Want to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal without all the prep and cooking? Check out our roundup 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 list of Bars Open on Turkey Day from our friends at Do512 if you have the grandparents/family in town to watch the kiddos!
*Header photo via Fresas
— Acre 41
Gather your loved ones to savor slow-roasted turkey breast ballotin, complemented by succulent dark meat confit, traditional sage stuffing, and New England bog-picked cranberry sauce at Acre 41. Enjoy a side of roasted baby carrots and creamy Yukon gold potato puree. This special also features Texas jalapeño mac & cheese, alongside a decadent caramel pecan pie with a buttery shortbread cookie, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to round out your meal.
— Carpenter’s Hall Thanksgiving Feast
Locations in Barton Creek and Central Austin
CARVE American Grille is open for Thanksgiving dine-in service on Thursday, November 28th from 11 AM-9 PM with a $49 Thanksgiving menu, and $49 Caramelized Prime Rib or you can pre-order your choice of our Thanksgiving options for pick-up. CARVE’s dinner menu will also be available on Thanksgiving. Reservations can be made online.
— Corinne
304 E Cesar Chavez St (inside Austin Marriott)
Taste the flavors of the season at Corinne. Alongside the regular menu, the restaurant will serve its Thanksgiving special during lunch and dinner, featuring turkey roulade, cranberry compote, and sweet potato purée.
Two Austin locations here
Cru’s Thanksgiving Tradition continues this Thanksgiving from noon to 9 pm. They’re offering three courses for $55 and kids 12 and under are $28. Get more info and make reservations here.
This Thanksgiving, enjoy a mouthwatering prime rib with horseradish cream, au jus, and horseradish mustard sauce, paired with roasted heirloom baby carrots in orange glaze and decadent Wagyu brioche stuffing with beef tallow. For dessert, savor a rich pumpkin pie cheesecake topped with allspice chantilly cream.
604 Brazos Street
Celebrate the season at The Driskill’s beloved Thanksgiving family buffet. On Nov. 28 from noon to 3 pm, guests can enjoy a spread of Thanksgiving favorites from roasted turkey to pecan pie on The Driskill’s grand Mezzanine. In addition, families are invited to mark the occasion with professional portraits provided onsite by Southern Valley Photography. Tickets are $145 per adult, $45 for children aged 5 to 10, and free for those under 5. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
For a more private dining experience, patrons can rent out The Driskill’s Austin or Governor’s Board rooms to enjoy a full Thanksgiving Meal. On Nov. 28, rooms can be reserved for 12 to 16 guests. For $2,500 plus tax, the package will include a decadent meal, a dedicated attendant, and family portraits. Private dining at The Driskill for Thanksgiving can be booked HERE.
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.
Multiple locations in Austin
Kerbey Lane’s Thanksgiving Plates are just $19.99 per person, and 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–South, Northwest, University, Southwest, Round Rock, and Mueller. All of these locations will be open from 7 am to 3 pm on Thanksgiving, and no reservations or advance orders are being taken.
9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Knotty Deck Kitchen & Bar, located in the Renaissance Austin Hotel in the Arboretum, has curated a Thanksgiving spread featuring all your favorite holiday classics. This is an amazing option for the families who want to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving together, without hosting or cooking! Knotty Deck Kitchen & Bar has an outdoor dining patio that pairs perfectly with Austin’s current fall weather. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.
— Nido
1211 W Riverside Dr.
The Loren Hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Nido, will offer a special family-style Thanksgiving Day meal on November 28. For $89 per person, guests can gather to enjoy Honeynut Squash Soup, Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Turkey, Parker House Rolls, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Pumpkin Panna Cotta. Make your reservations here.
Perry’s Steakhouse locations: Domain NORTHSIDE and Downtown Austin
Perry’s Steakhouse is featuring its Thanksgiving dine-in menu for $49 per person on Thursday, November 28 from 11 am to 9 pm. The holiday menu includes the choice of a starter as well as sliced, smoked turkey breast served with pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, sausage & sage dressing, cranberry relish, and homemade bread. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online. Perry’s Steakhouse is located at Domain NORTHSIDE and Downtown Austin.
Two locations: Downtown and Avery Ranch
Moonshine Grille’s is taking reservations for its Thanksgiving Brunch. Brunch will be Nov. 28 from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, and is $39 per person (all you care to eat). Get more info and make your reservations here.
200 Lavaca Street
This newly opened Austin restaurant will be serving a refined holiday menu that balances tradition with contemporary technique. This 3-course meal is $95 per person, and you can make reservations (open from 11 am – 1:30 pm) here.
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 will be open from 11 am to 10 pm on Thanksgiving Day and is accepting reservations as well as walk-ins. Reserve your table here.
310 E 5th St.
Enjoy a warm, family-style Thanksgiving brunch featuring all the classics and Stella flair! Adults are $75, Children are $35. Make your reservation here.
117 W 4th St
In addition to their menu, they’ll offer slow-roasted turkey with brioche stuffing and all the sides. Cost: $50 for adults, $20 for children. Make your reservation here. To-go pies (8″) will also be available all day, while supplies last.
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (Lower Lobby) | 1900 University Ave.
The Carillon, the fine dining concept within the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, is taking the pressure off holiday cooking with their Thanksgiving Brunch from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost is $85 per adult and $35 per child and you can view their full menu here. Reservations are now being accepted: call 512.404.3655 or email [email protected]
More places to dine in on Thanksgiving:
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 for Thanksgiving.
