Top Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving: Enjoy a Stress-Free Holiday Meal
- 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.
- Offering a buffet with turkey, ham, chicken, meatloaf, sides, and desserts.
- Offering a three-course meal for $35 adults and $12 kids, including turkey and sides.
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.
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- Applebee’s
- Bahama Breeze
- Bar Louie
- Bonanza and Ponderosa Steakhouses
- Brio Italian Grille
- Bravo! Italian Kitchen
- Chevys Fresh Mex
- Cracker Barrel
- Del Frisco’s
- Denny’s
- Eddie Merlot’s
- Eddie V’s
- El Pollo Loco
- El Torito
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Fogo de Chão
- Golden Corral
- Happy Joe’s
- Hard Rock Cafe
- IHOP
- Kona Grill
- Macaroni Grill
- Maggiano’s
- McCormick & Schmick’s
- Perry’s Steakhouse
- Ruby Tuesday
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Seasons 52
- Sizzler
- Smokey Bones
- STK Steakhouse
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse
- The Capital Grille
- Waffle House
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!