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6 places to get Thanksgiving dinner in Tucson
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6 places to get Thanksgiving dinner in Tucson

  • By Barbara Poole and Sara Brown Arizona Daily Star
  • Nov 21, 2018
  • Nov 21, 2018 Updated Nov 21, 2018

It's time to give thanks and be with family — here are a few places where you can enjoy the holiday without the mess.

Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended.

Cup Cafe

Hotel Congress celebrates 100 years in Tucson with free party this weekend
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star

Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress Street, is offering a complete turkey plate for $23, in addition to a vegetarian plate for $20 and $5 seasonal pies. 

The specials run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Click here for the full menu.

Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain is one of only two hotels in Arizona to achieve Forbes’ five-star ranking for 2019.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Cayton's Burger Bistro at the Ritz, 15000 N. Secret Springs Drive, will be offering a $75 buffet brunch spread of made-to-order omelets, breakfast favorites, carved roasted turkey, lunchtime selections, appetizers, holiday sides and a bountiful dessert buffet.

The buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar, also at the Ritz, is offering lunch specials from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and dinner options from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Lunch costs $79, dinner costs $98. 

A credit card or hotel reservation is required when making reservations.

For more details, click here.

Maynards Market & Kitchen

Maynards

Maynards Market & Kitchen downtown was one of eight Tucson eateries to make Wine Spectator's 2017 best restaurants list.

James S. Wood / Arizona Daily Star 2009

Maynards, 400 N. Toole Avenue, is offering a four-course menu for $55. It includes Thanksgiving favorites with a twist, such as Dragoon-brined turkey breast and stuffed acorn squash.

The specials run from 12 to 7:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Click here for more details. 

Omar's Hi-Way Chef

Omar's Hi-Way Restaurant

Waitress Amy Ganos pours coffee in the dining room at Omar’s Hi-Way Chef Restaurant at the Triple T Truck Stop, 5451 E. Benson Highway. 

PHOTOS BY Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Located at 5451 E. Benson Highway, Omar's is serving turkey and dressing with whipped yams, cranberry sauce, a side dish, and your choice of a salad or  holiday soup. Baked ham is also available. 

The special runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and costs $13.50. Call 574-0961 for more information.

Trident Grill

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Erick Sowle, left, and Elyse Abbott celebrate a correct answer at Trident Grill. Generally, it’s free to play trivia, but you have to buy your own food and drinks.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Trident Grill's Speedway location, 2033 E. Speedway, will be open on Thanksgiving Day. 

The restaurant will offer Thanksgiving dinner for $14. Folks can call 795-5755 for reservations.

Village Bakehouse

Village Bakehouse

Village Bakehouse is one of 16 locally owned small businesses to win a Copper Cactus Award.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Though they aren't offering a full Thanksgiving dinner, Village Bakehouse, 7882 N. Oracle Road, is offering scratch made pies and dinner rolls. 

Local favorites are: pumpkin, apple, pecan, cherry, mincemeat and stuffing bread. Orders must be picked up before Thanksgiving. Call 531-0977 for more information.

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