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If you’re lucky enough to be eating Thanksgiving dinner in Phoenix, AZ this year, we probably don’t need to tell you that there is plenty to be thankful for. Not only are there tons of high-end restaurant options open at the resorts and hotels dotting Phoenix and Scottsdale, but there is also a burgeoning homegrown scene as well. You also aren’t limited by traditional Thanksgiving options and can go that route or try something new like Italian, southern-style barbeque, or rotisserie chicken rather than turkey. There are also plenty of local bakeries serving specialty pies and breads to round out any feast (or just bring home for late night munchies).
Whether you want to pick up sides, pies, or the whole bird and all the fixin’s – or eat out for lunch, brunch, dinner, or anywhere in between – Phoenix has got you covered. All you need to decide is how you’d like to celebrate – low-key or high-end – and which of the options sound most delicious to you and your family.
Keep scrolling to check out our ideas for where to eat in Phoenix on Thanksgiving – or where to grab takeout that’s so good and fresh you might be tempted to pass it off as your own. We won’t tell if you won’t, but please do pass it our way.
Phoenix Thanksgiving Takeout Options
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Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal can be pretty time-consuming – and pretty tough on the wallet. It takes a good deal of coordination, not to mention kitchen space and tools, to pull off everything at the right time. This is where takeout comes in.
If you’re looking to host the best Thanksgiving dinner in Phoenix, consider outsourcing a few of the dishes, desserts – or even the whole event – to a restaurant or bakery around town. Not only would they appreciate the business, but it will also give you a chance to relax and enjoy more of the spirit of the day.
Even if you’re not planning on hosting this year, takeout is still a solid option if you’re a guest that’s been tasked with bringing a specific item. Or if you’re just having a simple dinner by yourself or with a friend or two. Takeout is infinitely flexible. That’s its beauty!
We listed what we believe are some of the top Thanksgiving takeout dinner options in Phoenix below, but we’re sure we missed some and can’t wait to hit the streets to discover more of what this great city has to offer.
- ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho While ZuZu is serving a no reservations required Thanksgiving brunch as well as a reservation definitely required Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., it is also offering a to go option featuring a “beautifully prepared family-style feast including half and whole turkeys (along with plenty of sweets to round out the festivities.”) Count us in. For all of it.
- Trapp Haus BBQ Trapp Haus goes all out with its takeout, including smoked turkey, Cajun fried turkey, and smoked prime brisket as mains, along with jalapeño cheddar cornbread, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, smoke macaroni and cheese and black-eyed peas as sides.
- Doughbird As part of its Grateful Plateful initiative, Doughbird will be donating all proceeds from its to-go holiday meals to St. Vincent de Paul through November 30th. Choose from two sizes (individual for $20 or family-sized for $38) to enjoy such seasonal favorites as a mouthwatering rotisserie bird, rosemary stuffing, roasted Brussel sprouts, squash, gravy and cranberry sauce.
If you’re looking for pies specifically, (and who isn’t?) Phoenix is rich in pie shops. Pie Snob, Mamma Toledo’s The Pie Hole, Piefection, Only Pies, and Sugarjam will all be offering Thanksgiving specials – but be sure to get your order in fast. Though bakeries almost always bake extra for people who forget to make reservations, you don’t want to be the person who fails to bring the pies.
Where to Eat in Phoenix on Thanksgiving
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Takeout is a great choice if you want to celebrate in the warmth and comfort of your own home. If you’re looking to get dressed up and go out, however, there are plenty of options to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in Phoenix – especially if you want to enjoy life on the fancy side at one of the many resorts in the area.
While you’re always destined for an amazing, wine-paired, prix fixe meal at almost any of the grand hotels and resorts in Phoenix, we gathered some options of a different speed for a Thanksgiving meal out below. Be sure to leave us a comment below if we missed any of your favorites. We’d love to know your top picks!
- Buca di Beppo – Who says Thanksgiving has to be 100% potatoes, squash, stuffing and turkey?! Buca di Beppo has to-go and dine-in options with a pasta course including spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo or penne alla vodka followed by all the traditional choices.
- Padre Murphy’s – This classic sports tavern in Glendale celebrates Thanksgiving each year with a celebratory feast for friends and family that lasts from 11 a.m. to midnight. 13 hours of Thanksgiving, people! That’s a lot of gravy.
- My Mother’s Restaurant – Thanksgiving is My Mother’s Restaurant’s busiest day of the year, so if you’re planning on dining at this longtime Phoenix favorite, make your reservation today. They also pack more than 1,000 online orders a year so if the tables are full – you can still enjoy their traditional offerings at home.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our gratitude for the blessings we have and, let’s face it, eat until we can’t zipper our pants! If you’re looking for the best Thanksgiving dinner in Phoenix, we hope our list has provided some guidance – and some motivation to get those orders and reservations in today!
Be sure to check out Visit Phoenix’s annual list of things to do in Phoenix over Thanksgiving for some additional inspiration, and above all – Happy Thanksgiving!
