These 30 Wisconsin Restaurants Will Be Open On Thanksgiving 2024

How much do you actually want to cook this year?

There's nothing wrong or shameful about going out to eat for Thanksgiving. It at least avoids the frustration that ensues when everyone in the family crowds the cook in the kitchen. It's also easier if you're celebrating the holiday lowkey and by yourself.

OpenTable has a list of dozens of Wisconsin restaurants (specifically around Milwaukee) that are taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day, including local/regional spots:

• The Social American Tavern
• Maharaja
• ARIA-The Restaurant at Saint Kate
• Milwaukee Chophouse
• Mallard's-Bayshore
• Sandras On The Park
• Mitchell's Fish Market

But if you didn't mean to burn the turkey, now you have to find somewhere to get Thanksgiving dinner, where are you going?

Thanksgiving, Restaurant Chain Style

Cozymeal has put together a list of dozens of restaurants with at least some operating hours on Thanksgiving Day. Those hours may vary by location, so if one sounds good to you, call the location to see if it's open.

Fast Food

You're really in luck if you're a fast food fanatic. Chains open on Thanksgiving include:

• McDonald's
• Burger King
• Popeye's
• Arby's
• Domino's
• Hardee's
• Starbucks
• Sonic
• Subway
• Steak n' Shake
• White Castle

Traditional Dining

If you want to sit down to a bigger Thanksgiving spread, you'll be able to check out these chains:

• Cracker Barrel
• Red Lobster
• Ruth's Chris Steak House
• Maggiano's Little Italy
• Denny's
• TGI Fridays
• IHOP
• Golden Corral
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Applebee's
• Bob Evans
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

If you're already planning on going out to eat for Thanksgiving, just make sure you still wear the fat pants!