Thanksgiving Day is such a special time to come together with friends and family to celebrate and give thanks as we kick off the start of the holiday season. Sometimes you just don’t feel like putting in so much time and effort into preparing a grand feast for your loved ones, and you’d rather leave it to the professionals.
Looking for an alternative to spending the day in the kitchen cooking? You can sit back and relax when you make reservations for your party at one of the many restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day. Each of the establishments on this list will be ready to serve you with delicious food and drinks. Talk about something to be thankful for!
If you happen to know of an open restaurant that is not on our list, please let Indy With Kids know so that we can add it. From our family to yours, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Local Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Hollyhock Hill
An Indianapolis tradition — but be aware, turkey takes the place of Hollyhock Hill’s famous fried chicken on Thanksgiving day. Meals are available for dine-in or carry-out. Open 4-8 pm.
Pots and Pans Pie Co.
Located on the north side, Pots and Pans Pie Co. offers both sweet and savory pies for pick-up on Thanksgiving. Open from 8 am to noon on Thanksgiving Day.
Rick’s Café Boatyard
Enjoy a delicious meal and a beautiful view on Thanksgiving Day. Rick’s Cafe Boatyard will be open from 11 am-9 pm. Reservations are required.
The Garrison at Fort Harrison Inn
The Garrison has been open for Thanksgiving in previous years, but closed for renovations on July 1, 2024. This page will be updated if the restaurant reopens for Thanksgiving Day.
Dine-in for a full Thanksgiving feast at Fort Harrison State Park. Seatings are available between 11 am-3 pm. Reservations are recommended.
More Indy-Area Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Bob Evans
Most restaurants are open from 8 am-7 pm. Contact your nearest location to confirm location-specific Thanksgiving Day hours.
Boston Market
Contact your nearest location to confirm Thanksgiving Day hours.
Buca di Beppo
Open 11 am to 10 pm. Catering also is available for pickup before and on Thanksgiving Day. Make online reservations.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Cracker Barrel stores are open during regular business hours and traditional Thanksgiving meals will be available beginning at 11 am on Thanksgiving Day.
Denny’s
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including all holidays.
Fogo de Chao
This delicious restaurant is open 365 days a year and will be celebrating Thanksgiving from 11 am to 9 pm. Note that dinner prices apply all day on holidays.
Golden Corral
Contact your nearest location to confirm Thanksgiving Day hours.
Hooters
Contact your nearest location to confirm Thanksgiving Day hours.
IHOP
Open until 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Open 11 am to 8 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Make online reservations.
Matt The Miller’s Tavern – Carmel
Open for a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 11 am-8 pm on Thanksgiving. Reservations are required and can be made online.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks
Open 11 am to 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Order a meal to-go or reserve your table for in-restaurant dining. Make online reservations.
Metro Diner
Check online for your nearest location’s Thanksgiving hours.
The Oceanaire
Open from 1-8 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Ruby Tuesday
Open 11 am to 8 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
Ruth’s Chris
Downtown Location
Indianapolis Northside Location
Make reservations online.
Seasons 52
Located at Keystone at the Crossing and open from 11-8:30 pm, Seasons 52 will offer a special Thanksgiving menu. You can make reservations online.
The Capital Grille
Open Thanksgiving Day. Make reservations online.
Waffle House
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including all holidays.
Give back this holiday season. Find places to donate toys.
Here’s where you can grab carry-out for Thanksgiving this year.
