Milwaukee-Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

MILWAUKEE, WI — For those looking to skip the fuss and hours of work involved in a big Thanksgiving dinner, check out these restaurants in the greater Milwaukee area open on Thanksgiving 2022.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, 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.

There are plenty of local options to select from whether you're doing takeout or dining in. Here are some options from a list curated by Visit Milwaukee:

• Alioto's Restaurant.
• Brute Pizza.
• The Packing House.
• Ward's House of Prime.

Find more local options from Visit Milwaukee's website.

Several national chains are also open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Golden Corral
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Wendy’s