If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26th, 2020. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.
There are a few takeout options included in this list as well. If you’re not sure, just go to their website (links are included.) You should, in most cases, be able to order individual meals for takeout or delivery.
These restaurants are in all price ranges. We’ve abandoned our “cheap stuff only” rule for this list. If you’re expecting “on the cheap” options, some won’t fit the bill! But if you value not cooking and cleaning enough, and just want to spend time with family, maybe you won’t mind splurging.
This list will continue to grow as more information comes in.
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Charlotte restaurants open on Thanksgiving
Please follow each link to the restaurant’s website for information on location and to make a reservation.
Amelie’s French Bakery: The main location, at 2424 North Davidson, is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. They serve sandwiches and salads, as well as treats and desserts. It’s not a Thanksgiving meal but you can count on them being open.
Angeline’s: Offering a special three-course Thanksgiving menu for $50 per person, $25 for children under 12. They’ll have seatings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. , and 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving day.
Bean Vegan Cafe: They’ll be serving up a vegan Thanksgiving feast on from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $30 per person. Here’s the menu. They will also offer a to-go Thanksgiving meal, which you need to order by November 23rd and pick up by November 25th.
BLT Steak: Serving a Thanksgiving special for $40, alongside some of their usual offerings. Open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bob Evans: They’ll also be open Thanksgiving day with their usual menu alongside Thanksgiving specials. Also offering a take-home farmhouse feast.
Boston Market: Dine-in and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. There are also a variety of heat ‘n’ serve options to bring the feast home.
Buca di Beppo: Serving a Thanksgiving diner with all the trimmings. Reservations recommended. Also offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go options.
Chillfire Grill: Thanksgiving brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with traditional offerings alongside their Chillfire spins.
Chima Steakhouse: Serving their usual menu featuring a complete Rodizio, plus some Thanksgiving favorites. Call 704-601-4141 for more information and to make a reservation.
Cracker Barrel: Open serving their traditional Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 a.m. Also offering Heat ‘n’ serve Thanksgiving meals to go.
Del Frisco’s: Offering a Thanksgiving pre-fixe menu starting at $49. Open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Denny’s: Open on Thanksgiving, with regular menu options, as well as the Turkey & Dressing Dinner, featuring tender carved turkey breast paired with savory stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce and served with two sides and dinner bread, as well as pumpkin pie or pecan pie. The seasonal dinner is available for a limited time for dine-in, pickup or delivery. You can also a pre-order a family dinner for pickup.
Eddie V’s: Serving a traditional holiday dinner with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adults $43, children $15. Their full dinner menu will also be available. Updates for 2020 may occur.
Fine & Fettle: Order from a Thanksgiving pre-fixe menu featuring a roasted turkey breast or porchetta meal for $35, which include your choice of two sides, cranberry chutney, and one dessert. Also offering family meals for pick-up.
Fleming’s Steakhouse: Serving a three-course Thanksgiving, including your choice of herb-roasted turkey or petite filet mignon. Their full menu will also be available, as well as reduced price children’s menu.
Harper’s Restaurant SouthPark: Their Southern holiday menu includes turkey breast, honey baked ham, prime rib, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and more. Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $32.95 for adults, and $15 for kids 12 and under.
Maggiano’s SouthPark: Enjoy an Italian-American Thanksgiving dinner offered for both dine-in and carryout from November 24th to 26th.
MICO at Grand Bohemian Hotel: Serving traditional holiday staples with a prefix menu. $75 per person, and $27 for kids ages 5 to 12.
New South Kitchen & Bar: The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day serving a 3 course Thanksgiving feast, featuring deep fried turkey, rib roast, pumpkin pie, and all the fillings. Reservations limited, so please reserve your space early. More info on to-go options.
Oak Steakhouse: Serving a pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring your choice of appetizer, all natural turkey breast, and your choice of dessert. $55 per person, $25 for kids.
Pinky’s Westside Grill: The Morehead Street location (1600 W Morehead) is open on Thanksgiving from 12 pm. to 7 p.m. The Gilead Road location will be closed.
Red Salt by David Burke: Serving a modern take on traditional Thanksgiving. Prix-fixe menu available for $65 per person. Reservations available from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Serving a three-course dinner, $41.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids. A take-home feast that serves four is also available for $165, as well as a la carte sides to go starting at $19.95.
Sophia’s Lounge: They’ll be open serving a three-course Thanksgiving pre-fixe menu from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $50 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Offering a traditional holiday feast featuring a three-course, turkey dinner. $42 per person. Also offering a Thanksgiving meal to-go.
Ted’s Montana Grill: They’ll be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving a made-from-scratch turkey feast for $29 per person, and $13 for a children’s plate.
The Willow Creek Inn: Seatings at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. $40 per person, children under 12 half price, and no charge for children under 5. Reservations required.
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Linda says
I appreciate the fact that these people work on Thanksgiving Day. It’s just me and my husband now, and I cant see cooking all day for just us two. I have to work Friday, so kinda screwed up travel plans. (Dont like prices, but oh well 😣)
THANK YOU ALL WHO WORK THANKSGIVING DAY! I APPRECIATE YOU! ❤
Penny Hexter says
The bean vegan cuisine is open on Thanksgiving
Nicole says
According to the Macaroni Grill website, there is no location in Charlotte, or is there a new one opened up that we don’t know about?
Thank you for this list! It is much appreciated!
Jody Mace says
No, it looks like the one we knew about closed. 🙁
AA says
Are there any restaurants out there offering individual boxes meals..and on days that are not Thanksgiving Day? In a pandemic where most of us will eat in our driveways, would be great if the food was already sorted per person so that no one has to have their food handled by an extra person! Also with traditions thrown out the door, a lot of folks saying they will be celebrating the weekend before or after due to work.
Jody Mace says
Sure! Most restaurants offer that service on a regular basis, through delivery, take-out, and, sometimes, curbside pickup.
AA says
@Jody Mace…I was referring to any restaurants that might be serving Thanksgiving style meals. I am aware that most restaurants do individual take out on a daily basis. Asking specifically about Thanksgiving meals (turkey, stuffing, etc.) being plated individually and possibly available on days other than Thanksgiving.
Jody Mace says
I think that Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel have individual Thanksgiving-style meals on the menu. Not sure if it’s other days, though.
Patricia A Highton says
Aren’t there any Asian restaurants open?
Jody Mace says
I think that probably lots of Asian restaurants are open. We have listed the restaurants that have either contacted us or whose advertising has reached us.
Pat says
Do you know if Smelly Cat coffee is open on Thanksgiving in Noda? Thank you.