Thanksgiving 2017: What Restaurants Are Open? Wings, Pizza Options For Thursday Football

Not everyone spends Thanksgiving in the kitchen. If you’re looking to skip the cooking and the dishes this year, there are plenty of restaurants open on Nov. 23, 2017.

Sports fans might want to celebrate with some Thursday night football. Hooters, TGI Fridays, Applebee’s and Brick House Tap and Tavern are all open for business Thursday and will definitely have all three Thanksgiving games on TV.

Many of those restaurants will have turkey options, but those who want their usual game day wings or pizza can order off the regular menu. Takeout options include Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s, but only some locations will be open.

If you’re not a football fan and just looking to eat out on Turkey Day, plenty of sit down restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving 2017. Chains that are open include Bob Evans, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Boston Market, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Denny’s, Marie Callender’s Restaurant and Bakery, Ruby Tuesday, Sizzler, Waffle House, Old Country Buffet, Golden Corral, Buca di Beppo and Morton’s The Steakhouse.

Several restaurants will have special meals to celebrate Thanksgiving. Check out a few meal options below:

Ruth’s Chris Steak House — A three-course Thanksgiving dinner, which starts off with a choice of soup, salad or gumbo and ends with pumpkin cheesecake and ice cream, is available for $39.95 per person.

Black Angus Steakhouse — Adults can get a turkey dinner complete with pumpkin pie for $19.99 while kids’ meals are $9.99.

Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill — Get an all-you-can-eat turkey dinner for $21.99.

Chevy’s — The Mexican restaurant will be serving their turkey with mole sauce and jalapeno cheddar bread.

Fleming’s Steakhouse — Adults can try the prix fixe menu, complete with a choice of pumpkin cheesecake or carrot cake.

Legal Seafoods — Get a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for $24.95 per person and $8.95 for children.

Luby’s — The Turkey Day special includes a holiday entrée, cornbread dressing, two sides, bread and dessert for just $11.49.

Romano's Macaroni Grill — Get a three-course meal for $24.99 per person.

Smith and Wollensky — Their special Thanksgiving menu is available for $55 per adult and $25 for kids under 12.

Remember, always call ahead if you’re planning to go out on Thanksgiving. Many locations will have holiday hours, and not all locations will participate in the specials.