Want to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal without all the prep and cooking?
Check out our roundup from Do512 Family of Restaurants That Are Open on Thanksgiving in Austin. Many of these recommendations require reservations, so be sure to make yours in advance. You can also check out this complete list of Bars Open On Turkey Day for some fun if you're not too stuffed.
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1901 San Antonio St
Acre 41 is hosting a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $70 per person, featuring crispy brussels sprouts, slow-roasted turkey breast ballotine with dark meat confit, Hatch chile cornbread stuffing, prickly pear cranberry sauce and bourbon chocolate pecan pie. In the spirit of giving, a charitable donation will be made to the Texas Food Bank, making this holiday gathering one that gives back. Book your table here.
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8212 Barton Club Dr
A Thanksgiving Brunch with a carving station, a full seafood bar and a view of the Texas Hill Country is coming to Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar at Omni Barton Creek from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.
Families can come for a late breakfast or early dinner, and the dining room and patio overlook the Fazio Foothills Golf Course with sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country. Brunch is $140 per adult and $40 per child ages 4 to 11, and children 3 and younger eat free. The brunch is open to resort guests and the public, and reservations are required via OpenTable.
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400 Josephine St
Enjoy a family-style, prix-fixe feast featuring all the classics you love—with an elevated twist.
11 AM – 8 PM - $70 per person. Additional wine pairings available for purchase. Children (under 10 years) $25 each. More info here.
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621 Congress Ave
Upstairs at Caroline is the perfect escape when the family festivities get a little too festive. Watch football, enjoy a taco platter and take advantage of the all-day happy hour featuring $10 frozen cocktails, $9 signature cocktails, $6 draft beers, $4 tacos and $6 chips and queso.
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Locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin
CARVE American Grille – with locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin – is open for Thanksgiving dine-in service on Thursday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Reserve your table and enjoy Individual Sliced, Smoked Turkey Breast Meal for $59 per person, featuring your choice of Honeycrisp Apple Salad or Butternut Squash Soup, Sliced, smoked turkey breast with pan gravy, Mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, sausage & sage dressing, and cranberry relish. Add an individual serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake for $10.
Guests can also celebrate Thanksgiving with a $49 Caramelized Prime Rib Thursday also available Thanksgiving and every other Thursday | 4 - 9 PM, or order from our full dinner menu. Reservations can be made online.
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Various Locations
Join Corinne for a family-style Thanksgiving feast served during lunch and dinner, featuring traditional holiday favorites prepared with a touch of modern comfort. From roasted turkey and seasonal sides to house-made desserts, it’s everything you love about Thanksgiving—without the stress of cooking. See the menu and reserve your table here.
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110 E 2nd St
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is serving up a Thanksgiving prime rib special featuring a 16oz cut with horseradish cream, mustard jus, au jus and garlic confit baby carrots for $85. Finish the meal with a warm apple crisp topped with cinnamon streusel, vanilla gelato and amaretto caramel for $14. Book your table here.
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301 E 5th Street
Eddie V’s says “All you have to prepare is a toast” and that sounds amazing to us. They’ll be serving a turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings, as well as their full menu from 11 am til’ 8 pm Thanksgiving Day. Make your reservation here.
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101 Red River St.
Fairmont Austin is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, Nov. 26, from noon to 4 pm, featuring traditional holiday favorites, herb crusted prime rib, bourbon glazed ham, desserts, and live music. Families can also enjoy a make your own apple cider bar and scarecrow stuffing activities for kids. The buffet is $140 per adult and $45 for children ages 6–12, with complimentary self parking included. Make your reservation here.
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605 Davis St
For those looking to dine out, Geraldine’s is also offering a family-style menu for $95 per person, available for parties of six or more. Served on shared plates, the experience begins with a Journey Through Mexico spread featuring a salsa flight, tlayuda and gorditas, followed by dishes including duck confit flautas, Berkshire pork jowl al pastor, 48-hour short rib with mole negro, uni butter bucatini and achiote-marinated pollo asado. The meal concludes with churros and coconut flan.
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Multiple Locations
Kerbey Lane’s Thanksgiving Plates this year include brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, and a biscuit, while supplies last. These plates are available for dine-in or takeout and will be available at participating Kerbey Lane locations.
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400 W 6th St
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, enjoy a delicious meal, and spend time with the people who matter most. This year, let The Kitchen take care of the cooking, whether you're looking for a restaurant serving Thanksgiving dinner or hoping to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal at home.
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at The Kitchen American Bistro in Austin. With seasonal flavors, thoughtful cooking, and friendly service, make your holiday feel a little easier and a lot more delicious. Reserve your spot here.
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1211 W Riverside Dr
Join Nido this Thanksgiving for a seasonal prix-fixe menu featuring squash soup with crème fraîche and pepitas, roasted turkey with sourdough stuffing and gravy, and classic sides including Parker House rolls, mashed potatoes, and maple brown butter yams. Finish with a pumpkin panna cotta topped with graham cracker crumble — a festive meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner overlooking the Austin skyline.
Gather with loved ones, enjoy warm hospitality, and make this holiday truly special.
$109 per adult, $55 per child. Optional Wine Pairing $45 per adult. Reserve a table here.
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Domain NORTHSIDE and Downtown Austin
Dine in on Thursday, November 26th (11am-9pm) and enjoy the $59 Thanksgiving menu, $59 Caramelized Prime Rib (4pm-9pm) or pre-order your choice of our Thanksgiving options for pick-up on Nov 25-26. Reservations can be made online.
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Two locations: Downtown and Avery Ranch
Join Moonshine for a Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet featuring a Turkey & Prime Rib carving station, traditional trimmings, and brunch buffet favorites—all for just $42.95 per guest. Get more info and make your reservations here.
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200 Lavaca St
Start a new holiday tradition and spend Thanksgiving with Serenade in Austin.
Celebrate the holiday season with three courses of amazing holiday cuisine from a select menu including sweet tea brined turkey breast, duck confit, smoked honey baked ham, and all the sides that you can imagine! Make your reservations here.
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6929 Airport Blvd
Soupleaf is a locally and family owned, all you can eat hot pot restaurant in north central Austin (and one of our editor’s kids’ favorite places to eat, ever!). Soupleaf lists holiday hours of 11 am to 10 pm and welcomes both reservations and walk-ins. Reserve your table here.
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310 E 5th St
Skipjack Oyster is serving Thanksgiving lunch and dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 am to 11 pm, featuring sage roasted turkey, maple Dijon glazed ham, cornbread and sage stuffing, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, warm pecan bread pudding, and more. Make your reservation here.
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117 W 4th St
The Capital Grille will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, serving a traditional holiday meal alongside its regular dinner menu. The Thanksgiving plate features slow roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans, cranberry pear chutney, and shared mashed potatoes. Additional sides and pumpkin cheesecake are available for purchase. For Thanksgiving at home, guests can preorder a selection of holiday sides by Nov. 24 for pickup Nov. 25 or 26. Get more information and make reservations here.
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1900 University Ave
Enjoy a decadent buffet with a wide assortment of Thanksgiving favorites like smoked turkey, slow roasted prime rib, green bean casserole, and more!
$95 per adult; $40 per child 6-12 years old, Kids 5 & under eat free.
See the full menu here.
Make your reservation online or call at 512-404-3655.
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721 Congress Ave
Join The Tradition Thursday, November 26th for a three-course Thanksgiving dinner: butternut squash soup, Caesar salad or crisp Brussels, herb-roasted turkey roulade, and cherry or apple pie. Dinner service: 5PM–9PM | Adults $65 | Kids 12 and under $35 | Discounted valet parking. Reserve your table here.
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238 W 2nd St
VanHorn’s will be serving a Thanksgiving meal on November 26th from 11am-7pm. We recommend you book early for preferred dining times. See the menu here.
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No matter where you celebrate the holiday, we hope you enjoy a lovely feast with your loved ones! Also, check out Where to Order To-Go Food From This Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!
