Del Ray Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

ALEXANDRIA, VA — For people who don’t want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Del Ray are open 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. Other restaurants might offer Thanksgiving takeout packages in addition to or in lieu of dine-in service on the holiday.

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 or offering specials:

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Dine in to enjoy Thanksgiving specials and the regular menu. A takeout Thanksgiving package is also available to order for a Nov. 22 or 23 pickup. The deadline to order is Nov. 16, but orders may sell out before.

Junction Bakery & Bistro: Thanksgiving orders will be taken until Nov. 19 or as supplies last. Orders must be picked up by 12 p.m. on Nov. 23.

Matt and Tony's: Order a Thanksgiving package for pickup by 4 p.m. on Nov. 22 or before 2 p.m. on Nov. 23.

Spice Kraft Indian Bistro: Reservations available.

Cheesetique: A Thanksgiving Eve online class is being offered with wine and cheese

Editor's note: Neighborhood Provisions is no longer open.

If you know of any other Del Ray restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials or reservations, send an email to delray@patch.com.

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

• Applebee’s (closest location on Richmond Highway in Fairfax County)
• Bob Evans (closest location in Springfield)
• Boston Market (closest location on Richmond Highway in Fairfax County)
• Brio Italian Grille (closest location in Fairfax)
• Buffalo Wild Wings (several regional locations)
• Burger King (several regional locations)
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel (several regional locations)
• Del Frisco’s Grille (closest location in Washington, DC)
• Denny’s (several regional locations)
• Domino’s
• Eddie V’s (closest location in Tysons)
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (closest location in Tysons)
• Fogo de Chão (several regional locations)
• Golden Corral (several regional locations)
• IHOP
• Maggiano’s Little Italy (several regional locations)
• McCormick and Schmick’s (several regional locations)
• McDonald’s
• Popeye’s
• Red Lobster
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill (closest location in Kingstowne)
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House (closest location in Arlington)
• Seasons 52 (closest location in Tysons)
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Wendy’s

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