If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, November 23, 2023. 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 heat up at home, that’s an 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.
Check back very soon! Restaurants will be added as soon as they’re confirmed!
Angeline’s
Angeline’s
303 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the breakfast hours, and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. for dinner service (last reservation time is 6:30 p.m.).
Angeline’s will be serving a three-course menu, served family-style and featuring holiday classics with an Angeline’s twist, at $45 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.
The Asbury
The Asbury
235 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Three course Thanksgiving meal available from 1 to 6:15 p.m.
$45 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. Reservations strongly recommended. Reservations via OpenTable.
For the Table
- Bacon & Pickled Green Bean Poppers
- Sticky Biscuits
- Deviled Eggs
Individual Choice of Entrée
- Roasted Natural Turkey & Gravy
- Glazed Pork Shoulder Steak – slow cooked & honey glazed
- Mushroom & Vegetable Stuffed Collards – farm and sparrow toasted grains
- Oven-Baked Coastal Shrimp & Crab-Stuffed Mountain Trout
Family-Style Sides
- Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
- Fried Brussel Sprouts – ricotta, sorghum glaze
- Brown Butter Carrots & Sweet Potatoes – spicy pecans
- Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole – house cheese wiz
Individual Choice of Dessert
- Caramel Spiced Apple Cake – house cracker jack, popcorn ice cream
- Pumpkin Cheesecake – peanut brittle
- Chocolate & Paw Paw Trifle – gooey chocolate biscuit crumble
The Blue Taj
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 170, Charlotte N.C 28277
Open from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Blue Taj will be offering their usual Indian cuisine.
Make your reservation here.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
9253 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
16706 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
520 John Ross Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bob Evans is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thanksgiving. They’ll be offering breakfast or a special homestyle Thanksgiving holiday meal. Hours might vary by location.
Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo
10915 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC 28134
Serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Reserve your table here.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner at $50 for adults and $20 for children. Full dinner menu is also available.
Dine-in Thanksgiving Dinner includes:
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Brioche stuffing
- French green beans
- Cranberry-pear chutney
- Sam’s mashed potatoes (for the table)
Additional Thanksgiving sides and a pumpkin cheesecake dessert will be available for purchase. Reserve your table here.
Chima Steakhouse
Chima Steakhouse
139 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chima Steakhouse will be offering up a Thanksgiving meal for $64.95 per person, as well as their usual menu.
Make your reservations 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 $65 per person and $30 for children ages 12 and under. The regular a la carte menu will not be available. Additional sides can be purchased.
First Course:
- Sautéed brussels sprouts
- Roasted cauliflower soup
- Southern salad
Entrees:
- Cauliflower steak
- 60 South Salmon
- 9oz filet
- Turkey two ways
Desserts:
- Chef’s selection ice cream and sorbet
- Carrot cake
- Gingerbread layer cake
Make your reservation here.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations
Cracker Barrel is open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day.
They’ll be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 a.m. Use their Online Wait List to lessen your wait time.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
128 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for breakfast and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner.
Menu to be determined.
Make your reservations here.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Drift on Lake Wylie
315 M Lanyard Lane, Belmont, NC 28012
Hours start at 6:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving menu at $60 per person. Reservations recommended.
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s
101 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
They are offering a Thanksgiving dinner as well as regular menu options.
The Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner is $50 for adults and $20 for children.
- Slow-roasted sliced turkey
- French green beans with sun-dried tomatoes
- Brioche sage stuffing
- Pan gravy with Mirepoix Brunoise
- Cranberry chutney
- Housemade mashed potatoes
- Bread basket
- Pumpkin pie tartlet with pecan ice cream
Make your reservation here.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
210 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fleming’s Steakhouse will be offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner starting at $56 for adults, or $26 for a separate 3-course menu for children. They will also be offering regular dinner options, but not lunch or social hour menus. Final price is determined by your selected entrée.
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) – $56
- Petite filet mignon – $71
- Prime bone-in ribeye – $86
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.
The Fox and Falcon by David Burke
The Fox and Falcon
4905 Ashley Park Ln. Charlotte, NC 28210
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, the modern steakhouse recently opened by Chef David Burke, will feature a special a la carte Thanksgiving menu.
The Thanksgiving menu will include:
- Butternut Squash Soup with goat cheese ravioli, candied pecans
- Lobster Dumplings with tomato miso sauce, basil oil, confit lemon
- Heritage Turkey Breast with Fall stuffing, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry compote
- Pumpkin Risotto with Herb Crusted Shrimp with goat cheese, cranberries, fried sage
- Cavatappi Lobster Mac & Cheese with three cheeses, tarragon and blistered tomatoes
- Pumpkin Crème Brulee with fresh berries
- Trifle of Pecan with caramel, vanilla ice cream
Make your reservations here.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is open on Thanksgiving, from at least 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some locations will be open later. Call to confirm hours.
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene
300 South Tryon Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours starting at 6:30 p.m.
3-course Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving menu for $75. Regular a la carte menu will not be available.
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: Branzino Fresca Style with roasted tomatoes, spinach, and lemon-herb sauce
- Pasta: Taylor Street baked ziti
- Pasta: Maggiano’s famous rigatoni “D”
- Pasta: Spaghetti and Meatball
- Pasta: Four-cheese ravioli
- Pasta: Butternut squash 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.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
200 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
4335 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
Hours start at 11 a.m.
In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant will be serving a special Thanksgiving menu. $38 for adults and $15 for children. Reservations highly recommended.
Starter
Choice of Butternut Squash Bisque or Seasonal Salad
Main Course
Sliced Roasted Turkey
Cornbread Dressing • Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy • Fresh Cranberry Sauce • Butternut Squash Casserole • Seasonal Vegetables
Metro Diner
Metro Diner
Multiple locations
Open on Thanksgiving Day until 2:30 p.m., serving full menu.
Napa on Providence
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Place, Charlotte, NC 28207
Hours starting at 6:30 p.m.
The chef team has put together a special prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. The special menu will be the only offering on Thanksgiving. $50+ per person. Reservations highly recommended. See the menu here.
New South Kitchen & Bar
New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The 3-course Thanksgiving dinner price is determined by your entrée of choice. A children’s menu will be available.
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 – $45
- Slow roasted pork shoulder – $42
- Rosemary and mustard crusted rib roast – $65
(Extras are available for an additional price)
Sides:
- 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.
Oak Steakhouse
Oak Steakhouse
4777 Sharon Road, Suite 125, Charlotte, NC 28210
Open from 12 to 6 p.m.
Menu options to be determined.
Make reservations here.
Port City Club by David Burke
Port City Club by David Burke
18665 Harborside Drive Cornelius, NC 28032
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Port City Club by David Burke Thanksgiving meal will be a three-course prix fix menu.
Price: $59 per person | $28 per Child 10 and under
Make reservations here.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
Multiple Locations around Charlotte
Hours vary by location. Call to confirm.
Search for your preferred location on OpenTable or call the location to place a reservation.
Red Rocks Cafe
Red Rocks Cafe
8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
4223 Providence Rd #8, Charlotte, NC 28211
Hours starting at 6:15 p.m.
Offering a Thanksgiving turkey dinner for $35, as well as other options. Reservations recommended.
Make your reservations here.
Steak 48
Steak 48
Apex Southpark | 4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Open from 12 to 9 p.m.
Steak 48 will be offering a Thanksgiving menu alongside their usual menu. The Thanksgiving menu will include:
- Turkey
- Buttermilk whipped potatoes
- Fresh herb steakhouse stuffing
- Creamy or Alaskan rock shrimp mac and cheese
- Whipped praline sweet potato
- Black truffle green peppercorn gravy
- Classic holiday cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin pie
Make your reservations here.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
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. 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
Walnut Grill
Walnut Grill
15719 Brixham Hill Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277
Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Walnut Grill will be offering a pre-selected Thanksgiving menu, but not the Thanksgiving buffet. The menu has yet to be posted on their website.
Make your reservations here.
204 North Kitchen and Cocktails
204 North Kitchen and Cocktails
204 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 11 a.m. 8 p.m.
Menu to be determined.
Make your reservations here.
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