Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 in the Houston area – KHOU
It’s Thanksgiving and if you don’t want to cook or clean, there are plenty of Thanksgiving Day options in the Houston area.
HOUSTON — Not in the mood to cook on Thanksgiving Day this year? Whether it’s a kitchen meltdown, lack of time or you just don’t want to deal with the hassle, There are plenty of options in the Houston area to eat out!
We’ve compiled a list of Houston restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day in 2025. If you are cooking and are looking for a Houston-area grocery store that’ll be open on Thanksgiving, you can check that list here.
You’ll want to check hours and make reservations as many restaurants fill up quickly on Thanksgiving!
If you’d like your restaurant to be added to this list, send an email with the necessary information to web@khou.com.
The Annie will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They’re offering a three-course prix-fixe menu and a limited dinner menu. Reservations are required.
The Aubrey is offering a three-course prix fixe menu, open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Babin’s will have a special Thanksgiving menu or regular menu available
B&B Butchers will be open on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will offer a prix-fixe menu ($90/adult; $35/kid ages 11 & younger. Excludes tax, gratuity and drinks), or order from the regular dinner menu.
B.B. Italia guests will have the option to order from a prix-fixe dinner menu or a limited dinner menu. Reservations are required. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bloom & Bee is open from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. According to the website, they’re offering an elevated three-course menu.
Brenner’s opens at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving dinner
The Capital Grille is offering slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing, green beans, cranberry-pear chutney and more. Check hours
Cleburne’s Cafeteria will be open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Cracker Barrel is offering dine-in or to-go meals. Click here for more information. Most locations are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.., but call ahead as some locations may have different hours.
Del Frisco’s is offering a three-course Thanksgiving meal.
Dot Coffee Shop is open 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day.
Open 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. See the menu here.
Heights location of Gold Tooth Tony’s is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
House of Pies is open normal hours, normal menu
Leo’s River Oaks is open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. See the menu.
Make a reservation and see the menu for Maggiano’s on Thanksgiving day here.
Mastro’s is open from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. They are offering the full dinner menu.
McCormick & Schmick’s is serving up the holiday meal, $39 for adults, $15 for kids.
Moxie’s has a Thanksgiving menu for at $45 per person
The Oceanaire has Thanksgiving dine-in options starting at $59.
Pappas BBQ is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and have a Thanksgiving menu. Read more here.
Perry’s is offering dine-in and take-out on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. They have a $49 Thanksgiving menu. Click here for more information.
The restaurant on Kuykendahl is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a Thanksgiving menu.
Rainbow Lodge is offering a three-course menu and is open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. $85 per person, $45 for kids. See what’s on the menu.
Ruth Chris will be open at 11 a.m. with a special Thanksgiving menu
A $250 per person menu includes a plate of gourmet appetizers for the table to share followed by a series of decadent hors d’oeuvres. They have seating at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Click here to book a table.
Willie G’s will have a Thanksgiving Day buffet. $69 per adult, $29 per child.
Saltgrass Steakhouse will be open for dine-in and pick-up on Thanksgiving Day at select locations.
Are you traveling? Here’s a list of restaurants around the country that’ll be open.
This is a national list, and hours vary locally. While corporate says these locations will be open, franchises may be closed. Diners should expect adjusted hours depending on location. Check with your local store for exact hours of operation.
- Applebee’s Bar + Grill
- Buca di Beppo
- Burger King
- Cracker Barrel
- Denny’s
- Dunkin’
- Hooters
- IHOP
- McDonald’s
- Popeyes
- Sonic
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Wendy’s
Is Starbucks open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, many Starbucks locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day in 2025.
Is IHOP open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, IHOP is open on Thanksgiving. Holiday themed entrees, beverages and deals are currently being offered.
Is Olive Garden open on Thanksgiving?
No, Olive Garden will not be open for Thanksgiving in 2025. Some stores may close early the day before depending on how busy it is.
