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10 Places To Dine In On Thanksgiving



This year has been a long one, and you may just not be up to cooking a whole homemade Thanksgiving meal and doing all that work, especially if it’s only for you and your immediate family with the pandemic still going on. We last gave you a list of Valley restaurants providing Thanksgiving food to go, and here’s the next compilation of places offering dine-in meals. Remember to wear your mask and enjoy a few days off to recharge and be with family! (Please keep in mind that tax and gratuity are not included in the prices below — don’t forget to give thanks to your servers this year too!).


Enjoy Thanksgiving Day at Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows Resort. There’s $10 Butternut Squash Soup, Pumpkin Pie and Butterscotch Pecan Pie. The main meal is Slow Roasted Two Wash Ranch Turkey Dinner with country gravy, and it’s $46 per person for adults, $17 for children ages 7 to 12 and free for kids six and under. Hearth ‘61 is located at 5445 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley; 855.485.1417; www.mountainshadows.com/dining/hearth


Zuzu at Hotel Valley Ho is also putting on a special event. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. there’s a chef-attended (no self-serve) starter buffet with items like King Crab Legs, Local Field Greens Salad and a Charcuterie Platter. Turkey with all the fixings is $57 and includes Apple Brined Organic Turkey Breast with Cranberry Chutney, Dark Meat Pot Pie, Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow and Vanilla Maple Glaze, Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes with Turkey Giblet Gravy, Apple Chestnut Sausage Stuffing and Brussels Sprouts Hash. If you’re not feeling the turkey, there’s also Roasted Pumpkin Risotto, Pecan Crusted Scottish Salmon, Slow Braised Pork Osso Bucco and 8 Oz. Barrel Cut Filet of Beef. Dessert choices are Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Potato Spice Cake, Apple PieCaken and Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée. Pricing varies based on entrée selection, and reservations are required. Zuzu is located at 6850 E Main Street, Scottsdale; 480.376.2600; www.hotelvalleyho.com/zuzu


Scott Conant’s The Americano has a very special three course meal planned for Thanksgiving. It’s $95 for adults and $45 for kids ages 12 and under and features Focaccia Ripiena for each table, a selection of appetizers like Caesar Salad, Polenta “Cremosa” and Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks and an entrée of Porchetta Turkey with Pancetta Chestnut Stuffing, Broccoli Rabe and Cranberry Sauce. You can also get Filet, Ribeye, Diver Scallops or Fiorentini Al Funghi pasta. Dessert is Pumpkin Budino, and reservations are now available for two different seating windows. Reservations are limited to three hours at a time. The Americano is located at 17797 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.573.0001; www.theamericanorestaurant.com


Stop by Chompie’s for a true Thanksgiving meal the day of from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s $20.99 a person and $9.99 for kids 10 and under. The meal comes with White Meat Turkey Breast with Stuffing, Cranberry Relish, Mash Potatoes with Pan Gravy, Homestyle String Beans, Candied Yams, Fresh Baked Knot Rolls with Butter and a slice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie. Chompie’s has locations in Chandler, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe; www.chompies.com


Elements Restaurant at Sanctuary is doing all the cooking and cleaning so you don’t have to. The four-course prix fixe meal created by executive chef Beau MacMillian is $105 per person during the first seating from 12 to 1:45 p.m. and $125 for the second seating from 2 to 8 p.m. It’s $45 for kids under 12 years old. First course is a Roasted Pumpkin and White Cheddar Bisque followed by a second course with dishes like Barbecued Oysters and a Caramelized Onion and Maitake Mushroom Tart. There’s a Two Wash Farms Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the fixings or other choices like Butternut Squash Raviolis and Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shank. For dessert, there’s Brownie Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Spice Crème Brulée plus two other offerings. Elements Restaurant is located at 5700 E McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley; 855.245.2051; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com


Match Market & Bar at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel is offering hotel guests and residents the chance to come together on Thanksgiving Day over a hot meal. The cost is $60 per person and includes a welcome drink of a glass of red or white wine and a first course of Two Deviled Eggs with bacon jam, egg yolk mousse, bacon crumbles, smoked paprika and basil. Then, there’s a House Salad or Cream of Mushroom Soup for the second course and a third course of Roasted Turkey, Country Mashed Potatoes with housemade gravy and Brussels Sprouts with crispy pancetta. Lastly, finish off the meal with a slice of Pumpkin or Chocolate Pie. Seating begins at 4 p.m., and reservations must be made by noon on Nov. 21 by calling 602.875.8080. Match Market & Bar is located at 1100 N Central Avenue, Phoenix; 602.875.8080; www.matchphx.com


Different Pointe of View at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Phoenix Resort is doing Thanksgiving right with a plated dinner from 12 to 3:30 p.m. Start with Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque followed by a choice of Poached Pear and Rocket Arugula Salad or Hearts of Romaine Salad. For an entrée, choose from Beer Brined-Buttered Roasted Turkey, Rosemary Port-Braised Short Ribs or Brown Sugar Sherry-Roasted Ham, all served with Brioche Italian Sausage Stuffing, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Tarragon Sauce and Braised Turkey Thighs. Dessert selections are Maple Crème Brûlée, Pumpkin Pie in a Chocolate Tart Shell, Spiced Apple Filling on Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Verrine and Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake. It’s $69 per adult and $49 per child 10 years old and under. Different Pointe of View is located at 11111 N 7th Street, Phoenix; 602.866.6350; www.tapatiocliffshilton.com/dining/different-pointe-of-view


The Capital Grille is continuing its yearly tradition of offering Thanksgiving fare in a fancy setting. The meal is $43 for adults and $15 for children and comes with Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing, French Green Beans, Cranberry-Pear Chutney and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes for the table. Dessert is $11 Pumpkin Cheesecake. The Capital Grille has locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale; www.thecapitalgrille.com


Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse is also offering Thanksgiving in person, and you can reserve your spot today. It’s available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting at $49 a guest. Start with a Fleming’s Salad or Lobster Bisque followed by a choice of Mixed Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast, Filet Mignon or Bone-In Ribeye. Sides to share are Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Onions and Cinnamon-Orange Infused Cranberry Sauce. Dessert is Carrot Cake or Harvest New York Cheesecake. Fleming’s has locations in Chandler, Scottsdale, Peoria and Tucson; www.flemingssteakhouse.com


Roy’s has a traditional turkey dinner available for dine-in. It’s $46.95 a guest or $66.95 with two glasses of paired wines. On the menu is a choice of Lobster Bisque or Caesar Salad with Pan Roasted Teriyaki Glazed Turkey, Portuguese Sausage Stuffing, Haricots Verts, Sesame Carrots, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Pan Gravy and Yuzu Cranberry Sauce. Dessert is a choice of Pumpkin Crunch Cake or Chocolate Torte. If you want something not as traditional, there’s appetizers like Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers and entrées such as Hawaiian Style Misoyaki Butterfish and Roy’s Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. Roy’s has locations in Chandler and Phoenix; www.roysrestaurant.com


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