If cooking and cleaning aren’t on the agenda for Thanksgiving, there’s no shortage of restaurants serving meals on Turkey Day.

This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 28.

As always, hours may vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants opening their doors on Thanksgiving:

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024

From Applebee’s

Select Applebee’s restaurants across the country will be open on Thanksgiving, although hours may be shorter. Contact your local Applebee’s for specific information on holiday hours.

Cracker barrel

According to its website, Cracker Barrel will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day, with a traditional meal starting at 11 a.m.

Learn more about Cracker Barrel’s holiday offer here.

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Fogo de Chao

Diners can experience both new and traditional holiday options on Thanksgiving Day at Fogo de Chao.

Locations are open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Golden Corral

All Golden Corral restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours through dinner in select markets. Please contact your local restaurant for more information.

Golden Corral offers holiday classics like whole roasted turkey, glazed holiday ham and a new bone-in pork roast.

horns

Participating Hooters will be open from 4:00 PM to midnight on Thanksgiving, with the following exceptions:

Michigan locations will open at 11 a.m. for the 12:30 p.m. Lions game and close at 10 p.m.

The Dallas locations will open at 3:00 PM for the 4:30 PM Cowboys game and close at midnight.

IHOP

IHOP is open on Thanksgiving, but diners should check with their local IHOP as hours may vary by location.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme locations will be open on Thanksgiving, but with reduced hours, closing at 2 p.m.

Ruby Tuesday

All Ruby Tuesday locations are opened on Thanksgiving, with most open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. But hours vary by location, so check with your local restaurant.

Major franchises open on Thanksgiving

Opening hours for major fast food and coffee chains vary by location. That’s why these companies recommend checking your app for the most accurate shopping information for your favorite place:

• Arby’s
• Baskin Robbins
• Buffalo wild wings
• Burger King
• Denny’s
• Dunkin’
• Jimmy Johns
• McDonald’s
• from Starbucks
• SONIC drive thru
• Taco bell
• Wendy’s