Alexandria Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in the Old Town Alexandria area will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan ahead as much as possible.

As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location. If your restaurant is offering Thanksgiving Day dining or specials ahead of the holiday, we can add you to this list. Leave a comment below or email [email protected].

Here are the local restaurants that will be open or accepting orders before Thanksgiving:

Café 44: Friendsgiving with all-day happy hour food and drink specials on Nov. 22 and 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and open for Holiday Season Kick-off 3-Day Brunch on Nov. 25 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bastille: Enjoy a Thanksgiving menu for $85 per person starting at 12 p.m. and with the last seating at 5:30 p.m.

Chart House Restaurant: Enjoy Thanksgiving menus, including a traditional turkey dinner and three-course all-inclusive dinner.

King & Rye: Enjoy a three-course menu for $65 on Thanksgiving.

Murphy's Grand Irish Pub: Live music will be provided.

Barca Wine Bar & Pier: Enjoy Thanksgiving on the waterfront with holiday specials from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. along with the usual Mediterranean-style menu.

Theismann's Restaurant: Make Thanksgiving a touchdown at Joe Theismann's Restaurant with a special a la carte menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Majestic: Enjoy a four-course prix fixe Thanksgiving meal for $9 and three-course children's menu from noon to 9 p.m.

Vola's Dockside Grill: Feast on a special three-course for $49 and kids prix fixe menu for $29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ada's on the River: Waterfront views are paired with a three-course Thanksgiving meal from noon to 9 p.m.

Blackwall Hitch: Enjoy a Thanksgiving menu priced at $48 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under.

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Lena's will serve Thanksgiving specials and a holiday wine list to pair with food. Dine-in and takeout will be available, including bottles of wine to go.

Brabo: Brabo Brasserie will serve a family-style menu for $85 per person and $45 children 5 and older.

Sweet-Fire Donna's: Closed on Thanksgiving, but Thanksgiving pre-orders can be picked up by Nov. 23.

Hank's Oyster Bar: Not open on Thanksgiving, but order a Hanks-Giving to go feast for four for pickup on Nov. 23.

1799 Prime: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.

Royal Restaurant: A Thanksgiving buffet menu will be served at $40 for adults and $21 for children under 12.

Laporta's Restaurant: A Thanksgiving lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for $49 and dinner from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $59.99.

Neighborhood Provisions: Order Thanksgiving packages or a la carte items for delivery and pickup on Nov. 23.

Mia's Italian Kitchen: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.

The Warehouse: Open for Thanksgiving reservations.

Oak Steakhouse: Feast on a Thanksgiving menu from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

UPDATE: Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden is not open on Thanksgiving Day.

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options in Alexandria include:

• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Wendy’s