Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)

Thanksgiving can be stressful. Not everyone wants to (or can) spend hours in the kitchen making Thanksgiving. If you’re looking to dine out for Thanksgiving (or carry out), the following restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day around Columbus in 2024.

There are also many options for heat and eat, and carry-out Thanksgiving dinners listed below, or on this page. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please let me know if you are aware of any others!

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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus

Eddie Merlot’s

1570 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS: 
MENU: Roasted Turkey Dinner, available for $49 per guest, featuring a hand-carved roasted turkey, paired with traditional sage stuffing, brown gravy and zesty cranberry relish. Guests can also choose two options from a variety of side dishes, a starter, and a dessert. Eddie Merlot’s also has an option for kids that includes a $24 Thanksgiving menu. 
The dinner menu is also available. Reservations required.
TO GO: Eddie Merlot’s is also offering a catering option for those who would prefer to enjoy Eddie Merlot’s Thanksgiving dinner from the comfort of their homes. Order your Thanksgiving Feast for 5 or 10 people at eddiemerlots.com. 

credit: Eddie Merlot’s

Texas de Brazil

4040 Easton Station, Suite E 105, Columbus, Ohio 43219
614.472.4072
HOURS: Most locations open at 11 am – 9 pm
MENU: Regular Menu, plus Thanksgiving Day favorites, including roasted turkey, peppercorn gravy, sweet potato casserole, Italian sausage stuffing and steamed green beans.

The Berwick

3250 Refugee Rd.
614-235-7100 – reservations recommended
HOURS: 11:30 am – 4 pm
MENU: Annual Thanksgiving Buffet
COST: Adults, $48.50, Kids ages 4-12, $25, Kids 3 and under free
TO GO: Lots of Thanksgiving options available for pickup or delivery. Full meal available, plus la carte options, including entrees, sides, and desserts Choose to pickup cold during Thanksgiving week (for heat and eat), or pick up hot for immediate consumption. Options range from full turkey dinners for 2-25 people, to ala carte sides, main dishes, lasagna, baked goods, and more in a variety of sizes. Orders due by November 19.

Bob Evans

various locations (call your location for availability)
HOURS:  8 a.m. – 7 p.m. for dine in and carry out
MENU: Special breakfast menu, plus Thanksgiving Platter available after 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day; featuring slow-roasted turkey, three farm-fresh sides, bread and a slice of pie. A premium version features turkey and ham. The kid’s version of the platter is available as a dine-in special. These platters will be available for dine-in, carryout or delivery.
TO GO:  Farmhouse Feasts can be ordered online or by calling your local restaurant.

Bob Evans Thanksgiving Platter

Brio Italian Grille

MENU: Choose our special 3-course Traditional Thanksgiving meal or from our a la carte menu of Italian favorites such as Pasta Brio, Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine, and Gorgonzola Beef Medallions.
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 4-5, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 8-10 are also available. See details here.
Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced turkey with gravy, pancetta stuffing, broccolini, garlic mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce, and pumpkin spiced bread pudding. To Go Feasts are prepared COLD to heat & enjoy (or) HOT & ready to serve.
Pick up available November 11-28; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving

Buca di Beppo

Columbus and Worthington
HOURS: 11 am – 7 pm
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as a selection from our a la carte menu of authentic Italian favorites, all served family style. 
MEAL: Sliced White Meat Turkey, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Traditional Italian dishes are available as well.
Pick up available hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving.
COST: tba for 2024
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.

Craftsman Kitchen at Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center

2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055
(740) 788-1370
HOURS: Reservations available for 11 am – 4 pm
MEAL: Thanksgiving Buffet with starters, carving station, traditional sides, desserts, and more.
COST: $60 for adults and $21 for children ages 5-11, 4 and under eat free.
TO-GO: Also offering Thanksgiving To-Go Meals Priced $70 per 2 servings (order in any multiple of 2) Extra items available for purchase. Includes appetizer, salad, bread, Turkey+5 sides, and dessert. See to-go menu.
SPECIAL ROOM RATE: Have family coming to town? Get a special room rate of $79*/night (with a two night minimum) from November 23, 2024 – December 1, 2024. USE CODE: TURKEY. *Does not include tax. This is a GREAT deal for an amazing hotel. 

Columbus Fish Market

1245 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: 3 Course Traditional Thanksgiving Meal; Holiday A La Carte Menu and our Children’s Menu (for guests 12 & under) will also be available.
COST: $49 for adults; $21 for children’s 2 course turkey dinner (ages 12 and under), and a la carte
TO-GO: Full holiday dinner to-go for 4 for $115. Final order deadline for to-go orders is 11/24. Order pick up is Thanksgiving Day 9am–11am 

Coopers Hawk Winery

4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH  43219
614.428.6999
HOURS:  11 am – 9 pm
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
TO GO: Thanksgiving Dinner​ Heat and Serve Meal – Serves 6 for $199.99
Call your local restaurant, or order online by November 22. Pick up your heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner on November 27-28

Cracker Barrel

(All locations)
HOURS:  11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (regular breakfast menu available from 6 a.m. at select locations)
MENU:  Regular menu, plus Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal beginning at 11 am. Join the Online Wait List to lessen your wait time. We don’t have 2024 pricing, but the meals have been super affordable in the past (less than $15)
TO GO: Small and large holiday meals, meats, sides, and desserts available for pickup, plus heat-n-serve or hot and ready meals to-go

The Guild House

624 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
HOURS: 10 am – 8 pm
MENU: Thanksgiving prix fixe menu ($55 per person | $89 per person with wine pairings), plus regular brunch and lunch menus

J Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood

1 E. Campus View Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Call 614.840.9090 for reservations
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MEAL: Regular menu, prix fixe menu, and a Thanksgiving Day Three Course Menu
COST: $46/adults, $22/kids 12 and under (also available for carryout). Regular menu; standard pricing

The Keep, LeVeque Tower, Mezzanine level

50 West Broad St. Columbus 43215
614-224-9500
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MENU: Thanksgiving Buffet will center around a carving station with perfectly roasted turkey and brown sugar-glazed ham. The impressive buffet menu includes Potato Leek Soup with Pepitas and Truffle Oil, Shrimp Cocktail with Bloody Mary Sauce, Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisp and Butter Brioche Croutons, Mixed Greens with D ’Anjou Pear, Maple Sweet Potato Gratin, Caramelized Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Sage Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Charred Red Pepper, Honey Roasted Root Vegetable Medley and Citrus Cranberry. The dessert table includes Belgian Chocolate Mousse, Butterscotch Crème Brulee and, of course, Traditional Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream.
COST: $52/person, $24/children under 11, free for ages 5 and under

Lindey’s

169 E. Beck St. Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 228-4343
HOURS: 11 am – 6 pm
MENU: Dine-in or curbside special Thanksgiving meal. See menu and details.
COST: Menu pricing

Matt the Millers

Dublin: 6725 Avery-Muirfield Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43016
614-799-9100
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MEAL: 3 course Thanksgiving meal
COST: Price based on main entree. 

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Mimi’s Cafe

1428 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 433-0441
HOURS: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU: Standard menu, plus traditional 3 course Thanksgiving Dine-In Meal beginning at 11 am on Thanksgiving Day. 
COST: Standard menu pricing; tba for 2024
TO-GO: Take Home heat and serve Turkey Dinner serves 8-10 for $179.99. Side-only meals available as well

Mitchell’s Steakhouse 

1408 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 888-2467
45 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-2333
HOURS: 12 pm – 8 pm
MENU: 4 Course Thanksgiving Meal, 3 Course Meal for Kids, or regular menu
COST: $59/adult, $25/child under 12
TO GO: Thanksgiving Feast To-Go serves 4-6 for $125, and features a full turkey dinner with sides and dessert. Must Pre-Order Feast To-Go by November 24 for scheduled pick up on Thursday morning from 9 am – 11 am. 

Tucci’s

35 N. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS: Open from 11 am-8pm (last seating at 7 pm)
MENU: 3-course prix fixe menu featuring traditional favorites and Chef’s selections to choose from. Also offering a kids’ menu.
COST: varies per selection

Union Cafe

782 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: 6 pm – 2:30 am 
MENU: Standard menu
The place to go when you’ve had too much family time, or would prefer to skip the family time

Thanksgiving meals To-Go for 2024

See our full list of Thanksgiving meals to-go here. 

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