Which restaurants are open (and closed) on Thanksgiving 2024?

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Thanksgiving can be a stressful holiday for people who aren’t good cooks.

If you’re in charge of making dinner and just don’t have the culinary skills to make it work, there’s no shame in eating out. And, lucky for you, there are plenty of places to choose from today.

While many retailers might be closed, this is a busy day for restaurant chains (and many local diners as well). You should have no trouble finding someplace offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast. And if you would rather have a pizza, there’s no one stopping you.

Here's a look at some of the places you can grab a bite on Thanksgiving. Note that hours may vary and some franchisees may opt not to be open, so be sure to call first

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024

Applebee's

Bob Evans

Boston Market

Buffalo Wild Wings

Burger King

Capital Grille

Cracker Barrel

Denny's

Domino’s

Flemings Prime Steakhouse (opens at 11:00 a.m.)

Fogo de Chao 

Golden Corral

Hardee’s

IHOP

Maggiano's Little Italy

McCormick and Schmick's

McDonald’s

Medieval Times (most castles open, call to confirm)

Morton’s Steakhouse

Popeye's (varies by location)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Ruby Tuesday

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Sizzler (varies by location)

Sonic

Starbuck’s

STK Steakhouse

Subway

TGI Friday's

Waffle House

Wawa

Wendy’s

Restaurants closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024

Bonefish Grill

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Cheesecake Factory

Chili’s

Olive Garden

Outback Steakhouse

Texas Roadhouse