Hosting Thanksgiving at home is a lot of fun, but let's face it—it's also a lot of work. Gathering the crew at a restaurant instead allows everyone to be together on Thanksgiving without all the hassle of cooking and cleaning. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in DC and its surrounding areas where you can do just that.

Here are 15 restaurants open on Thanksgiving in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia in 2025. Not only are they all kid-friendly, but many even offer special pricing for kids ages 12 and under. If you see something you like, make a reservation ASAP, as spots fill up quickly.

Wherever you choose to gather this Thanksgiving, bring some laughter to the table with our list of 25 Thanksgiving jokes for kids. For even more Thanksgiving fun, try one of our 50 Thanksgiving crafts, games, and activities for kids and families.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Orlando offer families the chance to relax when it comes to cooking and cleaning. Whether your family is taking a Thanksgiving vacation in Orlando or you live local and want a traditional Thanksgiving meal without the stress of prep, we’ve rounded up the best, family-friendly restaurants in Orlando that are serving Thanksgiving menus for the holiday. Gobble ‘til you wobble at these yummy restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Orlando, as well as tasty spots at Orlando theme parks and resorts.

Because Orlando can get very busy during Thanksgiving, we recommend making advance reservations to ensure your family has a spot—in fact, it may be impossible at some Orlando restaurants to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without the reservation -- same goes with theme park restaurants as well!

These Westchester and Hudson Valley restaurants open on Thanksgiving offer you the chance to let someone else handle the meal prep and clean up. Our top picks for restaurants open on Thanksgiving in the region serve turkey and all the trimmings. Reservations are required at all of our picks, so don’t delay in making your plans. 

If you're heading into the city for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, we have a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in NYC, too.

Be sure to bookmark our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in Westchester for more kid-friendly eats, no matter the date.

Long Island restaurants open on Thanksgiving provide a fun way to kick off the holiday season, enjoy a delicious meal, and have a memorable holiday experience for the whole family. You get to skip the prep, cooking, and cleanup and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with great food, conversation, and time well spent with the kids. 

If your little ones are particular about their food choices or aren't fans of turkey, many of these restaurants offer regular menu items and kids' menus. Most restaurants post menu offerings on their websites, and some require Thanksgiving dinner reservations. Read ahead for our top LI family-friendly turkey day meal destinations open for the holiday. 

For fabulous feasting with your little ones any day of the year, check out our Long Island Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your families! We're grateful for all of you. 

Here's something to be thankful for: These restaurants open on Thanksgiving in New Jersey allow you to take the holiday off from meal prep. We've even found a few NJ kid-friendly restaurants offering delicious takeout meals you can just heat and eat at home on Thanksgiving Day. 

Here are 19 restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2025 in NJ, so you can enjoy a holiday feast without the fuss. Call ahead for a Thanksgiving dinner reservation or to pre-order a fully-cooked dinner, and then check out plenty of other ways to use your extra time in our Fall Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids.

Happy Turkey Day!

These restaurants open on Thanksgiving in NYC let New Yorkers of small-space kitchens who prefer rapid-fire take-out options leave the Thanksgiving cooking to someone else. Our picks for restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2025 include family-friendly spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island sure to make this Thanksgiving—which falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025—as easy and delicious as possible. Be sure to book your reservations soon.

Now, instead of deep-cleaning your apartment to host those far-flung relatives (and their expectations), you can spend Thanksgiving morning at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What's more NYC than that?

Be sure to bookmark our Guide to Thanksgiving in NYC for more family-friendly holiday happenings. If you're visiting NYC this Thanksgiving and still looking for a place to stay, check out these family-friendly NYC hotels, or these Midtown hotels with views of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.