Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving In Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD — If you want to have a relaxing meal on Thanksgiving and pass on the prep work and dishes, you are in luck. Several restaurants in the Columbia 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.

Here are the restaurants in Columbia open on Thanksgiving 2018, according to OpenTable:

• Seasons 52 - Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway
• Maggiano's - Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway
• Victoria Gastro Pub, 8201 Snowden River Parkway
• Clyde's of Columbia, 10221 Wincopin Circle
• House of India, 9350 Snowden River Parkway

Have a recommendation for where to dine out on Thanksgiving? Add it in the comments.

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 casual chain 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.

Boston 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.

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.

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

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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