Turkey still not defrosted? No worries. Let someone else do the cooking. At this late date, it’s best to call ahead. Most places recommend reservations; prices exclude tax or gratuity.
Govinda’s Cruelty-free Thanksgiving Meal — Comes complete with a live, roaming turkey meeting and greeting the guests who arrive for dinner— which is a “vegan vegetarian all-you-care-to-eat” meal served from noon to 7 p.m., Nov. 24. Cost is $15.95; $6.95 ages 9-12; $5.95 for ages 4-8; free ages 3 and under. Govinda’s is at 711 E. Blacklidge Drive. Call 792-0630 for more information.
Omar’s Highway Chef Restaurant, inside the Tucson Truck Terminal, 5451 E. Benson Highway — Serving traditional Thanksgiving fare with generous portions of turkey and sage dressing or ham with fruit sauce, choice of potato, vegetable, whipped yams and soup or salad 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 24. The cost is $11.99, $6.99 child’s portion. Learn more at 574-0961.
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Thanksgiving Specials — The Cup Cafe, 311 E. Congress St. Turkey dinner, coffee -cured ham, pies and more served 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 24. Prices range from $4-$21. 798-1618.
Thanksgiving Day Buffet — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador, 10000 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley. Marinated artichokes, oven-roasted pears, fresh fruit, artisan bread station, carving station, omelets made to order, turkey enchiladas, pepita crusted corvina and an assortment of desserts are part of this brunch, which runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24. The cost is $68; $26 ages 6-12; free age 5 and under. 544-1244.
Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet — Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, 245 E. Ina Road. Roasted turkey, smoked prime rib, eggs Benedict, braised duck legs, chilled seafood station, desserts and more served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost is $59; $25 for children ages 5-11; free for children 4 and under. 297-1151.
Thanksgiving Dinner — Arizona Family Restaurant, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd., Green Valley. Oven-roasted turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green-bean casserole, yams, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie. Full menu also available. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost is $18.99; $10.49 ages 12 and under. 625-3680.
Thanksgiving: Show Stopping Feast — The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. Brunch buffet runs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost is $54.95; $21.95 ages 6-12. 742-6000.
Thanksgiving Dining — JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa: Signature Grill, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Buffet with omelet station, breakfast specialties, carving stations, seafood, fresh salads, soups, side dishes, desserts and more. Reservations recommended. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost is $69; $27 ages 12 and under. 792-3500.
Thanksgiving Dining — JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa: Primo. Prix Fixe menu. Three-course Thanksgiving menu includes: butternut squash soup, apple salad or cider braised pork belly, turkey, pork chop or monk fish, pumpkin creme brûlée or oatmeal spice cake for $75; apple tarte with goat cheese, arugula and prosciutto; choice of pork confit with caramelized apple and braised cabbage, or braised beef with apple gremolata, sweet potato puree and sautéed greens and house-made apple cider donuts with bacon fat caramel for $45. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 24. 792-3500.
Thanksgiving — Five Palms Restaurant, 3500 E. Sunrise Drive. This three-course meal includes butter lettuce salad or sweet cream of potato soup, choice of herb-infused turkey with pork ciabatta stuffing with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy (prime rib, pan seared salmon and wild mushroom linguini are alternate entrée choices). Dessert: pumpkin pie panna cotta, chocolate fund decadence or deconstructed pecan pie with a Bourbon caramel. Reservations required. Live piano music. 4-11:45 p.m. Nov. 24. Cost is $60; $30 ages 12 and under. 615-5555.
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