While you might feel guilty about dining out, a growing number of restaurants are opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate families. Not only does this list get longer every year, but the hours restaurants stay open on this holiday continue to grow as well. Additionally, this year we’ve added a category of grocery stores/restaurants that are joining in on the festivities by selling Thanksgiving To-Go meals, so make sure to check that out at the bottom! Happy Turkey Day!
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Grill
Sevierville, 10:30am – 8 pm
You can also order a Thanksgiving feast to-go!
Bravo!
106 Major Reynolds Place, 11 AM to 8 PM
They are also offering a Thanksgiving meal to go!
Calhoun’s
Various locations from 10 am – 8 pm
You can also order Holiday Feed Packs to reheat at home from November 22 to Jan 1.
The Oliver Royale
11 AM to 7 PM on Thanksgiving day.
Secure your reservation here.
Chesapeake’s
500 Henley St, Knoxville, TN (Downtown location)
Reservations recommended, call (865) 673-3433
9630 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN (West location)
Reservations recommended, call (865) 851-9088
Copper Cellar West
7316 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN
(865) 673-3422 – Call for reservations
Corner 16
1640 Bob Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN (Middlebrook)
9636 Kroger Park Dr, Knoxville, TN (Northshore)
Cracker Barrel
Various locations
Call your nearest location to find out operating hours and menu. They also offer Holiday Meal packages for you to order and reheat at home.
Fleming’s
11287 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN
(865) 675-9463
Serving 3 courses beginning at 11 AM
More information
Lonesome Dove
100 N Central St, Knoxville, TN
(865) 999-5251
Reservations required
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
950 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN
(865) 546-4696
Open 11 am – 8 pm
Both dine in and takeout options
View the menu and make reservations here
Shoney’s
All locations, 11 am – 6 pm.
Smoky Mountain Brewery
Multiple locations with varying hours.
Waffle House
Open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day with their traditional breakfast menu.
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN
Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving buffet.
The Melting Pot- Gatlinburg
959 Parkway #2, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Put a new twist on “making Thanksgiving dinner”!
Carolina Ale House
$16/person
Carved turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, seasonal vegetables and cranberry sauce
Thanksgiving To-Go Meals
Brown Bag
Multiple options, sliced oven roasted turkey starting at $65 (serves 15), honey ham starting at $50 (serves 10), various sides from $20-35 per side
View the menu
Corner 16
Holiday Feed Pack
$18.50/person – 15 person minimum
Place order at least 24 hours in advance
Cracker Barrel
So many meal options here! Be sure to order soon.
Order Online
Calhoun’s
Holiday Meal Packs must be ordered by phone. More information here.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Prices starting at $120. Order at Dickeys.com.
Dead End BBQ
20 person minimum order
Holiday menu available November 1-December 31, excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Fresh Market
Holiday meals; Beginning at $70
View the options
Gourmet’s Market and Cafe
48 Hour Advance Notice Required
Available Pickup Dates:11/21/24-11/26/23 and 12/14/24-12/24/24
Mimi’s Cafe
No Modifications or substitutions. Contact your local Mimi’s for inquiries.
Serves 8-10
Click here for details
Publix
See available options here
Walnut Kitchen
Call them to prepay for your box! Pickup is on Wednesday, November 27th.
(865)-980-8228
Whole Foods
Holiday Meals
Click here to order online
Can you please let me know when you’ve posted the 2023 list of restaurants open for this upcoming Thanksgiving, or tell me when to check back on your website?
We should have it posted the week of November 5th!