​40 Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day 2023

ACROSS AMERICA — For people who don’t want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, several restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, 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 as much as possible.

Some local restaurants will be open, too. To find restaurants where you live, check for availability on Open Tablefor Nov. 23.

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.

According to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, delish and Good Housekeeping, national chains that will open Thanksgiving Day include:

1. Applebee’s
2. Bob Evans
3. Boston Market
4. Bravo!
5. Brio Italian Grille
6. Buca di Beppo
7. Buffalo Wild Wings
8. Burger King
9. Chart House
10. Cracker Barrel
11. Del Frisco’s Grille
12. Denny’s
13. Domino’s
14. Eddie V’s
15. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
16. Fogo de Chão
17. Golden Corral
18. Hardee’s
19. IHOP
20. Kona Grill
21. Maggiano’s Little Italy
22. McCormick and Schmick’s
23. McDonald’s
24. Metro Diner
25. Popeye’s
26. Red Lobster
27. Romano’s Macaroni Grill
28. Ruby Tuesday
29. Ruth’s Chris Steak House
30. Seasons 52
31. Sizzler
32. Sonic
33. STK Steakhouse
34. Steak ’n Shake
35. Subway
36. Sullivan’s Steakhouse
37. T.G.I. Fridays
38. Waffle House
39. Wendy’s
40. White Castle

Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.