Cleveland Area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

CLEVELAND, OH — If you’re hosting a house full of relatives on Thanksgiving but want to forego the hours of prep work and massive pile of dishes and leftovers to clean and put away after the meal — all while you’re battling the desire to take a nap — Patch can help.

Several restaurants in the Cleveland area will do all the heavy lifting clean for you if you want to dine out on Thanksgiving.

Check out our list for a change in Thanksgiving plans and less work for you; listings were pulled from OpenTable. Be sure to check table availability.

Here's a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving, click on the links for directions and to make reservations:

• 100th Bomb Group: Thanksgiving Day Champagne Buffet featuring Carving Station, Seafood Bar, Pork Loin, Beef Bourguignon, Bloody Mary Bar, Wine Specials, Cider Station & more available 10:30am-4pm! Adults $49.95 | Children $21.95*Menu subject to change. Regular dining room menu will not be available.
• Buca di Beppo - Strongsville and Westlake: Buca di Beppo's Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced White Meat Turkey, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Traditional Buca favorites also available for Dine In, To Go and Catering. Open 11am - 10pm.
• Hard Rock Cafe - Northfield: Join us this Thanksgiving for Hard Rock Cafe's traditional American Fare. We are even featuring a Thanksgiving Turkey Burger topped with house made stuffing, Swiss cheese, gravy and a side of cranberry sauce. We are open from 11am-to 11pm. Don't forget to play your favorite game!
• Mitchell's Fish Market - Cleveland: Thanksgiving from 11am - 9pm and choose from our dinner menu or traditional turkey dinner. Adults $27.99; kids $8.99.
• Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland: Join us on Thanksgiving Day for a perfect steak dinner! Open 1-9pm. Make your reservation now.
• Nighttown: Nighttown will be opened from 1:00-8:00 for Thanksgiving dinner. Offering all of your favorites plus a traditional Thanksgiving meal
• The Office Bistro & Bar: Family style Thanksgiving Feast from 1030am-4pm Adults 23.95 Children 6-12 years old 13.95 Children 5 and under free
• Pickwick & Frolic: Avoid the hassle of Holiday cooking and let us do it all. Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet plus many Pickwick Favorites. 1:00 to 8:00 pm. $34.95, Adults, Children 4 to 12, $12.95. Children 3 and under, Free. Mike Polk on stage in Hilarities, 8:00pm showtime. Tickets $10 general and $15 preferred
• Shula's 2 Steak and Sports @ The Doubletree by Hilton (Independence): Join us for Thanksgiving Shula's style!
• Table 45: Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner from 12 noon to 11 pm for a Plated Three-Course Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the Accompaniments. Not a Traditionalist, You Can Also Choose Salmon or Beef Shortribs. $45 per adult and $20 per child. Make reservations now! *Regular Dining Menu Not Available*
• The Urban Roadhouse: Open Thanksgiving 11-4 reservations recommended
• Adega Modern Mediterranean: Celebrate Thanksgiving with us and enjoy a delicious, Thanksgiving Featured Menu. Lavender & Honey Roasted Turkey with Corn Bread, Local Sausage Dressing, Candied Yams, Brussels Sprouts with Honey & Applewood Bacon
• The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst: We invite you to make our dining room yours on Thanksgiving Day. Alongside our full menu, we'll be offering our Executive Chef's take on Thanksgiving favorites.
• Fleming's Steakhouse - Cleveland Woodmere: Take the stress out of Thanksgiving planning and celebrate with us. Join us November 24 starting at 11am and enjoy a four-course menu inspired by traditional favorites for just $39.95. Our full menu will also be available so your guests can enjoy whatever they prefer. Make your reservation today!
• Maggiano's - Beachwood: Start a new tradition and join us for a delicious Italian-American Thanksgiving this year! We're taking reservations now.

Deb Belt (Patch Staff) contributed to this story

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