Top Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Diners Seeking Delicious Alternatives
For anyone who isn’t hosting or simply skipped splurging on a pricey flight home this Thanksgiving, there are plenty of restaurants remaining open nationwide for those who decide to dine out on turkey day instead.
Major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and others have more than enough dining options for city-dwellers to get their fill this holiday. Below is a snapshot of some national chains that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner:
1. Applebee’s: The casual restaurant chain has holiday combos featuring sirloin, chicken, or salmon. Check local restaurant hours for a seat at a nearby location.
2. Buca di Beppo: The Italian restaurant chain, known for its family-style servings, will have a special Thanksgiving menu next Thursday. The meal includes sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie for dessert.
3. The Capital Grille: The upscale American steakhouse chain will offer a special Thanksgiving menu in the dining room or for pre-order with scheduled pickups. The set menu, $50 for adults and $20 for kids, features slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans, cranberry pear chutney, mashed potatoes, pecan-crusted mashed sweet potatoes with hot honey, and for dessert, pumpkin cheesecake. Alternatively, for guests looking to take prepared Thanksgiving dishes home, Capital Grille offers a $135 menu of abundant sides to enjoy alongside your roasted turkey.
4. Del Frisco’s: The fine dining steakhouse boasts an upscale Thanksgiving for a luxe dining experience featuring a chef’s special cowgirl ribeye with seared foie gras. Plus, there will be special Thanksgiving wine and cocktail pairings.
5. Golden Corral: The all-you-can-eat buffet and grill will have a full Thanksgiving spread including turkey, trimmings, and pie. Plus, the meal is also available for to-go orders, so you can still enjoy Thanksgiving at home.
6. Marie Callender’s: Whether you need a delicious fresh pie or want a complete Thanksgiving feast, Marie Callender’s in Nevada or California has pre-order and pickup options with mains, sides, and dessert.
7. Metro Diner: The restaurant chain boasts a full feast for stress-free holiday hosting for a heat-and-serve at home or dine-in option on Thanksgiving. Customers can choose between turkey or ham plus traditional holiday sides. There are additional holiday specials like a Stuffing Waffle with Turkey, a Sausage & Gravy Chicken Tenders Waffle, or a traditional holiday dinner.
8. Red Lobster: The seafood restaurant chain beloved for its Cheddar Bay Biscuits boasts new lobster and shrimp dishes, holiday sides, and seasonal cocktails for an easy, less-traditional take on Thanksgiving.
9. Ruth’s Chris: The steakhouse restaurant will offer its Signature Turkey with all the trimmings, which is available for dine-in, takeout, and catering. The roasted free-range turkey dinner for dine-in includes cornbread and sage stuffing, shallot and thyme confit thighs, sautéed green beans, maple baked sweet potato, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, classic gravy, and cranberry orange chutney.
With these options available, diners can relax and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal without the hassle of cooking themselves. Whether it’s a casual outing or an elegant fine dining experience, these restaurants are ready to serve up a memorable holiday feast. So, for those seeking a delicious alternative this Thanksgiving, consider dining out and indulging in the culinary offerings of these top restaurants open on the holiday.
