Thanksgiving is a time when many people enjoy home-cooked meals in the comfort of their own homes. However, for those who prefer to let restaurants take care of the cooking and cleaning, there are plenty of options available. According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, two-thirds of adults planned to get their Thanksgiving meal from a restaurant in 2023, with nearly half opting for takeout or delivery.
The study also found that younger generations are less likely to cook a homemade feast for the holiday, leading to an increase in restaurant dining on Thanksgiving. Below is a list of chains and local St. Louis restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving for those looking to dine in:
National chains:
– Bob Evans: Open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering breakfast or a special homestyle Thanksgiving meal.
– Buffalo Wild Wings: Store hours vary by location.
– Brio Italian Grille: Choose from a traditional Thanksgiving meal or Italian favorites, reservations available.
– Cracker Barrel: Open regular hours, serving a traditional holiday meal starting at 11 a.m.
– Cooper’s Hawk: Thanksgiving menu available, reservations available.
– Denny’s: Thanksgiving entrees available through Jan. 7, check local hours.
– Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Three-course meal featuring turkey, filet mignon, or ribeye, open at 11 a.m.
– Golden Corral: Buffet featuring turkey, ham, and holiday sides.
– IHOP
– J. Gilbert’s Wood-fired Steaks & Seafood: Three-course plated dinner in addition to standard menu, open 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Morton’s Steakhouse: Four-course feast, reservations available.
– Maggiano’s Little Italy
– Ruby Tuesday: Open at 11 a.m.
– Waffle House: Open 24/7.
Local St. Louis restaurants:
– Bishop’s Post: Thanksgiving brunch buffet, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– Bristol Seafood Grill: Three-course plated Thanksgiving dinner, limited menu available, open 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Cafe la Vie: Exclusive holiday menu in addition to regular menu, open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., reservations available.
– Capital Grille: Holiday menu and full dinner menu available, reservations available.
– Casa Don Alfonso: Butternut squash soup, maple brined turkey roulade, apple pecan bread pudding.
– Clark & Bourbon at Live! by Loews: Thanksgiving brunch buffet, time slots available for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
– Moonrise’s Hotel Eclipse Restaurant: Reservations required, open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Lemp Mansion: All-you-care-to-eat, family-style turkey dinner, call for more information.
– Ramsay’s Kitchen at Four Seasons Hotel: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
– Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
– Sunset 44: Full Thanksgiving menu, open noon to 7 p.m.
– Miss Augusta Dinner Cruise: Two-hour Thanksgiving meal on the water, charter times at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
– Pietro’s: Reservations required, open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
– Walnut Grill: Dine-in available 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
– The Preston: Reservations available for Thanksgiving meal.
