Thanksgiving dinner can be really amazing — families coming together, delicious food [1] is prepped and cooked, beautiful table settings [2] are laid out — but, for many, it can also be really stressful and just not worth the endless hassle. Whether you've been going out to eat for years or are just now thinking about ditching the kitchen in favour of a restaurant [3], we have good news: there are plenty of places to choose from. From quick grab-and-go spots to sit-down restaurants, here are 27 places open for business on Thanksgiving (just be sure to check with the restaurants beforehand as hours may be limited depending on location).
- Applebee's
- Bahama Breeze
- Bob Evans
- Bonefish Grill
- Boston Market
- Buca di Beppo
- Cracker Barrel
- Denny's
- Golden Corral
- IHOP
- Legal Sea Foods
- Macaroni Grill
- Maggiano's Little Italy
- Marie Callender's
- McCormick & Schmick's
- Old Country Buffet
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
- Ponderosa Steakhouse
- Ruby Tuesday
- Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Sizzler
- Smith & Wollensky
- Starbucks
- Ted's Montana Grill
- TGI Friday's
- The Capital Grille
- Waffle House