Famous Dave's, Buca, More: MN Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — Thanksgiving Day is almost here, and there are plenty of Minneapolis-area restaurants that will be open if you want to skip the fuss of cooking yourself.

Twin Cities metro area 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 the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• The Lexington (St. Paul)
• Famous Dave's (Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Forest Lake, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Roseville)
• Citizen (Saint Paul)

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
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Bucca di Beppo
• Burger King
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• McCormick & Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Wendy’s