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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2022 Thanksgiving dinner in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
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These local restaurants offer something a little out of the ordinary. 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) serves a 3-Course Traditional Turkey Dinner with sides and dessert for $47.99, beginning at 11AM. 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 Feast dinner with roasted turkey breast, classic side dishes, and desert. Small $99 feeds 3, large $186 feeds 6. Add Italian specialties from their a la carte menu. Takeout & Delivery available.
Black Angus Steak House (Federal Way, Puyallup). Serving traditional turkey feast on Thanksgiving Day with sides and desserts. More info: Thanksgiving – Black Angus Steakhouse
Cafe Flora Vegetarian Restaurant (Seattle/ Madison Valley) serves a Prix-Fixe 4-course 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. At Downtown Seattle, enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet featuring all the holiday classics. Either option, $75/adult. Takeout & Delivery available.
Harmon Brewing Co. (Tacoma, Gig Harbor). Serving a menu of homemade meals and pub favorites. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Jetty Bar & Grille (Everett) at the Hotel Indigo on the waterfront at Port Gardner has a Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 24 with seating at 1 PM & 5 PM. $49/adult. More info: Events at Hotel Indigo (indigoeverett.com)
Lost Lake Cafe (Seattle/Capitol Hill) Serves classic Turkey, Ham, or Field Roast (Vegetarian) holiday dinner with sides for $25.99. Additional sides, dessert, and ala carte menu available. 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 Nov 23rd and again from 10am – 10pm on Thanksgiving Day. Choose a turkey, ham, or field roast dinner with appetizer, sides, and dessert for $35. 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 serving Thanksgiving Dinner from 4pm to 1am for $20. More info: Thanksgiving Dinner – The Bellevue Collection
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Downtown Seattle). Ruth’s will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. They offer a 3-course traditional Thanksgiving meal + leftovers to take home for $44. Takeout & Delivery available.
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. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. Adults $64.
STK Steakhouse (Bellevue/Lincoln Square). This Thanksgiving, available November 24-27, 2022. Dine-in: $64 adults, $29 children 12 and under. Order takeout: $124/serving two or $64/single serving featuring turkey, sides and trimming. Pumpkin pie: $12/slice. Pre-orders for Thanksgiving takeout begin November 14. More info: Thanksgiving at STK Steakhouse – The Bellevue Collection
Water’s Table Restaurant | Lakefront Patio Dining (Renton) offers stunning Lake Washington views. Thanksgiving Day Buffet includes all the holiday’s traditions, plus a fresh seafood bar and savory carving station. $95/adult.
Many more local dining establishments in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding cities are open on Thanksgiving Day. Search for Seattle Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations
2022 Seattle Chinatown restaurants open Thanksgiving Day
Chinese food is a popular choice for a Thanksgiving Dinner in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area – DepositPhotos.com
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. Search for other options 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.
- 663 Bistro
- A+ HONG KONG KITCHEN on Yelp
- Crawfish King (crawfishkingwa.com)
- Harbor City Restaurant
- Honey Court Seafood Restaurant | Facebook
- Ironsteak
- Kau Kau BBQ Restaurant (extremely popular & busy for takeout—order ahead, walk-in unlikely)
- New Star Seafood Restaurant (newstarseattle.com)
- Spring Roll House Deli
- Purple Dot Cafe (purpledotcafetg.com)
- 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
2022 Thanksgiving at chain restaurants
Chain restaurants provides families with an affordable dining option for holidays and celebrations throughout the year – DepositPhotos.com
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. Many also offer takeout or delivery.
Expect all locations to be extremely busy, often with long wait times. Most of these restaurants are first-come, first served for parties less than 6. A quick check of each restaurant website indicates the following chains will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Different locations in the same chain may have reduced hours.
South or West of Seattle chain restaurants
- Black Bear Diner (south Sound locations, Sequim, Vancouver) Open Thanksgiving Day. Dine-in available. At participating diners. While supplies last.
- Sizzler (Lakewood)
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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Thanksgiving Events on our calendar
Here are upcoming Thanksgiving events listed on our calendar. We continue to update this list throughout the month as organizers announce their offerings.
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