roasted Free Range Diestel Turkey, Muscovy Duck Confit, Loch Duart Salmon, Braised Natural Beef Short ribs, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart, T. Cook’s Pumpkin pie and more.
• $88 per person, $29 for children ages 6-12 years old, gratis 5 years or younger. Does not include tax or gratuity.
• Reservations are required.

Thanksgiving Palmera Holiday Buffet

• Thursday, November 26, 2015
• Available from11:00am to 4:00pm
• Specialty Holiday Buffet with carving stations will include Roasted Beet Salad, Slow Roasted Heritage Turkey, Chilled Poached Shrimp, Oysters and Crab Claws, Carved Herb Crusted NY Strip, Organic Apple Galettes, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and more.

Cost| $75 per person, $26 for children ages 6-12 years old, gratis 5 years or younger. Does not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 602.808.0766
 
Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant
Location| 3225 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
Details| Phoenix culinary legend, Tomaso Maggiore will host a prix-fixe Thanksgiving lunch and dinner at his original Italian concept, Tomaso’s on Nov. 26 from 12 to 9 p.m. With the menu planning done at Tomaso’s, guests will have more time to relax with expertly paired Italian wine and enjoy the holiday with each course.
First course:

• Salad options: Arugula, endive and pear Salad or Berry and goat cheese salad
• Soup options: Butternut squash soup with toasted almonds or Tuscan pasta & fagioli soup

Second course: Handcrafted butternut squash tortelli or Bucatini three meat bolognese
Third course: Guests can choose from one of the following

• Traditional roasted turkey and stuffed turkey roulade with Swiss chard, sausage and mushroom
• Filet mignon with maple-balsamic reduction
• Sicilian braciole, mini meatballs and rigatoni
• Eggplant parm stacks and parmesan potato croquettes (vegetarian option)

Cost| $42 per adult, $18 for guests 12 and under (plus tax and gratuity)
Reservations| 602.956.0836

West Valley Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Litchfield’s at The Wigwam
Location| 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
Details| Gather around the table with family and friends for a delicious three-course menu of traditional Thanksgiving favorites including Pilgrim Salad with fresh cheese curd and corn bread croutons tossed in cranberry balsamic, Roasted Suckling Pig with spicy sausage, grilled corn grits, savoy cabbage, sour blueberries and ale honey complete with decadent desserts including Upside Down Pumpkin Pie with graham cracker crust and cinnamon whipped cream.
Cost| $54 for adults, $20 for guests aged 3 to 12 and guests under age 2 are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 623.935.3811

North Valley Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Lon’s at The Hermosa
Location| 5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley
Details| Guests are invited to join family and friends for a Thanksgiving meal at LON’s at the Hermosa, as the culinary team creates a multi-course meal featuring contemporary Southwestern takes on traditional holiday favorites.
Cost| $75 for adult guests, $25 for guests aged 5 through 12 and guests under the age of 4 are complimentary. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 602.955.7878

The Grill Kitchen and Bar at The Boulders
Location| 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree
Details| The Boulders’ Grill Kitchen and Bar celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday with a three course, specialty menu featuring festive, holiday items on Thursday, November 26th. Menu options include:
Butternut Squash Soup with Duck Confit, Red Wine Pears and Toasted Pepita
Sage & Apple Cider Brined Roasted Turkey Breast served with Cranberry & Cherry Compote, Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy and Baby Carrots
Smoked Rosemary Sage Prime Rib with Rosemary Beef Demi Glaze served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Blistered Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan
Seared Sea Bass with Pumpkin Spiced Beurre Blanc served with Butternut Squash Risotto and a Baby Vegetable Blend
Pumpkin Tart with Maple Crème, and Ginger Anglaise, Tuile
Chocolate Pecan Bar served with Pecan Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Candied Pecans and Chocolate Bourbon Sauce
Cost| $80 per adult guest, $30 for guests 12 and under (not including tax or gratuity)
Reservations| 480.488.7317

East Valley Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
Location| 1 N. San Marcos Dr., Chandler
Details| On Thursday, November 26, 2015, the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort will be hosting a Thanksgiving celebration, complete with live music, lawn games, swimming and a festive spread of holiday fare. With seatings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Executive Chef Aaron Geister and his culinary team will be serving up a variety of Thanksgiving fare for the whole family, including the following: Cold Items Antipasto Display with Cured Meats, Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Dried Fruit Peel & Eat Shrimp with Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Fresh Citrus Smoked Salmon with Mini Bagels, Egg, Caper, Onion, and Herb Dressing Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Rosemary & Garlic Buttermilk Dressing Fresh Seasonal Assorted Fruit Display Wild Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese, and Raspberries Mixed Baby Lettuce Salad with Baby Tomatoes, Carrots, and Croutons Hot Items Roasted Garlic-Shmeared Salmon with Creamed Leeks Applewood Smoked Bacon and Breakfast Sausage Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream Sourdough Bread Stuffing with Fresh Herbs and Local Shreiner’s Sausage Sour Cream-Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes Chai Tea-Candied Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts, Sage, and Marshmallow Sautéed Green Beans with Caramelized Fennel and Roasted Tomatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots, Garlic, and Applewood Smoked Bacon Chef-Attended Stations Chef-Prepared Omelet Station with Assorted Fillings and Toppings Roasted Garlic & Herb Roasted Tom Turkey, with Gravy and Cranberry-Orange Chutney Sour Local Orange & Agave Nectar Glazed Ham Herb-Encrusted Prime Rib with Rosemary Au Jus and Creamed Horseradish Desserts Traditional Pumpkin, Apple, and Pecan Pies with Whipped Cream Mini Assorted Cheesecake, Chocolate Layer Cake Pumpkin Spiced Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise Kids Chicken Strips, Mac and Cheese, Diced Fruit Salad, Chicken Teriyaki Skewers, Chocolate Chip Cookies To make a reservation for Thanksgiving at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
Cost| $49 for adult guests and $15 for guests aged 12 and under. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Reservations| 480.857.4401