12 Bradenton Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day

BRADENTON, FL — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in the Bradenton area are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.

Among Bradenton-area restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:

• B&B Chophouse and Market, 8205 Nature’s Way, Lakewood Ranch
• Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach
• Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach
• Brio Italian Grille, 190 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota
• The Chateau, 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beachsota
• Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 3130 Fruitville Commons Blvd., Sarasota
• Grove, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch
• Libby’s, 8445 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch
• Mademoiselle Paris, 8527 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park
• Oyster River, 600, U.S. 41. Palmetto
• Riviera Dunes Dockside, 102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto
• Whiskey Joe’s, 5313 19th Street E., Ellenton

Make Thanksgiving reservations at these and other Bradenton-area restaurants at OpenTable.com.

Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Florida will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by delish, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. They 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.

Applebee’s: Hours and participation varies by location.

Bob Evans: Most stores will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.

Burger King: Hours may vary by location.

Chart House: Three-course meal options on the restaurant’s Thanksgiving menu include a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings. Order-ahead options are available.

Cracker Barrel: The restaurant will be open during normal hours, with a limited Thanksgiving menu starting at 11 a.m. Order-ahead options are available.

Del Frisco’s Grille: Most locations will be open from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. In the past, the restaurant has offered a three-course turkey dinner. Order-ahead options are available.

Domino’s Pizza: Stores aren’t required to, but some individual locations may choose to be open on Thanksgiving.

Denny’s: The restaurant will be open during regular hours.

Eddie V’s: The prime seafood restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. In the past, the restaurant has had a special Thanksgiving menu with turkey and pumpkin pie.

Firehouse Subs: Hours may vary by location.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Golden Corral: The buffet will offer all-you-can-eat fresh carved turkey and other Thanksgiving fare.

Hooters: Hours may vary by location.

IHOP: Hours may vary by location.

Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant will be open during regular hours for dine-in and carryout, but also offers catering options.

McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.

Morton’s the Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving meal for dine-in guests, as well as order-ahead and catering options.

Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.

Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Reservations are strongly encouraged as the restaurant observes extended hours on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner or order from the steak menu. A complete Thanksgiving meal or sides can be pre-ordered.

Seasons 52: The restaurant will be open regular hours and offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or pre-order.

Sonic: Many, but not all, locations will be open.

Steak ’N Shake: Stores are open regular hours.

Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.

Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.

TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.

Waffle House: Restaurants are open regular hours, as they are every other day of the year.

Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.