Check our list of locally owned Seattle restaurants and franchises offering Thanksgiving Day dinners. Our selection of restaurants ranges from casual eateries to dinner houses. Some offer a special Thanksgiving dinner menu, some offer their regular menu, and some have both options. Some offer dine-in, others have takeout, some offer both. Where we list prices, they do not include tax and gratuity, or extras such as cocktails or wine.
We include a list of popular chain restaurants, whether you are looking for turkey dinner, a casual meal, or a stopover on your way to grandma’s house over the river (or mountains) and through the woods. If you are looking for something different, check our list of Asian eateries in Seattle’s Chinatown International District.
See also our list of Thanksgiving dinner to go from: grocers + BBQ + sushi.
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2023 Traditional dine-in holiday dinner for Thanksgiving Day
Most begin taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day at least four weeks in advance. Be sure to review their cancellation policy and stated fee if you are a no-show for your reservation.
(Listed alphabetically by restaurant name)
13 Coins (Bellevue, Seattle, Seatac) Open on Thanksgiving Day, serving a 3-Course Traditional Turkey Dinner with sides and dessert for $48. No reservations. More info: Holiday Menu – 13 Coins. Takeout and delivery available.
Bucca do Beppo (Downtown Seattle). Open on Thanksgiving Day, offering a traditional Thanksgiving menu complete with roasted turkey breast and classic side dishes. A la carte menu also available. Add Italian specialties from their a la carte menu. Reserve your table and dine in. Takeout Turkey Dinner available: Small (Feeds 3) $105. Large (Feeds 6) $160. More info: Thanksgiving | Buca di Beppo
Cafe Flora Vegetarian Restaurant (Seattle/ Madison Valley) serves a Prix-Fixe 4-course vegetarian meal. Dine-in only; reservations required. $85/adult.
Daniels Broiler (Bellevue, Seattle/Lake Union, Seattle/Leschi, Seattle/Downtown–Hyatt Hotel). At Bellevue, Lake Union, and Leschi, enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving dinner with choice of entrée for $80/adult. At Downtown Seattle, enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet featuring all the holiday classics for $75/adult. Reservations strongly recommended. Takeout & Delivery available.
Jetty Bar & Grille (Everett) at the Hotel Indigo on the waterfront at Port Gardner has a hearty Thanksgiving Day Buffet of holiday favorites for $54/adult. More info: Events at Hotel Indigo (indigoeverett.com)
Lost Lake Cafe (Seattle/Capitol Hill) DINE-IN (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE). Special holiday menu. Turkey or ham dinner $27.99. NOV 23, 2023 • 7AM-2AM. More info: Special Holiday Menu — Lost Lake Cafe
Mecca Café (Seattle/lower Queen Anne) in a casual setting. Thanksgiving Dinner is available from 5pm – Midnight on Wednesday and again from 10am – 10pm on Thanksgiving Day. Choose a turkey or ham dinner with appetizer, sides, and dessert for $39. Limited brunch menu, full bar and drink specials. All ages welcome in the cafe. Must be 21+ with valid ID to sit in the bar. Service is first come, first served-no reservations. No Happy Hour, carry-out or delivery available on the holiday. More info: Thanksgiving — Mecca Cafe (mecca-cafe.com)
Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub (Bellevue/Lincoln Square). Open Thanksgiving Day 4pm-2am serving Thanksgiving Dinner for $22. More info: Events | (paddycoynes.net)
Solarium Kitchen & Bar (Bellevue Hilton) offers a buffet Thanksgiving Day Brunch including Prime Rib and roast Turkey, seafood, sides, and desserts from 12:00-6:30pm for $68/adult. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
STK Steakhouse (Bellevue/Lincoln Square). Signature Turkey with all the trimmings Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26. More info: Thanksgiving at STK Steakhouse
Many more local dining establishments in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding cities are open on Thanksgiving Day. Search for Seattle Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations
Chinese food is a popular choice for a Thanksgiving Dinner in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area – DepositPhotos.com
2023 Seattle Chinatown restaurants open Thanksgiving Day
In this list of Chinese restaurants and other Asian eateries in Seattle’s ID, we’ve included a range of Asian cuisines and styles from traditional to modern. Some old standbys closed their doors but there are exciting new options for you to try. Search for more restaurants on OpenTable.
Note: restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day are extremely crowded and busy. It is recommended to call at least two weeks ahead to inquire.
- A+ HONG KONG KITCHEN on Yelp‘
- Chengdu Memory – Hot Pot Restaurant
- Crawfish King (crawfishkingwa.com)
- Dough Zone (doughzonedumplinghouse.com). Chain that started in Bellevue and specializes in bao, dumplings, and noodles. Also has locations in Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, and Woodinville, as well as Seattle/downtown, Seattle/U-District.
- E Jae Pak Mor | Thai Food | Seattle (ejaefoods.com)
- Harbor City Restaurant
- Honey Court Seafood Restaurant | Facebook
- Kau Kau BBQ Restaurant (extremely popular & busy for takeout—order ahead, walk-in unlikely)
- MIKE’S NOODLE HOUSE on Yelp (casual and tiny shop, CASH ONLY, inexpensive soup bowls)
- Purple Dot Cafe (purpledotcafetg.com) Dine-in, take-out, delivery.
- Tamarind Tree. Limited seating, reservations accepted. Delivery available.
- Uwajimaya Asian Market. Ready-to-eat snacks and meals as well as party trays from the deli.
- Search for another Seattle Chinatown International District restaurant
Chain restaurants provides families with an affordable dining option for holidays and celebrations throughout the year – DepositPhotos.com
2023 Thanksgiving at chain restaurants
For lower cost and last-minute availability, chain restaurants can be a good option on holidays. Not all offer a holiday meal. Different locations in the same chain may have different menus. So, call ahead to confirm hours or prepare to be flexible. Fast food is your best bet for takeout as dine-in restaurants often suspend takeout and delivery orders when they are busy.
Expect all locations to be extremely busy, often with long wait times. Most of these restaurants are first-come, first served and do not take reservations. The following chains are typically open on Thanksgiving Day; however, different locations in the same chain may close or have reduced hours.
South or West of Seattle chain restaurants
- Black Angus Steak House (Federal Way, Puyallup pplus Spokane & Vancouver). American Steakhouse with affordable options for spontaneous weeknight dinners as well as a steakhouse experience that’s worthy of special occasions.
- Black Bear Diner (south Sound locations, plus Sequim and Vancouver) Open Thanksgiving Day at participating locations.
Chain restaurants with multiple locations
- Buffalo Wild Wings (multiple Puget Sound locations)
- Denny’s Restaurants (multiple locations)
- Domino’s Pizza (multiple locations)
- IHOP (multiple locations)
- Jack in the Box (multiple locations)
- McDonald’s (multiple locations)
- Olive Garden (multiple locations)
- Starbucks (multiple locations)
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Dine out at a Seattle restaurant open on Thanksgiving Day and leave the cooking to capable culinarians! – DepositPhotos.com
Thanksgiving Events on our calendar
Here are upcoming Thanksgiving events of all kinds listed on our calendar. We continue to update this list throughout the season as organizers announce their offerings.
