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Home » Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2025

Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2025

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Don’t want to cook? Many national restaurant chains are open on Thanksgiving Day 2025, ready to serve you and your family or friends a traditional turkey dinner or regular menu items.

Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and side dishes
Photo: Restaurant News

Reservations are recommended, even required for groups of six or more.

Be sure to tip generously, since the folks cooking and serving you are giving up their own holiday so you don’t have to do the shopping or cooking or wash the dishes.

Thanks to RestaurantNews.com for putting together this extensive annual list, as it did for us last year.

Some restaurants are opening as early as 11am for Thanksgiving Dinner, and some are offering their Thanksgiving Dinner specials through Sunday, Nov. 30.

Make those reservations now!

In alphabetical order, because that’s the only fair way, including menus and prices.


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Acapulco Restaurant Y Cantina will offer an All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving Buffet with a Roasted Turkey and Ham carving station, Apple-Jalapeño Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Chipotle-Honey Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Taco station, your Mexican favorites, Soups, Pumpkin Pie, and more. Also, Unlimited Champagne and Mimosas. Adults $43.99, Kids $14.99. 11am-8pm.

Ben’s Kosher Deli‘s dining rooms will be be seating at 12:00, 1:30, 3:30 and 6:00 pm. Reservations recommended. Roast Turkey Dinner, $36.99 (includes Soup and Soft Drink). Kid’s Feast, $14.99 (includes Soft Drink and Kid’s Dessert). Regular menu also available.

Black Angus will be open from 11am to 9 pm, offering a Traditional Turkey Dinner for both dine-in and takeout. The special meal, priced at $29.99 ($31.99 in Hawaii) for adults and $12.99 ($14.99 in Hawaii) for kids, includes Sliced Turkey, Sage Dressing, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy, Broccoli with Garlic Butter, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, fresh Cranberry Sauce, a Garden Salad, and Pumpkin Pie topped with Whipped Cream. The full menu is also available, and the special is served while supplies last.

Black Bear Diner is offering a special Thanksgiving Day menu, available starting at 11am on Thursday, November 27, for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. Guests can choose from three main entrées: Homestyle Turkey (available in Full, Little Less, and Cub sizes), Old-Fashioned Smoked Ham (available in Full, Little Less, and Cub sizes), or Slow-Roasted Prime Rib (available as a Full Dinner). Each complete dinner is served with a choice of Soup or Salad, a Cornbread Muffin, Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Housemade Cornbread Stuffing, Italian Green Beans, and a slice of Pumpkin Pie. A limited menu of diner favorites will also be available all day.

Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen will be open 8am to 7pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy four all-day breakfast options and the Premium Celebration Platter, including Bob Evans signature Slow-Roasted Turkey, hickory-Smoked Ham, three farm-fresh sides, Freshly Baked Bread and a slice of Pie. The Premium Celebration Platter for $18.99, is available for dine-in, carryout or delivery from November 26-27, and a kids’ version is available as a dine-in special for $9.99.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. will be open. The Holiday Turkey Special includes Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and a slice of Pumpkin Pie. The Holiday Ham includes Smoked Ham, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Apple Compote and a slice of Pumpkin Pie. The Holiday Ham & Turkey Combo includes Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Apple Compote and a slice of Pumpkin Pie. Full menu available upon request.

Buca di Beppo will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, from 11am – 8pm for dine-in, offering a Thanksgiving Feast complete with Sliced White Meat Turkey, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Feed your family of 3-4 for $105 or a family of 5-6 for $160.

Chevys Fresh Mex is serving an All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving Buffet with a Roasted Turkey and Ham carving station, Apple-Jalapeño Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Chipotle-Honey Sweet Potatoes, Tortilla Soup, Taco station, your Mexican favorites, Dessert Bar, Pumpkin Pie, and more. Also, Unlimited Champagne and Mimosas. Adults $43.99, Kids $14.99. 11am – 8pm.

Chompie’s is open from 10am until 4pm and is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner for $29.99 per person, dine in or to-go. $14.99 for kids 10 & under. Includes White Meat Turkey Breast with Stuffing and Cranberry Relish. Served with Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy, Home-Style String Beans and Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Fresh Baked Knot Rolls and a slice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie also included. Also available for take-out.

Chuck-A-Rama will be open from 10am until 6pm. Serving up Thanksgiving classic + all of your Chuck-A-Rama favorites. Adults (12-59) $29.99, seniors (60+) $29.99 + 10% off, kid 4-11 ($1.50 per year of age), children 3 and under eat free.

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar is offering a special dine-in menu featuring several entrée choices, each served with a Salad and dessert. Featured options from their Fall Favorites menu include the Roasted Turkey ($32), which is Slow-Roasted with fresh oranges and amber honey, and served with Stuffing, Cranberry Relish, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, and Mashed Sweet Potatoes, along with a choice of Pumpkin or Apple Pie. Other Thanksgiving entrée selections include the Ham Dinner ($32), the Ham & Turkey Supper ($34), and The Feast ($37), which combines Turkey, Ham, and Hand-Carved Tri-Tip, all served with the same selection of holiday sides and Dessert.

Clyde’s is offering an exclusive à la carte holiday menu , featuring comforting classics and sweet seasonal treats. The two featured holiday dinners are the Traditional Turkey Dinner, which includes Sliced White & Dark Meat Turkey, Sausage-Sage Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Turkey Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce, and the Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham Dinner, served with Potato Gratin, Green Beans, and Mustard-Cream Sauce. Both dinners come with a choice of Dessert: Apple Pie or Pecan Pie à la mode, or Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream. Customers are encouraged to make reservations to celebrate Thanksgiving with Clyde’s.

Copeland’s of New Orleans’ Pilgrim Platter includes Cajun Fried Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Butter Cream Potatoes, Cornbread Dressing, Smothered Ham and Bacon Green Beans, Homemade Cranberry Compote, and Hot Buttered Biscuit.

Cody’s Original Roadhouse will be open from 11am – 10pm on Thanksgiving Day. Roasted Tom Turkey & Dressing, $20.99. Baked Sugar Cured Ham with Pineapple Sauce, $20.99. Both include Cody’s Famous Bottomless Salad with Garlic Ranch Dressing, Fresh Baked Sweet Yeast Rolls with Cinnamon Butter, and your choice of side and a slice of Pumpkin Pie.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is offering special holiday features to complement their standard Chef’s Classics menu. Guests dining in can indulge in decadent additions such as a Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow and Pecan Crumble ($17), and the seasonal Pumpkin Spice & Bourbon Butter Cake ($16), which is served with Pecan and Praline Ice Cream, Bourbon Anglaise, and Caramel Sauce. The restaurant encourages making reservations for this holiday event.

El Torito will offer an All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving Buffet with a Roasted Turkey and Ham carving station, Apple-Jalapeño Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Chipotle-Honey Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Taco station, your Mexican favorites, Soups, Pumpkin Pie, and more. Also, Unlimited Champagne and Mimosas. Adults $43.99, Kids $14.99. 11am – 8pm.

Flanigan’s is offering a dine-in deal on November 27th for $16.99 , while supplies last. This special features over a half pound of Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, mounds of Mashed Potatoes and Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, a Caesar Salad, Rolls, and a free beverage. The included beverage is limited to domestic draft, house wine, soda, bottled water, coffee, tea, or lemonade. This offer is not available for ToGo orders , and no substitutions or combinations with other discounts are allowed. Flanigan’s will be open regular hours Thanksgiving Day for dine-in guests.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is featuring a 2-Course Menu featuring your choice of Filet Mignon, USDA Prime Bone-In Ribeye, or Traditional Mixed-Herb Roasted Turkey Breast. Begin with a starter, then pair your entrée with savory Housemade Stuffing and shareable sides including Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with Apricots and Onions and Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Sauce. Starting at $59 per Guest. Opens at 11am. The full dinner menu is also available all day, and a Children’s 3-Course Menu starting at $22.

Fogo de Chão has a special menu featuring their signature fire-roasted favorites alongside traditional holiday specials. The limited-time offerings include Roasted Turkey Au Jus, Sweet Potato Casserole, Brazilian Sausage & Apple Dressing, and Cranberry Relish. Guests are encouraged to reserve their table to enjoy this holiday meal.

Glory Days Grill will be open from 11am until 7pm and will be featuring their Gobbler Platter and New Turkey Day Dry Rubbed Wings.

Golden Corral‘s Holiday Buffet available weekdays after 4pm. (hours may vary on weekends), features traditional favorites like Hand-Carved Roasted Turkey and Holiday Glazed Ham, along with classic sides such as Sweet Potato Casserole and Yeast Rolls. This year’s buffet also includes new items like Peel & Eat Shrimp, Baked Squash Casserole, and Flan, complemented by new limited-time seasonal drinks like Caramel Apple Tea and Caramel Apple Hot Coffee. All Golden Corral restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11am to 4pm, with extended hours in select markets.

Granite City Brewery is offering a Thanksgiving Day Buffet  with serving hours from 11am until 6pm. The buffet menu will feature traditional holiday items, including Roasted Turkey and Sage Stuffing, plus more.

Hard Rock Cafe is offering a special, limited-time menuwith options that range from Carved Turkey to classic sides.

Joe’s Crab Shack‘s Shacksgiving to Remember features Roasted Turkey served with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, complete with a slice of Pumpkin Pie. Adults $24.99, kids $15.99. Full menu also available. Dine-in only.

King’s Family Restaurant is offering special 3-Course Dinners for dine-in (open 7am until 4pm). Each 3-Course Dinner costs $21.49 and includes: a House Salad, one of three entrée options (Roasted Turkey, Oven Baked Ham, or Turkey and Ham Combo Plate), and a slice of Pumpkin or Apple Pie. All entrées are served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and rolls. A Kids Thanksgiving meal is available for $5.99, including a choice of Turkey, Ham, or Chicken Tenders, served with Mashed Potatoes or French Fries, Gravy, rolls, and a scoop of Pumpkin Ice Cream.

Kona Grill is celebrating  a special dine-in feast available from Thursday, November 27th, through Sunday, November 30th. The restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10am until 10pm, offering a choice between a Traditional Roasted Turkey entrée or their unique Macadamia Nut Turkey. The meal can be paired with seasonal cocktails like the Pumpkin Spice Margarita and Pumpkin Mocha Martini, and finished off with classic Pumpkin Pie. A limited all-day menu will also be available, but Happy Hour, Taste of Kona, and Steak Date menus will not be offered on Thanksgiving Day.

Luby’s Thanksgiving Day Special includes Classic Carved Turkey and Cornbread Dressing, two sides, dinner roll and free holiday Dessert. $13.99.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is open for dine-in on Thanksgiving Day from 10am until 8pm, offering an Individual Thanksgiving Dinner for $34.99. This special plate includes a choice of Slow-Smoked Turkey, Ham, or both, served with traditional sides like Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Southern Stuffing, and a slice of Pumpkin Pie. Kid’s Thanksgiving Dinner also available for $18.99.

Maggiano’s Little Italy offers a  special dine-in chef-curated family-style Three-Course Menu. Dine-in guests have their choice of two Specialty Salads and three main courses, Traditional Roasted Turkey, Country-Style Smoked Ham or Grilled Salmon. Accompanied by your choice of pastas and additional sides. Choose between Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, Warm Apple Crotada or Chocolate Layered Cake.

McCormick & Schmick’s is offering  a Traditional Turkey Dinner in addition to their regular dinner menu. The special dinner is priced at $39 for adults and $15 for children, and includes a choice of Butternut Squash Bisque or Walnut Mixed Greens Salad as a starter. The main course consists of Sliced Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Seasonal Vegetables; a slice of Pumpkin Pie can be added for an additional $5. Reservations are highly recommended.

McGrath’s Fish House‘s Thanksgiving Feast for Four includes fresh Garden Salad and hot Sourdough Bread, Roasted Turkey Breast & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Baked Yams, Vegetables and Cranberry Sauce. Pumpkin or Apple Pie.

Metro Diner will be open Thanksgiving Day, closing at 2:30pm.

Mitchell’s Fish Market is offering a Three-Course Traditional Turkey Dinner for dine-in guests, in addition to their full dinner menu. Adults: The three-course meal is $49 per person and includes a choice of Soup or Salad (such as Butternut Squash Soup or Caesar Salad), a Roasted Turkey Breast Plate (with Herb Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Seasonal Vegetables, and a choice of Mashed or Mashed Sweet Potatoes), and a choice of featured holiday Pies or Desserts (like Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, or Turtle Cheesecake). Children: A Two-Course Roasted Turkey Dinner is available for $21 (for children 12 & under). Reservations are highly recommended. Note that on Thanksgiving Day, only these prix fixe menus are available.

Morton’s The Steakhouse has  a $69 Four-Course Feast available for dine-in guests  while supplies last. The menu includes  Butternut Squash Bisque and a Fall Harvest Salad, followed by the main course of Roasted Turkey Roulade. This entrée comes complete with Savory Sage and Cranberry Stuffing, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Turkey Gravy. The meal concludes with a Pecan Streusel Cheesecake for dessert, and reservations are strongly encouraged.

Perkins American Food Co. will be open, but hours may vary by restaurant. Call you local Perkins for more information.

Perry’s Steakhouse is offering a Dine-In Menu from 11am until 9pm, priced at $49 per person. It includes a choice of one item from a selection including the Honey Crisp Apple Salad or Butternut Squash Soup , followed by a Sliced, Smoked Turkey Breast served with Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Sausage & Sage Dressing, Cranberry Relish, and Homemade Bread. For an additional $10, an individual serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake is available. The regular dinner menu and Perry’s Caramelized Prime Rib Thursday Dinner ($49) are also available. Reservations are required and an 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.

Seasons 52 is offering a dine-in Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a chef-curated menu of all the holiday favorites. The dinner is priced at $42 for adults and $19 for kids, and includes Roasted Turkey, Savory Pan Gravy, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Brioche and Sage Stuffing, French Green Beans, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Relish, and a Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence. Guests are advised to reserve a table to enjoy this “Thanksgiving On The Table” celebration.

STK Steakhouse will offer a special Dine-In Thanksgiving Feast featuring a specially curated menu that combines traditional seasonal flavors with their signature offerings. Guests can expect to savor Tender Turkey, classic delectable sides, and irresistible Desserts, alongside their popular Signature Steaks. Open 11am – 10pm.

Smokey Bones is offering a special Turkey Platter for just $18.99 on the holiday, available from 11am until 8pm. This festive plate includes Traditional Slow-Cooked Turkey, Gravy, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Savory Stuffing, and Green Beans. Guests can also order from the full regular menu for their favorite BBQ and smoked meat cravings.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse is offering a  three-course traditional Thanksgiving dinner for dine-in from 11am until 8pm. The meal is priced at $52 for adults and $25 for children. It includes  a choice of starter (Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Caesar Salad, Market Fresh Greens, or Shrimp & Lobster Bisque), followed by the main entrée of Hand-Carved Roasted Turkey with Sweet Onion Apple Sausage Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry Relish. Guests select two side dishes from options including Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crust, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon, or Buttered Asparagus, and finish with a Dessert choice of New York Style Cheesecake with Pumpkin Anglaise, Key Lime Pie, or Crème Brûlée. The full menu of signature items is also available, and reservations are highly recommended.

Texas de Brazil will  will serve its regular dinner menu and pricing all day. Most locations will open at 11am, while California and New York locations will open at 12pm. In addition to the regular offerings, the restaurant will feature holiday classics, including Roasted Turkey, Peppercorn Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, and other seasonal favorites.

TooJay’s Deli is offering a three-course Thanksgiving Prix Fixe menu for dine-in, priced at $29.99 per person, available from November 24th through November 29th. The meal begins with a Choice of Starter (House Salad, Caesar Salad, or Chicken Noodle Soup), followed by a Choice of Entrée (Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey with Gravy OR Honey-Cured Sliced Ham with Apricot Glaze). The entrée comes with classic sides including Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans Almondine, Cranberry Sauce, and Artisan Rye Bread and butter. The meal concludes with a Choice of Dessert (Slice of Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, or Pecan Pie).

Waffle House restaurants will be open, still serving ’em up scattered, smothered & covered.


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