Restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner & Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go in 2024 [UPDATED]
While some are already making shopping lists to prepare their Thanksgiving meal, others would rather go out to eat at one of the KC area restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner. Or maybe order Thanksgiving to go and have it at home. Our team has been checking daily for updates, and we’ve gathered a list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner near you and Thanksgiving Dinner-to-Go options too.
*Note: several entities below have not updated their websites with updated information for Thanksgiving 2024. We’ve reached out to each of them. We will update this article once they reply with current details. If you know of one we should add, EMAIL us the details!
The holidays are the perfect time to gather with family, so avoid cooking dinner and the massive mess with family dinners made for you. You can dine in or carry out meals to go. If you’re thinking, “What’s open on Thanksgiving in Kansas City?” we’ve got you covered!
There are buffet-style meals, dinner-to-go options, seated dinners, and special Thanksgiving menus. Be sure to also check out our November Holiday Events Guide too!
We’ve all seen the scene in “The Santa Claus” when Scott Calvin burns Thanksgiving dinner & takes Charley to the only restaurant open in town.
While there aren’t as many places open on Thanksgiving, we’ve made it easy to find where is open on Thanksgiving with our guide to 33 restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City!
Save yourself the stress and enjoy someone else cooking your Thanksgiving meal this year. (or order Thanksgiving dinner to go)
Thankfully, there are many restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner around KC!
Know of one we should add? Does any of our information need editing? This year has been particularly hard on restaurants, so they are making changes on the fly. Help us stay up-to-date. Email us with the scoop. Thank you!
Looking for fun things to do on Thanksgiving Week or Thanksgiving Day? Check out the November Events Guide for events the entire month long. There’s also a dedicated section for the week of Thanksgiving! Then, after your Thanksgiving meal, do some of these Thanksgiving activities and create some forever memories with your family.
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner in Kansas City:
Take a look at 33 Thanksgiving dinner restaurants.
If you’re looking for restaurants to order Thanksgiving dinner online, you can scroll down and find those under the open restaurants. Happy Thanksgiving, Kansas City!
** Be sure to call ahead for reservations and to confirm details for pickup options. As you can imagine, this year has been challenging, and some restaurants and grocery stores are having to adjust and alter plans without notice. Be patient. Plan ahead. Happy Thanksgiving ~
Seasons 52
340 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112
If you’re looking for somewhere to dine that is special, this is a good option. This year they will be dishing up mini pumpkin pies, roasted turkey, Yukon mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, and butternut squash! Thanksgiving meals include a full Thanksgiving dinner made with seasonal ingredients.
Cost: Prices are not currently listed. Typical prices are adults $40 and kids $18.
Reservations: Make your reservations online at the Seasons 52 website or you can call (816) 531-0052 for details and reservations.
McCormick and Schmick’s
448 West 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112
Thanksgiving Feast to go that feeds 4 can be pre-ordered for $120.00. It includes roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing and a variety of sides. Must be ordered by November 25th. Their traditional turkey dinner will be served, as well as their full menu. Adults are $39, and kids are $15.
Cost: Pricing depends on what you order.
Reservations: Reservations can be made in advance at the McCormick & Schmick’s website specials or call (816) 531-6800.
Grand Street Café
4740 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Your family can join in for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner buffet complete with turkey, ham, and prime rib.
Thanksgiving sides include sweet potatoes, garlic whipped potatoes, homemade gravy, honey-glazed carrots, sugar snap peas, green bean casserole, cornbread, stuffing, a variety of salads, and desserts.
Cost: The Grand Street Cafe menus are available for Adults at $42, children ages 10 and under $17.
Reservations: To make a reservation you can call (816) 561-8000. Or email: [email protected]
Eddie V’s Kansas City
700 West 47th Street Kansas City, MO
Cost: Adults $55, Children $20
Eddie V’s is serving a full traditional Thanksgiving meal followed by delicious pumpkin pie!
Reservations: Reservations fill up very quickly and can be made online through Eddie V’s website.
The Capital Grille
4740 Jefferson Street, Kansas City, MO
Celebrate at the Capital Grille for Thanksgiving dinner where their regular dining menu will be served in addition to their Executive Chef’s take on Thanksgiving dinner.
THANKSGIVING PLATE FEATURES:
Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing, French Green Beans with Marcona Almonds, and Cranberry-Pear Chutney
FOR THE TABLE:
Sam’s Mashed Potatoes, Pecan-Crusted Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
DESSERT:
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Cost: A full dinner menu is also available.
Reservations: Make your reservation online at the Capital Grille website but do it quickly; they run out of room FAST.
Fogo de Chao:
222 West 47th Street, Kansas City, MO
Fogo de Chao will be open on Thanksgiving and will be serving their menu at dinner prices all day.
This Thanksgiving holiday season, celebrate with Fogo’s To-Go packages.
Reservations: Make your reservation to dine between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to take advantage of Thanksgiving hours. Reservations can be made online at the Fogo de Chao website.
Applebee’s
All KC locations
The Applebee locations around KC will be open on both Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day!
Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
Looking to find a great option to pick up Thanksgiving dinner this year? There are plenty of Kansas City restaurants where you can order and pick up Thanksgiving dinner.
Want to keep the take-out part a secret? Don’t worry – we won’t tell anyone you didn’t make it all yourself.
Cracker Barrel
Five locations in the metro.
Pre-Order Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go from Cracker Barrel
They have everything you need to make this Thanksgiving truly yummy. With their Heat n’ Serve Feast or Family Dinner, you will have a complete Thanksgiving meal to-go that’s ready to serve in 2 hours. They have several options so you can find just the right size for family and friends gathering. Or build your own from their a la carte menu. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time creating memories with your loved ones this Thanksgiving.
Pre-Order Thanksgiving dinner now on the Cracker Barrel website.
Seasons 52
340 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64112
Pick up your Thanksgiving meal and eat it at home. Order Thanksgiving to go warm & serve Thanksgiving dinner that feeds 4 to 6 people online. All you have to do is pick it up and enjoy it!
Last day to preorder is November 25th. Pre-orders are required, so be sure to save your order. You can pick it up on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, but there will be no option to pick it up on Thanksgiving.
Hyvee Holiday Meals are back:
Multiple Kansas City metro area locations
You can order Thanksgiving dinner to go via their website. Select an option to serve 4, or up to 20 guests. You can choose from turkey, ham, or prime rib dinners, with as many choices of sides as you need to feed your party. They have a la carte options, or complete meal packages. Thanksgiving meals to go are available for any budget and order details can be found on the Hyvee website.
Al la carte offerings can be added to the package meals to make it completely customizable for your needs.
Get even more bang for your buck with Hyvee’s affordable turkey, ham, or prime rib Thanksgiving meals to go. Although, their 4-person meal only comes with “one small-size of mashed potatoes” which would not be something I’m prepared to share with others.
Bob Evan’s
Multiple Kansas City area restaurant locations
You can order Thanksgiving dinner online and choose from three different feasts turkey, ham, or turkey and ham. So, there is a good Thanksgiving takeout option for everyone’s taste buds.
Thanksgiving dinner serves 4-8 people and comes with a few traditional sides. Ordering options and prices are based on location. Grab details online at the Bob Evans website.
Fritz’s Meats & Superior Sausage
10326 Stateline Rd, Leawood KS 66209
913-381-4618
Home of the smoked turkey. This place always has a line wrapped around the parking lot the Wednesday morning before Thanksgiving, so you know it’s good. Grab details for your Thanksgiving meats to go and place your order by visiting the Fritz Meats website online. You can order a variety of turkey options or ham. They will even SHIP it to you!
Fritz’s is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, but you can order prepared Thanksgiving dinners (smoked turkey or ham) beforehand. This is sure to be one delicious Thanksgiving dinner!
French Market
6947 Tomahawk Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208
913-362-0803
This isn’t you grandma’s prepared Thanksgiving dinner (no offense, grannies). This place is packing up dishes even Martha Stewart would salivate over. Creamy butternut squash with Hazelnuts and Sage, anyone?
Take a look at their mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinners to-go menu and order online through the French Market website. (update: the prepared Thanksgiving dinner menu will be released the 1st week of Nov. so look for updates online)
Whole Foods
A little something to please everyone on this menu, including your vegan cousin Fred— like vegan pumpkin pie and Rutabaga-Potato Mash.
Order Thanksgiving meals to-go online now and schedule your pick-up. Find more details about how to order Thanksgiving dinner online at the Whole Foods website.
Keep an eye out for other options that pop up during the next couple of weeks, and be sure to get your reservations in early! We’re constantly on the lookout for the latest and greatest info about places to go for Thanksgiving dinner in and around KC.
No matter how you decide to celebrate the holidays, we hope you have a happy one! We’re all looking forward to some holiday fun together with friends and family!
We’ve got full details for you on everything you can expect during the month of December right here on the iFamilyKC blog. Whatever you decide to do, remember to take time to spend with your family.
Bookmark our Guide to November events, and Where to See Santa, in order to make sure you don’t miss the events that require tickets. Some of the events are already selling out. We cover family fun all the way through Thanksgiving Weekend!
Happy Holidays!
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