Seasonal & Holidays

Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Arlington

If you're skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Arlington.

ARLINGTON, VA — If you’re opting to forego the traditional Thanksgiving feast at home this year or simply want to skip the mountains of dishes, several restaurants in Arlington will be open to cook for and serve you.

From fine dining to fast-casual, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open on Nov. 25. In case you need a recommendation, there are plenty of options from which to choose.

In some cases, reservations may be required, so make sure to plan ahead as much as possible.

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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. COVID-19 restrictions may also affect operating hours.

Here are the local restaurants that are open or offering to-go and catering options for Thanksgiving:

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Here are the sit-down restaurants expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, The Pioneer Woman, The Food Network and more.

Some of these restaurants require reservations, so be sure to make your pick early.

  • IHOP: 935 N Stafford St., Arlington, VA 22203
  • Morton's Steakhouse: 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
  • McCormick and Schmick's: 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House: 2231 Crystal Drive 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202
  • Finally, if you prefer to avoid people altogether this Thanksgiving, the following fast-food restaurants will be open for dine-in, drive-thru or delivery:
  • Burger King: 3627 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
  • Domino's: 4811 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207; 550 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203; 2602 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204; 3535 S Ball St, Arlington, VA 22202
  • Dunkin' Donuts: 3701 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; 1687 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202; 2201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; 70 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203; 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203; 1413 S Fern St Unit 6, Arlington, VA 22202; 3300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
  • McDonald's: 4834 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207; 40 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203; 5009 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203; 3013 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204; 1800 N Lynn St., Arlington, VA 22209; 5005 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
  • Panda Express: 1100 S. Hayes St. #m126, Arlington, VA 22202
  • Pizza Hut: 3311 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207
  • Popeye's: 4241 N Pershing Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; 5007 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204; 1100 S Hayes St. - Space M108 The Fashion Center, Arlington, VA 22202; 4675 King St., Arlington, VA 22206
  • Starbucks: 4526 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207; 2200 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; 801 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203; 3125 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201; 1201 S Fern St., Arlington, VA 22202; 2413 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204; 2925 S Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22206; 901 N Stuart St., Arlington, VA 22203; 901 N Nelson St., Arlington, VA 22203; 1525 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209; 1000 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201; 2500 N Harrison St., Arlington, VA 22207; 2690 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
  • Subway: 3045 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204; 1435 N Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22201; 4227 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; 4817 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207; 2774 S Arlington Mill Drive #51, Arlington, VA 22206; 1664 E Crystal Square Arcade Inside, 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202; 2154 Crystal Drive Store T11-A, Arlington, VA 22202
  • Wendy's: 5066 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207; 3431 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204; 5050 S Chesterfield Road, Arlington, VA 22206

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