All The Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving This Year
Just in case you burn the turkey.
Listen, we're not here to judge if you plan to eat out instead of cooking a Thanksgiving meal. In case you're flirting with that option, we've got you covered. You'll want to call ahead to your closest location—yes, for all of these places!—to be sure they're not closing early or have altered hours, but for the most part, you should be good to go. Enjoy, and get ready for all of the epic Black Friday deals to come.
Applebee's
Select Applebee's locations will be open on Thanksgiving, so be sure to check your local restaurant's hours before stopping by.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Head to Bravo! for Italian, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, or Thanksgiving Feast To Go.
Brio Italian Grille
Whether you're feeling like pasta or traditional Thanksgiving food, you can count on Brio. You can also pre-order a Thanksgiving Feast To Go.
Buca di Beppo
On Thanksgiving, Buca di Beppo is offering a special Thanksgiving menu in additional to favorites from the a la carte menu. You can also order food to go.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel opens at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving and will be serving a traditional holiday meal. There are also plenty of pickup options if you want to enjoy your dinner at home.
Dunkin'
Not planning on making breakfast for Thanksgiving? Grab yourself a nice donut and warm coffee from Dunkin' instead. Many Dunkin' stores will be open, but since hours vary by location, you should check with your local store before heading out.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
You can get a perfect steak (or turkey) from Fleming's on Turkey Day. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is serving a three-course meal.
Fogo de Chão
For a Brazilian-style meal, head to Fogo de Chão. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and children can eat for free with the purchase of an adult churrasco. Reserve your table here.
IHOP
You can get your pancake fix because IHOP will be open on Turkey Day. But, be sure to check your local IHOP's hours before heading in because hours might vary by location.
McDonald's
If you're craving a Big Mac, you can rest assured knowing that most McDonald's location will be open. You should still use the store locator tool to confirm hours for your local restaurant.
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Not only will Macaroni Grill will be open on Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., but it'll also be offering roasted turkey dinners in addition to its regular menu.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Hours might vary, so be sure to check your local Ruth's Chris.
SONIC
As SONIC locations are locally owned, only some locations will be open. It's recommended to use the SONIC app to check hours before heading in.
Wendy's
Most Wendy's locations will be open on Thanksgiving, but you can use the location finder for information on your local store.
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