Thanksgiving Dining Deals: Arizona Restaurant Options and Savings
Calab Valor
November 23, 2024
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Let Someone Else Cook
Whether you're avoiding kitchen cleanup, hosting visitors, or simply want a stress-free holiday, Arizona restaurants step up with Thanksgiving offerings ranging from traditional to contemporary—and budgets from modest to splurge-worthy.
Restaurant Thanksgiving Meals
Many Arizona restaurants offer Thanksgiving specials:
- Cracker Barrel: Traditional meals at everyday prices
- Bob Evans: Turkey dinners with all the fixings
- Marie Callender's: Homestyle cooking and famous pies
- Boston Market: Family-style portions for groups
Grocery Store Solutions
Prepared meals from local grocers:
- Fry's Food: Complete turkey dinners ready to heat
- Safeway: Traditional meal packages
- Whole Foods: Premium prepared options
- Costco: Bulk prepared items for large gatherings
Buffet Options
All-you-can-eat Thanksgiving:
- Casino buffets throughout the state
- Resort restaurants with holiday spreads
- Hotel dining rooms open to public
Reservation Tips
Secure your Thanksgiving table:
- Book at least two weeks in advance
- Confirm reservation 24-48 hours before
- Ask about deposits or cancellation policies
- Consider early or late seatings for availability
Takeout Strategies
Bring the restaurant home:
- Order by store deadlines (usually several days before)
- Calculate reheating time when planning
- Pick up early in the day to avoid rush
- Bring coolers for longer drives
Budget Thanksgiving Ideas
Affordable feast options:
- Potluck with friends sharing costs
- Restaurant early bird specials
- Community dinners at churches and organizations
- Cooking main dish, buying prepared sides
Community Resources
Free and low-cost Thanksgiving meals:
- St. Mary's Food Bank community dinners
- Salvation Army holiday meals
- Church community dinners
- Volunteer opportunities with meals included
Post-Thanksgiving Deals
Save after the holiday:
- Turkey prices drop after Thanksgiving
- Pie sales for the weekend
- Holiday décor clearance begins
- Black Friday restaurant deals