These Cincinnati restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Metropole, Red Roost Tavern, Coppin's Restaurant & Bar, McCormick and Schmick's, Buca di Beppo, Chart House, Maggiano's Little Italy, Brio Italian Grille, Bravo! Italian Kitchen, Seasons 52, Eighteen at the Radisson, Nick & Tom's, Log Cabin Inn, Kona Grill, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, DeSha's American Tavern, The Wooden Barrel, The Capital Grille, The Golden Lamb, The 1931, Shift Restaurant and Bar, Asami Hibachi Sushi Bar, Weiss Baking Co., Eddie Merlot's, Yard House, Cooper's Hawk, Ruth's Chris, The Indian Bistro

It's almost time to gather around the dinner table and give thanks. But who said it has to be your dinner table?

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, families across America, including Greater Cincinnati, are finalizing their holiday plans. While some families will host the traditional feast at their homes, some are opting to dine at a nearby restaurant.

Who wouldn't want to skip the hassle of meal prepping and cleaning when you can enjoy a turkey-day meal at your favorite local eatery?

Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati restaurants (and national chains) open on Thanksgiving. Some may be for reservations only, so make sure to call ahead.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 in Greater Cincinnati

Metropole

Open for Thanksgiving dinner from 1-10 p.m. Reservations are required.

Red Roost Tavern

Red Roost Tavern is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet from 3-10 p.m. on Nov. 27. Reservations are required.

Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

Coppin's Restaurant & Bar is hosting its annual turkey-day buffet from 12-6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are recommended.

McCormick and Schmick's

Open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Buca di Beppo

Open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Chart House

Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving meal at Chart House from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Eddie Merlot's Thanksgiving menu includes roasted turkey and sage stuffing.

Maggiano's Little Italy

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are recommended.

Brio Italian Grille

Open on Thanksgiving Day, but hours may vary.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Seasons 52

Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Eighteen at the Radisson

Eighteen at the Radisson is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving to-go dinner includes turkey with all the trimmings, and then some.

Nick & Tom's

Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Log Cabin Inn

Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. The Log Cabin Inn will stop seating guests at 4 p.m.

Kona Grill

Open Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

DeSha's American Tavern

DeSha's American Tavern opens at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are required.

The Wooden Barrel

Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Thanksgiving dinner at The Capital Grille includes slow-roasted turkey with Brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and Sam’s mashed potatoes.

The Capital Grille

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

The Golden Lamb

Open from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The 1931

The 1931 at Hilton Netherlands Plaza is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet Nov. 27. Reservations are required.

Shift Restaurant and Bar

Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the Bright location only. Reservations are required.

Asami Hibachi Sushi Bar

Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Weiss Baking Co.

Weiss Baking Co. is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are required.

Eddie Merlot's

Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Yard House

Yard House will be serving a special Thanksgiving feast, as well as its usual menu, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 27.

Cooper's Hawk

Along with its regular menu, Cooper's Hawk will be serving Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices are $36.99 per adult and $15.99 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended.

Ruth's Chris

Stuff your face with all the classic Thanksgiving staples and steakhouse favorites at Ruth's Chris. The chain will open at 11 a.m. on Nov. 27, but closing times may vary by location.