By Barbara Poole and Sara Brown
Arizona Daily Star
Updated
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
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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
The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain is one of only two hotels in Arizona to achieve Forbes’ five-star ranking for 2019.
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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.
Maynards Market & Kitchen downtown was one of eight Tucson eateries to make Wine Spectator's 2017 best restaurants list.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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 is one of 16 locally owned small businesses to win a Copper Cactus Award.
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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.