Restaurants In Austin Open On Thanksgiving 2025

Last Updated On – 26th November, 2025

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and a variety of restaurants across the city are ready to help you celebrate with buffets, prix fixe menus, resort brunches, and classic turkey plates. This verified guide includes only restaurants in Austin open on Thanksgiving 2025 with confirmed hours or holiday seatings.

This list includes only restaurants that have confirmed they will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2025. Many publish full menus later in the year, but all locations below have publicly confirmed holiday hours or holiday seatings.

Reservations are strongly recommended for all Thanksgiving meals. Details may evolve closer to the holiday, so always confirm final menus and prices when booking.

Looking for more ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend? Check out our updated guide to Things to Do in Austin this Weekend for the best free events, activities, and happenings around the city.

Editor’s Note: We do our best to keep this list updated, but holiday hours may change. Always call ahead to verify your preferred location’s service and menu for Thanksgiving Day.

Also, check out our post on Austin Stores Open Thanksgiving Day 2025, Things to Do in Austin – Thanksgiving Week 2025, Thanksgiving Events in Austin 2025, and How to Spend Thanksgiving Day in Austin!

Downtown Hotel Buffets & Holiday Feasts

Fairmont Austin – Congressional Ballroom Buffet

Fairmont Austin hosts one of the city’s largest Thanksgiving buffets with carving stations, turkey, prime rib, seasonal sides, and a dessert bar.

Corinne Austin

Family-style Thanksgiving feast with roasted turkey, sides, and homemade desserts.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

Three-course Thanksgiving menu featuring prime rib or turkey options.

Corner Austin at JW Marriott

Texas-inspired Thanksgiving plate featuring smoked turkey, sides, and desserts.

Skipjack Oyster & Seafood Co.

Family-style turkey feast with an optional seafood tower.

Lonesome Dove

Western-inspired multi-course Thanksgiving dinner in a rustic upscale setting.

Arlo Grey at the LINE Hotel

A lakeside Thanksgiving prix fixe menu with nostalgic flavors.

Caroline

All-day Thanksgiving celebration with a family-style feast.

The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

Mediterranean-inspired holiday specials, including sumac honey turkey.

BOA Steakhouse Austin

Three-course Thanksgiving menu with turkey, prime rib, or salmon options.

Steakhouses & Classic Thanksgiving Dinners

Acre 41

Three-course Thanksgiving dinner near UT campus.

The Tradition: An American Kitchen

Classic turkey roulade, traditional sides, and pie.

The Kitchen American Bistro

All-you-care-to-eat Thanksgiving plate with unlimited sides.

Casa Do Brasil

Brazilian rodízio plus turkey and seasonal holiday add-ons.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Two-course Thanksgiving menu with turkey or steak entrées.

Perry’s Steakhouse

Smoked turkey plate and classic holiday sides.

CARVE American Grille

Holiday turkey plate with classic sides and optional dessert.

Hill Country Resorts, Brunches & Buffets

Blind Salamander – Omni Barton Creek

Thanksgiving brunch buffet with carving stations and desserts.

Lost Pines Resort & Spa (Hyatt Regency)

Grand Thanksgiving buffet with turkey, prime rib, seafood, and sweets.

Sixty Three Restaurant & Bar

Lake-view Thanksgiving buffet with multiple seating times.

Global & Creative Thanksgiving Menus

Nômadé Cocina

Four-course Yucatán-inspired Thanksgiving feast with turkey & duck.

Nido at The Loren

Elevated prix fixe holiday menu with seasonal dishes.

Yamas

Greek-inspired Thanksgiving prix fixe menu with festive sides.

TLC Austin

Texas Gulf Coast comfort food & turkey specials.

Soupleaf

Hot pot experience for groups needing a non-turkey option.

Ruby Hotel

Holiday specials and regular menu available in Round Rock.

Casual Spots, Bars & Chains Open on Thanksgiving

Pins Mechanical

Open Thanksgiving evening with games & cocktails; BYO food.

Paul Martin’s

Three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe.

Yard House

Open with regular menu & long hours.

Jack & Ginger’s

Serves regular Irish pub favorites on Thanksgiving Day.

Summer House on Music Lane

Open with a modified holiday menu.

Whataburger

Many Texas locations remain open 24/7, including Thanksgiving Day in Austin.

Starbucks

Many cafés open with reduced hours; great option for coffee or a light meal on Thanksgiving Day.

McDonald’s

Many locations open Thanksgiving 2025 with reduced or franchise-set hours; expected to be open through the evening, not necessarily 24 hours.

Burger King

Confirmed among fast-food chains open Thanksgiving Day 2025; hours vary by franchise, often late-morning through evening.

Wendy’s

Wendy’s restaurants are listed as open Thanksgiving 2025, with varied hours (many operating close to normal daytime schedules).

Denny’s

Open 24/7 in many locations; offers a Thanksgiving menu and comfort food.

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ shops will be open on Thanksgiving 2025, typically from early morning to afternoon/evening, depending on the location.

Krispy Kreme

National coverage notes Krispy Kreme will be open but closing early, often around 2 pm, on Thanksgiving 2025.

Domino’s Pizza

Carry-out & delivery options on Thanksgiving 2025; hours vary by franchise.

Thanksgiving in Austin FAQ (2025)

Do I need reservations?

Yes. Thanksgiving dinners in Austin often sell out by mid-November.

Which restaurants offer buffets?

Fairmont Austin, Omni Barton Creek, Lost Pines, and Lakeway Resort offer the largest buffets.

Do any restaurants offer Thanksgiving brunch?

Yes — Omni Barton Creek, Lost Pines, and select downtown hotels offer brunch-style buffets.

Are take-home Thanksgiving meals available?

Many steakhouses and barbecue spots offer to-go packages beginning the week before Thanksgiving.

Where can I go if I want something casual?

Pins Mechanical, Yard House, and several chains remain open with regular menus.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope this updated list of restaurants in Austin open on Thanksgiving 2025 helps you find the right table. Once you’ve recovered from the feast, keep the holiday momentum going with our picks for Austin date night spots, or plan more seasonal fun using our regularly updated guide to the best activities around Austin right now.

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.