Which major restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving?
Last-minute planners can celebrate Thanksgiving with a restaurant meal
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As families and friends prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, some last-minute planners may be looking to outsource their holiday meals.
While some restaurants will close all together for the holiday to allow team members time to spend with their families and friends, others will have varying hours of operation depending on location.
Whether eating in or looking for a to-go meal, these are some of the major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving, though hours may vary by location.
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For those who don't want to deal with the hassle of cooking a Thanksgiving meal, some major restaurants are keeping their doors open this holiday. (iStock / iStock)
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel restaurants are open regular hours on Thursday. The restaurant’s website says it will serve a traditional meal starting at 11 a.m.
Cracker Barrel restaurants will serve a traditional holiday meal starting at 11 a.m. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)
Applebee’s
The self-proclaimed "Neighborhood Grill and Bar" will be ready to serve on Thanksgiving Day, though hours may vary by location.
Most Applebee’s restaurants will welcome diners on Thanksgiving Day. (Don & Melinda Crawford/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, File / Getty Images)
The Capital Grille
The upscale steakhouse chain’s website says it’s hosting Thanksgiving this year with a special holiday meal in addition to its full dinner menu.
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IHOP
Most pancake houses will be open on Thanksgiving for those craving syrupy pancakes.
Most IHOP restaurants will be open to serve customers on Thanksgiving. (iStock / iStock)
Hooters
Those who love chicken wings can check out their local Hooters, most of which will be operating under modified hours for the holiday.
Denny’s
Most Denny’s will keep normal business hours on Thanksgiving.
Most Denny's restaurants will remain open on their usual 24-hour operating schedule. ( Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, File / Getty Images)
Golden Corral
The buffet and grill will remain open for Thanksgiving festivities on Thursday.
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Ruby Tuesday
Most Ruby Tuesday restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving for those craving steak, seafood or burgers. The restaurant said to check its website for the hours of specific locations.