If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you here’s a list of Triangle restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2025. 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.
These restaurants are in all price ranges. We 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. And there are some bargains mixed in too.
Want to eat at home, but not cook? That’s an option too! Check out our list of Thanksgiving to-go meals! Many of these are prepared family-style, with mains, sides, and desserts, and you just need to heat them up. But you need to order in advance so don’t delay.
Restaurants in the Triangle 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.
Check back very soon! Locations will be added as soon as they’re confirmed!
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
8001 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617
5419 Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
907 Venture Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
Thanksgiving Hours:
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Raleigh
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Durham
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Smithfield
Bob Evans is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thanksgiving. They’ll be offering a special Celebration Platter with turkey, ham, dressing, your choice of 2 sides, and your choice of pie. Hours might vary by location.
Cafe Parizade
Cafe Parizade
2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705
Sign-up for the chance to win a spot at the Vegetarian Thanksgiving Day Feast. Reservation requests open the first weekend of November.
Seatings, prices, and other details will be added soon.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
4242 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27609
Open on Thanksgiving from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
The Carolina Inn
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Meal starts at 5:30 p.m.
The Carolina Inn will be offering a Thanksgiving Block and Cellar at their Crossroads Restaurant for $129 (plus tax and gratuity) per person. The feast will consist of 4 courses served on grazing boards and each course will have a crafted wine or spirit drink to accompany it. Check out the menu here.
Seating is limited and the food will be shared on a community table. Make your reservation here.
The Durham
The Durham
315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701
Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Restaurant at The Durham hotel will be offering a family-style Thanksgiving feast for $85 per adult and $35 for children 10 and under. They will be serving multiple holiday favorites including the following:
- Local Buttermilk–Garden Herb Brined Turkey with Turkey Leg Confit and Gravy
- Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with Red Wine Au Jus and Horsey Sauce
- Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic, Aged White Cheddar, and Chives
- Mac and Cheese with Local Cheddar
- Tasso Ham Creole Cornbread Stuffing
- Wild Lobster Mushroom Gluten Free Stuffing with Fennel and Seeded Loaf
- Apache’s Vegan Collard Greens with Pumpkins, Poblanos, Smoked Mushroom Stock
- Hibiscus-Cranberry Sauce with Orange, Coriander, and Allspice
- Pickled Local Cherry Sauce
- Seasonal Fruit Cobbler Sampler and Local Desserts
Reserve your table here.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fleming’s Steakhouse will be offering a 2-course Thanksgiving dinner ranging from $59 to $89 for adults, or $22 for a separate 3-course Thanksgiving menu for children. They will also be offering their full dinner menu. The menu is as follows:
- Starters: Fleming’s Salad or Lobster Bisque
- Entrée: Mixed-herb Roasted Turkey Breast ($59)
- Entrée: Petite Filet Mignon ($74)
- Entrée: Prime Bone-in Ribeye ($89)
- Side: Mashed Potatoes
- Side: Green Beans with Apricots and Onions
- Side: Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Sauce
A Harvest New York Cheesecake can be purchased a la carte for $15.
Reserve a table here.
Irregardless
Irregardless
901 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours TBA.
The Thanksgiving menu is prix fixe for $60 per person. They have a variety of appetizers, entrées, and sides to choose from, many of which are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Here is a list of the entrées:
- Turkey Platter
- Braised Short Rib
- Grilled Salmon
- Romesco Roasted Cauliflower
- Vegan Moussaka
Make your reservations here.
Perry’s Steakhouse
Perry’s Steakhouse
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Perry’s will be opening early on Thanksgiving Day, featuring a three-course menu for $49 per person. Spaces available for both intimate and expansive gatherings.
Reserve a table here.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27603
Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thanksgiving prix fixe menu for $52 per person, and the children’s menu is $25. They will be 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.
Time-Out
Time-Out
201 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Always open! Always offers Southern comfort food dishes like fried chicken dinners, BBQ, burgers, and more. They also serve breakfast meals like pancakes, French toast, omelets, and more.
Waffle House
Waffle House
Multiple locations
The Willard Rooftop
The Willard Rooftop
9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Open from 2 to 7 p.m.
The Willard Rooftop will be offering a Thanksgiving buffet for $60 per person, $25 for kids 12 and under, and free for 4 and under. They will also be showing football games in their ballroom from 1 to 4 p.m. The menu is as follows:
- Carving Stations: Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Roasted Turkey Breast served w/ Cranberry Relish
- Yeast Rolls and Buttermilk Biscuits w/ Garlic Herb Butter and Honey Butter
- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- Mac and Cheese
- Rice and Mushroom Pilaf (V)
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Candied Bacon
- Green Bean Casserole
- Honey and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Desserts: Assorted Pies
Make your reservations here.
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
You might also be interested in:
- Signing up for Triangle on the Cheap’s daily email
- Free events this week
- Day by Day list of holiday events
- Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle
- Christmas tree farms and lots near the Triangle
- Free pictures with Santa in the Triangle
- Holiday Markets in the Triangle
- Christmas Trains in North Carolina
More Holiday Events in the Triangle
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