The Brief
- Thanksgiving is on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
- Here’s a look at what restaurants will be open and closed Thanksgiving Day in Orlando and across the country.
- Be sure to contact individual restaurants for their specific hours, pricing, and menu offerings, as it could vary.
Thanksgiving is on Nov. 27 and while many people stay home and cook up a feast for the family, others may decide to save the time cooking and washing dishes and instead head out to eat.
Whether you’re traveling to visit family, hosting family, headed to Florida on vacation, or simply need a night out, here are some of the local and national restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day.
Be sure to plan ahead as much as possible, as take-home meals typically need to be ordered ahead of time and reservations are often required.
Open restaurants on Thanksgiving
Applebee’s
Arby’s
Baskin-Robbins
Benihana
Burger King
BRIO Tuscan Grille
Buca di Beppo
Cracker Barrel
Dave and Buster’s
Del Frisco’s Grille
Open and will be offering a Thanksgiving prix fixe meal.
Denny’s
Dunkin’
Many locations will be open. However, hours may vary, so please verify with your nearest location.
Fogo de Chao
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Hard Rock Cafe
IHOP
Jimmy John’s
Kona Grill
Krispy Kreme
Open but shops will close at 2 p.m. local time.
FILE – Maggiano’s Little Italy Italian restaurant on Post Oak Boulevard in downtown Houston, Texas. (Photo by: Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Maggiano’s
Macaroni Grill
McDonald’s
Morton’s Steakhouse
Popeyes
Many locations will be open. However, hours may vary.
Rodizio Grill
Ruby Tuesday
Starbucks
Most stores will be open, but hours may vary and customers are encouraged to check local hours.
STK
Taco Bell
TGI Fridays
Waffle House
Open but hours may vary. Customers should double-check with their nearest Waffle House to verify hours.
Wendy’s
White Castle
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