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Don't want to cook? Here's a list of Houston restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Looking for a place to eat on Turkey Day? We've got you covered! Here's a list of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day.
Credit: Brent Hofacker

HOUSTON — Not in the mood to cook for Thanksgiving this year? There are plenty of options outside the home!

Here's a list of Houston restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day in 2023.  If you run a restaurant or have heard of one that'll be open on Thanksgiving, let us know by emailing us at web@khou.com and we'll add it! 

You'll want to check hours and make reservations as many restaurants fill up quickly on Thanksgiving!

The Annie Cafe and Bar

The Annie will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They're offering a three-course prix-fixe menu and a limited dinner menu.

Babin's Seafood House

Babin's will have a special Thanksgiving menu including turkey, ham, or a combo menu.

B&B Butchers

B&B Butchers will be open on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will offer a prix-fixe menu ($90/adult; $35/kid ages 11 & younger. Excludes tax, gratuity and drinks), plus the entire dinner menu. 

B.B. Italia in Sugar Land

B.B. Italia guests will have the option to order from the regular dinner as well as the prix-fixe dinner menu. Reservations are recommended. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Bloom & Bee

Bloom & Bee is open from 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m.  According to the website, they're offering an elevated four-course menu. 

Brennan's

Open Thanksgiving. Call 713-522-9711 for reservations. No online reservations are available for the holidays.  

Buca di Beppo

Lots of options from Buca di Beppo. Check them out here.

Cleburne's Cafeteria

Cleburne's Cafeteria will be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. 

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is offering to-go dinners. Click here for more information.

Dot's Diner

Dot's Diner is open 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

Del Frisco's is offering a Thanksgiving feast that includes a 14 oz. ribeye, seared foie gras, black garlic salt

Etoile Cuisine

Open 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. See the menu here.

Golden Corral

Golden Corral is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Some locations will be open longer so make sure to call your closest restaurant for more details. The Holiday Buffet will feature carved roasted turkey, carved holiday glazed ham, and carved holiday beef roast on the endless buffet along with all the traditional holiday favorites like stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pie. 

Luby's

Luby's has a $13.99 special including carved turkey, cornbread dressing, two sides, dinner roll and dessert.

Mastro's Restaurant

Mastro's is open from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. They are offering the full dinner menu.

Maggiano's

Check out the Thanksgiving Day menu.

McCormick & Schmick's

McCormick & Schmick's is offering up its regular dinner menu as well as a turkey dinner with all of the classic sides.

Nick's Place 

Nick's Place will be open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

The Oceanaire

The Oceanaire is offering a $50 Thanksgiving feast. It consists of herb-roasted turkey breast filled with cranberry and sage stuffing and paired with mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry chutney, green beans almondine, and more traditional favorites as well as a vast selection of wine.

Pappas BBQ

Pappas BBQ is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and have a Thanksgiving menu.  Scroll down on this page to find it.

Perry's

Perry's is offering dine-in and take-out on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have a $49 Thanksgiving menu. Click here for more information.

Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge is offering a three-course menu for $75 per person and is open 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. See what's on the menu.

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They're offering a three-course Thanksgiving feast with all of the trimmings. The regular dinner menu will also be available.

Saltgrass Steakhouse

Saltgrass Steakhouse will be open for dine-in and pick-up on Thanksgiving Day at select locations.

Turner's

A $250 per person menu includes a plate of gourmet appetizers for the table to share followed by a series of decadent hors d'oeuvres. They have seating at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Click here to book a table.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is offering slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, green beans and cranberry-pear chutney and more.

Willie G's

Willie G's will have featured seasonal dishes and main menu options. Open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. 

If you're looking for stores that'll be open and closed on Thanksgiving, we've got you covered there, too

If you'd like your restaurant to be added to this list, send an email with the necessary information to web@khou.com.


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