These Ashburn 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 Ashburn will be open or offering special takeout meals.

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

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Ashburn: Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu will be served for $50 per person.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Thanksgiving meal kits. There will also be a Thanksgiving menu available for $36.99 per person and $15.99 for children 12 and under, along with the regular menu.

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm: Enjoy a Thanksgiving holiday menu on Nov. 27. Reservations are recommended.

Ahso Restaurant: Schedule a Thanksgiving at home package.

Makers Union: Thanksgiving meals feeding four to six people can be ordered with sides from Milk & Honey.

Matchbox: Thanksgiving meals feeding four to six people can be ordered with sides from Matchbox.

Celebration by Rupa Vira: Open for reservations on Nov. 27.

The Lost Fox: Order Thanksgiving packages by Nov. 21 to pick up on Nov. 26.

Ted's Bulletin: Order Thanksgiving packages by Nov. 21 for pickup or delivery on Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aura: Open for reservations on Nov. 27.

Bungalow Lakehouse: Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and plated dinner menus from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. are offered.

Benihana: Open for reservations on Nov. 27.

If you know of any more Thanksgiving dining specials, email ashburn@patch.com, and we'll add it to this guide.

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 or offering specials in Northern Virginia and D.C. 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.

Chart House: Diners choose from a specially crafted three-course menu or a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Del Frisco’s Grille: Most locations will offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu in addition to its usual offerings of steak, truffled mac and cheese with lobster, crab cakes and heritage pork chops

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.

McCormick & Schmick’s: The restaurant is offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast in addition to its regular menu.

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.

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.

Boston Market: Restaurants feature both regular menu items and seasonal dishes on Thanksgiving, but hours are specific to locations. Thanksgiving meals can be ordered and picked up ahead of time.

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

Waffle House: Restaurants will be open 24 hours a day, and Thanksgiving is no exception.

Yard House: Restaurants will be open, but check for local hours.

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.

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