North Carolina Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving

NORTH CAROLINA— Thanksgiving: A time for family or friends to gather and enjoy a meal together. This year it falls on Thursday, Nov. 22. The trappings of the holiday — turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie — are delicious, but they're can also be time consuming and labor intensive. Don't feel like cooking? Focus on reconnecting with your loved ones and have dinner out instead — or have it delivered.

Offers.com rounded up a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving. Before heading out, you may want to make a reservation or check the hours, since some locations may close early on the holiday.

Here are some restaurants with North Carolina locations that will be open on Thanksgiving day:

Amazon: Forgot to buy a key ingredient for your stuffing, or have some extra guests show up? Amazon Prime Now is open for business on Thanksgiving Day and will deliver Whole Foods groceries to you in as little as one hour (until 2 p.m. local time). Note that Prime Now is available only to Amazon Prime members and incurs a delivery fee.

Bahama Breeze: Some locations will be open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., serving a Thanksgiving menu inspired by the islands.

Bojangles: Preorder a seasoned fried turkey, fully prepared and ready to heat and serve. Prices begin at $39.99.

Boston Market: Most locations are open for dine-in, but check hours. Boston Market will be serving plated traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day. See the Thanksgiving menu options.
Plus, don’t forget Boston Market’s catering and carry-out meal options, if you want to host at home but don’t want to cook.

Buca di Beppo: Dine in on Thanksgiving (many locations are open regular hours), serving specials like turkey with traditional fixings (in addition to Italian favorites). Reserve your table. Or, pre-order a catered feast. The catered option is offered in two sizes to feed 10 or 20. Place your order for pick-up or delivery between Nov. 12 and Nov. 22. Thanksgiving day pickup starts at 10 a.m.

Capital Grille: Get a prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner ($42 for adults, $15 for children). Includes slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, french green beans with marcona almonds and mashed potatoes. Desserts available for $11. See the full menu.

Cracker Barrel: Open regular hours. Cracker Barrel will be serving a Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal all day ($12.99 for adults $7.99 for children). Also providing Heat n’ Serve holiday family meals to take home. Available for pick-up Nov. 17 to 25 (24-hour notice recommended).

Denny’s: Many locations will be open regular hours, and there are plenty of traditional Thanksgiving and fall menu items to choose from. Plus, order from Denny’s online ordering platform and get a meal for four to five, which includes carved turkey breast, stuffing, gravy and two sides.

Fleming’s: Order a three-course Thanksgiving feast for $49 (kids’ meal $19). Includes a starter, first course, main course and dessert that all feature traditional Thanksgiving favorites, including mixed herb-roasted turkey and butter-mashed sweet potatoes.

Fogo de Chao: Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at Fogo de Chao. Get the full Churrasco experience, including traditional favorites like roasted turkey breast, homemade cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole and Brazilian sausage and apple dressing. Reservations available between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Dinner prices all day. Make your reservation here 6477175.

Hooter’s: Watch Thanksgiving NFL games at many Hooter’s locations on Thanksgiving afternoon. Be sure to call ahead to make sure your location is open.

HomeTown Buffet: Get a whole pecan or pumpkin pie to take home for $8.99 at participating locations.

Macaroni Grill: Many locations are open for dine-in guests and will be serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner ($24.99) featuring a soup or salad, roasted turkey breast, buttermilk mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, stuffing and pumpkin pie. See the full menu. Check your location’s hours and make a reservation in advance.

McDonald’s: Need a quick bite? Many McDonald’s locations will remain open, but double check the hours.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: Certain locations are open on Thanksgiving. Reservations required.
Old Country Buffet: Get a take-home pie (pumpkin or pecan) for $8.99 at participating locations.

Ruby Tuesday: Many locations will be open on Thanksgiving and serving the regular menu.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: The restaurant will be serving a three-course meal ($39.95) that includes a soup or salad, hand-carved turkey with stuffing, choice of side and a dessert.

Ryan’s: Get a whole pie to take home for $8.99. Options include pumpkin and pecan.

Starbucks: You can count on many Starbucks locations to remain open on Thanksgiving (although hours may be different than usual). Get your caffeine fix on the way to visiting family, and enjoy its holiday beverages.

TGI Friday’s: We’ve confirmed that many locations will be open Thanksgiving Day, but hours will vary. Check your nearest location. And take advantage of the Fridays Feast for 2 (starting at $20).

Waffle House: In keeping with its tradition, Waffle House will be open on Thanksgiving.

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