
If you aren’t a fan of turkey, don’t feel like cooking or are planning to travel on Thanksgiving Day, some chain restaurants and fast food places will be open, so you can focus on your holiday plans.
Some restaurants are leaning into the Thanksgiving menu by offering customers a stress-free holiday that skips the cooking and cleaning.
Many of the following restaurants and fast food chains are expected to be open on Thursday, Nov. 27, although holiday hours may vary by location. It’s always best to call and confirm if your local restaurant is open, as well as its holiday hours, before venturing out with the family or placing a takeout order.
Arby’s: Many locations will be open on Thanksgiving, but operating hours will vary.
Applebee’s: Some, but not all, restaurants will be open on Nov. 27.
Bob Evans: The restaurant chain is known for its annual Thanksgiving meal, which includes roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and other holiday favorites.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Many locations will be open for regular dine-in and take-out service.
Burger King: If you just want a burger instead of turkey, many locations will be open.
The Capital Grille: The chain’s prix fixe holiday menu includes the Thanksgiving dinner classics. Its full dinner menu is also available.
Cracker Barrel: The restaurant offers a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meal for those who want to enjoy a meal at home without the hassle of cooking. Customers who dine at the restaurant can expect a limited menu, including a turkey meal.
Dave & Buster’s: Participating locations are open on Thanksgiving for customers to dine and play in the arcade.
Denny’s: The chain is serving up turkey bundle meals for customers to either enjoy in the restaurant or at home.
Dunkin’: Many locations for the coffee chain will be open.
Golden Corral: Many locations will offer its classic buffet, as well as individual to-go holiday meals and holiday feasts that can be preordered.
Hard Rock Cafe: The restaurant is offering a limited-time Thanksgiving menu featuring roasted turkey breast and holiday sides, available for dine-in or catering.
IHOP: The chain is known for being open 365 days a year, including holidays. However, since it is run by independent franchisees, customers should confirm with their local restaurant.
McDonald’s: Most locations will be open on Thanksgiving.
Morton’s the Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving menu.
Popeyes: Many locations will be open, and customers can even order a full-sized Cajun turkey for their own at-home feasts that will need to be reheated in an oven.
Ruby Tuesday: Most restaurants are expected to be open.
Starbucks: Most locations will be open, but check your store’s holiday hours.
Waffle House: It’s known for being open 24/7 year-round, including Thanksgiving.
Wendy’s: If you’re traveling or just want a burger, many locations will be open.
Below are the fast food restaurants that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day:
Chick-fil-A
Chipotle
Panera
Pizza Hut: The majority of locations will be closed.
Raising Cane’s
Red Lobster: All locations, except for its flagship restaurant in Times Square, will be closed.
Shake Shack
Subway: Most locations will be closed; however, since they are independently owned and operated, hours may vary by location.
Taco Bell
Texas Roadhouse
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