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All the chain restaurants and fast-food spots that are expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day 2024

All the chain restaurants and fast-food spots that are expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day 2024
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Consider dining out for Thanksgiving instead of cooking a meal.

  • These 29 chain restaurants and fast-food spots are expected to be open on Thanksgiving. 
  • Chains like Bob Evans and Bravo! Italian Kitchen both offer special Thanksgiving menus.
  • Major fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s are also supposed to be open.

If you don’t feel like cooking your own Thanksgiving dinner this year, or you’re nervous you might burn the turkey, these chain restaurants will be ready and open for business. 

Business Insider looked at all of the chain restaurants and fast-food spots that are expected to be open this Thanksgiving. Some are serving up special holiday menus, and others will have their standard offerings.

However, whether you choose to dine in or carry out, it’s always best to plan ahead by confirming your local restaurant’s holiday hours or making a reservation. 

Here are all the chain restaurants that should be open this Thanksgiving.

Applebee’s
Applebee's sign
Applebee’s.

Whether you want a classic burger, appetizer platter, or a more festive Thanksgiving-inspired meal, Applebee’s might become your go-to holiday spot.

Some, but not all, Applebee’s locations are expected to be open, so it’s best to call ahead to confirm your local restaurant’s hours and menu before arriving with the whole family.

Bob Evans
Bob Evans Thanksgiving
Bob Evans.

Bob Evans is famous for its annual Thanksgiving meal, which includes slow-roasted turkey, house-made bread-and-celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans and ham, buttered corn, dinner rolls, and a slice of pumpkin pie.

Bob Evans restaurants should be open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. for breakfast or the chain’s Thanksgiving holiday meal, though the website recommends that guests check with their local restaurant for adjusted hours and availability.

Boston Market
Boston Market
Boston Market.

Boston Market is set to be open for dine-in and take-out this Thanksgiving, though hours may vary depending on location.

The chain’s dine-in meal includes classic dishes like roasted turkey breast or half rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable stuffing, a dinner roll, and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Bravo! Italian Kitchen Thanksgiving
Bravo! Italian Kitchen.

Bravo! Italian Kitchens are set to be open this Thanksgiving, offering a traditional meal and the option to order a “Thanksgiving Feast To Go.”

The chain’s Thanksgiving menu includes sliced white-meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted-garlic mashed potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, a seasonal vegetable, cranberry sauce, and a slice of pumpkin pie for dessert.

Brio Italian Grille
BRIO Italian Grille thanksgiving
Brio Italian Grille.

Brio Italian Grille is also set to be open on Thanksgiving. Customers can choose from the chain’s standard menu, special Thanksgiving meal, or carry out its “Thanksgiving Feast To Go.”

The chain recommends making a reservation or preordering a pickup meal ahead of time, as the restaurant can get busy on the holiday.

Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo.

Buca di Beppo is also slated to open on Thanksgiving. The Italian restaurant offers a Thanksgiving menu for dine-in service, including classic roasted turkey breast and side dishes. You can reserve your table online or preorder a Thanksgiving feast for pick-up.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo wild wings buffalo wings 2
Buffalo Wild Wings.

Many Buffalo Wild Wings are supposed to be open this Thanksgiving for regular dine-in and take-out service, but you’ll want to confirm with your local restaurant before making any solid plans to grab some food or catch the football game.

Burger King
burger king whopper
Burger King.

If you’re sick of turkey by the end of the night, swing by your local Burger King restaurant. However, hours vary by location, so it’s best to check before you hit the drive-thru.

The Capital Grille
capital grille dc
The Capital Grille.

This Thanksgiving, you can also reserve a table at your local Capital Grille.

The chain restaurant’s pre-fixe menu, which costs $55 for adults and $20 for children, includes holiday favorites like slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake can also be added to the meal for an added cost.

Cracker Barrel
 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

Cracker Barrel locations should also be open for dine-in service on Thanksgiving this year.

Restaurants will be open during normal business hours, starting at 11 a.m., but guests are encouraged to check their local store hours here.

If you want to eat at Cracker Barrel on Thanksgiving, you can expect a limited menu that includes a turkey meal, available only on the holiday. The meal includes roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing and gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole with pecans, and cranberry relish. The meal is also served with dinner rolls and a slice of pumpkin pie for dessert.

Cracker Barrel also offers a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving feast, chicken and dumplings meal, and a Thanksgiving sides assortment that comes with dinner rolls.

Denny’s
Denny's.
Denny’s.

Denny’s is also planning to serve up Thanksgiving favorites again this year. Customers can preorder their Denny’s Thanksgiving meal for $55 as early as November 22 for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving celebrations.

Dunkin’
dunkin
Dunkin’.

What better way to power through your day of cooking than a morning run to Dunkin’?

While many locations are set to be operating business as usual, you might want to confirm your local Dunkin’s hours before heading out, as some locations will have limited hours on Thanksgiving Day.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Eddie V's
Eddie V’s.

Although primarily known as a seafood restaurant and steakhouse, Eddie V’s is also no stranger to a Thanksgiving meal.

This year, the chain is set to be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and offer a special Thanksgiving menu with slow-roasted turkey, green beans with sundried tomatoes, brioche sage stuffing, gravy, cranberry chutney, mashed potatoes, and a bread basket, in addition to the restaurant’s full menu.

Fleming’s Steakhouse
flemings steakhouse houston
Fleming’s Steakhouse.

For the holiday, Fleming’s Steakhouse has its usual menu as well as a special three-course Thanksgiving menu starting at $65 per guest that includes a choice of herb-roasted turkey, filet mignon, or prime bone-in ribeye, a starter, sides, and dessert.

All locations are supposed to open at 11 a.m., and the restaurant chain recommends making a reservation ahead of time. 

Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chao
The dining room at Fogo de Chão’s Manhattan location.

Fogo de Chão is accepting catering reservations for Thanksgiving this year and locations should be open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

The steak-house chain’s Thanksgiving menu includes classic holiday dishes like a choice of two fire-roasted meats, sweet-potato casserole, Brazilian sausage and apple dressing, and cranberry relish.

Golden Corral
Golden Corral
Golden Corral.

When you’re trying to feed the masses, a classic buffet like Golden Corral is a good choice.

Golden Corral restaurants are set to be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, some locations may be open even later, so it’s best to call ahead and confirm your local restaurant’s Thanksgiving hours.

If you don’t want to dine in, Golden Corral also offers individual holiday meals to-go and holiday feasts that are available to preorder.

Hooters
Hooters
The inside of a Hooters restaurant.

USA Today reported that Hooters locations should be open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving. Locations in Michigan and Dallas will operate at different hours based on the Detroit Lions and Cowboys football games.

IHOP
IHOP Biscuit Menu- all four items
IHOP.

A stack of buttermilk pancakes would certainly hit the spot on Thanksgiving morning.

Luckily, many IHOP locations are set to be operating their regular hours on the holiday, but customers should consider calling their local store to check the chain’s hours first.

McDonald’s
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald’s.

If your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t go to plan, there’s always McDonald’s.

Holiday business hours may vary by location, but most McDonald’s locations are expected to be open on Thanksgiving. However, it’s always best to double-check with your local Golden Arches, just in case.

Metro Diner
Cheeseburger Sandwich Metro Diner Florida
Metro Diner.

All Metro Diner locations are expected to be open for dine-in table service until 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

The diner chain also offers a take-out feast with a choice of baked ham or roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans or corn, cornbread stuffing or mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian dinner rolls. The take-out option is served cold for guests to heat up on their own at home.

Popeyes
Popeyes chicken sandwich
Popeyes.

Most Popeyes locations are expected to operate their regular hours and menu this Thanksgiving, but Popeyes fans can also order a full-sized Cajun turkey for their at-home holiday feasts.

The turkey comes precooked, but you’ll need to heat it up again in your own oven before serving. To place a turkey order, call your closest location or order one online to have it shipped to you.

Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
Ruby Tuesday.

Most Ruby Tuesday restaurants are supposed to be open this Thanksgiving during regular business hours from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., though it’s best to call and confirm with your local restaurant before solidifying any plans. 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Select Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations are expected to be open this Thanksgiving, and the chain is offering a special festive menu.

The steak house’s Thanksgiving menu includes soup or salad, roasted turkey, and several side dishes, such as garlic mashed potatoes, sweet-potato casserole, creamed spinach, and green beans with roasted garlic. Guests can also preorder a full Thanksgiving dinner for pick-up.

STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse.

If turkey isn’t your thing, consider having Thanksgiving dinner at a steak house.

STK locations nationwide are expected to be open on Thanksgiving, though it’s best to make a reservation, check the hours at your nearby location or pick up one of the chain’s Thanksgiving feasts to go. 

Starbucks
Melissa holding a Starbucks' Grande Frappula.
Starbucks.

Many Starbucks locations should be open on Thanksgiving Day for home cooks looking for their caffeine fix, though holiday hours may vary by location. 

Subway
A "Tuna Sandwich" from the fast food chain "Subway" lies on a table.
Subway.

You won’t find traditional Thanksgiving fare here, but why not opt for a turkey sub and skip the cooking?

Although not all Subway restaurants are confirmed to be open on Thanksgiving Day, many are expected to be. However, you’ll want to check your closest location’s hours just to be sure.

Waffle House
A Waffle House location in Atlanta, Georgia.
Waffle House.

Waffle House is famous for being open 24 hours a day year-round, and Thanksgiving Day is no exception.

Whether you opt for a classic waffle or get your hash browns smothered and covered, Waffle House locations should be open for all of your Thanksgiving breakfast or pre-Black-Friday-feast needs. 

Wendy’s
a wendy's sign
Wendy’s.

Most Wendy’s locations are expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, giving people the chance to fuel up on fast-food breakfast or even a burger before their meals. However, specific hours may vary by location.

Whataburger
A Whataburger restaurant
A Whataburger restaurant in San Antonio.

Whataburger, which typically operates 24 hours a day, should have all of its locations open on Thanksgiving Day.

Read the original article on Business Insider



This article was originally published by Erin McDowell at All Content from Business Insider – Read this article and more at (https://www.businessinsider.com/chain-restaurant-fast-food-open-thanksgiving-2023-11).

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