If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25th, 2021. 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.
5Church
5Church
127 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner is $60 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under.
Angeline’s
Angeline’s
303 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
$45 per person
Family style Thanksgiving feast along with some limited Angeline’s favorites
The Asbury
The Asbury
235 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
4-course holiday menu for $60, and $25 for kids 10 and under.
Big View Diner
Big View Diner
16637 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277
Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
Locations in Huntersville, Rock Hill and Statesville
$25 and under
They’ll be open Thanksgiving day with their usual menu alongside Thanksgiving specials. Several to-go options are available for ordering ahead, if you’d like a full Thanksgiving meal at home for your family.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner at $43 for adults and $15 for children. Full dinner menu is also available. In addition, The Capital Grille has offers at-home options, which need to be pre-ordered.
Common Market Plaza Midwood
Common Market Plaza Midwood
2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Open regular hours Thanksgiving Day. Serving breakfast until 1 p.m.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Various locations
Cracker Barrel is open on Thanksgiving Day, serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal, starting at 11 a.m. They also have a number of pre-order and to-go options for Thanksgiving meals.
Del Frisco’s
Del Frisco’s
4725 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
Price TBA
Offering a Thanksgiving three-course menu, featuring slow roasted turkey breast and all the trimmings.
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., with a traditional Thanksgiving meal for $43 per person and $15 for children. The regular menu will also be available.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
210 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Price TBA
Serving a Thanksgiving dinner, as well as their full menu and a reduced price children’s menu.
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 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Look for Thanksgiving classics on the buffet! Golden Corral also has pre-order options so that you can enjoy their Thanksgiving fixings at home.
Golden Owl Tavern
Golden Owl Tavern
9041 Robert D. Snyder Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
Open on Thanksgiving Day from 4 to 10 p.m. The menu will be filled with holiday specials.
IHOP
IHOP
All IHOP locations will be open on Thanksgiving, but call ahead for hours. Most locations will have a turkey dinner plate featuring mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, and cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving-themed pancakes include Pumpkin Spice Pancakes and Cranberry Vanilla Pancakes.
A limited-time holiday menu includes a Cali Roasted Turkey Melt, Winter Wonderland Pancakes, and the Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake.
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene
300 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Offering a 3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu for $55. Dinner for children 12 and under is $25.
Maggiano’s
Maggiano’s
4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Dine in to enjoy a three-course family style meal for $39.99 per person ($17.99 for children 5-12). Thanksgiving menu.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
200 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
4335 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
$32 for adults and $10 for children
Open on Thanksgiving Day with a traditional Thanksgiving menu.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner
Several locations in Charlotte area
$15.99 for a Thanksgiving meal
Table service until 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
New South Kitchen & Bar
New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
$38 for turkey dinner with three sides
$36 for slow roasted pork shoulder dinner with three sides
More options available.
The restaurant will be serving a 3-course Thanksgiving feast featuring deep fried turkey, rib roast, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings. Family meals to go also available. Order by November 18th, 2021.
Red Salt by David Burke
Red Salt by David Burke
555 S. McDowell Street, Charlotte
$75 per adult and $37.50 per child (age 10 and under.
3 course prix fixe meal, along with limited a la carte.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 25th, 2021. Family meals also available to go. Order by November 23rd.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
222 South Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28202
6000 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Price TBA
Serving a prix fixe menu. Their regular full menu will also be available. They’ll also have take-home feasts available for order.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
$45 for turkey dinner
Offering a traditional holiday feast featuring a three-course, turkey dinner. Also offering a Thanksgiving meal to-go.
Waffle House
Waffle House
Multiple locations
You know the deal. Waffle House will be open, serving ’em up scattered, smothered and covered.
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