Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, and many people are preparing to spend the holiday at a relative’s or friend’s home, host for the first time, or skip cooking altogether and dine out. For those choosing the latter, more than a dozen chain restaurants and fast-food spots will be open this year.

Some restaurants will feature special Thanksgiving menus, while others will serve their regular offerings. Chains and fast-food spots expected to be open include Bravo! Italian Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Del Frisco’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King and Waffle House.

Here’s everything to know about the chain restaurants and fast-food spots that are expected to be open on Thanksgiving.

When is Thanksgiving 2025?

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27.

What chain restaurants are offering special Thanksgiving menus?

According to Business Insider, chain restaurants like Bob Evans, Bravo! Italian Kitchen, Brio Italian Grille, Buca di Beppo and Maggiano’s will offer traditional turkey dinner and dessert options, in addition to their standard menus.

Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel will offer traditional Thanksgiving dine-in and heat-and-serve options, and Metro Diner will provide its signature turkey-and-stuffing-pressed waffle and takeout meals. Steakhouse chains like The Capital Grille, Del Frisco’s, Eddie V’s, Fleming’s, Fogo de Chão, Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris and STK are also serving prix fixe menus and traditional holiday menus alongside their standard offerings.

The hours of operations for all locations vary by time and location.

What fast-food spots are open on Thanksgiving?

The following fast-food outlets are open for the holiday, but hours vary by location, accordig to USA Today:

—Starbucks

—Dunkin’

—Wendy’s

—Burger King

—Cracker Barrel

—IHOP

—Waffle House

—Krispy Kreme (closes early at 2 p.m.)

—Whataburger

—Cheesecake Factory (only at Arundel Mills in Hanover, Maryland, and The Forum Shops in Las Vegas)

What restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving?

—Chick-fil-A

—Chipotle

—Taco Bell

—Subway (most locations)

—Raising Cane’s

—Firehouse Subs (most locations)

—Shake Shack

—Texas Roadhouse

—Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

—Red Lobster: All locations nationwide will be closed on Thanksgiving, except for the Times Square store in New York City.

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