Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Tucson

TUCSON, 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 Tucson 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 are the local restaurants planning to be open:

• PY Steakhouse: 5655 W. Valencia Road (In Casino Del Sol) in Tucson, 3-8 p.m.
• Festa International Buffet: 5655 W. Valencia Road (In Casino Del Sol) in Tucson, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano: 5655 W. Valencia Road (In Casino Del Sol) in Tucson, noon-9 p.m.
• Lookout Bar and Grill: 245 E. Ina Road in Tucson, 2-9 p.m.
• Hifalutin Rapid Fire Western Grill: 6780 N. Oracle Road in Tucson, 11 a.m.-8:45 p.m.
• Primo: 3800 W. Star Pass Boulevard (in JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort) in Tucson, 5-9 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: 870 East Broadway Park Mall, Building E in Tucson, 11 a.m.-midnight

Chili's: 5150 E. Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Cracker Barrel: 8400 N. Cracker Barrel Road in Tucson, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Denny’s: 4040 E. 22nd Street in Tucson, 24 hours

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse: 6360 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 180 in Tucson, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Golden Corral: 6385 S. Midvale Park Road in Tucson, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

IHOP: 4187 N. Oracle Road in Tucson, 24 hours

Sullivan's Steakhouse: 1785 E. River Road in Tucson, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Waffle House: 709 W. Starr Pass Boulevard in Tucson, 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. We recommend calling ahead to ensure open hours are correct since the short-staffing restaurants are facing across the country could impact hours on short notice:

Burger King: 454 W Grant Road in Tucson, 6

Domino's: 2624 E. 22nd Street in Tucson, 10 a.m.-midnight

Dunkin' Donuts: 2553 N. Campbell Avenue in Tucson, 4 a.m.-7 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: 4105 N. Oracle Road in Tucson, 5 a.m.-2 p.m.

Carl's Junior: 3289 E. Valencia Road in Tucson, 6 a.m.-midnight

McDonald's: 5225 S. Palo Verde Road in Tucson, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Panda Express: 3398 S. 6th Ave. in Tucson, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Pizza Hut: 6305 E 22nd St. in Tucson, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Popeye's: 3060 N. Campbell Ave. in Tucson, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sonic: 3800 N. 1st Ave. in Tucson, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Starbucks: 6970 E. 22nd St. in Tucson, 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Subway: 5480 E. Speedway Boulevard, Suite C102, in Tucson, 7 a.m.-3 a.m.

Wendy's: 3171 E. Valencia Road in Tucson, 6:30 a.m.-midnight

Whataburger: 6504 E. 22nd St. in Tucson, 24-hours

>>>> If you're heading out on the road anytime this holiday week, take at look at local gas prices first so you know what's in store.