These Metro Detroit Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day

Not everyone wants to cook on Thanksgiving Day. Whether your choice is a traditional holiday meal with gourmet sides and an impressive wine list, a more casual atmosphere with a greater range of menu options, several restaurants in metro Detroit will be open.

Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly. Some local favorites in metro Detroit include:

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef and Seafood - Bloomfield Hills

Steakhouse with hand-cut steaks, as well as chicken and seafood options. Popular side options include crispy parmesan truffle fries and grilled asparagus.

Clara's Table - Dearborn

Clara’s Table will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu with housemade pastries, a custard French toast, rarebit, cipollini and pear tatin, short rib croquettes, and a prime New York strip with tallow and herb frites.

The Apparatus Room - Detroit

Popular dinners include homemade pici pasta with beef-heart bolognese topped with chopped onion, dijon mustard, and grated horseradish.

Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Northville

The menu includes mouthwatering-skewered beef, lamb, chicken, pork and sausage with southern Brazil flavors.

ShiangMi Chinese Fine Dining - Farmington Hills

Authentic Chinese food with flavors reflecting the rich cultural heritage of South-Central China.

Multiple chain restaurants will also be open. Many fast-food restaurants and coffee shops are also open to serve those on the go. Hours may be limited, so it’s a good idea to call ahead or verify online that your location is open. Some chain eateries open Thanksgiving Day in metro Detroit include:

Fine Dining And Upscale Casual Dining

Reservations are recommended or required at the following fine-dining and upscale casual establishments:

Capital Grille: Restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Eddie V’s: The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: A prix fixe menu will be available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fogo de Chão: The Brazilian steakhouse is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a holiday menu that includes new and traditional favorites.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving dinner. Hours may vary by location.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Most restaurants open early at 11 a.m. with a prix fixe menu, though hours may vary by location.

STK Steakhouse: In addition to its regular menu of award-winning steaks, this restaurant known for DJs, high-end service and curated experiences will also offer a special Thanksgiving turkey dinner.

Seasons 52: The traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes all the sides; check for local hours.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and will serve a three-course Thanksgiving meal, in addition to signature menu items.

Casual Dining

Applebee’s: Select restaurants will be open; be sure to call ahead to confirm local hours.

Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen: The regular breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are featured for dine-in customers, and four different Thanksgiving meals are available for pickup.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Only select restaurants will be open.

Cracker Barrel: Restaurants will be open regular hours.

Denny’s: Most restaurants will be open, but there may be local exceptions and others operating limited hours.

Golden Corral: Thanksgiving meal specialties are found with the regular fare at the all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch or dinner buffets. The restaurant also offers full holiday meals to go.

IHOP: Restaurants will be open; however, hours may vary by location.

Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu; check your local restaurant for hours.

Ruby Tuesday: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

TGI Fridays: The chain will offer special holiday menu items, though it's best to confirm with your local restaurant for specific hours and offerings.

Fast Food And Coffee

Arby’s: Moat stores are open, but may be operating at reduced hours.

Burger King: Hours will vary by location.

Domino’s: Most locations are open for carry-out and delivery.

Dunkin’: Most locations will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Krispy Kreme: Stores will be open for the morning rush but will close early at 2 p.m.

McDonald’s: Most restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Popeye’s: Restaurants will be open, but hours may vary by location.

Sonic: Most restaurants will be open, but some may operate for limited hours.

Starbucks: Store hours will vary by location.

Wendy’s: Hours will vary by location.

White Castle: Restaurants are open all day.

Sources for this report include emails, restaurant websites, USA Today and Cozymeals.com.