These Martinez Area Restaurants Are Open Thanksgiving Day 2022

MARTINEZ, CA — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in the Martinez area will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan ahead as much as possible.

As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. Here are some of the local East Bay restaurants that plan to be open:

• Luna Ristorante, 2118 Willow Pass Road, Concord; Special Thanksgiving menu; Reserve online; 925-691-4080
• Benihana Concord, 1989 Diamond Blvd., Concord; Reserve online; 925-827-4220
• Black Bear Diner, 700 Bancroft Drive, Walnut Creek; Thanksgiving Day Hours: Open 6 a.m - 6 p.m.; Turkey, ham and prime rib; No reservations; first-come first-served; 925-941-0000
• The Dead Fish, 20050 San Pablo Ave., Crockett; Thanksgiving Day Hours: Open noon to 8:30 p.m.; Reserve online
• Black Angus Steakhouse, 2355 Sand Creek, Brentwood; Traditional turkey feast Nov. 24; Reserve online
• LB Steak, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road #1614, San Ramon; Thanksgiving Day Hours: Open 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Regular menu + autumn-inspired menu additions; Reserve online
• Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, 1444 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek; Reserve online
• La Fontaine, 1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek; Thanksgiving Day Hours: Open 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. -9:30 p.m.; Regular menu + Thanksgiving specials; Reserve online
• La Sen Bistro, 1606 N. Main St., Walnut Creek; Thanksgiving Day Hours: Open 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Reserve online

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Bucca di Beppo
• Burger King
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Eddie V’s
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Kona Grill
• Legal Sea Foods
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McCormick & Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Shoney’s
• Sizzler
• Smith & Wollensky
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• STK Steakhouse
• Subway
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Tony Roma’s
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s

Check Opentable.com for more Thanksgiving dining options in your area.