Don't feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year? We've got you covered. Many of the following national restaurant chains will not only be open but may also have special holiday meals, drinks, and even to-go packages!
So, if you want to leave the cooking to the professionals, there are plenty of restaurants that will remain open on Thanksgiving this year. Here's a list of national restaurant chains that will remain open on Thanksgiving Day 2023. (We've also included a list of closed restaurants, for your reference.)
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2023:
*Please note that many restaurants' hours will vary by location, so be sure to check with your local restaurant before making plans.
**This list will be updated as we learn of more restaurants. Did we miss a national restaurant chain on our list? Email us.
- Applebee's
- Bahama Breeze
- Bob Evans
- Boston Market
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Buca Di Beppo
- Burger King
- The Capital Grille
- Chart House
- Cracker Barrel
- Del Frisco's Grille
- Denny's
- Domino's Pizza
- Dunkin'
- El Pollo Loco
- Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- Fogo de Chão
- Golden Corral
- Hard Rock Cafe
- HomeTown Buffet
- IHOP
- Kona Grill
- Little Caesar's
- Maggiano's Little Italy
- Marie Callender's
- McCormick and Schmick's
- McDonald's
- Medieval Times
- Morton's Steakhouse
- Papa John's
- Popeye's
- Qdoba Mexican Grill
- Red Lobster
- Romano's Macaroni Grill
- Ruby Tuesday
- Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Sizzler
- Smith & Wollensky
- Starbucks
- Steak 'N Shake
- STK Steakhouse
- Subway
- Sullivan's Steakhouse
- T.G.I. Friday's
- Tony Roma's
- Waffle House
- Wawa
- Wendy's
- White Castle
Restaurants Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2023:
- Arby's
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Dairy Queen
- Olive Garden
- Panera Bread
- Panda Express
- Sonic Drive-In
- Taco Bell
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