If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, November 28, 2024. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.
There are a few takeout options included in this list as well. If you’re not sure, just go to their website (links are included.) You should, in most cases, be able to order individual meals for takeout or delivery.
If you want to order a Thanksgiving dinner in advance, to heat up at home, that’s an option as well! Check out our list of Thanksgiving meals to order in advance.
These restaurants are in all price ranges. We’ve abandoned our “cheap stuff only” rule for this list. If you’re expecting “on the cheap” options, some won’t fit the bill! But if you value not cooking and cleaning enough, and just want to spend time with family, maybe you won’t mind splurging.
This list will continue to grow as more information comes in.
Charlotte restaurants open on Thanksgiving
Please follow each link to the restaurant’s website for information and to verify. You’ll definitely need to make a reservation at the higher end restaurants on this list, but we’ve provided information some last-minute drop-in restaurants as well! In the case of chain restaurants, make sure to verify with the location of your choice, as plans might vary.
Amberjack Seafood & Steaks
Amberjack Seafood & Steaks
4253 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28056
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Day Buffet, with Thanksgiving items and more. Adults: $17.95 and children ages 3-10 $7.95. No reservations. Announced on Facebook.
Angeline’s
Angeline’s
303 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. for dinner service (last reservation time is 6:30 p.m.).
Angeline’s will be serving a three-course menu, served family-style and featuring holiday classics with an Angeline’s twist, at $48 per person. They will also be offering a separate limited menu. Full Thanksgiving menu is as follows:
First Course
- Roasted Butternut Squash with brown butter apple compote, brandy cream, and hazelnuts
- Seasonal Local Greens with local chicories, Asian pear, gorgonzola, fried pecans, and thyme vinaigrette
Second Course
- Slow-Roasted Turkey with herb turkey jus and cranberry marmalade
- Crispy Brussels Sprou1ts with pancetta and demi-sec figs
- Mashed Potatoes with whipped butter and chives
- Organic Carrots with brown butter and sage
- Brioche Stuffing
- Garden Vegetables and Herbs
Third Course
- Pumpkin Pie with caramel, nutmeg, and whipped cream
Reserve your table here.
Angry Ale’s
Angry Ale’s
1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28209
Angry Ale’s will be open on Thanksgiving serving their usual menu of burgers, tacos, wings, and more from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Asbury
The Asbury
235 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 1 to 5 p.m.
Offering a Thanksgiving meal with family-style appetizers and your choice of entrée and dessert.
$55 for adults and $25 for children 12 and younger. Reservations strongly recommended.
Reserve your table here.
The Blue Taj
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 170, Charlotte N.C 28277
Open from 5 to 10 p.m. (but may close early)
The Blue Taj will be offering their usual Indian cuisine.
Make your reservation here.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
9253 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
16706 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
520 John Ross Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
Bob Evans is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thanksgiving. They’ll be offering breakfast or a special Celebration Plate with turkey, ham, 3 sides, and a dessert. Hours might vary by location.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Serving Thanksgiving Dinner featuring a slow-roasted turkey entrée at $50 for adults and $20 for children. Full dinner menu is also available.
Additional Thanksgiving sides and a pumpkin cheesecake dessert will be available for purchase.
Reserve your table here.
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
120 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 4 to 11 p.m.
Offering Caroline’s Oyster Bar’s traditional menu, plus a chef-special Thanksgiving entree featuring turkey, stuffing, and green bean casserole. Price TBA.
Make your reservations here.
Chima Steakhouse
Chima Steakhouse
139 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chima Steakhouse will be offering up a Thanksgiving meal featuring a roasted turkey entrée with multiple sides for $64.95 per person as well as their usual menu. Kids ages 7–11 are half-price, and kids 6 and under get a free meal.
Make your reservations here or call (704) 601-4141
Church and Union
Church and Union
127 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (at The Ivey’s Hotel)
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner is $70 per person and $30 for children ages 12 and under. The regular a la carte menu will not be available. Additional sides can be purchased.
There are multiple options to choose from for each course. The entrée options are as follows: roasted and confit turkey, seared salmon, 8oz butcher’s filet, or acorn squash.
Make your reservation here or call (704) 919-1322
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations around Charlotte
Cracker Barrel is open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day.
They’ll be serving a special limited menu for Thanksgiving. Use their Online Wait List of your preferred location to lessen your wait time.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
128 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Serving a Thanksgiving a-la-carte menu alongside their usual menu. Prices TBA.
Make your reservations here.
Drift on Lake Wylie
Drift on Lake Wylie
315 M Lanyard Lane, Belmont, NC 28012
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu at $50 per person. Menu has not been decided yet but will be posted on their website shortly. Reservations recommended.
Reserve your table here.
Eat, Gay, Love 2024 at Resident Culture South End
Eat, Gay, Love 2024
332 West Bland Street #C Charlotte, NC 28203
From 2 to 5 p.m.
This 6th annual inclusive Thanksgiving dinner organized by Queen City Nerve and Brian DuBois, partnered with Resident Culture Brewing, offers a free Thanksgiving meal for all LGBTQIA+ community members. Any unserved food will be donated to Block Love Charlotte to provide Thanksgiving meals to community members experiencing homelessness. They offer dine-in at the event as well as curbside pick-up. RSVP to the dinner here.
This annual free dinner relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers. Those wishing to support the cause can make donations here.
Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s
101 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
They are offering a Thanksgiving dinner featuring a slow-roasted sliced turkey entrée and multiple sides. They will also be offering their usual menu.
Awaiting pricing details. Last year the Thanksgiving Dinner was $50 for adults and $20 for children.
Make your reservation here.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
210 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fleming’s Steakhouse will be offering a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner starting at $62 for adults, or $31 for a separate 3-course menu for children. They will also be offering their full dinner menu.
Final price is determined by your selected entrée. Entrée options include herb-roasted turkey, filet mignon, and prime bone-in ribeye.
Reserve a table here.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
Multiple locations around Charlotte.
Golden Corral is open on Thanksgiving and will be offering their Holiday Buffet from 4 p.m. to close with traditional favorites such as turkey, ham, bone-in pork roast, and other Thanksgiving fixings. Call to confirm your location’s hours.
Golden Owl Tavern
Golden Owl Tavern
9041 Robert D. Snyder Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11 a.m.
Dinner: 4 to 9 p.m.
Bar: 4 to 10 p.m.
Offering their usual menus of tavern food for breakfast and dinner.
Reservations are optional. Make your reservations on their website or by calling (704) 417-0400
La Belle Helene
La Belle Helene
300 South Tryon Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Offering 3-course Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving menu for $75 or $30 for kids 12 and under. Their regular a la carte menu will not be available. Entrée options include salmon a la plancha, lamb saddle roulade, and Parisian gnocchi.
Make your reservation online or call (704) 445-4611
Maggiano’s
Maggiano’s
4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211
Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Maggiano’s will be offering a dine-in, 3-course, family-style Thanksgiving meals for $49.99 per person or $18.99 for ages 5–12.
Make a reservation here.
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
200 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Open starting at 11 a.m.
In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant will be serving a special Thanksgiving menu. $39 for adults and $15 for children. Reservations highly recommended.
Reserve your table here.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner
Multiple around the Charlotte area
Serving their full menu. Call to confirm your location’s hours.
Napa on Providence
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Place, Charlotte, NC 28207
7832 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
Hours TBA
The chef team has put together a special prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. The special menu will be the only offering on Thanksgiving. $60+ per person. Reservations highly recommended.
Make reservations for 110 Perrin Place here.
Make reservations for 7832 Rea Rd. here.
New South Kitchen & Bar
New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The 3-course Thanksgiving dinner price is determined by your entrée of choice. A children’s menu will be available. The entrées are as follows:
Entrées:
- Deep fried turkey breast – $45
- Slow roasted pork shoulder – $42
- Rosemary and mustard crusted rib roast – $65
(Extras are available for an additional price)
Make your reservation here. There’s also a heat-and-eat option for at-home meals.
Oak Steakhouse
Oak Steakhouse
4777 Sharon Road, Suite 125, Charlotte, NC 28210
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Offering a three-course holiday menu for $65 per person or $25 for children. They also offer an a la care menu with steaks and other Oak Steakhouse favorites. The Thanksigving menu is as follows:
First Course (pick one):
- Baby Romaine Ceasar with shaved parmesan, garlic streusel, and white anchovy
- Acorn Squash Bisque served with milk bread
Second Course: Joyce Farms All Natural Turkey breast and confit leg, housemade pork sausage stuffing, collared greens, sweet potato mash, fresh cranberry sauce, and pan jus gravy
Dessert:
- Cranberry cheesecake with chantilly cream
- Apple spice crème brulée with apple crisp and caramel
Make reservations here.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
Multiple Locations around Charlotte
Hours vary by location. Call to confirm.
Search for your preferred location on OpenTable or call the location to place a reservation.
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday
8905 Red Oak Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
7780 Lyles Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027
1410 Old Springdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Serving up their usual menu including ribs and steaks, chicken, seafood, and more.
Skyland Family Restaurant
Skyland Family Restaurant
4544 South Blvd, Charlotte
Open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving menu will be offered starting at 11 a.m.
Offering a Thanksgiving plate with your choice of entrée and two vegetable sides for $13.95 or $7.95 for kids 10 and under. A combo plate of roasted turkey and spiral-glazed ham is $15.95.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Offering a Thanksgiving menu for $51 per person, and the children’s menu is $25. Serving a special 3-course turkey dinner with the trimmings, as well as their usual dinner menu full of signature items.
Reserve your table here.
Waffle House
Waffle House
Multiple locations
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DEBBIE GAITHER says
I called Red Lobster and they said that they are open Christmas but not Thanksgiving.