Let’s face it – not everyone’s idea of a fun holiday is spending all day in the kitchen cooking. If you’re one of those people, or you’re just traveling during the holiday and need a place to eat, there are restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day.
You will likely find some of your local favorites open on Thanksgiving, so check ahead for those. National chains that will be open include:
Bravo Italian Kitchen – Special Thanksgiving menu open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Burger King – Some locations will be open. Check ahead.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex – Open regular hours with special Thanksgiving menu.
Cracker Barrel – Thanksgiving and regular menu. Open regular hours, lunch begins at 11 a.m.
Dunkin’ – Some stores open. Check ahead.
IHOP – Open regular hours
Kona Grill – Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Krispy Kreme – Many locations open until 2 p.m., check ahead.
McDonald’s – Many locations will be open. Call ahead.
Metro Diner – Open, closing at 2:20 p.m.
Popeye’s – Some locations will be open. Check ahead.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Opens at 11 a.m. with holiday menu.
Starbucks – Open at some locations. Check ahead.
Subway – Open at some locations. Check ahead.
Texas de Brazil – Open regular hours.
Waffle House – Open regular hours
Wendy’s – Some locations open. Check ahead.
Whataburger – Some locations open. Check ahead.
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