Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Phoenix (2026)
Resort buffets, plated prix-fixe dinners, a fully vegan feast and turkey plates under $50 across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe and the West Valley.
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Eating out on Thanksgiving in Phoenix mostly means a resort. The Valley's best holiday tables are spread across Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Tempe and the West Valley, and most sit inside historic hotels and desert resorts, from grand Gold Room brunches to quiet three-course dinners. A handful of independents and casual spots round out the list for anyone who wants turkey without the resort price.
Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is our pick for a proper plated dinner, the Arizona Biltmore has the grandest buffet, and Geordie's and LON's have the most memorable settings. Arizona Grand is the best family value, while ZuZu, The Keg, Chompie's and Black Angus keep the day easy and affordable. Every restaurant below is serving on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Phoenix Thanksgiving restaurants at a glance
| Restaurant | Area | Adult price | Format and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain | Paradise Valley | $175 | Three-course dinner, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Geordie's at Wrigley Mansion | Phoenix (Biltmore area) | $175 | Four-course dinner, noon–6 p.m. |
| LON's at The Hermosa Inn | Paradise Valley | $135 | Three-course dinner, noon–8 p.m. |
| Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows | Paradise Valley | $159 | Three-course dinner, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Weft & Warp at Andaz Scottsdale | Scottsdale | From $95 | Family-style starters, entrée and dessert, noon–8 p.m. |
| Royal Palms Resort and Spa | Phoenix (Arcadia) | $175 | Ballroom buffet 10 a.m.–2 p.m. or T. Cook's dinner 1–8 p.m. |
| Arizona Biltmore | Phoenix (Biltmore area) | $198 | Gold Room brunch buffet, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| The Phoenician | Scottsdale | $70–$235 | J&G brunch, two prix-fixe dinners or Tavern buffet, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North | North Scottsdale | $225 | Brunch buffet, times at booking |
| Rita's Cantina at JW Marriott Camelback Inn | Scottsdale | $189 | Family brunch buffet, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Tía Carmen at JW Marriott Desert Ridge | North Phoenix | $169 | Buffet, times at booking |
| Arizona Grand Resort & Spa | South Phoenix | $92 | Buffet, noon–3 p.m. |
| Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort | Scottsdale | $150 | Harvest Feast buffet, noon–6 p.m. |
| The Scottsdale Resort & Spa | Scottsdale | $79–$105 | Ballroom brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m. or La Fogata dinner 4–9 p.m. |
| The Wigwam | Litchfield Park | $99–$129 | Ballroom buffet 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or Litchfield's dinner 2–6 p.m. |
| ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho | Old Town Scottsdale | $39–$98 | Breakfast buffet 6–11 a.m., holiday meal 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| greensGIVING at Green | Tempe | $79.95 | Vegan plated meal, arrive 11:30 a.m.–noon |
| The Keg Steakhouse at Desert Ridge | North Phoenix | From $47 | Three-course dinner, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Chompie's | Phoenix and Valley locations | $32.99 | Turkey dinner, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Black Angus | Glendale, Chandler, Goodyear, Mesa | $29.99 | Turkey dinner, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | North Scottsdale | To come | Brunch buffet, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| El Chorro | Paradise Valley | To come | Thanksgiving dinner, hours to come |
| Rustler's Rooste | South Phoenix | To come | Western-style turkey dinner, hours to come |
| Neighborhood Services at Omni Tempe | Tempe | To come | Turkey dinner, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. |
Plated and prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinners
These are the calmer, more celebratory meals: a set menu, table service and no buffet line. They suit couples, small families and anyone who'd rather Thanksgiving feel like a dinner out than an event.
Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
Elements looks out over Paradise Valley from the slopes of Camelback Mountain, and its three-course menu is the most complete on this list. Starters include burrata and prime beef carpaccio, and mains run from turkey roulade to beef tenderloin, scallops, branzino Veracruz and a vegan king trumpet mushroom entrée, so mixed tables are easy. It's the one we'd book for a proper sit-down Thanksgiving, so reserve early. Details: 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. $175 adults, $55 children 12 and under. 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley.
Geordie's at Wrigley Mansion
2501 E Telawa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
The hilltop mansion does half the work before the first course lands, which makes Geordie's the most memorable old-Phoenix room for visiting family or a couple's Thanksgiving. Dinner is four courses with a few choices at each, and wine pairings are available. Details: Noon–6 p.m. $175 adults, $45 children 5–12, free for 4 and under. 2501 E Telawa Trail, Phoenix.
LON's at The Hermosa Inn
5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
LON's is the romantic pick: a historic adobe inn wrapped in gardens and fireplaces, with a patio that's lovely if late November cooperates. The three-course prix fixe has several choices per course and a far more intimate pace than any resort ballroom. Details: Noon–8 p.m. $135 adults, $35 children. 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley.
Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows
5445 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, USA
Hearth '61 gives a mixed group real options beyond turkey, with pork chop, agnolotti, short rib, salmon and New York strip all on the three-course menu. It's polished without tipping into formal, which makes it a safe bet when grandparents and twentysomethings share a table. Details: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $159 adults, $35 children 12 and under. $25 per person deposit, refundable up to 48 hours out. 5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley.
Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
6114 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, USA
Weft & Warp, at Andaz Scottsdale, delivers a resort Thanksgiving for about half the price of the big-name brunches. Starters and sides come family-style, then everyone picks an entrée, from turkey and prime rib to salmon, lobster pappardelle or a vegan cauliflower steak, followed by dessert. Details: Noon–8 p.m. From $95 adults, with supplements on some entrées. Cash-free. Andaz Scottsdale, 6114 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
Royal Palms lets you choose your Thanksgiving at a single price. Families can book the ballroom buffet with its carving stations, while couples and smaller groups settle into T. Cook's for a quieter three-course dinner on the resort's historic grounds. Details: Buffet 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; T. Cook's 1–8 p.m. Both $175 adults, $75 children 6–12, free for 5 and under. Reservations required. 5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix.
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Thanksgiving buffets and brunches at Phoenix-area resorts
Go hungry. These are the full-afternoon resort spreads, with carving stations, seafood and long dessert tables, and most build in live music, football or activities for kids. They work best for big families and groups with very different appetites.
Arizona Biltmore
2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
The Biltmore's brunch is the grand traditional Thanksgiving, served in the Gold Room, the resort's original 1929 dining hall. The buffet runs from carved turkey and prime rib to grilled lobster tails, king crab and oysters, with live music throughout and the football on in the adjoining Aztec Room. Details: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $198 ages 13 and up, $69 ages 4–12, free for 3 and under. Full refunds up to 14 days out. 2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix.
The Phoenician
6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
The Phoenician has four Thanksgivings under one roof. J&G Steakhouse's brunch is the Valley's biggest splurge, with sushi, a raw bar and caviar alongside the turkey and prime rib. For less, Mowry & Cotton and J&G both serve turkey prix fixes later in the day, and The Phoenician Tavern sets out a compact evening buffet. Details: J&G brunch 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. final seating, $235 adults, $110 children 5–12, 72-hour cancellation. Mowry & Cotton 1–9 p.m., $70 prix fixe. J&G dinner 5–9 p.m., $80 prix fixe. Tavern buffet 5–8 p.m., $125 adults, $62 children 5–12, free for 4 and under. 6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale.
Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA
The Four Seasons brunch at Talavera fills a whole afternoon in the North Scottsdale foothills: live cooking stations, a bourbon tasting, live music and seating indoors and out with big desert views. It's built for multigenerational groups, with a dedicated Sports Room for the games plus kids' activities and lawn games. Details: $225 adults, $75 children 5–12, free under 5. Seating times are set in the reservation calendar. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, 10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale.
Rita's Cantina at JW Marriott Camelback Inn
5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, USA
Rita's is the brunch for kids who won't sit through a long meal. Alongside seafood, carving stations and the Thanksgiving sides, there's face painting, caricature artists and family photos, plus bottomless mimosas for the adults. Details: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $189 adults, $79 children 3–12, free for 2 and under. JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn, 5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale.
Tía Carmen
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort, 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
Tía Carmen brings resort-buffet scale to North Phoenix, so Desert Ridge and North Scottsdale families don't have to cross the Valley. Chef Angelo Sosa's spread covers roast turkey and the classic sides, carving stations, seafood and desserts, and the restaurant's Southwestern cooking gives it more personality than a standard hotel buffet. Details: $169 adults, $49 children. Choose seating times when you book. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix.
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
8000 South Arizona Grand E, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA
Arizona Grand has the fairest family buffet price on this list. Carved turkey and prime rib, salmon, lamb T-bones, shrimp and the usual sides and desserts come in a tidy midday window, which leaves the evening free for leftovers and football at home. Details: Noon–3 p.m., 90-minute seatings. $92 adults, $25 children 5–12, free for 4 and under. 8000 S Arizona Grand Pkwy, Phoenix.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA
The former Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch reopened after a $115 million renovation as Arizona's first Grand Hyatt. Its Harvest Feast buffet mixes Thanksgiving classics with Southwestern dishes, with live music and family activities, at a noticeably lower price than the top-tier brunches. Details: Noon–6 p.m. $150 adults, $50 children. 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale.
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa
7700 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA
The Scottsdale Resort covers both ends of the day. The Coronado Ballroom brunch has turkey, prime rib, seafood and breakfast dishes for daytime families, while La Fogata's three-course evening dinner is calmer and one of the better-value plated meals in Scottsdale. Details: Ballroom brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m., $105 adults, $49 children 5–12, free for 4 and under. La Fogata 4–9 p.m., $79 adults, $38 children 12 and under. 7700 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale.
The Wigwam
300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
The Wigwam is the West Valley's Thanksgiving destination, saving Litchfield Park and Goodyear families a long drive east. The ballroom buffet covers turkey, honey ham and the classics, and Litchfield's serves a three-course prix fixe that comes with an amuse-bouche, sparkling wine and a cookie plate. Details: Ballroom buffet 11 a.m.–3 p.m., $99 adults, $30 children 4–12, free for 3 and under. Litchfield's 2–6 p.m., from $129 adults, $35 children. 300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park.
Casual, vegan and under-$50 Thanksgiving meals
Not every Thanksgiving needs a resort. These are the easy, affordable and plant-based options, including the only places on this list where a full turkey dinner costs less than $50.
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
ZuZu covers Thanksgiving from early breakfast to late dinner in Old Town Scottsdale. The morning buffet needs no reservation, and later in the day a starter buffet leads into an entrée and dessert, with turkey, other mains and a vegetarian honeynut squash at different price points. Details: Breakfast buffet 6–11 a.m., $39 adults, $15 children 12 and under, no reservation needed. Holiday meal 11 a.m.–9 p.m., $75–$98 adults depending on entrée, $25 children. 20% gratuity added. Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E Main St, Scottsdale.
greensGIVING at Green New American Vegetarian
2240 N Scottsdale Rd #113, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
greensGIVING is a fully vegan Thanksgiving built around plant-based comfort food, not a mainstream menu with the turkey taken out. It's plated and full-service with one arrival window, and it moves quickly: most guests finish in 30–40 minutes. The kitchen uses nuts, so flag allergies when you book. Details: Tempe location only; arrive 11:30 a.m.–noon. $79.95 adults, $39.95 children 12 and under. Prepaid and nonrefundable, parties of two or more. 2240 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 113, Tempe.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar (Desert Ridge)
21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA
The Keg is the straightforward sit-down option: a comfortable dining room, table service and a three-course turkey dinner of salad, turkey and sides, and pumpkin-drizzle cheesecake for under $50. Anyone skipping turkey can order off the regular steakhouse menu. Details: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. From $47 adults, $21 children, while supplies last. 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix.
Chompie's
3212 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA
Chompie's is for a Thanksgiving that's about convenience, not ceremony. The turkey dinner sits alongside the usual breakfast and deli menu, and dine-in, takeout and delivery are all on the table. Details: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $32.99 adult turkey dinner, $14.99 children 10 and under. 3212 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, plus other Valley locations.
Black Angus Steakhouse (Arrowhead)
7606 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
Black Angus has the cheapest full turkey dinner here: sliced turkey, sage dressing, mashed and sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, salad and pumpkin pie. There's no location in Phoenix proper, but the Glendale, Chandler, Goodyear and Mesa restaurants put it within reach of most suburbs. Details: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $29.99 adults, $12.99 kids, dine-in or takeout while supplies last. Pinned at Arrowhead (7606 W Bell Rd, Glendale); also in Chandler, Goodyear and Mesa (Superstition).
Also open on Thanksgiving, with 2026 prices to come
These four are serving on Thanksgiving Day but hadn't posted 2026 prices at our last check. Call ahead, or check back closer to the holiday.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
The Princess's brunch pulls dishes from four of the resort's restaurants, Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, Toro and Ironwood American Kitchen, which makes it one of the most varied spreads in North Scottsdale. The daytime format suits big families. Details: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 2026 prices to come. 7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale.
El Chorro
5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
El Chorro is the old-Arizona independent of the group: a historic lodge dating to 1937 at the base of Camelback and Mummy mountains, known for the sticky buns it serves at every meal. It's hosting a classic Thanksgiving feast for dine-in, plus a take-home menu. Details: Hours and 2026 prices to come. 5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley.
Rustler's Rooste
8383 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA
Rustler's Rooste does Thanksgiving western-style, on a butte in the South Mountain foothills with views across the Valley. Expect a traditional turkey dinner in a cowboy steakhouse that kids tend to love, slide included. Details: Reserve by phone. Hours and 2026 prices to come. 8383 S 48th St, Phoenix.
Neighborhood Services
7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Neighborhood Services has one of the longest Thanksgiving windows in the Valley. The modern menu runs from chestnut and mushroom soup to roast turkey or turkey roulade and pumpkin pie, with optional drink pairings. Details: 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 2026 prices to come. Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, 7 E University Dr, Tempe.
Tips for booking Thanksgiving dinner in Phoenix
Pick the format first. Plated dinners at Elements, LON's, Geordie's or Hearth '61 feel like a night out. Buffets at the Biltmore, J&G, Four Seasons or Arizona Grand handle big groups and picky eaters better.
Call for big tables. Online holiday booking is often capped at smaller parties, so phone the restaurant directly for eight or more.
Let location decide. Greater Phoenix is spread out, and a scenic North Scottsdale brunch isn't worth crossing the whole Valley when Paradise Valley, Tempe or the West Valley has a good option closer to home.
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