Top Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving: Enjoy a Stress-Free Holiday Meal

Thanksgiving Dining Options: Open Restaurants

Hosting Thanksgiving can be stressful. If you want to eat out instead of cooking, here is a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving, many with special holiday menus.

Applebee’s

Select locations will be open. Check local hours.

Bahama Breeze

Open from noon to 8 p.m.

Bar Louie

Open on Thanksgiving with happy hour from 3 — 6 p.m. featuring cocktails and bar bites.

Bonanza and Ponderosa Steakhouses

Offering a buffet with turkey, ham, chicken, meatloaf, sides, and desserts.

Brio Italian Grille

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a special holiday menu and Italian specialties.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Also open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a three-course holiday menu.

Chevys Fresh Mex

Offering a three-course meal for $35 adults and $12 kids, including turkey and sides.

Cracker Barrel

Open with a Thanksgiving menu featuring turkey, gravy, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie.

Del Frisco’s

Special menu includes a 38-ounce bone-in New York king cut and sweet potato casserole.

Denny’s

Many locations open; check local hours.

Eddie Merlot’s

Roasted turkey dinner for $49 with sides and dessert; kids menu is $24.

Eddie V’s

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

El Pollo Loco

75 locations will be open; verify with the website.

El Torito

Serving an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet with turkey, ham, and Mexican favorites.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Three-course holiday menu starting at $65, featuring turkey and steak options.

Fogo de Chão

Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Golden Corral

Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with holiday specials.

Happy Joe’s

Open on Thanksgiving; hours vary.

Hard Rock Cafe

Offering a holiday menu with turkey and pumpkin pie.

IHOP

Open for the holiday; check local hours.

Kona Grill

Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with unique turkey meal options.

Macaroni Grill

Serving a three-course turkey dinner for $34; regular menu available.

Maggiano’s

Three-course meal starting at $46.99 for adults.

McCormick & Schmick’s

Offering a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with a starter and sides for $39.

Perry’s Steakhouse

$49 menu with smoked turkey and sides available on Thanksgiving.

Ruby Tuesday

Opens at 11 a.m. local time.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Seasons 52

Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sizzler

Serving a holiday meal starting at $18.99, hours vary.

Smokey Bones

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a smoked turkey dinner.

STK Steakhouse

Roasted turkey meal available from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Offering a roasted turkey menu for $51.

The Capital Grille

Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Waffle House

Open all day, every day including Thanksgiving.

Explore these options to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving meal!