Here's some restaurants that are scheduled to be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to RestaurantNews.com. It's recommended to call restaurants in advance to confirm opening schedules and hours.
Bahama Breeze – Turkey and traditional Thanksgiving fare available noon – 8 p.m.
Bob Evans – Holiday Celebration platter and breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The platter includes slow-roasted turkey, three farm-fresh sides, bread and a slice of pie for $14.99. A premium version features both turkey and ham at $16.99. A kid version of the platter will also be offered as a dine-in special for $6.99.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. will be open. The Holiday Turkey Special is a Traditional Turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. The Holiday Ham & Turkey Combo includes roasted turkey and smoked ham served with turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, apple compote and a slice of pumpkin pie. Full menu available upon request.
Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill will be serving a Traditional Roast Turkey Dinner or Raisin Glazed Baked Ham Dinner with all the fixings. Plus, the choice of our Built-For-You Salad Bar or New England Clam Chowder. $24.99.
Chompie’s is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner for $21.99 per person, dine in or to-go. $9.99 for kids 10 & under. Open until 4 p.m.
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar will be serving its Thanksgiving Menu from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. All entrees served with a choice of Garden or Caesar salad. Entree choices include Roasted Turkey ($25), Ham Dinner ($25 ), Ham & Turkey Supper ($27) and The Feast ($30). Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon and Salmon Oscar also available. Vegetarian entree available.
Clyde’s – Traditional Turkey Dinner $39.99 (Children under 10 $19.99) – Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham Dinner $28.99 (Children under 10 $17.99). An a la carte menu is also available.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse will be open at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Roasted Young Tom Turkey & Dressing ($17.98), Baked Sugar Cured Ham with Pineapple Sauce ($16.98, Fresh Grilled Salmon ($18.98), and Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef ($21.98).
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will serve a traditional Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal starting at 11 a.m.
Fatz Cafe is open Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Golden Corral is offering a Thanksgiving Day Buffet at participating locations. The buffet includes carved turkey, carved ham, fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, sirloin steak, fried shrimp and more.
Hard Rock Cafe –. Turkey entrée is loaded with slow-roasted turkey breast, roasted fresh vegetables, home-style classic stuffing, creamy sweet potato mash, cranberry sauce, and finished with a traditional turkey gravy. Reservations accepted.
Joe’s Crab Shack – Thanksgiving Turkey & Ham Feast. Served with turkey stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Adults $19.99, kids $9.99.
Logan’s Roadhouse – Dining in from 4-9 p.m. Logan’s regular menu will be available for dine-in during these hours.
Luby’s – Thanksgiving Day Special: Classic carved turkey and cornbread dressing. Includes two sides, dinner roll and holiday dessert. $11.99.
Mel’s Diner will be serving between 11 a.m and 8 p.m. All dinners served with soup or salad, choice of mashed potatoes and gravy or mashed sweet potatoes, green beans and corn. Entrees include: Roasted Turkey ($14.99), Roasted Loin of Pork ($15.99), Virginia Ham Steak ($15.99), Key Lime Fish ($17.99), Mel’s Slow Roasted Prime Rib Dinner ($19.99). Thanksgiving Kids Meals $9.99. Reservations required for parties of 6 or more.
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Thanksgiving Menu: $59 per person. Starter: Winter Salad. Entree: Oven roasted turkey roulade w/ savory sage & cranberry stuffing. Served with smoked gouda au gratin potatoes, baked corn soufflé, creamed spinach, and green beans almondine. Dessert: pumpkin cheesecake w/ sea salt caramel. Full menu will be available.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill – All locations nationwide will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving meals available for $29.99 per adult and $15 per child. Includes an appetizer. Main Course includes roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes with roasted garlic demi-glace and sausage plus apple stuffing. Side Dish choice of crispy brussels sprouts or broccolini. Dessert includes choice of pumpkin cannoli, traditional cannoli, or pumpkin tiramisu. The regular dinner menu will be available.also
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Thanksgiving Day special menu. $42.95. Starters include choice of Caesar salad or Steak House salad, or Lobster Bisque. Main course, oven-roasted sliced turkey breast, sausage and herb stuffing and more.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse will be serving a three-course traditional Thanksgiving dinner, as well as their menu full of signature items. Starter (select one): Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Classic Caesar Salad, Market Fresh Greens or Shrimp & Lobster Bisque. Entree is hand-carved roasted turkey with sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy and cranberry relish. Side dishes (select two): garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, roasted brussels sprouts, buttered asparagus. Choose New York Style Cheesecake or key lime pie for dessert. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. $45 per guest ($22 for kids).
The Capital Grille is serving Thanksgiving Dinner. Slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans with marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, Sam’s mashed potatoes. Adults $43, Children $15. Full dinner menu also available.
Waffle House restaurants will be open, still serving ’em up scattered, smothered & covered.