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What Restaurants Are Open in Herndon on Thanksgiving 2016?

If you want a good Thanksgiving meal but don't plan on cooking yourself, you have options.

HERNDON, VA — Don't feel like cooking on Thanksgiving Day? It's OK, you're not the only one who finds it exhausting on a day when you just want to relax and be with family. Fortunately, you can still get an epic meal in Herndon this Thanksgiving without having to lift a finger. Here are a few restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, along with some of their specials, according to OpenTable.com.

Ice House Cafe, 760 Elden Street

Thanksgiving special: None listed, but OpenTable reviewer TomM wrote in 2012: "They featured a traditional Thanksgiving plate that was very well done."

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Description: "Nestled in historic Herndon, the Ice House Cafe has been cooking up an unforgettable dining experience since 1979. From the ceiling fans blowing a cool breeze through the cozy surroundings, to the photos lining the walls of a bygone era when life was less hectic and more relaxed, to the woodwork and brass fixtures that call attention to detail- you'll find yourself easing into a deeply satisfying evening."

Elements On Level One, 2300 Dulles Corner Boulevard

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Thanksgiving special: None listed, but OpenTable reviewer SandeeS wrote in 2015: "My husband and I have been coming to Elements on Level One for many years for Thanksgiving. They have a terrific buffet and wonderful wait staff."

Description: "Elements on level one offers contemporary American cuisine using the freshest local ingredients. Our signature dishes include Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Shanendoah Valley Lamb Chops and our Chocolate Mashed Potato Cake. We are an environmentally friendly company and we source many of our ingredients from local farms in the region."

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