Seasonal & Holidays

Del Ray Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

As your family prepares their Thanksgiving plans, restaurants are taking pre-orders or dine-in reservations.

Here are the Thanksgiving dining specials and to-go options from Del Ray restaurants.
Here are the Thanksgiving dining specials and to-go options from Del Ray restaurants. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in the Del Ray area will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

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. If your restaurant is offering Thanksgiving Day dining or specials ahead of the holiday, we can add you to this list. Leave a comment below or email Emily.Leayman@patch.com.

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Here are the local restaurants that plan to be open:

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Lena's will serve Thanksgiving specials and a holiday wine list to pair with food. Dine-in and takeout will be available, including bottles of wine to go.

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Matt & Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar: Matt & Tony’s will offer a herb roasted turkey dinner for two with pickup from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

Neighborhood Provisions: Order Thanksgiving packages or a la carte items for delivery and pickup on Nov. 23.

Junction Bakery & Bistro: Thanksgiving pre-orders will be accepted through Nov. 20. Pickups must be done by 12 p.m. on Thanskgiving.

Spice Kraft Indian Bistro: A six-course menu will be offered for two for $75 or $135 for four from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available.

Stomping Ground: Order Thanksgiving sides for pickup on Nov. 23 from 12 p.m. to 7 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 in Alexandria include:

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