The 5 BEST Restaurants Serving Up Thanksgiving Dinner In Utah, California & Nevada!
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a cozy, food-filled day with friends, family, and a ridiculous amount of turkey. But maybe this year, you’re skipping the family chaos or just don’t feel like wrestling with a 20-pound bird in your oven. Whatever the reason, these chain restaurants have got your back, with Thanksgiving feasts that might just make you feel like you’re part of a big, slightly quirky restaurant family. Grab your stretchy pants, and let’s dive in.
1. Cracker Barrel: Your Home-Away-From-Home
Hours: Open regular hours, limited Thanksgiving menu starting at 11 a.m.
Why You’ll Love It: You know that cozy grandma’s-kitchen vibe that Cracker Barrel does best? It’s in full swing on Thanksgiving. Starting at 11 a.m., they’ll serve up all the Thanksgiving classics on a limited menu. Plus, if you’re really ahead of the game (for once), you can even order the full meal ahead of time and bring it home. So, whether you’re eating there or picking up, Cracker Barrel’s got all the holiday feels.
2. Denny’s: Because Breakfast for Dinner is Never a Bad Idea
Hours: Open 24/7, as usual
Why You’ll Love It: Denny’s doesn’t do Thanksgiving – it does “Denny’sgiving.” Open around the clock, Denny’s lets you go rogue with your holiday meal. Want pancakes with a side of stuffing? Go for it. Thanksgiving dinner at 3 a.m.? Absolutely. They won’t judge, and neither should you.
3. Golden Corral: A Buffet for the Bold
Hours: Open regular hours
Why You’ll Love It: For those who don’t want to choose between mashed potatoes and mac ‘n’ cheese, Golden Corral’s buffet is your answer. All-you-can-eat carved turkey and endless sides await, because sometimes the best part of Thanksgiving is, well, everything. And if you leave hungry, that’s on you.
4. Waffle House: Thanksgiving with a Side of Hash Browns
Hours: Open regular hours
Why You’ll Love It: You can always count on Waffle House to be open, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Waffle House is for the true mavericks who’d rather pile their plate with waffles and hash browns than mashed potatoes. Forget the turkey drama—this is a place for those who want their holiday meal smothered, covered, and scattered.
5. Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Fancy Up Your Holiday
Hours: Extended hours, reservations encouraged
Why You’ll Love It: For those who want to be a bit bougie this Thanksgiving, Ruth’s Chris is stepping it up with extended hours and a full Thanksgiving spread. Choose from their special multi-course meal (turkey included!) or go rogue with a steakhouse favorite. You can even pre-order sides to save time. But a heads-up—this isn’t your sweatpants vibe, so maybe iron a shirt for this one.
So There You Have It – A Turkey Day Done Your Way!
Who says you have to be stuck at home with a burnt turkey? These spots have all the eats without the cleanup, so you can focus on what matters—eating! Thanksgiving just got way less complicated.
