10 Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day if you don’t want to cook

Even though it may be a holiday, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will want to be in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. And if you have no desire to do the cooking, that might mean finding a restaurant for your holiday feast.

But where can you go for a delicious meal that you don’t have to cook yourself? Well we already know that IHOP, Cracker Barrel, and even Golden Corral are open, but what are some of the other dining options available for people looking to avoid a messy kitchen of their own?

We have put together a list of 10 restaurants that will let you enjoy a tasty meal without having to do the cooking yourself!

Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day if you don’t want to do the cooking

1. Bob Evans – If you want a homestyle meal, tasty dessert, or even a baked good to satisfy your sweet tooth, then you are in luck this Thanksgiving. While their menu is limited due to the holiday, you can still enjoy some delicious classics without having to do the work yourself.
2. Buca di Beppo – Whether you want to skip the traditional holiday meal and go with an Italian favorite, or you really do want the bird with the fixings, Buca di Beppo has you covered. The only thing you should be aware of is that they are requiring reservations and they open at 11 am.
3. Kona Grill – Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner or shake things up with something a little more adventurous. Either way, Kona Grill is ready to be your holiday dinner destination, just remember to make a reservation first.
4. Maggiano’s Little Italy – Once again, reservations are necessary in order to enjoy your holiday here. However, that doesn’t mean you should skip out on their turkey dinner!
5. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Reservations are required, but since they are doing a three course meal to celebrate the holiday, it absolutely makes sense why they are necessary.
6. Macaroni Grill – Unsurprisingly, the menu at Macaroni Grill includes a turkey dinner that will leave you ready for an evening of relaxing on the couch, just like if you enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home! (We don’t know if reservations are required, but we recommend calling ahead just in case.)
7. Carrabba’s – Sometimes you don’t want a traditional meal for the holidays and that is okay too. Luckily for us, Carabba’s understands that and is ready to get us fed without making it all about the turkey.
8. Perry’s Steakhouse – According to a press email we received, “From 11 am – 9 pm on November 23, Perry’s is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner with all your favorite fixings for just $49 per person and a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for an additional $9.”
9. Bar Louie – Sometimes you just need a breather and luckily that’s what you get at Bar Louie. In fact, ” This Thanksgiving Day, stop by your local Bar Louie for some relative relief anytime from 4:00pm to 2:00am.”
10. The Capital Grille – Forget cooking up a feast this year, The Capital Grille will do it for you! As Offers.com explains, “Beginning at 11 a.m., join The Capital Grille as it serves traditional Thanksgiving dinner in dining rooms. Enjoy roasted turkey, stuffing, potatoes, green beans and cranberry chutney for $50 per adult and $20 per child.”

If you want to skip the kitchen this year, there are plenty of options when it comes to a delicious meal without all the mussing and fussing. And luckily, there are still plenty of places where you can get that traditional meal without having to make it happen yourself.