Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Dinner 2018 In Annapolis Area

ANNAPOLIS, MD — If you prefer to enjoy a sumptuous meal on Thanksgiving and skip the hours of shopping, prep work and massive pile of dishes to clean — all while you desperately need a nap before tackling Black Friday shopping — there are options for the Thursday, Nov. 22, holiday. Several restaurants in the Annapolis area will do all the heavy lifting for you if you want to dine out on the holiday.

Check out our list for a change in Thanksgiving plans and less work for you; listings were pulled from OpenTable or restaurant websites. Book soon, tables are filling up.

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• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant: Located at 1906 Towne Centre Boulevard, Suite 238, Annapolis.
• Chart House Restaurant: Located at 300 Second Street, Annapolis.
• Romano's Macaroni Grill: Located at 178 Jennifer Road, Annapolis.
• Maggiano's: Located at 2100 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis.
• Osteria 177: Located at 77 Main Street, Annapolis.
• Rams Head Tavern: Located at 33 West Street, Annapolis.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Located at 301 Severn Ave., Annapolis.
• BAROAK: Located at 126 West Street, Annapolis.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House - Odenton: Located at 1110 Town Center Blvd., Odenton.
• Sam's on the Waterfront: Located at 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East, Annapolis.
• Donnelly’s Dockside: Located at 1050 Deep Creek Ave., Arnold.
• Blackwall Hitch: Located at 400 Sixth Street, Annapolis.
• George Martin's Grillfire: Located at 7793-A Arundel Mills Blvd., Hanover.
• David's - Live! Casino & Hotel: Located at 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover.
• Luk Fu-Live! Casino & Hotel: Located at 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover.
• Timbuktu: Located at 1726 Dorsey Rd, Hanover.
• Happy Harbor: Located at 533 Deale Road in Deale, is open at 2 p.m. The menu features sliced turkey, homemade sausage stuffing, real mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cranberry sauce all for under $12. A second serving is offered for $5. Call Happy Harbor at (410) 867-0949.

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If you want a more casual dining experience, check these restaurants. You are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with specific locations, since some may close early on the holiday. Offers.com rounded up a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving.

Applebee's: Many Applebee's locations will be open on Thanksgiving, and with the restaurant's famous combo deals, you could even save some money. Many locations will be closing early, so check hours in advance.

Bob Evans: Open for dine-in customers on Thanksgiving until 8 p.m. If you'd prefer to eat at home, you can also order several varieties of Bob Evans' Farmhouse Feast for four to 10 people starting at $54.99. Delivery available. Holiday meals to go for four (with options including meat loaf, turkey and dressing, pot roast and more) start at $19.99. Sides and pies also available.

'sBoston Market: Most locations are open for dine in, but check hours. Boston Market will be serving a plated traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day. Find Thanksgiving menu options online. Boston Market also offers catering and carry-out meal options, including home delivery.

Buca di Beppo: Dine in on Thanksgiving or pre-order a "Thanksgiving to go" for three to five people (available Nov. 21 and 22). You can also order a catered Thanksgiving dinner for 10 to 20 people (available Nov. 12 to 22). Thanksgiving day pickup starts at 10 a.m.

Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel offers dine-in and to-go options for its Homestyle Turkey n' Dressing Meal all day on Thanksgiving, as well as a Heat n' Serve holiday family meals. Available for pickup Nov. 17 to 25. Cracker Barrel says the meals are delivered from their oven to your table in less than two hours, but recommends ordering at least 24 hours in advance.

Denny's: Many locations will be open regular hours. Denny's offers plenty of Thanksgiving- and holiday-themed menu items, including a turkey and dressing dinner. Online ordering is also available for to-go Thanksgiving meals that feed four to five people, including carved turkey breast, stuffing, gravy and two sides.

Fogo de Chao: The restaurant offers a Thanksgiving meal in the form of a full Churrasco experience, including roasted turkey breast, homemade cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole and Brazilian sausage and apple dressing. Reservations are available between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Thanksgiving. Make your reservation here.

Hooters: Most Hooters are open on Thanksgiving, so you can enjoy a meal while watching football at the themed restaurant.

McDonald's: Most McDonald's locations will be open, but check the hours before heading out.

Morton's The Steakhouse: Many locations are open on from 1 to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving, but a reservation is required. The steakhouse offers special cote de boeuf or ribeye plus steak and lobster Oscar options for a limited time on Nov. 22.

Starbucks: Most Starbucks locations will remain open on Thanksgiving (although hours may vary) so you can grab a holiday beverage.

TGI Fridays: Most locations will be open Thanksgiving Day, but hours will vary. Fridays offers holiday feasts for two starting at $20.

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