There's tons of Thanksgiving day meal options to select from in Vegas that don't require your own stove or cleanup efforts. Sounds appealing already, right? Moms and family members could theoretically play the slots right up until meal time and enjoy a relatively less stressful Thanksgiving meal experience in Vegas. Most casino - hotels will have the football games on display and meals could easily be scheduled around them for the gridiron - happy crowd. The following outlines both traditional and some unconventional Thanksgiving 2009 Vegas dining options for visitors and locals. We've separated the venue listings into restaurants, buffets, and "other options" for Thanksgiving day Vegas dining. Addresses and phone numbers ( calls recommended ) are provided along with a brief description of the Thanksgiving day menus and some pricing info. Access the links to obtain further specifics and menus.

Restaurants / Cafes :

Agave   : They'll be serving their regular menu (contemporary Mexican cuisine) along with some traditional turkey mole ($19) and pumpkin cheesecake ($6). 10820 Charleston Blvd in Summerlin ; Phone 702-214-3500.

America Cafe at New York, New York : Offering pear and lettuce salad, winter squash soup, traditional roasted turkey dinner with cornbread stuffing and vegetable fixins, yams, and choice of pumpkin or apple pie all for $16.95. 3790 Las Vegas Blvd South (strip); 702-740-6451

AGO at Hard Rock Hotel : Offering a 5 course meal with antipasti, salad, roast organic turkey with traditional fixins including dessert for $49.95 per person. 4455 Paradise Rd ; 702-693-4440

Alize at the Palms : Untraditional and classed up option here, offering pan seared sea bass, blue crab, cannellini bean ragout, butternut squash risotto,and more for $85 per person. 4321 Flamingo Rd ; 702-385-1930

Andre's at Monte Carlo : Offering a huge dinner selection (traditional and nontraditional) featuring pumpkin and black bean soup; scallops, ham, grilled salmon, smoked salmon sausage or free range turkey main courses; foie gras mousse, pecan pie , and cherry or chocolate cobbler. Cost is $65 per person. 3770 Las Vegas Blvd South (strip) ; 702-798-7151

Aureole at Mandalay Bay : Sumptuous 4 course special menu with roasted chestnut ravioli with Maine lobster and traditional roasted turkey. $75 per person.  3950 Las Vegas Blvd South (strip); 702-693-4440

Buca di Beppo : Enjoy holiday menus with some Italian influences  involving white turkey meat over an Italian sausage stuffing, whole - berry cranberry sauce, and a huge slice of pumpkin pie. 412 E Flamingo (and two other locations) ;  866-EAT BUCCA

Burger Joint at Flamingo : Featuring the Thanksgiving Burger made with turkey breast and a pumpkin bun, turkey gravy, and sweet potato fries. $14 each. 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South (strip) ; 702-733-3333

BOA Steakhouse at Caesar's Palace : Traditional Thanksgiving feast offered for $65 per person. 3500 Las Vegas Blvd South (strip) ;' 702-733-7373

Cafe Cortez at El Cortez Casino : Enjoy traditional holiday meal choices with turkey or Virginia ham with all the goodies including pumpkin or apple pie for $11.95 per person. 600 E Fremont (downtown) ; 702-385-5200.

Canal Street at the Orleans : Dive into bruschetta with cranberries, turkey or pork tenderloin or ribeye steak meat selections, sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, spiced pumpkin soup, pine nut stuffing,and pecan cheesecake or pumpkin cheesecake. Prices range from $19 - $32 depending on meat selections. 4500 W Tropicana ; 702-365-7111

Charlie Palmer Steak at Four Seasons Hotel : Special Thanksgiving menu with squash soup, foie gras dumplings,salad, turkey, and much more. This one's pricey. 3960 Las Vegas Blvd South (strip) ; 702-632-5120

Courtyard Cafe at the Orleans :  Offering turkey or ham main entrees, dried fruit dressing, candied yams, crab and shrimp stuffing, vegetables, and pumpkin pie or apple torte for dessert priced at $11.99 per person. 4500 W Tropicana ; 702-365-7111

Craftsteak at MGM Grand : Offering a $75 prix fixe meal including options for free range turkey, scallops with smoked bacon, sweet sausage with fennel sage stuffing. 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South ; 702-891-7318

China Grill at Mandalay Bay : Serving turkey with roasted hazelnut dressing, cranberry jam, passion fruit candied yams, and pan gravy along with their regular menu. 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-632-7200

Don Miguel's at the Orleans : Choice of three main entrees including traditional turkey, stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon, or a Mexican combination plate. Dessert choices will are pumpkin pie or tequila flan. Prices range from $11.95 - $13.95 per person depending on main entree selection. 4500 W Tropicana ;702-365-7111 

Dos Caminos at the Palazzo : Offering a prix fixe menu ($38) including Spanish style white bean stew, pork belly , pork chops, halibut, Alaskan King crab quesadillas, turkey carnitas, wild mushroom stuffing, cranberry salsita, and choice of pumpkin pie or caramel apple tart for dessert. 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-577-9600

Gonzalez Y Gonzalez at New York, New York : Serving Thanksgiving tamales with roasted turkey, a sage and apple stuffing, sweet potato butter sauce, and warm cranberry salsa. Costs $17.95 per person. 3790 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-740-6455

Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas : Offering Thanksgiving lunch ($26.95 ) and dinner ($89) menus involving butternut squash soup, autumn greens, roasted red and yellow beets, turkey with chestnut stuffing, and desserts such as pecan pie with butterscotch ice cream or pumpkin souffle with bourbon sauce. Great views of the strip here. 3655 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-948-6937

First Food and Bar : This Palazzo eatery is recognized for creating high class versions of low tech food. Enjoy hot mulled cider, pumpkin corn bisque, and a family style traditional main course with all the classics. After 9 pm on Thanksgiving they'll be selling chef Sammy DeMarco's leftover Thanksgiving day sandwiches. Prix fixe pricing costs $32 (children under 6 free, 6 -10 yrs is $16 ). 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-845-5155

Florida Cafe Cuban Bar & Grill : Offering their standard Cuban cuisine along with roast turkey with white rice and black beans. 1401 S Las Vegas Blvd ; 702-385-3043

Jerry's Famous Coffee Shop at Jerry's Nugget : Touting great food at a great value, they'll offer bone - in Virginia ham ($9.99) or steak and snow crab ($15.89). The Thanksgiving menu includes a squash medley, soup or salad, and sides. 1821 North Las Vegas Blvd. 702-399-3000

Maggiano's  : Italian specialty house offering traditional turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, pumpkin praline cheesecake, and more. Located at 3200 Las Vegas Blvd South near the  Fashion Show Mall, Palazzo, and TI. 702-732-2550

Mr Lucky's at Hard Rock : Vegas Thanksgiving specials including shrimp cocktail,  salmon, roasted corn and potato chowder, free range turkey or prime rib, and dessert choices including deep dish apple crumble with vanilla ice cream or chocolate pecan pie for $15.95 per person. Great value here. 4455 Paradise Rd ; 702-693-5592

The Palm at Caesar's Forum Shops : Normally a steakhouse, they're offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast here for $45 (adult) and $22.50 (children). 3500 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-732-7256

Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse at Planet Hollywood : Dig into a traditional turkey dinner or select from 12 carved and spit roasted meats , a 40 item sidebar, and assorted fresh baked pies for $39.95 (adults) and $19.95 (children). 3663 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-737-4738

Rumjungle at Mandalay Bay : Offering a roasted turkey roulade with a sweet potato puree, cranberry relish, and gravy for $26.95 per person. 3950 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-632-7200

Simon at the Palms : Offering a buffet style Thanksgiving feast geared for comfort and excess (kinda Vegas-ish, ehh?). Includes sweet potato casserole with marshmallow fluff and turkey leg confit in addition to smoked pork loin, prime rib, and free roaming at the soup and panini station. Then choke down one of 5 different desserts if there's any room left. Cost is $38 including one glass of wine. 4321 Flamingo Rd. 702-944-3292.

Smith and Wollensky Steakhouse : Dine at their prix fixe traditional turkey and fixins offering on Thanksgiving day. $49 per person. 3767 Las Vegas Blvd South (opposite the Monte Carlo on the strip). 702-862-4100

Sundance Grill at the Silverton : Dig into Waldorf salad, turkey with giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, apple-sausage stuffing, candied yams, baby carrots, steamed broccolini and three traditional pie selections for dessert. Great value at only $9.99 per person. 3333 Blue Diamond Rd ; 702-263-7777

Todd's Unique Dining : They'll offer a turkey feast option or patrons can opt for center cut filet with mac and cheese or seabass in Riesling butter. Cost is $40 per person. 4350 E Sunset Rd in Henderson; 702-359-8633

Switch at Encore : Switch chef Rene Lenger will cook for you and then clean up afterwards at this Encore eatery. Turkey with candied sweet potatoes are an option as is braised pork chops and onions. 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-248-3463.

Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse at Sunset Station : For diners who might want to get off the strip for a Thanksgiving feast, this looks like a value - conscious option. They're offering herb-marinated turkey, dressing with oyster mushrooms, water chestnuts, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie for $25 per person. 1301 W Sunset Rd in Henderson ; 703-547-7777

Strip House at Planet Hollywood : Serving roast turkey with chestnut apple bread stuffing, butternut squash puree, haricots vert, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy, and desserts. 3667 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-737-5200

SUSHISAMBA  at the Palazzo : Enjoy turbocharged turkey and other holiday cuisine with some twists at this Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine - influenced eatery. 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-607-0700

The Tillerman : Traditional holiday feast with all the trimmings will be served here. Or opt for prime rib or crab - stuffed salmon as main course alternatives. Cost per person is $35 (adults) or $10 (children). 2245 E Flamingo Rd ; 702-731-4036

Vintner Grill : Offering their standard menu plus a special ala carte menu of holiday favorites. 10100 Charleston Blvd ; 702-214-5590

Vegas buffets: Most of the renowned Vegas buffets are offering at least basic versions of traditional Thanksgiving cuisine. We're just listing three strip buffets here but you can access more complete info regarding Vegas buffets at www.vegasbuffets.com or at the  Las Vegas Advisor's buffet listing.

Emperor's Buffet at Imperial Palace : They're offering a holiday carving station featuring prime rib, honey glazed ham, crab legs, and traditional turkey. Cost is $18.99 for adults and $13.99 for children 10 and under. 3535 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-731-3311

Flavors Buffet at Harrah's : Flavors is offering pear and walnut salad, butternut squash, apple soup, honey baked ham, prime rib, and assorted festive sides and desserts for brunch and dinner. Cost is $22.99 per person. 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South ; 800-214-9110.

Paradise Garden Buffet at the Flamingo : This all day buffet offers traditional turkey, maple glazed pork chops or ribs with pumpkin BBQ sauce and assorted holiday trimmings.. Priced at $16.99 (7 am - 10:30 am ) or $23.99 (11 am - 10 pm). 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South ; 702-733-3333

Other Vegas Thanksgiving day dining options :

Take out Turkey  to go :

Hash House a Go Go : Just phone in your order and drop by and pick up your feast. The meal includes a ten pound turkey with stuffing, pumpkin mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots, homemade biscuits with strawberry jam, chutney, and homemade Snickers chocolate bread pudding. Orders must be placed by noon on November 23 and picked up no later than 8 pm on November 25. Six people can be fed with this meal for $89.95. 6800 W Sahara Ave ; 702-804-4646

Ritz Carlton at Lake Las Vegas : Select either turkey and stuffing or honey glazed ham with cranberries,mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and a choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Cost is $185 for 8 people or $235 for 12 people. 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway ; 702-567-4700

JW Marriot : Feed 8 people for $145 plus tax and gratuties with this take out turkey option. Includes a 14 - 16 pound turkey with garlic mashed potatoes, sage and sausage stuffing, turkey gravy, fresh vegetables, house salad and rolls. It also includes a festive pie of your choosing. 221 N Rampart ; 702-869-7806

Other options :

MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas : This resort is offering a special Thanksgiving package that includes an overnight stay on Thanksgiving night and two adult Thanksgiving dinners prepared by their Portofino Steakhouse. Packages start at $149 per night. 30 Strada di Villagio in Henderson. 888-600-2688.

Can you say Alka Seltzer? If you can't find an option above that suits your Thanksgiving meal desires, you just might be too picky. However, you can delve further into more options by accessing additional Vegas dining options links here or here. 

Cheers...

Charles Higgins