If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th, 2022. 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.
If you want to order a Thanksgiving dinner in advance, to warm up at home, that’s option as well! Check out our list of Thanksgiving meals to order in advance.
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.
Charlotte restaurants open on Thanksgiving
Please follow each link to the restaurant’s website for information and to verify. You’ll definitely need to make a reservation at the higher end restaurants on this list, but we’ve provided information some last-minute drop-in restaurants as well! In the case of chain restaurants, make sure to verify with the location of your choice, as plans might vary.
Angeline’s
Angeline’s
303 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Angeline’s will be open Thanksgiving day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the breakfast hours, and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. for dinner service. Angeline’s will be serving a three-course menu, served family-style and featuring holiday classics with an Angeline’s twist, at $55 per person. Find the whole Thanksgiving menu here.
Reserve your table here.
Angry Ale’s
Angry Ale’s
1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28209
Angry Ale’s will be open on Thanksgiving serving their usual menu of burgers, tacos, wings, and more from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
9253 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
16706 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
520 John Ross Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Bob Evans is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thanksgiving. They’ll be open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. for breakfast or a special homestyle Thanksgiving holiday meal. Hours might vary by location.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner at $47 for adults and $24 for children. Full dinner menu is also available.
Dine-in Thanksgiving Dinner includes:
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Brioche stuffing
- French green beans with Marcona almonds
- Cranberry-pear chutney
Additional Thanksgiving sides and a pumpkin cheesecake dessert will be available for purchase. Reserve your table here.
Choplin’s Restaurant
Choplin’s Restaurant
19700 One Norman Blvd., Cornelius, NC, 28031
Choplin’s will be serving its full dinner menu along with a selection of holiday favorites on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prices vary. Check out the menu here.
Make your reservation here.
Church and Union
Church and Union
127 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (at The Ivey’s Hotel)
3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner is $70 per person and $30 for children ages 12 and under. The regular a la carte menu will not be available. There’s a 24-hour $25 cancelation fee for the holiday. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
First Course:
- Cauliflower soup
- Butternut and cranberry salad
- Koji beet salad
Entrees:
- Flounder with lentils, asparagus, pearl onion, lardon, and beurre rouge
- Filet with Yukon potatoes, broccolini, and porcini bordelaise
- Sweet potato gnocci with local mushrooms, brussel sprouts, glazed carrots, pearl onions, and ricotta salata
- Citrus glazed ham with sweet potato purée, haricot verts, and pearl onions
- Turkey two ways with walnut stuffing, cranberry sauce, glazed baby carrots, and gravy
Desserts:
- Caramel apple bake
- Pumpkin spice tiramisu
- Carrot cake
Make your reservation here.
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s
101 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280
Eddie V’s will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They are offering a Thanksgiving dinner as well as regular menu options.
The Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner is $47 for adults and $17 for children.
- Slow-roasted sliced turkey
- French green beans with sun-dried tomatoes
- Brioche sage stuffing
- Butternut squash
- Pan gravy with Mirepoix Brunoise
- Cranberry chutney
- Housemade mashed potatoes
- Bread basket
A pumpkin pie tartlet with pecan ice cream is also available for an additional $12. Make your reservation here.
Epic Chophouse
Epic Chophouse
104 South Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Epic Chophouse will be offering an Epic Thanksgiving Buffet for $49.95, or $18.95 for children 5-12 (children 4 and under are free). They will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out their Thanksgiving menu here.
Call 704-230-1720 to make a reservation.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
210 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Fleming’s Steakhouse will be offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner starting at $53 for adults, or $25 for a separate 3-course menu for children. They will also be offering regular dinner options, but not lunch or social hour menus. They’ll be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Starters:
- Fleming’s salad
- Lobster bisque
Entrées (served with savory housemade stuffing):
- Mixed-herb roasted turkey breast and turkey gravy (dark meat or combination available upon request) – $53
- Petite filet mignon – $68
- Prime bone-in ribeye – $78
Shareable Sides:
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans with apricots and onions
- Cinnamon orange cranberry sauce
Dessert:
- Harvest New York Cheesecake
or - Carrot cake
Reserve a table here.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
7701 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
1540 US Highway 29 North, Concord, NC 28025
11025 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
120 Gallery Center Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117
2370 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Golden Corral will be open on Thanksgiving and they’ll be offering a Holiday buffet for everyone to enjoy. Golden Corral also has pre-order options so that you can enjoy their Thanksgiving fixings at home.
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene
300 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
La Belle Helene will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, and they’ll be offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu for $70 or $30 for children 12 and under.
View the menu here.
Reserve your table here.
Maggiano’s
Maggiano’s
4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Maggiano’s will be offering dine-in, 3-course Thanksgiving meals. The menu is available now, but check back soon for the price.
The meal is served with freshly baked bread and balsamic tomato bruschetta.
First course (Choose 1):
- Maggiano’s salad
- Caesar salad
Second course (Choose 2 entrées, 2 pastas, and 2 additional sides. Served with cranberry relish):
- Entrée: Traditional roasted turkey with giblet gravy and sage and sausage stuffing
- Entrée: Country-style baked smoked ham with whipped sweet potatoes
- Entrée: Parmesan-crusted tilapia with sage, lemon, and tomatoes
- Pasta: Taylor Street baked ziti
- Pasta: Maggiano’s famous rigatoni “D”
- Pasta: Saghetti and reatball
- Pasta: Four-cheese ravioli
- Pasta: Pumpkin mascarpone ravioli
- Side: Tuscan creamed corn
- Side: Whipped sweet potatoes
- Side: Garlic mashed potatos
- Side: Roasted garlic broccoli
- Side: Sage and sausage stuffing
Third course (Choose 2):
- Pumpkin praline cheesecake
- Warm apple crostada
- Tiramisu
Make a reservation here.
Lang Van
Lang Van
3019 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
Open until $5, serving top-notch Vietnamese food from their massive menu.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
200 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
4335 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
$35 for adults and $14 for children
Open on Thanksgiving Day with a traditional Thanksgiving menu. Regular menu available too. Individual Thanksgiving plates are also available for to-go on Thanksgiving Day.
Starter (Pick 1):
- Butternut squash bisque
- Walnut mixed greens salad
Main Course:
- Roasted turkey
- Cornbread stuffing
- Apple squash casserole
- Seasonal vegetables
- Cranberry sauce
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
Reservations are recommended. Reserve your table here.
Napa on Providence
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin, Pl, Charlotte, NC 28207
Napa on Providence will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. offering up a Thanksgiving menu for $46 a person.
View their menu here.
Make your reservation here.
New South Kitchen & Bar
New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
The 3-course Thanksgiving dinner price is determined by your entrée of choice. A children’s menu will be available. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Small Plate (Choose 1):
- Mixed green salad
- Chesapeake Bay oyster stew
- Pimento cheese warm flatbread
- Tasso ham fritters
Big Plates (Entrées):
- Deep fried turkey breast – $40
- Slow roasted pork shoulder – $38
- Rosemary and mustard crusted rib roast – $56
(Extras are available for an additional price)
Sides (Choose 3):
- Sausage and cornbread dressing
- Mashed potatoes
- Mac and cheese
- Sweet potato casserole
- Collards
- Green beans
Dessert (Choose 1)
- Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
- Pumpkin pie bread pudding
- Chocolate mousse
Make your reservation here. There’s also a heat-and-eat option for at-home meals.
Red Salt by David Burke
Red Salt by David Burke
555 S. McDowell Street, Charlotte
Red Salt will be open Thanksgiving day and serving up a dine-in 3-course menu that is $75 per person or $37.50 for children ages 10 and under. There are reservations available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is also their “Grab ‘N Gobble” to-go option to have at home.
Click here to view the menu options.
Reserve your table here.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thanksgiving prix fixe menu for $49 per person, and the children’s menu is $24. Serving a special 3-course turkey dinner with the trimmings, as well as their usual dinner menu full of signature items. Sullivan’s Steakhouse will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. The 3-course turkey dinner includes the following:
Starter (Choose 1):
- Iceberg lettuce wedge
- Caesar salad
- Market fresh greens
- Shrimp and lobster bisque
Entrée: Hand-carved roasted turkey with sweet onion apple sausage stuffing, gravy, and cranberry relish
Sides (Choose 2)
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Sweet potato casserole with pecan crust
- Roasted Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon
- Buttered asparagus
Dessert (Choose 1):
- New York style cheesecake with pumpkin anglaise
- Key lime pie
- Berries and cream
Reserve your table here.
Waffle House
Waffle House
Multiple locations
You know the deal. Waffle House will be open, serving ’em up scattered, smothered, and covered.
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
204 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
204 North will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offering up a Thanksgiving menu with many options for starters, entrées, sides, and desserts. Items are ordered a la carte, so prices vary.
View their menu here.
Make your reservation here.
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