Holiday dining
All the Dallas restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day 2024
It doesn't seem possible but the fall holidays are almost upon us. Thanksgiving is a big one because it involves food, and we love food. In 2024, Thanksgiving falls on November 28, relatively late in the month — but Dallas restaurants are already getting in gear, and it's never too soon to make a reservation. This list includes all of the restaurants hosting holiday feasts, from brunch to dinner.
Here's where to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at Dallas restaurants in 2024:
Andreas Steakhouse. Allen restaurant will do a three-course meal with choices from deviled eggs with caviar, butternut squash soup, Waldorf salad, turkey, prime filet mignon, sea bass, truffle Boursin mashed potatoes, and green beans almondine. Desserts include cheesecake, flourless chocolate cake, bread pudding, apple pie, Key lime pie, and pumpkin pie. $55, or $20 for 12 and under. 11 am-8 pm. 469-675-0245.
Bacchus Kitchen + Bar. Hotel Vin in Grapevine will do a Thanksgiving brunch buffet will include egg station, waffle station, herb roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. Starting at $99, $45 for 12 and under. 817-251-3040.
Blue Mesa. Mexican restaurant has an annual mega buffet with roasted turkey, southwest stuffing, mashed potatoes, street taco bar, omelet station, waffles, soups and salads, and mimosas. Thanksgiving brunch will be 8 am-4pm. $40 per person, $12 for children 6-11, and free for children five and under. Addison 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.
Brio Italian Grille. Three-course meal includes turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, plus a few Italian specialties such as pasta Brio, lobster & shrimp fettuccine, and Gorgonzola beef medallions. $40, or $20 for 12 and under. 11 am-10 pm. Location at Watters Creek 214-884-3920.
Capital Grille. Locations in Plano and Uptown will offer a menu of slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, french green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, mashed potatoes, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, and pumpkin cheesecake. Dinner is $50, or $20 for 12 and under. Reservations available from 12:30-9 pm.
Carbone Dallas. Design district restaurant will host a Thanksgiving dinner featuring glazed turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, squash agrodolce mashed potatoes, and cranberry mostarda. Dessert includes pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake. $75. seatings at 12 pm and 5 pm. 469-290-6009.
City Works Eatery and Pour House. Frisco restaurant is serving two dinner options: Turkey or prime rib, with mashed potatoes, asparagus, corn casserole, Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, maple-glazed carrots, au gratin potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and rolls. $35-50, or $20 for 12 and under. 12-6 pm. 469-850-1850.
Cowboy Chicken. Rotisserie chicken chain is serving both an oven-roasted sliced turkey plate and a holiday turkey family package for Thanksgiving. A single oven-roasted turkey plate includes green beans, stuffing, a roll and gravy is $12; a family meal, feeding four includes everything in the single plate, plus mashed potatoes and peach cobbler for $44. At nine area locations including Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Irving, Forney, Carrollton, Wylie, and Denton.
Cru Food & Wine Bar. Three-course dinner menu includes starters such as butternut squash bisque and pumpkin ricotta tortelloni; entrees of either turkey breast with the fixings, braised short rib, or salmon; and dessert choices of pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, or apple pie. $55. 12-9 pm. At all locations: West Village Dallas, Shops at Legacy Plano, Watters Creek Allen, and Shops at Clearfork Fort Worth.
Dakota's Steakhouse. Downtown favorite will have a chef's prix-fixe 3-course menu featuring wild mushroom risotto, crab cake, filet mignon, turkey, and pork chops, with side choices of crispy Brussels sprouts, black pepper corn stuffing, and mac & cheese. Dessert is a choice of pie from apple & pear, dark chocolate pecan, or dark cherry & orange. Regular menu will not be available on Thanksgiving. $84, children under 12 are $42. 10 am-3 pm. 214-740-4001.
Dodie's on the Harbor. Cajun restaurant will only have their holiday menu available, featuring Cajun fried turkey breast, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans amandine, charred bourbon corn and house made cranberry sauce. Dessert includes bread pudding. $25, or $13 for under 12. 10 am-5 pm. Rockwall 972-771-0004.
Dolce Riviera. Thanksgiving brunch buffet with a salad bar, egg station, carving station, and bruschetta bar. Items include cannoli French toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, striped bass, candied yams, and omelettes. Desserts include tiramisu, pies, mini cheesecakes, and macarons. $85, or $39 for 12 and under. 10 am–4 pm. Reservations require a $50 deposit, refundable until November 20. 469-458-6623.
Dragonfly. Hotel Zaza restaurant in Uptown will be open, but a special menu hasn't been released yet. 6:30 am-12pm. 214-550-9500.
Eataly. Will be open on Thanksgiving for the first time, offering either a two-course menu with a choice of: one antipasto, one pasta, or one main course; or a three-course menu with a choice of: one antipasto, one pasta, and one main course. Antipasti includes Zucca e Ricotta with roasted kabocha squash, honey whipped ricotta, butternut squash chips, toasted hazelnuts, and Burrata e Caponata. Pasta includes options like Ravioli di Zucca, and the main course includes Tacchino Arrosto (roasted turkey breast, gravy and cranberry sauce, sweet mashed potatoes, and traditional stuffing). $49 for two-course or $55 for three-course. 11 am-9:30 pm. 469-759-2800.
Ebb & Flow. Deep Ellum and Plano locations will be open on Thanksgiving Dayand serving the full regular menu and a traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey and sides. 3 pm - 2 am. Dallas 972-913-2322, Plano 972-483-2266.
Eddie V’s. Plano location's Thanksgiving special will include slow-roasted sliced turkey, French green beans with sundried tomatoes, brioche sage stuffing, pan gravy with mirepoix brunoise, cranberry chutney, mashed potatoes, a bread basket, and a pumpkin pie tartlet with pecan ice cream for dessert. $50, or $20 for 12 and under. 11 am–8 pm. 469-268-3758.
Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge. Three-course Thanksgiving dinner including chilled farro & baby kale salad or Butternut Squash Bisque to start, the Ballotine of Turkey Breast with heirloom string beans, cornbread putting, and sage giblet gravy. Dessert options include pumpkin cheesecake or chocolate crepe gateau. $95. 11 am-7 pm. 972-629-0924.
Elm & Good. Brunch buffet with butternut squash soup, sausage and herb stuffed mushrooms, carved deep-fried tom turkey, carved honey glazed ham, pecan sweet potato casserole, and bourbon bread pudding for dessert. $75, or $35 for children 12 and under. 3-7 pm. 469-498-2525.
Farena. Loews-Arlington restaurant will host breakfast buffet run from 7 am-12 pm with pastries, fruit, and breakfast favorites. Dinner will run from 11 am-10 pm and include a feast prepared by chef Tony France and the culinary team, with roasted turkey, savory sides, and classic desserts. Both options are $35. 682-318-2810.
Fearing's. Ritz-Carlton Dallas restaurant's three-course brunch includes starter, main course, and dessert trio with choices from roasted pumpkin soup, poached prawns, scallops, quail, tangerine glazed turkey, lamb, halibut, filet mignon, seasonal sides, and pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate French silk pie trio. $155, $90 for vegetarian menu, or $50 for 12 and under. Two seatings: 11 am and 5 pm. 214-922-4848.
Ferah Smokehouse & Cantina. There will be a four-course dinner with smoked chicken tortilla bisque, house salad with jalapeño polenta croutons, and choice of fresh herb smoked turkey breast with bourbon cranberry glaze, green bean casserole, whipped potato and cornbread stuffing or honey pineapple glazed ham with giblet gravy, whipped potatoes, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing. Dessert features a trio of pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and dulce stuffed churros. $36, or $15 for under 12. 11 am - 3pm. Wylie 972-905-5165.
Fleming’s. The steakhouse and wine bar is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu, regular dinner menu, and three-course children’s menu. Menu items include Fleming's salad or lobster bisque, mixed-herb roasted turkey breast & turkey gravy, filet mignon, or a 20-ounce bone-in ribeye, with a side of housemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cinnamon orange cranberry sauce. Dessert includes harvest New York cheesecake or a three-layer carrot cake. $65 and $29 for children. 11 am until 8 pm. Plano 972-543-2141.
Holy Grail Pub. Plano restaurant's four course menu includes smoked corn chowder with a jalapeno cornbread waffle, grilled apple and blue cheese salad, choice of either deep-fried turkey breast with garlic mashed potatoes, truffled green beans, and sage gravy; or sous vide pork chop with roasted marshmallow sweet potatoes, and pecan Brussels sprouts. Dessert features whiskey cake with vanilla bean whip. $49, and $20 for under 12. Seatings at 12 pm, 2:30 pm, and 5 pm. 972-377-6633.
Knife Italian Steak. Italian steakhouse concept is offering dinner rolls and a choice of starters such as roasted fall butternut squash soup, or a charcuterie board featuring pickles, chutneys, and crackers; main courses include, 45-day dry-aged 14-ounce Striploin of Beef from 44 Farms, grilled 8-ounce Atlantic salmon, sous-vide turkey breast enhanced with champagne and bacon, and asparagus and pea risotto with a parmesan wafer; all are served with whipped Yukon potatoes, green beans with sesame and almond, roasted root vegetables, and apple, cornbread, and chicken stuffing with gravy. Dessert includes pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or classic tiramisu. $165. 11 am-9 pm. Irving 972-717-2420.
Knife Steakhouse. Plano steakhouse will host a traditional feast with choice of Caesar salad, arugula salad, or butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, sweet potato purée, and a selection of roasted seasonal vegetables. Dessert will be included. $55 per person. Knife will be open for both lunch and dinner. 11 am-9 pm. 214-299-5943.
La Parisienne. The Star French restaurant is featuring a four-course menu including lobster bisque, Parisienne salad, turkey breast with cranberry port wine sauce, and apple pecan caramel twist. A three-course kids menu will also be available for ages three-10. This menu is available only for lunch and dinner. $59, and $29 per child. 11 am - 5 pm. 469-200-5411.
Live! by Loews. Arlington hotel will offer both brunch and dinner in the Arlington Foyer on the second floor from 11 am-4 pm. Brunch will include chilled seafood, charcuterie, hot smoked salmon, braised short rib bourguignon, and more. A traditional Thanksgiving menu prepared by chef Robert Carr will feature a plated turkey special accompanied by holiday classics. Guests may also opt for the regular à la carte menu throughout the day. 5-10 pm. Brunch is $95, dinner is $49, and $25 per child.
McRae's American Bistro and Cocktails. White Rock Lake restaurant is offering a prix fixe menu with Granny Smith salad or tomato soup with Grilled Cheese Crostini. The second course features Traditional Roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, green beans amandine, and house made cranberry sauce. A la carte appetizers and entrees will also be available, including Texas Twinkies, Southern deviled eggs, filet mignon, and lemon caper chicken. Dessert includes bourbon pecan pie or chocolate espresso cake. $35, or $15 for under 12. 10 am-3 pm. 214-792-9944.
Meddlesome Moth. Design District gastropub will serve up brunch featuring the Moth Thanksgiving Plate. It includes roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing, butternut squash mash, smoked gouda and pork belly macaroni and cheese, cranberry chutney and hot buttered roll. Additional offerings include prime rib served with green beans, mashed potatoes and chimichurri sauce. Moth brunch favorites including morning buns, steak Benedict, sirloin hash, French toast sandwich, chicken and waffles will be offered along with seasonal cocktails and brunch libations. $32 for Moth Thanksgiving Plate or $35 for prime rib brunch.10am-3pm. 214-628-790.
Mexican Bar Company. Plano restaurant offers a pound of turkey breast with the choice of Traditional, Las Brasas, Rojo, or a combination of two, creamy mashed potatoes (with an optional lobster upgrade), elote, chorizo stuffing, Brussels sprouts, or mac & cheese. For dessert, there’s an option between pumpkin tres leches, churros, or NY style cheesecake. $49.50, or $19.50 for 12 and under. 11 am-9 pm. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins welcome. 972-972-4466.
Mesa Mezcal. Westin Irving at Las Colinas restaurant's three-course family-style dinner features a seasonal salad starter, butter roasted turkey with traditional sides, and choice of dessert. 4-8 pm. $36 children six–12 $23, children six and under $12.
Miriam Cocina Latina. Dallas Arts District restaurant is offering Mexican-inspired specials in addition to the a la carte menu, including smoked turkey enchiladas with poblano crema, Mexican chipotle smoked turkey tostones, and Miriam’s tamales with choice of shredded chicken and Tomatillo sauce or pork topped with chili con carne sauce. $16-$19. 10 am-3 pm. 214-855-5275.
Montage. JW Marriott Dallas Arts District hotel restaurant will offer a brunch buffet and five-course pre-fixe dinner. Brunch will feature lox and bagel charcuterie boards, individual yogurt station with fruit platters, omelettes, turkey served with rosemary gravy and cranberry relish, bone in prime rib, honey glazed ham, loaded mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing, and Emporium Pie slices for dessert. 10:30 am-2 pm. Dinner will include pumpkin panna cotta with duck fat seasoning, blue crab bisque with seared crab cakes and braised black eyed peas, and roasted turkey breast and braised dark meat served with truffle potato casserole pave. 5-10 pm. Brunch is $75, dinner is $125. 214-736-7760.
Nobu Dallas. Signature dishes include black cod with miso, sashimi, and yellowtail jalapeno. Catering options available with specially curated set menu, sushi platter or choice of a la carte items, and Nobu cocktails, sake, and wines. Options include the Nobu Classic Family Style Dinner and Wagyu Taco Box. 5-9:30 pm. 214-252-7000.
Omni PGA Frisco. The golf resort's Ryder Cup Ballroom will host a brunch featuring roasted butternut and sweet potato soup, sage roasted turkey, fall salad table, pasta station, roasted beef tenderloin carving station, Boursin smashed potatoes, roast sweet potato casserole, and green bean casserole. Desserts include maple bacon donuts, apple pie, and sweet potato cheesecake. $100, $35 for 12 and under, free for children under 2. 10 am-3 pm. Reservations here. 469-305-4500.
Princi Italia. Italian restaurant will be serving a three-course lunch menu including roasted turkey breast, chianti braised short rib, and pumpkin cheesecake. Lunch is $55, or $28 for 12 and under. Lunch 11 am - 3 pm; à la carte 4:30-9 pm. Dallas 214-739-5959, Plano 972-378-9463.
Pyramid. Fairmont Dallas restaurant will offer a brunch buffet with a chilled seafood tour, soup and salad station, charcuterie table, carved turkey, prime rib, ham, salmon, roasted chicken, sides, and an omelette station. $75, or $35 for 12 and under. 6-9 pm. 214-720-2020.
Renny's. Restaurant in Preston Forest Village will offer a three-course dinner featuring Maguire's salad, Caesar salad, butternut squash bisque, and main courses such as turkey & dressing, Alaskan halibut, and grilled fillet mignon. Desserts include pumpkin cheesecake and creme brulee. Appetizers can be added for an additional charge. $54, or $15 for 11 and under. 972-818-0068.
Sadelle's. HP Village restaurant will serve regular menu from 9am-6pm. Prices are a la carte. 469-290-6009.
Sanjh Restaurant & Bar. Irving restaurant will offer a Thanksgiving brunch buffet featuring a mix of both Indian and traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Dishes include paneer shashlik tikka, buttered chicken, tandoori lamb chops, slow roasted turkey, roasted honey glazed ham, and cornbread. Desserts include berry cheesecake, rose and rice kheer, or pecan pie. $75, children five to 12 are $38, and under five eat free. 972-239-1800.
The Statler. Downtown hotel is hosting two dinners: One is a complimentary meal to first responders, veterans, and civil servants and their families with turkey, glazed ham, sides, and baked pies, 11 am-3 pm. A regular feast will include salads, carving station with turkey breast and beef strip loin, wild mushroom 7 cornbread stuffing, and sweet potato souffle with pecan praline topping. 1 pm- 4pm. $70. 214-459-3930.
Stillwell's. Uptown steakhouse inside Hotel Swexan has a special featuring sweet potato and cornbread stuffed turkey roulade, served with herb gravy and a warm Brussel sprout salad. An optional shaved white winter truffle is available at an additional charge. Regular menu items are available à la carte. $45. 5-10 pm. 469-405-1911.
Stirr. Will be serving a four-course dinner along with our regular menu for the holiday, featuring fall greens mixed salad, garlic and herb fried turkey, roasted sweet potato hash, and a choice of pumpkin pie cheesecake, peach cobbler or chocolate bourbon pecan pie for dessert. $36, or $12 for 12 and under. 11 am-11 pm. 214-903-0543.
Sushi Marquee. The Star Frisco restaurant will be open Thanksgiving Day and serving the restaurant’s full regular menu from 3 pm - 2 am. 972-833-1608.
Table 13. The Addison restaurant will have a holiday dinner menu featuring choice of Caesar Salad or Table 13 house salad, followed by roasted turkey breast, stuffing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, green beans amandine, homemade gravy, and cranberry sauce. Desserts include Granny Smith apple pie, bourbon pecan pie, or Southern pumpkin pie. $59, or $29 for under 12. 11 am-7 pm. 972-789-9558.
III Forks. Thanksgiving feast includes a number of the restaurant’s most popular starters, soups, salads, steaks, seafood, a spice-rubbed holiday turkey with Grandma’s gravy, fresh cranberry-orange relish, sausage sage cornbread dressing, creamed potatoes, maple-glazed yams, and roasted autumn vegetables. Dessert includes Kentucky bourbon chocolate pecan pie and pumpkin pie cake. $43, or $18 for children 12 and younger. 11 am-8 pm. 972-267-1776.
Truluck's. Upscale restaurant is offering dinner with a choice of soup or salad, turkey, and. sides. Dessert includes carrot cake or pumpkin cheesecake. $59, or $29 for 12 and under. 11 am-4 pm. Uptown 214-220-2401.
The Warwick Melrose Dallas. Oak Lawn hotel restaurant will host a brunch featuring muffins and pastries, melons, berries, international cheese platter with dried fruits and nuts, tri-colored tortellini salad with basil vinaigrette, a seafood station, molasses pork loin, roasted herbed turkey, and candied sweet potato mash, and a waffle station. Desserts include assorted pies and cakes. $92, $29 for children five-12, free for five and under. 11 am-3 pm. 214.224.3152.
Wicked Butcher. Downtown Dallas steakhouse is serving dishes à la carte. Holiday dishes include butternut squash soup, white truffle Caesar, seafood tower, steak tartare, turkey roulade, Frenched rack of lamb, slow roasted prime rib, sweet potato mash mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese. Dessert includes a chocolate tart. Prices are à la carte. 11 am-9 pm. Reservations can be made here. Dallas 214-444-7740.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse. West End restaurant will offer a three-course meal featuring quail and dressing, shrimp and grits, venison tamale, Buffalo filet mignon, ribeye, and chicken fried lobster. Desserts include cranberry sorbet, pumpkin cheesecake, and pecan pie. $75 or $21 for 12 and under. 214-744-3287.