Fairfax Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day

FAIRFAX, VA — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Fairfax are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.

Among the Fairfax restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:

• Meokja Meokja, 9619 Fairfax Blvd. Fairfax, VA 22030; 12-8 p.m.
• Texas de Brazil, Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Suite k240, Fairfax, VA 22033; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Draper’s Steak and Seafood, 3916 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030; 12-6 p.m.
• Bellissimo Restaurant, 10403 Main St Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax, VA 22030-3302;
• The Capital Grille, 12169 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033;11: a.m.-10 p.m.
• Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Virginia will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by delish, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. They 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.

Applebee’s: Hours and participation varies by location.

Brio Italian Grille: Restaurants will be open from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.

Burger King: Hours may vary by location.

Domino’s Pizza: Stores aren’t required to, but some individual locations may choose to be open on Thanksgiving.

Denny’s: The restaurant will be open during regular hours.

Firehouse Subs: Hours may vary by location.

Hooters: Hours may vary by location.

IHOP: Hours may vary by location.

McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.

Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.

Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Reservations are strongly encouraged as the restaurant observes extended hours on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner or order from the steak menu. A complete Thanksgiving meal or sides can be pre-ordered.

Steak ’N Shake: Stores are open regular hours.

Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.

Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.

Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.