Seasonal & Holidays
Greater Alexandria Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022
As your family prepares their Thanksgiving plans, restaurants are taking pre-orders or dine-in reservations.

MOUNT VERNON, 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 greater Alexandria 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:
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- Della J's Delectables: Pre-orders for Thanksgiving dinner packages are being accepted through 2 p.m. on Nov. 20. Individual dinners will be available for purchase on Nov. 23.
- Cedar Knoll: A Thanksgiving menu will be offered for $79 per person, $25 for ages 4 to 11 and free for 3 and under.
- Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant: Pre-order a Thansgiving dinner complete with turkey, sides and desserts to pick up by Nov. 23. The price is $180 for four to six guests and $290 for eight to 10 guests.
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- Café 44: Friendsgiving with all-day happy hour food and drink specials on Nov. 22 and 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and open for Holiday Season Kick-off 3-Day Brunch on Nov. 25 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Bastille: Enjoy a Thanksgiving menu for $85 per person starting at 12 p.m. and with the last seating at 5:30 p.m.
- Chart House Restaurant: Enjoy Thanksgiving menus, including a traditional turkey dinner and three-course all-inclusive dinner.
- Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.
- King & Rye: Enjoy a three-course menu for $65 on Thanksgiving.
- Murphy's Grand Irish Pub: Live music will be provided.
- Barca Wine Bar & Pier: Enjoy Thanksgiving on the waterfront with holiday specials from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. along with the usual Mediterranean-style menu.
- Theismann's Restaurant: Make Thanksgiving a touchdown at Joe Theismann's Restaurant with a special a la carte menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- The Majestic: Enjoy a four-course prix fixe Thanksgiving meal for $9 and three-course children's menu from noon to 9 p.m.
- Vola's Dockside Grill: Feast on a special three-course for $49 and kids prix fixe menu for $29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ada's on the River: Waterfront views are paired with a three-course Thanksgiving meal from noon to 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Enjoy a Thanksgiving menu priced at $48 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under.
- Brabo: Brabo Brasserie will serve a family-style menu for $85 per person and $45 children 5 and older.
- Sweet-Fire Donna's: Closed on Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving pre-orders can be picked up by Nov. 23.
- Hank's Oyster Bar: Order a Hanks-Giving to go feast for four for pickup on Nov. 23.
- 1799 Prime: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.
- Royal Restaurant: A Thanksgiving buffet menu will be served at $40 for adults and $21 for children under 12.
- Laporta's Restaurant: A Thanksgiving lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for $49 and dinner from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $59.99.
- Mia's Italian Kitchen: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.
- The Warehouse: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.
- Oak Steakhouse: Feast on a Thanksgiving menu from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 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.
- 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 around greater Alexandria include:
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