If you’re visiting the Asheville area this Thanksgiving, or just don’t feel like cooking a big meal for family and friends, several area restaurants are open to serve you! 

ASHEVILLE

12 Baskets Cafe: a program of Asheville Poverty Initiative … 11:00am-1:00pm … Yes indeed, 12 Baskets is open on Thanksgiving and we hope you can join us! We will have turkey and ham and a huge selection of traditional Thanksgiving dishes. We know that the city buses are not running on the holiday, but we are providing alternative transportation. Please see their Facebook event page for transportation information. FREE

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) … 11:00am-3:00pm … FREE

Archetype Brewing … 4:00pm-8:00pm … Potluck style Thanksgiving meal. With so many of us with family in other parts of the world, we decided to keep our doors open and invite our fellow Ashevillians to give thanks and have dinner with us. Bring your favorite side dishes and desserts, and we will provide 2 turkeys and a ham. We’ll have the Cowboys v Chargers game on, and dinner will be served at 5p. Beer service will be business as usual with soft drinks available for the kiddos.

The Bier Garden … 3:00pm-10:00pm … There will be a special Thanksgiving menu as well as their regular menu available.

Bistro at Biltmore Estate … 11:00am-9:00pm … Come to Bistro for a fantastic three-course Thanksgiving feast in our vibrant, casual setting! Choose from five delectable main courses: traditional Turkey, Prime Rib, Striped Bass, Pork Tenderloin, and Grilled Scallops. Melt-in-your-mouth dessert offerings include our velvety Butter Pecan Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Caramel Torte. Children’s menu also available. Reservations highly recommended; please call 828-225-1320. $55 per person. Paid estate or passholder admission required.

The Blackbird … 11:00am-10:00pm … Stay out of the kitchen and let us do the cooking. Make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner with us; traditional, children’s, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available! Make your reservations by calling 828-254-2502. $65/Adults, $15/Children

BLOCK off Biltmore … 5:00pm-8:00pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm Happy Hour … Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck. Happy Hour and 7pm Dinner Benefits Animal Haven of Asheville

Blue Ridge at the Omni Grove Park Inn … 12:00pm-8:00pm … Give thanks as you enjoy a sumptuous dinner at our impressive holiday buffet. Gather the family for a Thanksgiving feast to remember. Gaze out over the Blue Ridge Mountains while exploring three rooms of your Thanksgiving favorites. Reservations required. $62/Adults, $25/Children 6-12yrs, FREE/Children 5 and under

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse … 4:00pm-9:00pm …

Carmels Kitchen & Bar at Historic Grove Arcade … 12:00pm-8:00pm …

Cedric’s Tavern at Biltmore Estate … 11:00am-9:00pm … Cedric’s Tavern invites you to experience our take on hearty Thanksgiving favorites. Your robust three-course meal leads off with guest favorite Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup or a Farmer’s Salad, offers up a main course of Cider Glazed Turkey with Pretzel and Cornbread Stuffing, and concludes with your choice of a Mini Pie Trio or Maple Cheesecake. Reservations highly recommended; please call 828-225-1320. $40 per adult, $19 per child under 15 years of age. Paid estate or passholder admission required.

Corner Stone Restaurant … 7:30am-9:00pm … They will be open for Thanksgiving with their regular full menu, with a traditional turkey meal and sides as a special, if you choose.

Crowne Plaza Resort … 11:00am-3:00pm … Stop by for your Thanksgiving buffet! Reservations for our amazing dinner are strongly recommended as walk up seatings are limited. $35/Adults,
$16/Kids 6-12yrs, FREE/Under 6yrs

Deerpark Restaurant at Biltmore Estate … 11:00am-5:00pm … Deerpark presents your holiday meal buffet-style in a peaceful, rustic setting. All taste preferences are deliciously satisfied with fare that includes a beautifully displayed chilled Seafood and Antipasti selection, soup, salads, sumptuous Southern side dishes, and a chef’s carving table laden with mouth-watering slabs of Herb Crusted Turkey, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, House Cured Ham, and Maple and Soy Glazed Salmon. Round off your feast with our delightfully divine desserts.For additional information, please call 828-225-6260. $56 per adult, $19 per youth (ages 10-16), $15 per child (ages 6-9), no charge for children 5 and under. Paid estate or passholder admission required.

Doubletree Biltmore Hotel … 1:30pm-6:00pm … Gather round our table and celebrate Thanksgiving with our traditional feast, featuring seasonal classics with an elegant twist, featuring Roast Turkey, Braised Beef Brisket, Orange and Clove Sugar Glazed Ham, Autumn Greens, Savory Sausage and Wild Rice Dressing, delectable desserts and more! $42/Adults, $16/Children 12 & under. Reservations required: 828-274-1800.

East Village Grill … 11:00am-10:00pm … full thanksgiving menu, as well as their regular menu will be available. Thanksgiving entree for adults range between $17.99-$19.99. There isn’t a specific Thanksgiving entree option for kids, but there is a kids menu to choose from.

Edison Craft Ales + Kitchen at Omni Grove Park Inn … 11:00am-4:00pm (Lunch), 4:00pm-11:00pm (Dinner) … Our innovative restaurant offers a two-course lunch and dinner option featuring traditional favorites. Enjoy a casual, plated Thanksgiving lunch or dinner, featuring locally-sourced cuisine and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thanksgiving Day NFL Football will also be playing. Catch all the drama as teams face off on the gridiron for an action-packed day of football. Full menu will also be available. Reservations required

Grand Ballroom at Omni Grove Park Inn … 10:45am-7:00pm … Enjoy a feast for your eyes and your palate at our lavish Thanksgiving buffet. Our 55,000 square-foot Grand Ballroom is transformed into a Thanksgiving Paradise with expansive buffet selections, holiday music, and festive decorations. $62/Adults, $25/Children 6-12yrs, FREE/Children 5 and under. Reservations required.

Haywood Street Congregation Welcome Table … 10:30am-1:00pm … FREE

Isa’s French Bistro … 12:00pm-8:00pm … Special 3-course Thanksgiving menu. $59/Adults, $TBD/Children. Reservations required.

Kessler Ballroom at Grand Bohemian Hotel … 12:00pm-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:00pm … Buffet style. $70/Adults, $25/Ages 6-12yrs, FREE/Children 5 and under.

Mela Indian Restaurant … 11:30am-2:30pm … We’ve got an awesome special lineup on the buffet today! If you’re not able to join us for lunch, call us to make your dinner reservations!

Moose Cafe … 10:30am-4:00pm … Happy Thanksgiving!!! All locations open Thanksgiving Day 10:30-4pm. Walk in’s WELCOME at all locations.

OneFiftyOne Boutique Bar & Kitchen at Hotel Indigo … 12:00pm-9:00pm … special Thanksgiving Day menu. Call 828-239-0185 for reservations.

Packs Tavern … 11:00am-8:00pm … We cook! We clean! You enjoy! Multiple Buffets – Upstairs & Downstairs. Large groups welcome (tables permitting). Reservations taken. Walk-ins welcome. $34.99/Adults, $17.99/Children under 12.

Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge … open 11:00am-10:00pm, serving traditional Thanksgiving options 5:00pm-9:00pm … Not only are we open all day on Thanksgiving but we are also serving up a traditional style dinner from 5-9 pm! We will have deep fried turkey, ham, stuffing, all the fixins’ and delicious pies. Don’t forget to ask about what fabulous cocktails we will be creating for the day and leave the cooking to us this year. Celebrate with our family over here at Post 25! Now accepting reservations! $32/person

Princess Anne Hotel … 5:00pm-8:15pm … We will be offering a Thanksgiving feast by our in-house chef. Enjoy a 3-course meal crafted by chef Billy. Wine pairing available for an additional $25. Reservations are required and the last seating will be at 8pm. $50Adults, $25(additional)/Wine Pairing; $20/Children 12 and younger. Please feel free to call 828-258-0986 or email info@princessannehotel.com to reserve a table (limited seating)

Red Stagg Grill at Grand Bohemian Hotel … 11:30am-9:00pm … 4 Courses. $75/Per Person, $25/Ages 6-12, FREE/Children 5 and under

Roux at Hilton Asheville in Biltmore Park Town Square … 1:00pm-7:00pm … Roux’s Traditional Thanksgiving buffet includes delicious selections of roasted all-natural NC turkey with orange-cranberry relish, baked ham with maple-bourbon glaze, sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel, homemade pumpkin pie, chocolate bread pudding with cherry anglaise, gluten-free options, and much more! Seating will be from 1-7 PM. Adults $38/person, $17/child 12 and under. Located in the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park.  Reservations can be made on OpenTable.com or by calling 828-209-2700.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse … 2:00pm-9:00pm … Let us do the cooking for you! We are open from 2-9p and offering a 3-course Turkey Dinner for $39.95 (Children’s Menu $12.95)

Savory Thyme Cafe at The North Carolina Arboretum … 6:00pm-9:45pm … The cafe is located on the main floor of the Education Center, and offers light dining options, including salads, sandwiches, and soups, using natural, local and organic ingredients. Paid admission to Winter Lights is required.

Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro … 2:00pm-8:00pm … $45/Adults 3 courses (starter, entree plate, & dessert, $12/Children  (entree plate). Menu will be determine by what is fresh that day. Below is a sample menu from last year to give you an idea of what to expect.

Strada Italiano … 11:00am-8:00pm … They will have traditional Thanksgiving options as well as their full menu available.

Vue 1913, An American Brasserie at Omni Grove Park Inn … 1:00pm-9:30pm … Vue 1913 offers an exclusive Thanksgiving menu featuring an American twist on European style cuisine. Vue 1913 will feature a 3-course, plated menu with gourmet interpretations of Thanksgiving classics this holiday. $70/Per Person. Reservations required.

Western Carolina Rescue Ministries … 4:00pm-6:00pm … Contact Jessica May at Jessica@westerncarolinarescue.org FREE

Writer’s Bistro at Renaissance Asheville Hotel … 11:00am-2:00pm … Join us at Writer’s Bistro for a special Thanksgiving Buffet. Choose from guest favorites like Roasted Butternut Squash, Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Slow Roasted Whole Turkey, Pan Seared Beef Tender and more! Reserve your spot by calling 828-210-3022. $26.00/Adults, FREE/Kids under 10 plus tax and kids under 10 eat free.

CANTON/WAYNESVILLE AREA

J. Arthurs Restaurant – Maggie Valley … 12:00pm-6:00pm … Traditional and non-traditional entree available. No coupons, discounts, or other promotions valid on Thanksgiving. Reservations required. 

Lake Logan Conference Center … 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, & 2:00pm … Eat, drink, and be thankful at Lake Logan this year! Join us for feast, family, fellowship, football, and fun. You don’t have to cook, clean or entertain. That’s certainly something to be thankful for! $32.20/Adults, $16.06 Youth 12-16yrs (with adult), $10.70/Children 5-11yrs (with adult), FREE/Children 4 & under (with adult)

Maggie Valley Club & Resort … 11:00am-2:00pm … Reservations required. $29.95/Adults, $12.95/Kids 10 & under

Southern Porch … Starting at 1:00pm … One seating only. Reservations required. $25/Adults, $12.50/Children 12 & under

The Terrace – Lake Junaluska … 11:00am-3:00pm … Thanksgiving Buffet style. $25.95/Adults, $13.00/Children 4-11yrs, FREE/Children 3 & under. Reservations required.

The Waynesville Inn … 11:30am-2:30pm … $30.95/Adults, $22.95/70+yrs, $14.95/Children 6-12yrs), FREE/Children 5 & under. Reservations required.

HENDERSONVILLE/FLAT ROCK AREA

Black Rose Public House … 5:00pm-12:00am … Open on Thanksgiving with their regular menu

Dragonfly Cafe … 12:00pm and 2:00pm … Thanksgiving at Dragonfly! Full buffet with all the traditional fixings, plus gluten free and vegetarian options. Reservation only! Two seating’s 12 and 2 pm. Call today 828-513-5010. $35 per person

Fidelia’s Restaurant – Horseshoe … 10:00am-5:00pm … Traditional Thanksgiving options

Hannah Flanagan’s Pub … 6:00pm-2:00am … Traditional Thanksgiving entree special, as well as their full regular menu

Hendersonville Rescue Mission … 11:30am-1:00pm … Making Thanksgiving special for all who come to our door hungry (Matthew 25:35-36). For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. FREE

Kenmure Country Club … 11:00am-3:00pm … Thanksgiving buffet will be served. $43/Nonmembers, $38/Members. Reservations required by calling 828-697-1200

Kosta’s Kitchen – Fletcher … 6:00am-3:00pm … There will be a traditional Thanksgiving menu

Lake Lure Inn & Spa … 10:00am-4:00pm … Reservations required. Call 828-625-2525 Ext 0. $32.95/Adults, $16.95/Children

Moose Cafe … 10:30am-4:00pm … Happy Thanksgiving!!! All locations open Thanksgiving Day 10:30-4pm. Walk in’s WELCOME at all locations.

Never Blue … 1:00pm, 3:00pm, & 5:00pm … $39.95/Per Person, $16.95/Children 12 & under. Reservations only. Call 828-693-4646

Olive or Twist … 12:00pm-6:00pm … They will have a special Thanksgiving Day menu, that should be posted on their Facebook page soon

Renzo’s Ristorante … 5:00pm-9:30pm … Regular favorites and special Thanksgiving selections. Reservations highly recommended by calling 828-551-7766

Season’s at Highland Lake … 10:30am-7:00pm … Buffet style. Reservations required. Please call 828-696-9094. $50/Adults, $25/Children 6-11yrs, FREE/Children 5 and under

WEAVERVILLE

Blue Mountain Pizza … 12:00pm-3:00pm … On Thursday, Nov 23 from noon until 3pm we will once again close our pizza ovens and serve a FREE traditional Thanksgiving dinner to anyone alone or in need who is looking for a place to enjoy the holiday, Our great staff who work hard all year will be taking their holiday time to serve the community as a way to say THANKS for making us a part of your lives.

ETOWAH

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort … 11:00am-3:00pm … $29.95/Adults, Half Price/Children 6-12yrs, FREE/Children Under 5yrs

SALUDA

Saluda Grade Cafe … 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00 pm ... Make reservations by calling 828-749-5854

NATIONAL RESTAURANTS

The following National chains are reportedly open on Thanksgiving, but call ahead before heading out to your closest location, to be sure.

Cracker Barrel

Denny’s

Fatz Cafe

Golden Corral

J&S Cafeteria

Pizza Hut

Ruby Tuesday

Ryan’s

Waffle House