These Metro Detroit restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026
Thanksgiving giving is fast approaching. Not in the mood to cook a big meal? Leave the cooking to someone else. While Thanksgiving, the biggest food holiday of the year, is a big day for home cooks, it's also big day for dining out. Across metro Detroit, dozens are restaurants are open and offering complete traditional holiday meals or those with a different or unique twist. You can choose to make reservations and dine in, or many places offer fully cooked or oven-ready meals to go. In downtown Detroit, many places are open for America's Thanksgiving Day Parade that rolls down Woodward and the annual Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game. What's offered? You will find everything from the traditional roast turkey with all the classic sides of mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, green bean casserole and desserts. There are also other special meals or items from the regular menu. Ordering and reservations If you plan on dining out for Thanksgiving, make reservations now. Most places require reservations, and some require pre-paid reservations or pre-ordering. If you plan on ordering to-go, most places will have a cutoff date and specific days and times for pickup on or before Thanksgiving Day. Check
