Thanksgiving Brunch
Calico Cantina and Cafe
6855 4th Street NW
(505) 890-9150
The Calico Cafe in Los Ranchos offers a buffet for Thanksgiving Day 2009. Start off with a variety of breakfast foods, like triple berry pancakes, three kinds of waffles, or build your own omelette. There will also be fresh fish, enchiladas, and a carving station with ham, turkey, and a steamship round of beef. In keeping with the Calico tradition, expect delicious desserts.
When: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chef's Bistro
3250 Coors Blvd NW Ste D
(505) 833-5220
Offering traditional Thanksgiving dinner after 10 a.m.
When: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MCM Elegante
2020 Menaul NE
(505) 884-2511
There will be a salad bar, carved turkey, honey baked spiral ham, prime rib, and traditional sides. Tamales and red chile will be part of the fixings for those who never get enough. Desserts include cakes and traditional pies. Adults $16.95, Children ages 6 - 11 $12.95, and children 5 and under eat free.
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thanksgiving Buffets
Furrs Family Buffet
2004 Wyoming NE
(505) 298-6886
6111 San Mateo NE
(505) 881-3373
6001 Iliff NW
(505) 831-6332
Furr's buffets offer over 70 different menu items, to include a carving station and a wide variety of desserts.
When: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Hilton Hotel
1901 University NE, in the Ballroom
(505) 889-8071
A full breakfast bar will be available, as well as the traditional Thanksgiving favorites. There will also be carving stations, seafood and fruit displays, ice sculptures, and traditional New Mexico favorites. There will be live entertainment. Reservations strongly recommended (call after 3 p.m.) Adults $29.95; seniors $25.95; children $13.95.
When: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hyatt
330 Tijeras NW
(505) 843-2684
Opting for an elegant brunch couldn't be easier. There will be a salad bar, seafood station, a carving turkey, baked ham with red chile and pineapple, cracked pepper beef, breakfast buffets, an omelette station, an entree station, pasta, and traditional Thanksgiving favorites, as well as a wide variety of desserts (pie, of course). Reservations recommended. $37.95 adults, $28.95 seniors, $18.50 children; children 6 and under are free.
When: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Isleta
11000 Broadway SE
1-8-777 ISLETA
This large buffet features a salad bar, peel and eat shrimp, poached salmon, turkey breast, maple glazed ham, leg of lamb, green chile-pinon stuffing, traditional sides, and plenty for dessert. $21.95 adults, $10.95 children 5 - 12.
When: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Luigi's
6225 Fourth NW
(505) 343-0466
The Luigi's buffet offers traditional turkey with all the trimmings as well as Italian fare. A full menu is available, and plenty of homemade Italian desserts.
When: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
St. Clair Winery and Bistro
901 Rio Grande NW
(505)243-9916
The St. Clair Thanksgiving Day buffet starts with a full range of breakfast items. Entrees include carved prime rib and carved maple ham, peel and eat shrimp, roasted chicken, a pasta station and fresh seafood. Finish off your meal with a selection of desserts.
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Santa Ana Cafe
Tamaya Resort at Santa Ana Pueblo
(505) 771-6037
A full buffet will be offered at this relaxed yet elegant resort restaurant. Cost is $45 per person.
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Shoney's
810 Menaul NE
(505) 883-0040
This homestyle restaurant offers a buffet with traditional items such as turkey and mashed potatoes, as well as fried chicken, ham, sweet potato casserole and more. Adults, $9.99, kids ages 5 - 10 $3.99, 4 and under free with adult meal purchase. Get the buffet and a piece of pumpkin pie is on the house. Beverages not included.
When: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thur Shan at Sandia Resort
I-25 & Tramway
(505) 796-7500
Choose from a wide variety of selections, which include a salad bar, seafood display, Italian dishes, a carving station with turkey, American favorites, Mexican favorites, Asian specialities, and lots and lots of desserts. $25.95 for adults, $12.95 for children.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Bien Shur
30 Rainbow Road NE, Sandia Pueblo
(505) 796-7500
Award winning Bien Shur is located on the 9th floor of the hotel and provides spectacular views.
The four course Thanksgiving dinner features traditional turkey or quail, and expect fine soups and salads. There will be a biscochito pumpkin cheesecake tower for dessert. Cost is $55 per person.
When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Corn Maiden Restaurant
Tamaya Resort at Santa Ana Pueblo
(505) 771-6037
The Corn Maiden offers views of the Sandias in an elegant adobe decor. A plated menu will be available, with appetizer, entree and dessert. Reservations required; cost is $60 per person.
When: Noon until 8 p.m.
Council Room at Sandia Resort
I-25 and Tramway
(505) 796-7500
Offering a three course traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with a choice of salad or soup, turkey with all the trimmings, such as green chile mashed potatoes and jalapeno and cranberry stuffing. Leave room for dessert. Dinner is $35 (no child menu).
When: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Cristobal's
800 Rio Grande NW
(505) 222-8766
The intimate dining room of Cristobal's at the Hotel Albuquerque features entree dinners of your choice in a candle lit atmosphere. Entrees begin with housemade soups and salads and a large choice of desserts. Choices include traditional turkey and ham, or salmon, prime rib or rack of lamb. Cristobal's offers southwestern touches such as a choice of green chile or traditional turkey gravy, and a red chile crusted ham.
When: 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
High Noon Saloon Restaurant
425 San Felipe Rd NW, in Old Town
(505) 765-1455
The High Noon offers a family style Thanksgiving Dinner, with maple-citrus roasted turkey, chorizo cornbread stuffing, and lots of traditional sides. The restaurant provides plenty of southwestern touches. Where else can you get an ancho chile topping on the pumpkin pie?
