33 restaurants are open on Thanksgiving to save you the hassle of cooking

Hosting family for Thanksgiving can be fun, but it can also be incredibly stressful. When you’re done cooking and want to leave the meal preparation to someone else, eating out is a great alternative to preparing a feast at home.

Not sure where to take your crew for a delicious holiday meal? We’ve compiled a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving. Many of them even have special holiday menus!

(And if you prefer something even more casual, check out our list of fast food spots open on Thanksgiving for a drive-thru dinner.)

Applebee’s

Select Applebee’s restaurants nationwide will be open on Thanksgiving. Customers are encouraged to check in advance to confirm their local restaurant’s opening hours.

Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from noon to 8 p.m.

Bar Louie

Bar Louie restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving with happy hour specials (3-6 p.m.), including signature martinis and a house cocktail for $8, and bar snack specials for $8-10.

Bonanza and Ponderosa Steakhouses

The Bonanza and Ponderosa steakhouses are open on holidays. The buffet features traditional Thanksgiving delicacies and other items including roasted turkey, baked ham, fried chicken, meatloaf, butterfly shrimp, baked macaroni and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert.

Brio Italian grill

Brio Italian Grille is open for dinner on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers a holiday menu of white turkey and sides. The chain’s typical Italian specialties will also be available.

Bravo! Italian cuisine

Bravo! Open for dinner on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Italian Kitchen will offer a three-course holiday menu featuring white turkey and sides in addition to the restaurant’s signature Italian specialties.

Chevy’s Fresh Mex

Chevys Fresh Mex is offering a three-course meal this holiday season at participating locations for $35 for adults and $12 for children. The meal consists of a mixed green salad, roasted turkey with mole sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet corn tamalito, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

Cracker barrel

Cracker Barrel is open during the usual holiday season and offers a special Thanksgiving menu with a Thanksgiving turkey dressing menu (turkey with gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, rolls and pumpkin pie).

Del Frisco’s

To celebrate Thanksgiving, Del Frisco’s is offering a special holiday menu featuring a 38-ounce bone-in New York king cut, sweet potato casserole and marshmallow pecan crumble.

Denny’s

Many Denny’s restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving. Customers should check the company’s website for local opening hours.

Eddie Merlots

On Thanksgiving, Eddie Merlot’s features a roasted turkey dinner ($49 per person) with roasted turkey, sage stuffing, brown gravy and cranberry relish. Customers can choose between several side dishes, an appetizer and a dessert. Additionally, the restaurant also offers a children’s holiday menu ($24).

Eddie Vs

Eddie V’s restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

El Pollo Loco

There are 75 El Pollo Loco locations open on Thanksgiving. Customers can check the company’s website to see if their local restaurant is open.

El Torito

Participating El Torito locations offer an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet with a turkey and ham carving station, apple jalapeño stuffing, chipotle honey sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, taco station, Mexican Specialties, soups and salads as well as desserts bar, unlimited champagne and more.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is serving a three-course holiday meal on Thanksgiving (from $65 per person).

The meal includes herb-roasted turkey, filet mignon or prime bone-in ribeye, followed by an appetizer, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans with apricots and onions, cinnamon-orange-cranberry sauce and dessert. Customers can also order a full dinner menu and a three-course children’s menu ($31).

Fogo de Chao

Restaurants in Fogo de Chão are open on Thanksgiving between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Golden corral

Golden Corral restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Longer opening hours apply in selected markets. The chain offers holiday specialties like a whole roast turkey, bone-in pork roast and glazed Christmas ham.

Happy Joe’s

Happy Joe’s restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving. Opening hours vary by location.

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe will be open for customers who don’t feel like cooking on Thanksgiving. The restaurant serves the regular menu and a special holiday menu that includes turkey breast, roasted vegetables, stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy, and a pumpkin pie.

IHOP

IHOP restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving. Customers should check their local hours in advance as hours vary.

Kona Grill

All Kona Grill locations will be open on Thanksgiving between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. For diners feeling traditional, the restaurant offers macadamia nut-crusted turkey breast, miso mashed potatoes, green beans, shoyu cream sauce and ginger-yuzu-infused cranberry sauce for $38 per person. A traditional roast turkey dish with sides is also available for $35 per person.

Macaroni grill

Macaroni Grill restaurants will be serving a three-course roast turkey meal on November 28 for $34 per person. The regular menu will also be available. To find out your local restaurant’s hours of operation, call ahead or visit the company’s website.

Maggianos

Maggiano’s is offering a three-course meal on Thanksgiving with prices starting at $46.99 for adults and $17.99 for children. Customers receive two main courses: pasta, side dishes and desserts. Opening hours vary by location.

McCormick & Schmick‘S

McCormick & Schmick’s offers its signature dinner menu and Thanksgiving turkey dinner during the holidays.

The special meal includes an appetizer (butternut squash bisque or mixed walnut salad), sliced ​​roast turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and seasonal vegetables. The meal costs $39 for adults and $15 for children.

Perry’s Steakhouse

On Thanksgiving, Perry’s Steakhouse is offering a special menu for $49 that includes a customer’s choice of entrée, smoked turkey breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, almond green beans, cranberry relish, bread and more.

Additionally, the restaurant’s new Caramelized Prime Rib Dinner and full dinner menu will also be offered.

Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday restaurants will be open at 11 a.m. local time this holiday.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Squadron 52

Season 52 restaurants are open on public holidays between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Sizzlers

On Thanksgiving, participating Sizzler locations will be open regular hours and will serve a holiday meal featuring oven-roasted turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, green beans with almonds, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cheese toast and pumpkin pie. The meal starts at $18.99 and varies by location.

Smokey Bones

Smokey Bones restaurants are open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will serve smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans with gravy, cornbread, desserts and more.

STK Steakhouse

Between November 28 and December 1, STK Steakhouse is offering a free-range roasted turkey meal with sides and sides for $64 per adult and $29 per child (ages 12 and under). The restaurant’s locations nationwide will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse offers a Thanksgiving holiday menu that includes roasted turkey. The deal is $51 per person and includes roast turkey, sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, an appetizer, two sides and a dessert. The restaurant also offers a children’s menu for $25 and the typical dinner menu will also be available.

The capital grill

The Capital Grille will open its restaurants on Thanksgiving between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Waffle House

Waffle House restaurants are open all day every day, including Thanksgiving.