Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ — If you’re opting to forego the traditional Thanksgiving feast at home this year or simply want to skip the mountains of dishes, several restaurants in the Phoenix metro area will be open to cook for and serve you.

From fine dining to fast-casual, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open on Nov. 25. In case you need a recommendation, there are plenty of options from which to choose.

In some cases, reservations may be required, so make sure to plan ahead as much as possible.

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As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. COVID-19 restrictions may also affect operating hours.

Here some of the local restaurants planning to be open:

• Zinc Bistro, 15034 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale , 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Zinque, 4712 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 110 in Scottsdale, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Spotted Donkey el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G2 in Scottsdale, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, 16160 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Here are the sit-down restaurants expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, The Pioneer Woman, The Food Network and more.

Some of these restaurants require reservations, so be sure to make your pick early.

Applebee's: 2 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix, 11 a.m.-midnight

Boston Market: 1324 S. Rural Road in Tempe, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Buca di Beppo: 3828 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Chart House: 7255 E. McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale, pre-order for Thanksgiving pick up

Chili's: 400 W. University Drive in Tempe, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Cracker Barrel: 9312 W. Glendale Ave. in Glendale, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Denny’s: 2801 N. Black Canyon Highway in Phoenix, 24-hours

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: 6333 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fogo de Chão: 6300 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

IHOP: 1230 N. 51st Ave. in Phoenix, 24-hours

Maggiano's Little Italy: 16405 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Morton's Steakhouse: 15233 N. Kierland Boulevard in Scottsdale, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Romano's Macaroni Grill: 2949 W. Agua Fria Freeway in Phoenix, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Ruth's Chris Steak House: 7001 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 290 in Scottsdale, 4:30-9 p.m.

STK Steakhouse: 7134 E. Stetson Drive in Scottsdale, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Waffle House: 2189 E. University Drive in Tempe, 24-hours

Finally, if you prefer to avoid people altogether this Thanksgiving, the following fast-food restaurants will be open for dine-in, drive-thru or delivery:

Burger King: 1545 E Buckeye Road in Phoenix, 4 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Domino's: 1850 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix, 11 a.m.-midnight

Dunkin' Donuts: 1909 W. Baseline Road in Phoenix, 4:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: 1641 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix, 5 a.m.-2 p.m.

Carl's Jr.: 2342 E. Thomas Road in Phoenix, 5 a.m.-midnight

McDonald's: 6005 S. Central Ave. in Phoenix, 24-hours

Panda Express: 120 E. Taylor St. in Phoenix, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Pizza Hut: 1520 N. 43rd Ave. in Phoenix, 10:30 a.m.-midnight

Popeye's: 457 W. Broadway Road in Tempe, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sonic: 7440 S. Jesse Owens Parkway in Phoenix, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Starbucks: 120 E. Taylor St. in Phoenix, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Subway: 1515 E. Buckeye Road in Phoenix, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Wendy's: 5225 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix, 6:30 a.m.-midnight

Whataburger: 1840 S. 19th Ave. in Phoenix, 24-hours

White Castle: 9310 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, 24-hours

>>>>Planning to travel by car this Thanksgiving? Check out our story on local gas prices. You might also want to find out the best times to hit the road during the holiday week and weekend.