Thanksgiving in Tucson

Trying to decide on your Thanksgiving plans? From catching a free Thanksgiving meal to fine dining, we have rounded up some great options. 

Thanksgiving Dining & To-Go Options

Tucsonfoodie.com has rounded up a long list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving Meals on Thanksgiving, as well as those serving pre-ordered meals to-go ahead of the holiday. Here are the restaurants that will be open and serving special Thanksgiving meals on November 28:

• Blue Willow
• Brother John’s
• Cielos
• Cup Cafe
• El Conquistador
• Forty Niner Country Club
• Govindas
• Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
• Lovin Spoonfuls
• Maynards
• Omni Tucson National Resort
• PY Steakhouse
• Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
• Sit Stay Play
• Trident Grill II (on Swan)
• The Views Restaurant
• Westin La Paloma
• Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Of course, grocery stores (Bashas, AJ’s, Whole Foods, Albertsons and Safeway) also sell complete Thanksgiving meals to-go.

Free Thanksgiving Meals & Supplies

ThisIsTucson.com has a great list of non-profits that offer either free Thanksgiving supplies to bake at home, or kitchens where you can enjoy a free hot Thanksgiving meal without cooking.

• 13th Annual Thanksgiving Festival – Free turkeys on Nov 16
• Lerner & Rowe’s Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway – Free meal packages (cook yourself) on Nov 17
• Gospel Rescue Mission: Blessings to-go – Enjoy a hot Thanksgiving Meal plus resource package –  Nov 27
• Salvation Army’s 40th Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal – Nov 28. Call 520-448-5512 for info about volunteering and donating food.
• Casa Maria Soup Kitchen – Hot soup available daily except on Nov 28 and Dec 25.
• Interfaith Community Services Mobile Food Bank – pick up free produce for your sides
• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona – serves meals daily. Check locations and schedule here.