Dig In! Here Are 39 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2024

Let’s be honest for a second, friends. Hosting for Thanksgiving is no easy task and sometimes, we’d rather phone it in and let someone else do the cooking for a change. It’s not that we don’t enjoy the adrenaline rush of planning out an entire 13-course menu, decorating the house to perfection and hosting family and friends, but we could all use a break every now and then. Even Martha Stewart took a hiatus last year.

Besides, who cares if you decide to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying dinner with your family? Isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about, anyway? If you happen to be taking the day off from laboring away over a hot stove and find yourself searching for restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day, read on to find out who’s open and what delicious Thanksgiving staples they’ll be cooking up.

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39 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2024

Applebees

If you find yourself with a hankering for piping hot, flavorful Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp, you’re in luck my friend because everyone’s favorite neighborhood grill—Applebee's—is scheduled to be open and ready for service. Although you won’t find typical Thanksgiving fare on their usual menu, some locations have offered a turkey dinner in the past, so it’s best to check what specials will be available in your area.

Bahama Breeze

Although typical Thanksgiving fare tends to favor a more familiar flavor profile with little deviation from tradition, sometimes it’s nice to switch it up a bit. If you’re looking for something with a little more tropical flare, select Bahama Breeze locations will be open and serving an island-inspired Thanksgiving Day feast from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meal comes complete with jerk seasoned turkey, house made gravy, green beans, brioche stuffing, cranberry-pineapple chutney and your choice of mashed potatoes or cinnamon mashed sweet potatoes.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans knows a thing or two when it comes to down home cooking and that means their Thanksgiving dinner is legendary in its own right. The farmhouse-style eatery will be open as usual on Thanksgiving for dine-in, serving their Thanksgiving celebration platter piled high with all the fixings. They’ll also have family meals and farmhouse feasts available for pickup. All you have to do is heat and eat.

Boston Market

Boston Market is a sleeper hit and if you’ve never had a taste of their famous rotisserie chicken, you are seriously missing out. While most of their business comes from catering and pick-up orders, some locations do offer seating if you’re looking for somewhere to gather on the big day. Best of all you don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to get a taste of what’s cooking at Boston Market. At Boston Market, it’s Thanksgiving year-round.

Bravo Italian Kitchen

Bravo Italian Kitchen is a smaller restaurant chain with 25 locations spread across the United States, but they’ve been slinging out classic Italian dishes since 1992. If you happen to live near one, they will be open on Thanksgiving offering their usual menu along with a stunning Thanksgiving feast. Like most restaurants, they also offer catering if you’d rather enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones at home.

Brio Italian Grille

Brio Italian Grille will be open this Thanksgiving and offering all of their classic Italian fare as well as a traditional Thanksgiving feast complete with sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal veg, and of course, cranberry sauce. Additionally, if you’d rather skip cooking altogether, but prefer the comfort of dining at home, you can also pick up a family style feast perfect for feeding 4 to 5 people, and catering for larger groups of 8 to 10.

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Buca di Beppo

Despite Buca di Beppo’s recent bankruptcy filings and subsequent restaurant closures, the fan-favorite Italian chain continues to be a staple for diners looking for classic Italian dishes served family-style. The beloved restaurant chain will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and in addition to serving up a traditional menu in stores, you can order catering and bring the taste of Buca di Beppo home.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Looking to give turkey the break it deserves this year? Buffalo Wild Wings has you covered. While you won’t find any typical Turkey Day fare on their menu, the endlessly delicious wing spot still offers plenty to be thankful for. Select locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day, so you might want to call ahead before planning to spend game day with a 10-piece maple chipotle and fries in hand.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is one of the swankier options on our list, but if you’re looking to get dolled up and have a nice night out, they’ll be open on Thanksgiving, too. The classy eatery will be offering a prix fixe special menu charging $50 for adults and $20 for children, along with the option to add on items like pumpkin cheesecake or pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey. Just remember to check the dress code before you go.

Chart House

If you happen to have the pleasure of spending the big day in a location surrounded by beautiful scenery, Chart House will open its doors for an elevated and elegant 3-course Thanksgiving feast. Their menu features standout staples such as butter and sage roasted turkey, twin lobster tails, peach, bourbon glazed scallops and shrimp and cheesecake. Talk about indulging for the holiday!

Cracker Barrel

The down home Southern comfort food joint known for its can’t-be-beat pancakes and signature country flair will be open on normal hours Thanksgiving Day. To help lighten the load of cooking this year, Cracker Barrel will also be offering two heat and serve meal options featuring oven roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, sweet yeast rolls, and—for dessert—pumpkin and pecan pie. We know where we’ll be for Thanksgiving breakfast!

Del Frisco’s Grille

If you’re more interested in a chef curated experience that feels luxe and elevated, Del Frisco’s Grille will be offering a Thanksgiving dinner featuring traditional comfort food staples. Expect to dine on such treasures as herb and butter roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, apple-sage sausage stuffing and tender garlicky green beans.

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Denny’s

Known for being perpetually open, the diner-style restaurant chain will, of course, be open for business on Thanksgiving Day. In previous years, Denny's has offered a full Thanksgiving bundle packed with all the necessary fixins and we’re sure this year will be no different. We’ll take two Waffle Slams to-go!

Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

If your family is anything like many others, fitting them all into one place is a challenge in itself. Fortunately, if you’re looking for a place to host your sizable family this year, Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will be open and ready for business. They’ve even got private rooms for rent if you’re bringing a crowd.

Fogo de Chão

If the larger-than-life meal that coincides with Thanksgiving isn’t big enough for you, Fogo de Chão will be open to satisfy your cravings for perfectly grilled meats and veggies. The all you can eat churrascaria will offer their usual menu on Thanksgiving Day with select locations offering turkey and cranberry relish, too.

Golden Corral

If your family loves to have things given to them in bulk, Golden Corral is always on the list of restaurants to visit due to its penchant for catering to any and everybody. The buffet-style chain will be open on Thanksgiving as it is every year, and you can count on seeing the usual comfort food fare like turkey, rolls and mac and cheese.

Hard Rock Cafe

It goes without saying that most people are looking to have a good time on Thanksgiving, and what better place to have a rocking good time than the Hard Rock Cafe? The rough and tumble restaurant known for turning out legendary burgers with the backdrop of a killer soundtrack in the background will be open on Thanksgiving Day in select locations. In addition to their usual menu, the rockin’ restaurant chain will be offering a classic turkey dinner complete with turkey and all the fixins.

IHOP

There’s nothing like a lofty stack of perfectly made flapjacks to whet your appetite for a Thanksgiving meal. Of course, at IHOP you can have your short stack and enjoy your turkey, too. The International House of Pancakes will be open its usual 24/7 hours on Thanksgiving Day, and will be serving up a limited time turkey dinner in addition to its usual menu.

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HomeTown Buffet

Depending on where you’re from, you might not have a HomeTown Buffet near you, but all of Ovation Brand’s restaurants—Country Buffet, Ryan’s and Old Country Buffet—will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Each restaurant serves buffet and diner-style food featuring familiar and traditional Thanksgiving Day classic.

Johnny Carino’s

Johnny Carino’s is known for dishing out classic Italian staples like pizza, fettuccine and tiramisu, perfect for when you want a little something fancy without all the fuss. This year, the chain is bringing their signature Carino’s flair to Thanksgiving, and will be offering the full spread of favorites along with their usual menu. You can also order a turkey feast and sides to-go if you’re running short on time this holiday.

Kona Grill

Kona Grill, known for their scrumptious eats and equally delicious cocktails, is the perfect place to unwind on Thanksgiving Day when cooking isn’t in cards. The New American restaurant chain will be open and serving a specialty menu starting Thanksgiving Day and running through December 1.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Not into the traditional American fare for Thanksgiving? Maggiano’s has you covered! The fan-favorite rustic Italian restaurant chain will be serving up its classic family-style Thanksgiving dinner featuring standouts like country style smoked ham, butternut squash ravioli and whipped sweet potatoes.

Marie Callender's Restaurant and Bakery

You might be surprised to know that fan-favorite frozen pie brand Marie Callender's actually operates a full-service restaurant and they’ll be open on Thanksgiving Day for takeout orders only. The specific hours and price of their Thanksgiving feast will vary by location, so it’s best to check with your local restaurant’s hours to be sure.

McCormick & Schmick’s

McCormick & Schmick's might be best known for their seafood, but on Thanksgiving they’ll add creature comforts and Thanksgiving classics to their primarily oceanic menu. For just $39 per person, diners can partake in a delicious Thanksgiving feast artfully prepared by the masters of seafood.

Medieval Times

Nothing beats dinner and a show—except for when the show is your cousins arguing over who gets the last roll. If you’d rather watch sword wielding knights duke it out on the battlefield instead, Medieval Times will be open on Thanksgiving Day serving up their own unique brand of dramatic medieval flair.

Mimi’s Cafe

If you’re not familiar, Mimi’s Cafe operates locations across the country and they offer classic American fare like burgers, meatloaf and buttery pot pie. The eatery will be open on Thanksgiving Day for dine-in patrons, offering classic Thanksgiving dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Additionally, you can take the taste of Mimi’s home with their taken-home turkey and ham feasts fit for up to 10 hungry guests.

Morton’s Steakhouse

Morton’s Steakhouse boasts a Great Gatsby tinged, roaring '20s vibe that pairs perfectly with its sleek, elegant menu littered with steaks, hearty sides and noteworthy cocktails. On Thanksgiving, the swanky steakhouse will be offering a $69 per person, 4-course feast featuring flavors like roasted turkey roulade, fall harvest salad and pumpkin spice cheesecake.

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The Palm Restaurant

If you’re looking for something a little more highbrow for the holiday, The Palm Restaurant will be open and serving a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner along with their regular dinner menu. The Thanksgiving dinner will cost $59 per person and comes with your choice of starter, a full turkey dinner complete with sides and your choice of delicious dessert. Sign us up!

Perry’s Steakhouse Grille

Another fancy pants option is Perry’s Steakhouse Grille, offering a two-course Thanksgiving dinner for $49 per person. The meal comes with your choice of starter—we’re eyeing the Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette—a full course turkey dinner, and for an additional $9, you can add on an individual serving of pumpkin cheesecake. Sounds like our kind of place.

Red Lobster

Red Lobster has been focused on making a comeback after lackluster sales and restaurant closures this past year. Although, we might not get Endless Shrimp back for a while, the beloved seafood chain will be open on Thanksgiving on the off-chance you’re craving a lobster-focused feast instead of turkey.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Despite the fact that Romano’s Macaroni Grill serves up primarily Italian fare, the fan-favorite chain will be open this Thanksgiving, adding a few delicious comfort food additions to the menu. For just $35 per person, you can enjoy a traditional 3-course meal featuring roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and sausage and apple stuffing.

Ruby Tuesday

You might be surprised to know that Ruby Tuesday is known for more than just its endless salad bar. The fan-favorite chain has long been a staple amongst fans due their their legendary burgers and unique offerings, and this year, you can get that and more on Thanksgiving Day.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Everyone’s favorite fancy-shmancy steakhouse will open as usual on Thanksgiving Day offering a prix fixe menu priced at $48 for adults and $17 for the kiddos. In addition to their dine-in offering, you can also pick up a turkey feast and sides to-go and let Ruth’s Chris do the cooking. Now that sounds like our idea of a Thanksgiving feast.

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Sizzler

The regional west coast staple, Sizzler, will be open in select locations on Thanksgiving Day, serving up their traditional steakhouse fare like steaks and lobster tails. Although most locations will be open, it’s best to call ahead before fixing your tastebuds on their delectable prime rib burger.

Smith & Wollensky

With only a few locations across the globe, Smith & Wollensky is probably the most niche restaurant on this list, but IYKYK. The small restaurant chain is slated to open its doors on Thanksgiving Day, and like last year, they’ll be offering a 4-course turkey dinner for $78 per person.

STK Steakhouse

STK has made a name for itself as the bougie steakhouse you’re likely to spot celebrities at on any given day of the week. What’s not to love about people watching while also enjoying an expertly prepared ribeye and mashed potatoes? The celeb-loved steakhouse will be open and serving traditional Thanksgiving fare with STK’s signature steakhouse twist.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

If you can’t get enough steak, Sullivan’s Steakhouse will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, offering up a special 3-course menu in honor of the big day. Expect to see such items as shrimp and lobster bisque, hand-carved roasted turkey and roasted Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon.

Tony Roma’s

Dry, tasteless turkey got you down? Look no further than Tony Roma’s and their legendary slow smoked ribs. The chain known for its famous ribs and so much more will be open in select locations this Thanksgiving if you’ve had enough turkey this year. Of course, like most places, they will be offering a version of a Thanksgiving feast that we’re sure will be anything but dry.

T.G.I. Friday’s

Although Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, it’s always Friday at T.G.I. Friday’s and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with copious amounts of bar food in a laid back “always Friday” setting? Thankfully, T.G.I. Friday’s will be open for business in select locations on the big day to satisfy our

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