Tempe Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving: Dine-In, Takeout, and Holiday Feasts
In 2020, Tempe's dining scene provides excellent Thanksgiving options, from family-style feasts to vegetarian menus and to-go packages. Enjoy traditional meals without the hassle of cooking at these trusted local spots open on November 26.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
2030 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-7427
Open Thanksgiving Day 11am-8pm with a Thanksgiving Family Feast, limited menu, and pre-order options for whole hickory-smoked turkey (by 5pm Nov 23). Reservations for dine-in available.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
23 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 557-5552
Thanksgiving Day 11am-9pm: Three-course menu with Keg Caesar or Iceberg Wedge salad, traditional turkey dinner, and pumpkin drizzle cheesecake for $32. Dine-in reservations or takeout.
Top of the Rock
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes, 2000 W. Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (602) 431-2370
Starting Nov 26, savor a memorable Thanksgiving dinner with Phoenix metro views. Reservations required via OpenTable; regular menu unavailable. 5-course meal | $79/person | 4-9pm.
Chompie’s
1160 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 557-0700
Thanksgiving To-Go packages and a la carte items, fresh from scratch. Pickup with easy reheating. Whole turkey (20-22 lbs) $129.99. Orders by Nov 23. Dine-in 10am-4pm: Full turkey dinner $20.99/adult, $9.99/kids 10 & under. See menu for details.
Green New American Vegetarian
2240 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 941-9003
ThanksLiving celebration meals to-go from Tempe location. Pickup Nov 25 11am-8pm or Nov 26 10am-2pm. Adults $27.50 ($32.50 day-of); Kids (12 & under) $12.50 ($15.50 day-of).
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044 | (602) 431-6474
Open Thanksgiving 11am-8pm. Dine-in reservations by phone. Turkey Stuff to-go (feeds 8-10): Whole turkey, sides, pie for $180. Advance reservations required.
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E. 8th St., #104, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 303-9967
Pumpkin Porter Cheesecakes available for pre-order pickup Nov 23-25. Options: Cheesecake & Double Growler $30; Cheesecake & Growler $25; Cheesecake $15. Closed Nov 26.
Caffe Boa
398 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-9112
Special Thanksgiving menu: Heirloom Greens Salad, Classic Turkey Feast, Harvest Pumpkin Pie for $59.
Tracy Dempsey Originals
1325 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 376-902
Three sides and a pie for $75. Orders by Nov 16. Classic twists like Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Bacon. Wine packages and a la carte available. See holiday webpage.
The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge
2700 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 590-5703
Homemade Pecan, Pumpkin, or Pumpkin Pecan Pies $25 each. Orders by Nov 22; pickup Nov 25.
Black Bear Diner
7700 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 719-4520
Three-course entrees (prime rib, turkey, ham) dine-in, carryout, delivery from noon-8pm Nov 26. Holiday Family Meals to-go feed 3-4. Order 3 days ahead at BlackBearDiner.com.
Alter Ego
108 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 612-7871
Thanksgiving prix-fixe dine-in/takeout: Holiday Turducken, etc. Grab-and-Go for 4: Turkey breast, sides, pie.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S. Mill Ave, #102, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 314-2337
Friendsgiving Nov 25: Live music 4-7pm, Peppermint Porter release, happy hour 3:30pm-close.
Things to Do in Tempe During Thanksgiving Weekend
EVENTS
Celebrate with festive shopping, dining, and events.
- Nov 26, 2020 | Live-Streamed Downtown Tempe Holiday Special | Online
- Nov 27-Dec 31, 2020 | Candy Cane Lane, Nightly Snowfall, Starry + Bright Star Tunnel | Tempe Marketplace
- Nov 27-Dec 31, 2020 | Las Noches de las Luminarias | Desert Botanical Garden
- Through Dec 31, 2020 | World of Illumination | Tempe Diablo Stadium
- Through Jan 31, 2021 | ZooLights | Phoenix Zoo
Full calendar at our events page.
SHOPPING
Shop local for holiday gifts. See our blog for top Tempe merchants.
