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 26, 2026. 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.
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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 for 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.
We are currently working on this list, so keep checking back!
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Thanksgiving reservation time slots available from 10:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a slow-roasted turkey entrée at $52 for adults and $20 for children. Their full dinner menu is also available. 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 Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Chima Steakhouse will be offering up a Thanksgiving menu which includes the following:
- Roasted turkey breast and gravy
- Stuffing
- Green bean casserole
- Cranberry sauce
- Sweet mashed potatoes
- Cornbread
For $42 you get the Thanksgiving menu with access to the Gourmet Salad Bar. There are two other options priced at $72 and $82 per person granting you access to wider selections of extras including fire-roasted meats, traditional side dishes, and selections of desserts.
Make your reservations here or call (704) 601-4141
Church and Union
Church and Union
127 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (at The Ivey’s Hotel)
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
Entrees include: turkey, seared salmon, short rib, and sweet potato gnocchi.
Make your reservation here or call (704) 919-1322
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations around Charlotte
Cracker Barrel is open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day.
They’ll be serving a special limited menu for Thanksgiving starting at 11 a.m.
Use the online waitlist of your preferred location to lessen your wait time.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Drift on Lake Wylie
315 M Lanyard Lane, Belmont, NC 28012
Reservations starting at 11:30 a.m.
Pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu at $60 per person.
Reserve your table here.
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s
101 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
They are offering a Thanksgiving dinner featuring a slow-roasted sliced turkey entrée and multiple sides that runs $52 for adults and $20 for children.
They will also be offering their usual menu as well as a Pumpkin pie tartlet with pecan ice cream ($13) for dessert.
Make your reservation here.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
210 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Opening at 11 a.m.
Offering a 2-course Prix Fixe menu starting at $64 per guest, as well as a children’s 3-course menu starting at $24. Prices vary based on selected entree. They will also be offering their full dinner menu.
Reserve a table here.
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene
300 South Tryon Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Offering 3-course Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving menu for $80 for adults/$35 for kids 12 and under. A turkey dinner is offered alongside other entree options. Their regular a la carte menu will not be available.
Make your reservation online or call (704) 445-4611
Maggiano’s
Maggiano’s
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Maggiano’s will be offering a dine-in, 3-course, family-style Thanksgiving meal.
Make a reservation here.
McKoy’s Smokehouse and Saloon
McKoy’s Smokehouse and Saloon
4630 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
Napa on Providence
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Place, Charlotte, NC 28207
7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
The chef team has put together a special prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. The special menu will be the only offering on Thanksgiving. $60+ per person.
Make reservations for 110 Perrin Place here.
Make reservations for 7708 Rea Rd. here.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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