If you’re responsible for making dinner and just don’t have the cooking skills, there’s no shame in eating out. And lucky for you, there is a wide variety of places to choose from today.

While many retailers may be closed, this is a busy day for restaurant chains (and many local diners, too). You shouldn’t have any trouble finding a place that offers a traditional Thanksgiving feast. And if you’d rather have a pizza, no one will stand in your way.

Here are some places to grab a bite to eat on Thanksgiving. Please note that hours may vary and some franchisees may choose not to be open. So be sure to call first

Restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2024

Applebee’s

Bob Evans

Boston Market

Buffalo Wild Wings

Burger King

Capital grid

Cracker barrel

Denny’s

Dominoes

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (opens at 11:00 a.m.)

Fogo de Chao

Golden corral

Hardees

IHOP

Maggiano’s little Italy

McCormick and Schmick’s

McDonald’s

Medieval Times (most castles are open, call to confirm)

Morton’s Steakhouse

Popeye’s (varies by location)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Ruby Tuesday

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Sizzler (varies by location)

sound

Starbucks

STK Steakhouse

Subway

TGI on Friday

Waffle House

Wawa

Wendy’s

Restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024

Bonefish grill

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Cheesecake Factory

Chilies

Olive Garden

Outback Steakhouse

Texas Roadhouse