Sarasota Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

SARASOTA, FL — Preparing a big Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends can be a lot of work. So, why not skip the fuss and head to a local restaurant for the holiday?

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan ahead as much as possible.

As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• Bevardi’s Salute, 23 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, 2 to 8:30 p.m.
• Café Gabbiano, 5104 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, 2 to 8 p.m.
• Café L'Europe, 431 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, noon to 8 p.m.
• Der Dutchman, 3713 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood., 1435 Main Street, Sarasota, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie, 1917 S Osprey Ave., noon to 9 p.m.
• Mattison’s City Grille, 1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, 5353 Tamiami Trail S., Sarasota, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Golden Corral
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Kona Grill
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s