If you’re skipping the kitchen this Thanksgiving, plenty of Arizona’s top restaurants are ready to serve up festive feasts, indulgent desserts, and seasonal flair. Whether you’re in the mood for a red rock view, an Italian-inspired dinner, or a Southern-style pie, here’s where to celebrate in style this holiday season.
Start your day with a Thanksgiving Brunch at Amara Resort, featuring dishes like Cowboy Benedict with honey-baked ham, Chicken & Waffles with pasilla chile maple glaze, and Tres Leches French Toast topped with cinnamon buñuelos. Chef Chatham’s Achiote Roasted Turkey Dinner steals the show with herbed focaccia and chorizo stuffing, roasted garlic and brie mashed potatoes, and cranberry-ancho chile chutney.
The prix fixe dinner at Amara offers a culinary experience to remember. For $99 per adult, diners can enjoy starters like Tamarind Poached Pear and Butternut Squash Soup, followed by entrées such as Achiote Roasted Turkey, Steelhead Trout, or the inventive Duck, Duck, Goose trio. Sweet endings include traditional pies and the daring Foie Gras Churros.
CATCH Scottsdale is blending modern flair with holiday classics from 4 to 9 p.m. The hotspot features a limited-time menu with Cured Fuji Salmon from Japan’s Toyosu fish market and Roasted Heritage Turkey with all the trimmings. End the night with an Apple & Almond Tart topped with vanilla-ginger crème anglaise and miso brown butter gelato, perfect for guests who want Thanksgiving dinner with a cosmopolitan twist.
At The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Friendsgiving comes early on November 20 at La Fogata, where a five-course chef’s dinner pairs seasonal plates like Kabocha Squash Soup, Turducken Roulade, and Butterscotch Pot de Crème with handcrafted cocktails. On Thanksgiving Day, the resort hosts a grand brunch and a three-course dinner, featuring everything from prime rib, seafood displays and entrées like Barbacoa con Pavo.
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock offers an elaborate holiday buffet crafted by Chef Hector, complete with the classics and a few creative surprises. Families can enjoy a refined meal in the resort’s main dining room or opt for a casual “Thanksgiving Day Tailgate” at ShadowRock Tap + Table. The buffet, priced at $89 for adults and $32 for children, promises stunning red rock views to match.
Kona Grill is serving a Thanksgiving menu from November 27 through 30 at its Desert Ridge and Gilbert locations, offering both dine-in and take-out options. Choose between a Traditional Roasted Turkey or a Macadamia Nut Turkey entrée, paired with miso mashed potatoes, brioche stuffing, and green beans. Don’t forget to save room for a classic slice of pumpkin pie to complete the meal.
Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria in Cottonwood is offering a farm-to-table Thanksgiving feast from 12 to 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy dishes like Squash Miso Bisque, Roasted Turkey with confit dark meat, Candied Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Ciabatta Dressing with Orchard Apples. Top it all off with house-made pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie.
The Italian Daughter has two prix-fixe options: a full Thanksgiving Feast for $85 or a Classic Turkey Dinner for $55. Diners can enjoy courses like roasted pumpkin sacchetti, sausage stuffing, and sweet potato soufflé, followed by salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake or tiramisu.
Those craving a more casual, Southwestern-inspired celebration can head to Someburros, where the Albondigas Soup, made with tender beef meatballs and simmered rice, warms up November nights. Guests can also enjoy limited time treats like house made Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Caldwell County BBQ is bringing bold Texas flavor to Thanksgiving with its pre-order-only Family Meal, serving 8-10 people. The spread includes smoked turkey breast, corn casserole or pinto beans, and a pecan pie. Orders can be picked up on Thanksgiving Eve from the Queen Creek or Gilbert locations.
For a refined take on the classics, CIELO invites guests to a Thanksgiving feast on November 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. for $64 per person. The menu includes Pumpkin Soup with spiced walnut crumble, Slow-Roasted Diestel Turkey or Carved Country Ham with traditional fixings, and Pecan Pie with Grand Marnier cranberry sauce.
Ko’sin at Sheraton Grand offers an elegant Thanksgiving menu from 12to 6 p.m., priced at $73 per person. Start with a Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque or Harvest Salad, then move on to entrées like Mulling Spiced Turkey Breast, Cabernet Braised Short Ribs, or Pan-Seared Halibut. A Bourbon Pecan Pie Cheesecake or classic Pumpkin Pie completes the meal.
The Italiano offers a Thanksgiving buffet featuring carving stations, seafood towers, and a grand dessert spread from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Priced at $89 for adults and $39 for children, the feast combines classic favorites with Italian flair, making it perfect for families who want it all. Reservations are required.
At The Sicilian Butcher, guests can enjoy a festive three-course Italian-inspired Thanksgiving dinner for $45 per person. The menu highlights Slow-Roasted Turkey with traditional gravy or Braised Lamb Osso Buco, accompanied by Italian stuffing and Mini Pumpkin Cannoli for dessert. Families can also order a family-style meal to go, serving 4-6 people for $180.
Dessert lovers won’t want to miss the handcrafted pie offerings from Persepshen and SugarJam The Southern Kitchen. Persepshen’s “Pies & Pies” event on November 26 offers scratch-made, locally sourced pies and wood-fired pizzas in a festive atmosphere, while SugarJam is taking pre-orders for its famous deep-dish pies through November 14. Whether you choose Spiced Pumpkin Pie, Bourbon Pecan, or Southern Sweet Potato, these locally made desserts are the perfect way to end your Thanksgiving feast.
Kick off the holiday early at Omni Scottsdale’s annual Thanksgiving Eve celebration on Wednesday, November 26, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Set beneath the stars in Cortijo Plaza, guests can enjoy chef-crafted bites, cocktails, and live music with VIP tables and dancing, all benefiting a local charity. The festivities continue Thanksgiving Day at Prado with a four-course feast.
Sweeten your Thanksgiving table with house-made pies from Common Ground Culinary, featuring flavors like pumpkin, key lime, coconut cream, butterscotch pecan, chocolate mousse, and apple. Orders are open until November 23, with pickup Nov. 25-26 at participating locations or Sweet Provisions.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a modern twist at Neighborhood Services, serving a holiday dinner from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on November 27. The $52 menu features dishes like Creamy Chestnut & Mushroom Soup, Roasted Turkey or Turkey Roulade, and Pumpkin Pie, with optional beverage pairings available.
Mastro’s invites guests to savor a luxurious holiday meal across its Scottsdale locations: City Hall, Ocean Club, and Steakhouse. Enjoy signature cuts, premium seafood, and decadent sides in an elegant, music-filled setting that makes the day feel extra special. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Start Thanksgiving Day the New York way at The Delicatessen, open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for bagels, pastries, and coffee before the big feast. Hash Kitchen will be open Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Industry Standard is putting a fun twist on the biggest “going out night” of the year with a special Friendsgiving edition. On November 26, guests are invited to gather for “Three Generations of Girl Dinner.” Those who bring their mom and grandma will receive one complimentary Girl Dinner, which includes a caviar bump, half Caesar salad, spicy vodka pasta, and a choice of martini or bubbles.
