By giving yourself a break this Thanksgiving, you’ll be better able to enjoy countless activities featured in the Atlanta Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide. And don't forget to fill up on more tasty ideas by checking out our Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Atlanta. 

Tasty Atlanta Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

1. Alta Toro - Midtown 

$65 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under

For a Latin twist, head to the Thanksgiving buffet at Alta Toro 11am-8pm. In addition to traditional Thanksgiving items such as turkey, prime rib, and green beans, you'll find stuffed cornmeal cakes, cheese croquettes, empanadas, churros, and other items hailing from Peru, Argentina, and Mexico. Reservations are strongly suggested. AltaToro’s holiday transformation, Santa’s Hideaway, opens November 14, 2025, and will be fully open on Thanksgiving Day for guests to enjoy. Dining guests may choose to sit and dine in the festive pop-up space, offering an immersive seasonal experience.

2. Atlas - Buckhead

$195 per person

Head to the Michelin-star restaurant inside the St. Regis Hotel, for a truly memorable meal. Chef Freddy Money will prepare a five-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu from 11am-8pm. Eat in the formal main dining room or the Atlas Tavern. 

Enjoy a family-style Thanksgiving feast at The Americano. Photo by Ken Goodman

3. The Americano - Buckhead

$150 per person

Located inside the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead, The Americano is serving a family-style Thanksgiving feast 12-7pm. Offerings include short ribs, scallops, and roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, Brussels sprouts, broccolini, and bourbon pecan pie. 

4. Cracker Barrel – Multiple Locations

Price varies by meal contents and location

Order Cracker Barrel’s Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Feasts with options including turkey, ham, prime rib, and more. Pre-order the cooked Thanksgiving Heat N' Serve Feast and available November 22-30, 2025. The family dinner feeds four to six people and the larger feast feeds eight to 10 people. Prices may vary slightly by location.

5. The Capital Grille – Buckhead and Dunwoody

This Atlanta restaurant's Thanksgiving meal includes turkey, brioche stuffing, greens beans, mashed potatoes, and cranberry-pear chutney. The regular menu of dry-aged steaks and seafood is also available. Families who have their own turkey but want the delicious sides can order "Thanksgiving Sides at Home," which serves four adults for $135.

6. Dantanna's - Buckhead

Pricing to be determined

In addition to its regular menu, Dantanna's is serving a traditional turkey dinner and holiday cocktails from 11am-11pm on Thanksgiving Day. Families can catch their favorite football games on the large flat screens or bring their dogs on the heated, outdoor patio. 

7. Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Buckhead

$85 per adult; $35 per child 11 and under

Between 11am and 8pm, families can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, herb stuffing, potatoes, asparagus, and butternut squash. Save room for holiday desserts priced at $15. The full dinner menu will be available. If you still want Thanksgiving food over the weekend, order Tomorrow's Turkey Sandwich to-go for $19. 

8. Elevation Chophouse and Skybar – Kennesaw

$50 per adult; $19 for children 12 and under

The kiddos will be entertained overlooking planes at Cobb County International Airport. Book a reservation for the three-course meal this Thanksgiving where you'll find offerings of turkey, ham, and traditional Thanksgiving sides.

9. Five Church - Buckhead and Midtown

$75 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under

Feast at the Thanksgiving buffet at Five Church from 11am-8pm. The buffet features turkey, ham, prime rib carving stations, seasonal classics, countless sides and desserts! Reservations are required

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10. Hard Rock Café – Downtown

$35.95 per person

Up the cool factor of your Thanksgiving meal. The restaurant serves a Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, roasted vegetables, and sweet potato mash from 11am-11pm. Enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie with a caramel topping and whipped cream for an additional $9.95.

11. Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern – Multiple Locations

$55 per adult; $18.95 per child 12 and under

Hobnob's three-course prix fixe menu is served 11:30am-6:30pm. After starting with a soup or salad, enjoy a Thanksgiving-inspired entree and a choice of dessert. Order Thanksgiving to go for $165 that feeds 6-8 people (by Sunday, November 23).

12. Livingston Restaurant and Bar - Midtown

$85 per adult; $42.50 per child ages 5-12

Enjoy a lavish buffet with carving stations and complementary champagne at this restaurant inside the historic Georgian Terrace from noon - 4pm. Live music and parking are included. 

13. Le Bilboquet – Buckhead

$110 per adult, $40 per child

Located at Buckhead Village, Le Bilboquet offers a special prix fixe Thanksgiving Day menu from 11:30am-4pm. The three-course dinenr is $110 per person, along with a children's menu at $40. Reservations required.

14. McCray's Tavern - East Cobb, Midtown, Lawrenceville, and Smyrna

$39.95 per adult; $13.95 per child

Families will find a full spread of Thanksgiving favorites including roast turkey, pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more. Save room for apple pie, pecan pie, peach cobbler, and other desserts!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day feast with an Italian twist at Maggiano's. Photo by Bill Leffler

15. Maggiano’s Little Italy – Buckhead, Dunwoody, and Marietta

Kids love spaghetti so why not go Italian during Thanksgiving?! Families will start with freshly baked bread and a choice of salad, followed by two entrees, two sides, two pastas, and two desserts, all served family style. Hours vary by location. Carryout bundles available.  

16. Mary Mac’s Tea Room – Midtown

A local favorite since 1945, Mary Mac’s is a famed restaurant for locals. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner is $89.95 for four people and $204.95 for 10 people. The dinner includes a carved turkey breast, dressing, traditional sides, rolls, and dessert. You can also order a whole turkey, ham, sides, rolls, and desserts, priced individually. 

17. Matthews Cafeteria – Tucker

A la carte pricing

Sometimes a fast-casual restaurant is best, especially if you have wiggly kids who don’t have the patience to wait for food. Matthews Cafeteria is open on Thanksgiving Day 7am-6pm. Specials include turkey and dressing, fried chicken, pork chops, and chicken fingers. You can also order a la carte items from the Holiday Bulk Order menu at least 24 hours before Thanksgiving Day.

18. Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails - Milton

$75 per adult; $32.50 per child

Enjoy a three-course, prix fixe menu at Milton's 12-7pm. Offerings include pumpkin bisque, smoked turkey breast, wagyu steak, and a choice of dessert.  

19. Ocean & Acre - Alpharetta

$75 per adult; $32.50 per child

At Ocean & Acre at Halcyon, families can order the three-course prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving Day from 11am-6pm. Specific menu offerings will be added to the restaurant's website.

20. Ray's Restaurants - Sandy Springs and Alpharetta

$85 per adult

Enjoy the Thanksgiving buffet at Ray's on the River and Ray's at Killer Creek from 11am-7pm. The buffet typically includes turkey, prime rib, salmon, bourbon sweet potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, green bean casserole, pecan pie, and more. 

21. Reverence at Epicurean Hotel Atlanta - Midtown

$75 per adult; $25 per child 12 and under

Feast on the Thanksgiving buffet menu from 1pm-8pm. Enjoy roasted butternut squash salad, corn chowder, turkey breast carving station, salmon, lots of sides, and a dessert bar.  

22. Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Downtown, Buckhead, Alpharetta, and Kennesaw

$52 per adult; $19 per child

This Thanksgiving, chefs prepare a three-course feast from 11:30am to 9pm. Choose gumbo, Caesar salad, or steak salad for the first course, then enjoy turkey with all the fixings and a choice of one side item. Pumpkin cheesecake served with vanilla ice cream follows. The steakhouse also offers a Thanksgiving Feast for pickup, which serves four adults at $195. Place your order by Friday, November 21. 

23. St. Regis Hotel - Buckhead

$165 per person; $75 per child ages 3-10

Get dressed up and enjoy the Grand Harvest Early Thanksgiving Feast at the St. Regis Hotel from 2-4pm. Featuring interaction with the chefs, the lavish experience includes a four-course tasting menu with a carving station and accompaniments. 

24. Seasons 52 – Dunwoody and Buford

Seasons 52's Thanksgiving menu includes three courses, featuring all-natural turkey, gravy, brioche stuffing, cranberry relish, green beans, butternut squash, and mini pumpkin pies. Alternatively, pre-order the Thanksgiving "Green Box" (feeds four to six people) by Wednesday, November 26, which includes all of the above items plus a green salad for $230.

25. The Southern Gentleman - Buckhead

$75 adults, $25 children

Book reservations for Thanksgiving buffet held from 11am-5:30pm. Check the restaurant's website for specific menu items. 

26. South City Kitchen - Buckhead, Midtown, and Vinings

$79 per adult; $39 per child 12 & under

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at South City Kitchen from 11am-7pm. While the specific menu hasn't been finalized, entrees include turkey with all the fixings, as well as classic favorites that have made the restaurant popular. South City also offers Take & Bake Thanksgiving Supper 2025 packages that feed 4 people.

27. The Mill Kitchen and Bar - Roswell

$65 per adult; $25 per child 

Bring the family to The Mill for a Thanksgiving buffet from 11am-7pm. In addition to turkey, ham, and prime rib, the restaurant will serve turducken meatballs, butternut squash bisque, green bean casserole, rosemary cornbread dressing, and more. For dining at home, order the Traditional Turkey Dinner (6-8 people) for $125 or The Mill Turkey Feast (6-8 people) for $195. Order just the sides for $95 or a fresh baked pie for $30. Order by November 23.

28. The Select - Sandy Springs

$89 per adult; $39 per child ages 6-12

Located at City Springs, The Select serves a family-style meal 12-6pm. In addition to soup and salad, roasted turkey will accompany stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and more. Other choices include salmon or short ribs. Desserts round out the Thanksgiving feast. Reservations required.

Enjoy an elegant Thanksgiving feast at Serena Pastificio in Midtown Atlanta. Photo courtesy of restaurant

29. Serena Pastificio - Midtown 

$70 per adult; $25 per child 12 and under

Let Serena Pastificio do the cooking this Thanksgiving! From 11am-8pm on Thanksgiving Day, Serena Pastificio invites diners to indulge in an Italian-inspired festive buffet menu of holiday classics with roasted turkey, cedar plank salmon, prime rib, oysters, short rib, Italian favorites including chicken cacciatore and rigatoni bolognese and traditional sides. The menu will also offer a variety of Italian-inspired desserts

30. The Betty - Buckhead

$85 per adult; $32.50 per child

The Betty invites guests to gather family and friends and head to The Betty for a Thanksgiving dining experience. Open from 4-8pm, The Betty will offer a special three-course Thanksgiving menu plus a selection of kid-friendly entrees. Reservations required. The restaurant will also be offering a to-go menu for six people for $350.

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31. Breadwinner Cafe and Bakery - Sandy Springs and Dunwoody

Breadwinner will offer a la carte Thanksgiving items including turkey breast, dressing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, pies, and more. Order by November 21 and pick up between 1-5pm on November 26.

32. El Super Pan Latino Kitchen and Bar – Cumberland

El Super Pan at The Battery is handling the cooking this year with their Thanksgiving catering menu featuring aperitivos like empanadas and pastelitos, proteinas including Pavochon and whole suckling pig, pumpkin passion cheesecake and flan de calabaza, and more. Order online  and pick up their orders at The Battery location November 24- 26.

33. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q - Midtown, Westside, Brookhaven, and Decatur

While not open on Thanksgiving Day itself, Fox Bros. allows Atlanta families to order the Holiday Turkey Breast Dinner (serves four people) for $180, the Holiday Whole Smoked Turkey Package (serves eight to 10 people) for $225, or the Holiday Whole Smoked Turkey and Whole Smoke Ham Dinner (serves eight to 10 people) for $340. All are accompanied by sides, a salad, and dessert. Pickup occurs at the Fox Bros. catering facility in Midtown November 24-26, 2025.

34. Le Bon Nosh - Buckhead

Starting at $45 per pie

If you need to add dessert to your menu, look no further than the LBN Pantry. Choose the apple pie or chocolate praline pie. Order at least 48 hours in advance for pickup on November 25 or 26. 

35. Local Three Kitchen and Bar - Buckhead 

Select a la carte items of deviled eggs, cranberry relish, oysters, turkey, and more. Order the Family Feast (serves 12) for $475, which includes a choice of turkey or ham, trimmings, sides, rolls, apple pie, and pumpkin pie. Order Thanksgiving items now to pick up on November 25 and 26. 

36. Star Provisions - West Midtown

Order natural, free-range turkeys, traditional sides, and dessert (including Georgia pecan pie, Ellijay apple crumb pie, and pumpkin cheesecake). Order items soon as quantities are limited and sell out quickly. Pickup is November 26 from 10am-4pm. 

37. Wahoo Grill - Decatur

$239 for eight to ten people

Located in Decatur, Wahoo Grill is offering a three-course Thanksgiving to-go feast. Main course options include turkey breast or ham with four sides, rolls, a green salad, and maple pumpkin cookies and bread pudding. Order by 3pm on November 17 for pick up on November 26 from 1-4pm.

38. Lazy Betty - Midtown

$350 for four to six people

Guests can bring the Lazy Betty experience home with a thoughtfully prepared, Thanksgiving feast, which features a beautifully crown roasted duck as the centerpiece, accompanied by seasonal sides and house made accompaniments. All orders and can be picked up November 25 - 26. Available for pre-order through November 21.

FAQs for Orlando Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Do I need reservations for Thanksgiving dining in Atlanta?

For the most part, yes. Because of the special hours and menus, Thanksgiving time is limited so reservations are usually required.

Which options are best for large families or groups?

Buffet and family-style restaurants are great for large groups. This type of dining is also great for vegetarians and pickier eaters.

Are children’s menus available?

Many restaurants offer dedicated kids’ menus and/or reduced pricing for children.

What should I wear to Thanksgiving dining?

Check the website or social media sites of your Thanksgiving restaurant to get a better understanding of the ambience and expected dress.