Updated November 2011. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Prices and information subject to change without notice.
New Mexico Veterans and Their Families
A free holiday meal will be provided at the American Legion Post 49, 11005 Central NE, Albuquerque, on Wednesday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meal is sponsored by the NM Commission for Community Volunteerism. Americorps gives thanks to New Mexico veterans and their families.
Thanksgiving Brunch
Cielo Sandia at Albuquerque Marriott Uptown
Address: 2101 Louisiana NE
Cost: $27.95 per person, half price for children 12 and under.
The Marriott Uptown offers a full brunch buffet with pasta station, vegetable buffet, chef's specials, salads, desserts, and more. Seatings are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; call (505) 881-6800 to make a reservation.
Crowne Plaza
Address: 1901 University NE in the Ballroom
Enjoy a champagne brunch in the newly renovated ballroom. Call (505) 998-6410 for information and to make reservations.
Forque at the Hyatt
Address: 330 Tijeras NW
Cost: $43.95 adults, $29.95 seniors, $19.95 children 6 - 12; children 5 and under free.
Buffets and stations offer salads, cheeses, and seafood. The carving station features hickory smoked rib roast, ham steamship with chipolte and clover honey glaze, and cider glazed turkey. Entrees include chicken and pork, and sides range from whipped potatoes to chard and leek gratin. For the kids, there is an omelet station, waffle station and mac and cheese. Desserts include petit fours and pies.
Lucia at Hotel Andaluz
Address: 125 Second NW
Cost: $39 adults, or $15 for children, free for kids 5 and under. Reservations accepted. Parties of eight or more, call to reserve.
Hotel Andaluz offers prosciutto wrapped turkey, roasted ham, beef wellington, salad, sweet potato, pumpkin pie and more. Seatings between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Inn at Rio Rancho
Address: 1465 Rio Rancho Drive, Rio Rancho
Find a traditional Thanksgiving day brunch at the Inn. Call (505) 892-1700 for reservations. Seatings 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
MCM Elegante Hotel
Address: 2020 Menaul NE
Cost: $23.95 adults, $20.95 seniors, $15.95 children 5 - 10, children under 5 free.
The traditional Thanksgiving lunch buffet features chef's seafood, salads and soups, sides such as roasted red potatoes and herb stuffing, and a variety of desserts. Main meal choices include brown sugar crusted pork loin, prime rib with red chile au jus, and roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry chutney. Reservations recommended at (505) 884-2511. Seatings from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and receive a 10% discount.
Thanksgiving Buffets
Buffet 66
Address: 14500 Central Ave SW, Laguna Pueblo
Cost: $19.99, $17.99 Players Members, $8.99 children 9 and under.
Thanksgiving Day buffet features seafood, turkey, honey-glazed ham, prime rib, pastries and pies. Serving 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Corn Maiden at Tamaya Resort
Address: 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo
Cost: $49 adults, half price children 12 and under.
A full buffet withe salad bar, mac and cheese station, carving station with prime rib and several kinds of turkey, sides, soups, fall vegetables, breads and desserts. Seatings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; call to reserve.
Furrs Family Buffet
Address: 2004 Wyoming NE
Address: 6111 San Mateo NE
Address: 6001 Iliff NW
Furr's buffets offer over 70 different menu items, to include a carving station and a wide variety of desserts.
Hard Rock Casino Eagle Buffet
Address: 11000 Broadway SE
Cost: $22.95 adults, $10.95 children 5 - 12
This large buffet features a salad bar, traditional turkey and ham at carving stations, sides, trimmings, Asian station, soups and dessert.
Radisson Hotel
Address: 2500 Carlisle NE
Cost: $19.95; call (505) 888-3311 for information.
The buffet in Brio at the Radisson features salad, roasted pumpkin soup, sliced turkey with giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, tilapia and ham, as well as desserts and a choice of a non-alcoholic beverage.
Santa Ana Star Casino
Address: 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Santa Ana Pueblo
Cost: $14.95
The buffet features southwestern favorites, Asian cuisine, continental favorites and fresh desserts. Serving 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Santa Ana Cafe at Tamaya
Address: 1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo
Cost: $49 adults, half price children 12 and under.
A full buffet withe salad bar, mac and cheese station, carving station with prime rib and several kinds of turkey, sides, soups, fall vegetables, breads and desserts. Seatings from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; call to reserve.
Thur Shan at Sandia Resort
Address: 30 Rainbow Road, Sandia Pueblo
Cost: $14.95 adults, $7.95 children
Start with the Farmer's Market salad bar, and move on to the bread display, chilled seafood, and the carving station with turkey or prime rib. Traditional foods such as gravy and mashed potatoes are on the menu as well as an Italian station, an Asian station, and New Mexican favorites. A full range of desserts presents a large variety of choices.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Bien Shur
Address: 30 Rainbow Road NE, Sandia Pueblo
Cost: $50 per person.
Award winning Bien Shur is located on the 9th floor of the hotel and provides spectacular views.
In addition to the regular menu, chef Marc Quinones offers chestnut bisque, watercress salad, red chile and maple basted turkey, root vegetable gratin and other seasonal vegetables. Desserts include pumpkin creme brulee.
Cool Water Fusion
Address: 2010 Wyoming NE, Suite B
Cost: $25 per person
The award winning restaurant offers traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy pumpkin bisque soup, baked or fried turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and more. Dessert is pumpkin pie. Reservations are strongly recommended. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cooperage
Address: 7220 Lomas NE
Cost: $16.95 adults, $8.95 children 10 and under.
The Cooperage will be serving a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The three course meal includes soup, salad bar and a traditional turkey dinner. The regular dinner menu will also be available. Serving from noon to 8 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Council Room at Sandia Resort
Address: 30 Rainbow Road NE, Sandia Pueblo
Cost: $24 per person, $12 children 12 and under
In addition to the regular menu, chef offers a three course traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with a choice of salad or turkey with all the trimmings, and dessert. Fig stuffing, mushroom gravy and sauteed green beans are some of the menu items. Serving 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Cristobal's
Address: 800 Rio Grande NW
The intimate dining room of Cristobal's at the Hotel Albuquerque features entree dinners of your choice in a candle lit atmosphere. Entrees are ordered off the menu and include traditional turkey, ham, and seafood pasta. A buffet offers a variety of soups, salads and desserts. Call (505) 222-8766 to reserve; serving noon to 6 p.m.
High Noon Saloon Restaurant
Address: 425 San Felipe Rd NW, in Old Town
Cost: $32 adults, $15 children under 10.
The High Noon offers a traditional family style Thanksgiving Dinner, with maple citurs turkey, all the sides and trimmings, salad and dessert. Leftovers will be packed up for diners to take home. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
La Provence in Nob Hill
Address: 3001 Central NE
Cost: $28 per person
La Provence features a three course meal with butternut squash soup, salad, traditional turkey breast with all the trimmings, and roasted leg of lamb. Seatings for Thanksgiving dinner at 12:00 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
