Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in a beautiful setting with an array of menu options at El Chorro in Paradise Valley.(Photo: Al Payne)
Sure, there are fancy places to dine on Thanksgiving Day if the wallet allows, and with some advance planning. But there also are plenty of restaurants where you can still get a table on Thursday, Nov. 27, without reservations. Our list of 13 provides options for every area of the Valley.
West Valley
Arrowhead Grill
Come for Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and get such specials as lamb-chop fondue, butternut-squash soup, traditional turkey with ham and fennel-cornbread stuffing, turducken (turkey breast stuffed with duck and chicken), prime rib, salmon, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach or corn, sweet-potato pie, pumpkin cheesecake, flourless chocolate cake ($49.99; $25.99 for child-size portions). Kids menu also available. Walk-ins available in the bar area.
Details: 8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale. 623-566-2224, arrowheadgrill.com.
Brothers Family Restaurant
Share some brotherly love with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of soup or salad, turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, vegetable and pumpkin pie ($11.99) or prime rib with three sides and dessert ($14.99). Some walk-ins accepted.
Details: 8466 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. 623-979-1077, brothersfamilyrestaurant.com.
Phoenix
Luci's Healthy Marketplace
Get a complete meal to go that includes a precooked roast turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing, green-bean casserole, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, with substitutions available ($139.99, serves six to eight people). Sides are available a la carte ($7.99- $8.99). Desserts are also available ($12.99- $30). Order by Saturday, Nov. 22. Open Thanksgiving Day with Luci's regular menu.
Details: 1590 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. 602-773-1339, lucishealthymarketplace.com.
Windy City Sports Grill
Windy City caters to football fans on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. with specials, including pumpkin-pie French toast ($7.99); turkey and mashed-potato skillet ($9.49); turkey, cranberry and stuffing hoagie ($9.89); and drink specials such as pumpkin-pie martinis ($5) and bottomless mimosas ($12). Walk-ins accepted.
Details: 2121 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix. 602-977-2700, halfmoonsportsgrill.com.
Rustler's Rooste
Dine in from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a meal that serves six to eight people: whole oven-roasted turkey, mushroom-sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, corn, cranberry-pear relish, Indian fry bread and biscuits, whole apple or pumpkin pie ($139.95). Also available: traditional turkey dinner ($19.95; $6.95 for age 10 or younger); baked ham dinner ($19.95; $6.95 for age 10 or younger); New York steak with candied yams and corn-on-the-cob ($21.95); prime-rib dinner with yams and corn ($18.95- $29.95); mesquite-grilled salmon dinner with corn and rice ($19.95); sauteed-shrimp dinner with corn and rice ($18.95). Kids menu: chicken fingers ($6.50), hamburger meal ($5.95), grilled-cheese sandwich meal ($5.95). Some walk-ins available. Live music 4- 8 p.m.
Details: 8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix. 602-431-6474, rustlersrooste.com.
Northeast Valley
Sapporo
This Pacific Rim restaurant is getting into the spirit of the day 2-8 p.m. with several specials in addition to its menu of sushi and teppanyaki: slow-braised Korean short ribs with sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce ($12), East-meets-West sushi roll with tempura asparagus, prosciutto and pineapple ($11), sweet-potato and maple cheesecake with layers of cinnamon cheesecake and sweet-potato spice cake topped with maple icing and toasted hazelnuts ($10), and a pumpkin pie martini ($8).
Details: 14344 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-607-1114, sapporoscottsdale.com.
Fogo de Chao
During Thanksgiving weekend Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., this Brazilian steakhouse will serve its regular churrasco menu with some specials: carved roast-turkey breast, sweet-potato cinnamon-scented casserole topped with toasted marshmallows, cranberry relish with apples and oranges, and roasted vegetables with pineapple, yellow beets, zucchini and red and yellow peppers ($49.50; half-price for ages 7-12; free for 6 or younger). Walk-ins subject to availability.
Details: 6300 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-609-8866, fogodechao.com.
El Chorro
Dinner is served noon-7 p.m.: butternut-squash and apple soup or Waldorf salad, with sticky buns; organic roast turkey with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry chutney; or herb-roasted beef tenderloin with sweet-potato gratin, brussels sprouts, baby carrots; pan-roasted salmon with corn succotash, endive salad and saffron-butter sauce; apple cobbler with vanilla-bean ice cream, pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped cream or bourbon-pecan tarts with chocolate sauce ($58, $24 for age 11 or younger). Each dinner guest can also take home a "leftovers" package of one pound of turkey, one pound of mashed potatoes, one pound of cornbread stuffing, a quart of sage gravy and a half-quart of cranberry chutney ($18). Some walk-ins accepted.
Details: 5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. 480-948-5170, elchorro.com.
Southeast Valley
Chompie's
All locations will serve Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: sliced roast turkey breast, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, green beans amandine, dinner roll, cranberry relish and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie ($15.99). Individual meals are available to go. Reservations required for parties of six or more.
Details: 1160 E. University Drive, Tempe. 480-557-0700, other locations at chompies.com.
Crowne Plaza Resort San Marcos Golf Resort
The resort starts with champagne breakfast 6-11 a.m.: omelet and carving stations, fresh meats and cheeses, egg dishes, eggs Benedict, bacon, sausage, waffles and pancakes ($23.95). Dinner is served noon- 5:30 p.m. Family-style meal includes such choices as mixed green salad; platters of pork loin, prime rib, salmon, orange-glazed ham or herb-garlic roast turkey (choose two); bowls of sides including whipped potatoes with creme fraiche, cornbread stuffing with apples and pecans, lemon-and-herb green beans, orange-ginger cranberry sauce, candied butternut squash; dessert of pumpkin pie-cranberry layer cake and pecan bar with caramel sauce ($44.95, $17.95 for ages 12 or younger). Some walk-ins accepted.
Details: One San Marcos Place, Chandler. 480-812-0900, crowneplaza.com.
Green New American Vegetarian
Once again, the Tempe cafe pardons all turkeys by offering its ThanksLiving celebration noon- 4 p.m. with a menu that includes Seitan wheat meat turkey, vegan gravy, sun-dried cranberries, toasted-walnut stuffing, roast-garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn, brown "butter" asparagus, brussels sprouts, salad, cranberry sauce, artisan breads, vegan pecan and pumpkin pies with whipped cream, winterberry and oat-granola cobbler ($28.95 Thanksgiving Day; $8.95 for age 12 or younger. Activities include music and kids crafts.
Details: 2240 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe. 480-941-9003, greenvegetarian.com.
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse
The Steakhouse hosts a buffet 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: rosemary-crusted prime rib, maple-roasted turkey, honey-baked ham, grilled top sirloin, garlic-mashed potatoes, bacon mac and cheese, roasted green beans, baked-potato bar, salads, fruit and cheeses, dessert station with fudge brownies, cookies, pumpkin pie, apple crisp and an ice-cream sundae bar ($18.95, $9.95 for ages 3-12, free for 2 or younger). Some walk-ins accepted.
Details: 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. 480-502-5600, rawhide.com.
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