As Thanksgiving Day approaches, the time-honored tradition of preparing a massive feast for family and friends is shifting for many Americans. With the stress and time commitment of cooking, more families are choosing to dine out or pick up prepared meals, creating more time to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
In Texarkana, several restaurants are stepping up to offer meals and services on Thanksgiving Day, ensuring that everyone has an option to celebrate without the hassle of cooking.
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day, November 28
Here’s a look at some options for dining out or picking up food in the Texarkana area this Thanksgiving:
- Popeye’s: Select stores are open, and you can pre-order their famous Cajun-flavored turkey to heat up at home.
- Red Lobster: Select locations nationwide will be open, serving seafood lovers on Turkey Day.
- Sonic: Participating locations will serve their classic menu items—no turkey burgers, just beef and fries.
- Starbucks: Grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte or Cran-Merry drink on your way to family festivities.
- Subway: Participating locations will serve turkey subs for those who want a simple Thanksgiving twist.
- Waffle House: Open as always, offering hearty breakfast options and their iconic waffles.
- Wendy’s: Some locations will be open, though hours may vary.
- Applebee’s: Limited hours with a special holiday menu featuring Thanksgiving classics.
- Burger King: For a no-frills meal, Whoppers are available at participating locations.
- Cracker Barrel: Serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal complete with roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, and sweet potato casserole.
- Denny’s: Always open, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
- Domino’s: For those looking for an alternative to turkey, pizza is on the menu. Check hours for your location.
- Golden Corral: Open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet with turkey and all the fixings. Takeout is also available.
- IHOP: Offering Homestyle Turkey and Stuffing Dinners and Melts, along with their award-winning pancakes.
- McDonald’s: Most locations will be open, providing familiar favorites.
Check Before You Go
While many restaurants are extending holiday hours or offering special menus, it’s always a good idea to call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
And for those noticing signs like the one at Dollar General announcing “regular hours” for Thanksgiving, it’s a gentle reminder that some traditions stay the same—whether they make sense or not.
Whether you’re sitting down to a home-cooked meal or grabbing a turkey sub, Thanksgiving is about spending time with loved ones. However you celebrate, there are plenty of options to make it stress-free and delicious.
