By giving yourself a break this Thanksgiving, you’ll be better able to enjoy 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. 

2. Atkins Park - Virginia-Highland 

$45 per adult; $20 per child 9 and under

A long-time staple in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood, Atkins Park welcomes families on Thanksgiving Day beginning at 4pm. Reservations highly recommended. Menu options include roasted turkey, pork shoulder, root vegetables, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin cheesecake. 

3. 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. *This event is separate from the St. Regis Hotel Grand Harvest Early Thanksgiving Dinner listed later in this post.

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

4. The Americano - Buckhead

$150 per person

Located inside the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead, The Americano is serving a family-style Thanksgiving feast 2-8pm. Offerings include short ribs, scallops, and turkey with chestnut stuffing, Brussels sprouts, broccolini, and bourbon pecan pie. 

5. Bar Margot at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta - Midtown

$165 per person

Dine in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel for a Thanksgiving brunch 11am-3pm. Enjoy turkey with all the trimmings, as well as a raw bar, pastries, lobster mac and cheese, and more. Kids love the crafts, kid-friendly foods, and holiday takeaways. Plus, families will find photo ops for upcoming holiday cards.   

6. Cracker Barrel – Multiple Locations

$14.99 in-store or to-go, price varies by location

Beginning at 11am, order Cracker Barrel’s Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal. The meal includes turkey breast and gravy, with a choice of two side dishes, a biscuit, or corn muffins. Cracker Barrel will also offer its regular menu. Reservations aren’t accepted but join the online wait list. Pre-order the cooked Thanksgiving Heat N' Serve Feast at least 24 hours in advance. The family dinner feeds four to six people and costs $114.99; the larger feast feeds eight to 10 people and costs $179.99. Prices may vary slightly by location.

7. The Capital Grille – Buckhead and Dunwoody

$50 per person

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.

8. 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. 

9. Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Buckhead

$75 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. 

10. Elevation Chophouse and Skybar – Kennesaw

$45 per adult; $17 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 11am-7pm where you'll find offerings of turkey, ham, and traditional Thanksgiving sides.

Farmhouse at Serenbe serves a fresh farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner. Photo by J. Ashley Photography 

11. Farmhouse at Serenbe - Chattahoochee Hills

$95 per guest

Dine at the award-winning Farmhouse at Serenbe on Thanksgiving from 11am-6pm. The four-course menu includes pumpkin bisque or a salad, turkey, beef tenderloin, crab-stuffed flounder, brioche stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin and sweet potato cheesecake, and more. 

12. Five Church - Buckhead and Midtown

$70 per adult; $20 per child 12 and under

Feast at the Thanksgiving buffet at Five Church from 11am-8pm. The buffet features turkey, ham, chicken piccata, and salmon, with over 15 sides and five desserts! 

RELATED: Festive and Delicious Birthday Cakes for Atlanta Kids

13. Hard Rock Café – Downtown

$30.95 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.

14. 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 Tuesday, November 26).

15. Livingston Restaurant and Bar - Midtown

$85 per adult; $45 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. 

16. Le Bilboquet – Buckhead

$110 per adult, $35 per child

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu at Le Bilboquet from 11:30am-3:45pm. The regular a la carte menu will be served from 4-8pm. 

17. 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!

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

$45.99 per adult; $17.99 per child under 12

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 serving 4-5 adults range from $210 (cold) to $220 (heated). Orders begin November 20.  

19. Mary Mac’s Tea Room – Midtown

$28.50 per adult; $13.95 per child 10 and under

A local favorite since 1945, Mary Mac’s is open 11am-7pm on Thanksgiving. Families enjoy the Southern Special, which includes three entrees, three sides, and a dessert, served family style. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations are only accepted for groups of eight or more.

You can also order bulk holiday items for pickup. 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. 

20. 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, starting at $20, from the Holiday Bulk Order menu at least 24 hours before Thanksgiving Day.

21. Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails - Milton

$65 per adult; $32.50 per child

Enjoy a three-course, prix fixe menu at Milton's 11am-7pm. Offerings include turducken meatballs, smoked turkey breast, shrimp & grits, halibut, and a choice of dessert. For at-home dining, order the Thanksgiving Feast for $205 (serves 2-4 adults) which includes turkey and gravy, and sides. Alternatively, order just the turkey for $130, which includes gravy and cornbread. Pick-up occurs 9am-4pm on Wednesday, November 27. 

22. 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.

23. Ray's Restaurants - Downtown, Sandy Springs, and Alpharetta

$75 per adult

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

24. Reverence at Epicurean Hotel Atlanta - Midtown

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

Feast on the Thanksgiving buffet menu from 1pm-8pm. In addition to rosemary and honey lavender biscuits, you'll find a turkey breast carving station, salmon, turkey pot pie, lots of sides, and a dessert bar.  

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

$48 per adult; $17 per child

This Thanksgiving, chefs prepare a three-course feast from noon to 9:30pm. 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 22. 

26. 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. 

27. Seasons 52 – Dunwoody and Buford

$40 per adult; $18 per child

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 Monday, November 25, which includes all of the above items plus a green salad for $230.

28. The Southern Gentleman - Buckhead

$75 adults, $32.50 children

Book reservations for Thanksgiving buffet held from 11am-6pm. Check the restaurant's website for specific menu items. 

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

$79 per adult; $37.50 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. 

30. The Mill Kitchen and Bar - Roswell

$65 per adult; $25 per child 

Bring the family to The Mill for a Thanksgiving buffet from 11am-6pm. In addition to turkey, ham, and prime rib, the restaurant will serve turducken meatballs, butternut squash bisque, green bean casserole, rosemary cornbread dressing, mac & cheese, grits, and cranberry-sage cornbread muffins. For dining at home, order the Traditional Turkey Dinner (serves six to eight people) for $110 or The Mill Turkey Feast (serves six to eight people) for $180. Add on the sides package for $95 or a gluten-free pie for $30. Order by November 24.

31. The Select - Sandy Springs

$79 per adult; $35 per child ages 6-12

Located at City Springs, The Select serves a family-style meal from noon-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. Multiple desserts round out the Thanksgiving feast. Reservations required.

Atlanta Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Takeout

32. Bellina Alimentari - Old Fourth Ward

$280 for four people

Instead of traditional turkey, order an Italian meal from Bellina Alimentari this year. The main course of chicken al Cacciatori is accompanied by salad, meatballs, a choice of four sides, and pumpkin pie tiramisu. Order by November 24 and pick up on November 27 between 11am-4pm.

33. Breadwinner Cafe and Bakery - Sandy Springs and Dunwoody

A la carte starting at $9 per pint

Breadwinner will offer a la carte Thanksgiving items including turkey breast, dressing, sweet potato casserole, breakfast casserole, pumpkin bread, chocolate pecan pie, and more. Order by November 22 and pick up between 2-5pm on November 27.

34. El Super Pan Latino Kitchen and Bar – Cumberland

A la carte starting at $45 for 10-12 people

Bring Puerto Rico to your Thanksgiving table! Serving 10-12 guests, the Pavochon Dinner for $275 includes turkey with yuca stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans encebolladas, and flan de calabaza. Or mix and match items from the "Festin Boricua," menu which includes empanadas, plantain chips, slow-roasted pig, pork shoulder, and more. Order in advance and pick up on Thanksgiving Day at the Battery Atlanta location. 

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

Al a carte starting at $11 per pint

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 $220, or the Holiday Whole Smoked Turkey and Whole Smoke Ham Dinner (serves eight to 10 people) for $300. All are accompanied by sides, a salad, and dessert. Pickup occurs at the Fox Bros. catering facility in Midtown November 25-27, 2024.

36. 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 brown butter pecan pie. Order at least 48 hours in advance for pickup on November 27. 

37. Le Colonial - Buckhead

$385 for ten people

The upscale Vietnamese restaurant is offering Thanksgiving-To-Go for 10 people. Enjoy lemongrass and chili roasted turkey, brioche stuffing, Japanese sweet potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, Japanese milk rolls, and lemon and yuzu tarts. Call the restaurant between November 1- 18 for pickup on November 26 and 27.  

38. Local Three Kitchen and Bar - Buckhead 

A la carte starting at $14 per pint

Select a la carte items of deviled eggs, cranberry relish, oysters, turkey, and more. Order the Family Feast (serves 12) for $449, which includes a choice of turkey or ham, trimmings, sides, rolls, apple pie, and pumpkin pie. Order Thanksgiving items by November 22 to pick up on November 26 and 27. 

39. Star Provisions - West Midtown

A la carte starting at $18 per pint

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 27 from 10am-4pm. 

40. Tre Vele - Sandy Springs

$175 for four to six people

Tre Vele's Thanksgiving feast feeds four people and includes tasty options like fall salad, turkey and gravy, Brussels sprouts, Italian sausage stuffing, desserts, and more! Pickup is November 26 or 27 between 11:30am-8pm. 

41. Wahoo Grill - Decatur

$219 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 apple crumb cake. Order by 3pm on November 18 for pick up on November 27 from 1-4pm.