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Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023 – Verified List of Top Food Places Open for the Feast!

November 17, 2023 by Clarett C. Leave a Comment

Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023

Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023

Craving a festive meal without the hassle of cooking? Discover a range of restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2023 right here in Austin!

Thanksgiving highlights a home-cooked feast, but let’s face it – not everyone has the time or inclination to spend all day in the kitchen. Luckily, dining out is a delightful alternative in Austin! That’s why we’ve rounded up the best restaurants open for Thanksgiving 2023, ensuring no one misses out on a delicious meal.

We understand that finding what restaurants are open on Thanksgiving 2023 can be a challenge. So, whether you’re seeking ‘restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2023 near me’ or curious about ‘restaurants near me open on Thanksgiving 2023’, our guide covers it all. From cozy diners to upscale eateries, our list includes diverse options for everyone.

Get ready to explore restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2023 that are perfect for a stress-free celebration. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 23rd, and plan a memorable Thanksgiving dining experience in Austin.

Read on as we unveil the best restaurants open Thanksgiving 2023 for an unforgettable holiday feast!


Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

Also, remember to check out our articles on Winter Camp Austin 2023, Rooftop Bars Austin, Coffee Shops Austin, and Best Dessert Places in Austin!


Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023

Acre 41

Let us handle the cooking this Thanksgiving! We are open on Thanksgiving Day, offering our American Contemporary breakfast menu 7 am-11 am, lunch 11 am-2 pm, and dinner from 4 pm-10 pm. You may enjoy an assortment of wines, whiskeys, and other spirits until 11 pm. To elevate your intimate holiday gathering, reserve our stunning private dining space.


Buca di Beppo Thanksgiving feast

Your neighborhood Buca di Beppo is open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. Reserve your table to enjoy a relaxing traditional Thanksgiving meal as your Buca favorites are served family-style.

Our Thanksgiving Feast includes sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, and all the trimmings. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, and Pumpkin Pie for dessert.


The Carillon

Enjoy a decadent buffet with a wide assortment of Thanksgiving favorites like cider-brined turkey, slow-roasted prime rib, green bean casserole, and more! $85 per adult; $35 per child 6-12 years old, Kids 5 & under eat free


Carpenter Hotel

Let’s get together and feast at The Hall this Thanksgiving. We’ll bring the Thanksgiving classics, so all you need to bring is yourself, your friends, and your family. Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu and optional wine pairing, or order your holiday favorites a la carte. Enjoy an afternoon of vintage movies at Carpenter Coffee Bar

  • Lunch: 11 AM – 3 PM | Dinner: 5 – 8:30 PM
  • Adults $75 per person
  • Optional Wine Pairing $40 per person

  Kids Menu available a la carte


CARVE American Grille

Dine in on Thursday, November 23rd (11 am-9 pm) and enjoy our $49 Thanksgiving menu or pre-order your choice of our Thanksgiving options for pick-up.


Ciclo

This year’s Thanksgiving Day feast includes an extensive variety of Brunch items, fresh seafood, hot and cold buffets, and a carving station, all featuring dishes inspired by the season. Thanksgiving Brunch is also available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Hotel’s Lake-Level Ballroom. $140 per adult, $50 for children ages 11 and younger


Cork & Barrel Pub

Thanksgiving just got that much easier! This year, you can enjoy a pre-made meal from Cork & Barrel for you and the whole family. Place your to-go order here: https://order.toasttab.com/online/cnbtogo and feel the stress float away!]  Plates are $28.50 per person plus add-ons. Pick up on November 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cracker Barrel

Their Heat n’ Serve Feast comes with everything you need for Thanksgiving dinner and goes from your oven to the table in 2 hours. Pre-order today for early pickup and get a FREE $10 bonus card.


CRU Food & Wine Bar

CRU’s Thanksgiving Tradition on November 23 from 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm will serve 3 courses at $55. Kids 12 and under half off.


Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Join us for an exquisite turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings. Need more to be thankful for? Our full menu will also be available. Serving 11 am–8 pm


Fairmont Austin

Turn moments into memories this holiday season. Leave the cooking to us and indulge in unforgettable Thanksgiving dining experiences with Fairmont Austin. Enjoy a decadent Thanksgiving buffet spread with friends and family at Fairmont Austin!

Savor traditional holiday dishes along with special offerings like Slow Smoked Texas Prime Rib plus, an array of delicious desserts. Join us on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm in our elegant 7th-floor ballroom, Palm Park.


Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Special Thanksgiving Meal

This Thanksgiving, we invite you to be the Guest. Allow us to serve you with a 3-course Menu featuring our traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon, or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. Includes a starter, all the fixings, and dessert. Starting at $56 per Guest. 

We’re open at 11 am Thanksgiving Day, November 23. A full dinner menu is also available all day, and we have a Children’s 3-course Menu for $26.


Golden Corral

Let Golden Corral do the Holiday cooking this year! Holiday Feast To-Go Meals are now available for Pre-Order. Holiday Meals serve 6-8 people and include traditional Roasted Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham, or Holiday Beef Roast plus Mashed Potatoes and gravy, Stuffing, your choice of additional side, Cranberry sauce, our famous Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter, and a whole Pie. 


Deal Alert – Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide

 

Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin’s history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don’t know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.

Get more information and book your Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide TODAY!!!


Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2023

Hotel Viata

Join us for a mouthwatering Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet on November 23, Thursday, 11AM-last seating at 2:30 PM, where we’ll feast on delectable bites and enjoy the warmth of togetherness. $95 for adults, $50 for children 12 and under, children under 5 eat free


Hoover’s Cooking

WE’RE OPEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY FROM 10:30-4:00! Join Hoover’s Cooking on Thanksgiving Day for a made-from-scratch, Texas-sized feast. Bring the whole family, and dig in!


Hyde Park Bar & Grill

Bring your friends and family by on Thanksgiving Day for a celebratory feast on Thursday, November 23rd from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.


La Piscina

Toast to the holiday season with friends and family at La Piscina’s convivial gathering place. Savor Thanksgiving specials and Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine, all paired with hand-crafted cocktails. Thanksgiving Plate | $38 per person | THU NOV 23 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM


Luminaire

If you want a turkey-based meal but don’t necessarily want it exactly on Thanksgiving Day, Luminaire at 8th and Congress will be offering a special three-course menu from the 23rd to the 25th during the restaurant’s typical opening hours. The $55 per person meal includes a turkey plate with smoked vegetables, chicory salad, and an olive oil tres leches cake. Reservations are required. Price at $55/person


Maggiano’s Little Italy

Our hot and cold prepared carryout bundles serve 4-5 people. Cold-prepared bundles are $210 and available for pick-up on Tuesday, November 21st, and Wednesday, November 22nd. Hot-prepared bundles are $220 and available for pick-up Thursday, November 23rd. Now taking call-in preorders. Orders must be placed by 8 pm the night prior to pick-up.


The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

Toast to the holiday season with friends and family at La Piscina’s convivial gathering place. Savor Thanksgiving specials and Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine, all paired with hand-crafted cocktails. Thanksgiving Plate | $52 per person.


Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Our Turkey Day Accompaniment Pack is the perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving Turkey & ships straight to your door. Pre-orders are available now and shipping begins on November 13, 2023. Indulge in all of our online market favorites for only $79 (Save $35).


Romano’s Macaroni Grill

This Thanksgiving, November 23, 2023, break bread at our table or yours, enjoy a traditional 3-course Roasted Turkey dinner for $34.


Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Gather around our table for a three-course Thanksgiving Feast with all of the trimmings and none of the work.


Stella San Jac

Gather ’round the table with us this Thanksgiving at Stella San Jac on Thursday, November 23 for a family-style feast! Adult $65 | Children $35 served family style


TLC Austin

Thanksgiving Feasting with TLC! Whether you’re dining in or taking it to-go, TLC has your family covered.

Dine in from noon to 8 p.m. for a classic turkey plate with all the trimmings at $38, or savor a full feast with our Thanksgiving to-go pack for $299.

Your pack includes Honey-Sage Whole Roasted Turkey, Andouille Cornbread Stuffing, Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Classic Mac & Cheese, Citrus-Vanilla Cranberry Sauce, Classic Giblet Gravy, and Texas Pecan Pie.


Truluck’s

Drink it in – it’s the most wonderful time if the year. Seasonal cocktails are back! Let’s mix, stir, and shake things up this Thanksgiving. Join us and celebrate with a menu of seasonal libations that rise to the occasion.
 
For whiskey lovers, the Hearthside Old Fashioned is made with Wild Turkey Bourbon in honor of Thanksgiving Day, mixed with our famous house spiced syrup, angostura, and orange bitters. Perfectly balanced and unmistakably autumnal, every sip is a comforting, warm embrace.
 
Thanksgiving also marks the return of Holiday Nog, our elevated take on a nostalgic, festive favorite. And of course, our sommeliers are standing by with expert wine pairings to enhance every seasonal dish. Reservations are now open for your holiday. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3lLv3i3. Your table is waiting.

Wax Myrtle’s

Reservations for Friendsgiving at Wax Myrtle’s are now available. Enjoy a curated, family-style menu designed to share amongst your closest pals. this $70/person menu features dishes like winter squash salad, potato & green bean, spiced pumpkin cake, and more. enjoy an optional wine pairing for an additional $60/person. Book your table and view the whole menu by visiting their page: https://brnw.ch/21wE3Iu

Deal Alert – Austin Downtown Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Stroll through the streets of downtown Austin on a guided urban gastronomy experience. Explore the city’s central and historic area and sample numerous foods—from BBQ brisket to Austin-style breakfast tacos. Along the way, you’ll discover some of the city’s popular sights and attractions. This tour is ideal for foodies and hungry visitors.

Get more information and check out the Austin Downtown Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours TODAY!!!


Austin Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving the Previous Years but No Update Yet for 2023

Aba Restaurant Austin Thanksgiving meal (CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING)

This year, Chef CJ Jacobson is whipping up a Thanksgiving Dinner For Two with a Mediterranean twist! Cheers to what you’re thankful for with a sommelier-selected bottle of red or white wine (or two!). Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 20 at noon for pick-up on Wednesday, November 23 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar Prix Fixe Menu ( NO UPDATE YET)

Make memories with a Thanksgiving buffet meal at Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar. Available 11 am – 7 pm Reservations required. $124++ adults, children 4 20 $29++, children 3 and under complimentary.

Applebee’s (NO UPDATE YET)

Certain locations are open with a special Thanksgiving feast. No information directly from Applebees.

Burger King (NO UPDATE YET)

Sometimes you just need a burger on Thanksgiving, right? Information from indirect sources suggests that most locations will be open with reduced hours. No information is available directly from Burger King.

Denny’s (NO UPDATE YET)

Denny’s Facebook page from 2o20 says that they are open on Thanksgiving. No update for 2021 yet.

Frog & The Bull (NO UPDATE YET)

The last day to order Thanksgiving meals and wines to-go for pickup is on Wednesday, November 23rd from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Hooters (NO UPDATE YET)

Hooters is open 4 pm – 11 pm, but the official website has no updates on the Thanksgiving Day Menu or hours.

Kerbey Lane Cafe (NO UPDATE YET)

Some of their locations will be closed for Thanksgiving, but most will be open for lunch and closing at 3 pm. They will have Thanksgiving plates available while supplies last! Come enjoy a Turkey lunch with them!

Luby’s (NO UPDATE YET)

Luby’s is offering a Thanksgiving Day special menu of Classic carved Turkey and cornbread dressing for $13.99.

McDonald’s (NO UPDATE YET)

No information on the website or Facebook page. We called the location closest to us. They are open for breakfast on Thanksgiving Day. Call to find out the location nearest to you.

SwedishHill Austin (NO UPDATE YET)

Plan your Thanksgiving meal with options from Swedish Hill Bakery! Please place orders by 5 pm Monday, November 21st, and choose your pickup time between 9 am–6 pm on Wednesday, November 23rd.

Tillie’s Dripping Springs (NO UPDATE YET)

Executive Chef, Andy Knudson has carefully crafted a delicious Thanksgiving family-style dinner menu complete with an elevated twist on your favorite classics to carry you through the holiday weekend on November 24 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Whole Foods Market (NO UPDATE YET)

We love the prepared food that Whole Foods offers throughout the year so it’s likely they knock Thanksgiving dinner out of the park as well! They have a different holiday meal for everyone. Options include organic, apple-brined, whole roast, breast only, paleo-friendly, and even a vegan Thanksgiving meal. Pricing starts at around $18 per serving.


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