Seasonal & Holidays

Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 Takeout In Bethesda

If you're skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations and takeout order now at restaurants in Bethesda.

BETHESDA, MD — If you’re opting to forego the traditional Thanksgiving feast at home this year or simply want to skip the mountains of dishes, several restaurants in Bethesda and Chevy Chase will be open to cook for and serve you.

Patch compiled a roundup of local restaurants slated to be open on Nov. 25 and serving Thanksgiving-style meals. In case you need a recommendation, there are plenty of options from which to choose.

In some cases, reservations may be required, so make sure to plan ahead as much as possible.

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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 local restaurants with special Thanksgiving menus for dine in or takeout:

Find out what's happening in Bethesda-Chevy Chasefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • City Perch Kitchen + Bar: Open with a special Thanksgiving menu, which can be found here. Make a reservation in advance.
  • Fogo de Chao: Order Thanksgiving takeout from the special holiday menu that is cooked and ready to reheat at home. Pre-orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 23. Food must be picked up by 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and delivery will be limited. See menu here.
  • Guardados: Order a dinner for two or dinner for five by Nov. 22. The dinner will be available for pickup on Thanksgiving between 1 and 6 p.m. Open Table says the restaurant is open for standard in-person dining, too.
  • Morton's The Steakhouse: Dine in with a special Thanksgiving menu or get food to takeout. Take-out dinner must be ordered by Tuesday, Nov. 23.
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House: Eat at Ruth's for Thanksgiving, or check out the menu to-go. Availability for pick-up varies depending on what's ordered.
  • Lia's: Dine from a special Thanksgiving three-course meal menu at the restaurant, or order food to bring home. Customers can choose delivery or pick-up windows on Wednesday, Nov. 24 or on Thanksgiving Day.
  • The Capital Grille: Order Thanksgiving dinner at the restaurant or bring home selected sides.
  • Clyde's: Order carryout for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 24 or on Thanksgiving. Alternatively, make a reservation to dine in on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Seasons 52: Order a Thanksgiving Dinner for four to six people to be picked up on Nov. 24.

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