Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)

Thanksgiving can be stressful. Not everyone wants to (or can) spend hours in the kitchen making Thanksgiving. If you’re looking to dine out for Thanksgiving (or carry out), the following restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day around Columbus in 2022.

There are also many options for heat and eat, and carry-out Thanksgiving dinners listed below, or on this page. Reservations are strongly recommended. Please let me know if you are aware of any others!

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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus 2022

94th Aero Squadron

5030 Sawyer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
614-237-8887; rsvp required
HOURS: Seating from 11 am – 3 pm; reservations required
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving buffet
COST: $39.99 For Adults, $19.99 for Children 5-12 years old, Free for kids under 5. 

The Berwick

3250 Refugee Rd.
614-235-7100 – reservations recommended
HOURS: 11:30 am – 4 pm
MENU: Annual Thanksgiving Buffet
COST: Adults, $44, Kids ages 4-12, $25, Kids 3 and under free
TO GO: Lots of Thanksgiving options available for pickup or delivery. Full meal available, plus la carte options, including entrees, sides, and desserts Choose to pickup cold during Thanksgiving week (for heat and eat), or pick up hot for immediate consumption.
Pickup available November 22-24, including Thanksgiving. Options range from full turkey dinners for 2-25 people, to ala carte sides, main dishes, lasagna, baked goods, and more in a variety of sizes. Orders due by November 15.

Bob Evans

various locations (call your location for availability)
HOURS:  8 a.m. – 7 p.m. for dine in and carry out
MENU: Special breakfast menu, plus Thanksgiving Platter available after 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day; featuring slow-roasted turkey, three farm-fresh sides, bread and a slice of pie for $15.99. A premium version features turkey and ham for $17.99. The kid’s version of the platter is available as a dine-in special for $6.99. These platters will be available for dine-in, carryout or delivery.
TO GO:  Farmhouse Feasts can be ordered online or by calling your local restaurant.

Bob Evans Thanksgiving Platter

Boston Market

various locations
HOURS: varies, contact local store
MENU: Regular menu, plus Dine in/out Thanksgiving meal $13.99, or a feast for 3 for $39.99 (no substitutions) pricing varies
TO GO: Holiday Meals – A la Carte options, Heat and Serve for 4-12. You can even have fully-cooked, full Thanksgiving dinner or main dishes shipped to you frozen to just heat and serve.

Brio Italian Grille

MENU: Choose our special 3-course Traditional Thanksgiving meal or from our a la carte menu of Italian favorites such as Pasta Brio, Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine, and Gorgonzola Beef Medallions.
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.
Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced turkey with gravy, pancetta stuffing, broccolini, garlic mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce, and pumpkin spiced bread pudding. To Go Feasts are prepared COLD to heat & enjoy (or) HOT & ready to serve.
Pick up available November 14-24; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 22.
COST: Small $105, feeds up to 3. Large $192, feeds up to 6

Buca di Beppo

Columbus and Worthington
HOURS: 11 am – 7 pm
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving meal as well as a selection from our a la carte menu of authentic Italian favorites, all served family style. 
MEAL: Sliced White Meat Turkey, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Traditional Italian dishes are available as well.
Pick up available November 14-24; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 22.
COST: Buca Small® $99, feeds up to 3. Buca Large® $186, feeds up to 6
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.

Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center

2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055
(740) 788-1370
HOURS: Reservations available for 11 am – 2 pm
MEAL: Dine-in 3 course prix fixe menu includes choice of soup or salad, entrée, 5 sides, and dessert
COST: $42 for adults, $14-19 for children, 4 and under eat free; tax and 20% gratuity is included
TO-GO: Also offering Thanksgiving To-Go Meals Priced $38 Per Person.  See to-go menu.

Columbus Fish Market

1245 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: 3 Course Traditional Thanksgiving Meal; Holiday A La Carte Menu and our Children’s Menu (for guests 12 & under) will also be available.
COST: $39 for adults; $18 for children’s 2 course turkey dinner (ages 12 and under), and a la carte
TO-GO: Full holiday dinner to-go for 4-6 from $159. Final order deadline for to-go orders is 11/20. Order pick up is Thanksgiving Day 9am–11am 

Coopers Hawk Winery

4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH  43219
614.428.6999
HOURS:  11 am – 9 pm
MENU: Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
COST: Adult $33.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $14.99
TO GO: Thanksgiving Dinner​ Heat and Serve Meal – Serves 6 for $199.99
Call your local restaurant to order by November 18. Pick up your heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner on November 22-23

Cracker Barrel

(All locations)
HOURS:  11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (regular breakfast menu available from 6 a.m. at select locations)
MENU:  Regular menu, plus Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal beginning at 11 am. Join the Online Wait List to lessen your wait time.
COST: $12.99 Adult or $7.99 Child for platter (2021 pricing)
TO GO: Small and large holiday meals, meats, sides, and desserts available for pickup, plus heat-n-serve or hot and ready meals to-go

The Guild House

624 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
HOURS: 10 am – 9 pm
MENU: Regular menu and typically offers a prix fixe menu

J Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood

1 E. Campus View Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Call 614.840.9090 for reservations
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MEAL: Regular menu, prix fixe menu, and a Thanksgiving Day Three Course Menu
COST: $45/adults, $21/kids 12 and under (also available for carryout). Regular menu; standard pricing

The Keep, LeVeque Tower, Mezzanine level

50 West Broad St. Columbus 43215
614-224-9500
HOURS: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
MENU: Thanksgiving Buffet
COST: $49/person, $24/children under 11, free for ages 5 and under

Lindey’s

169 E. Beck St. Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 228-4343
HOURS: 11 am – 6 pm
MENU: Dine-in or curbside special Thanksgiving meal. See menu and details.
COST: Menu pricing

Matt the Millers

Dublin: 6725 Avery-Muirfield Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43016
614-799-9100
Polaris: 1436 Gemini Place  Columbus, Ohio 43240
614-841-4430
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MEAL: Full Thanksgiving Buffet
COST: $39.95 adults, $14.95 kids ages 5-10, free for kids 3 and under per one paying adult

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood

3965 New Bond Street, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 476-3663
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
MENU: Traditional Turkey Dinner complete with all the staples; regular dinner menu also available
COST: $35/adults, $14/kids for Thanksgiving Feast

Mimi’s Cafe

1428 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 433-0441
HOURS: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MENU: Standard menu, plus traditional 3 course Thanksgiving Dine-In Meal beginning at 11 am on Thanksgiving Day. 
COST: Standard menu pricing; $28.99 for adults (take home or dine-in!), $12.99 for kids 12 and under
TO-GO: Take Home heat and serve Turkey Dinner serves 8-10 for $179.99. Side-only meals available as well

Mitchell’s Steakhouse 

1408 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
(614) 888-2467
45 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 621-2333
HOURS: 12 pm – 8 pm
MENU: 4 Course Thanksgiving Meal, 3 Course Meal for Kids, or regular menu
COST: $49/adult, $25/child under 12
TO GO: Thanksgiving Feast To-Go serves 4-6 and features a full turkey dinner with sides and dessert. $199. Must Pre-Order Feast To-Go by November 20 for scheduled pick up on Thursday morning from 9 am – 11 am. 

Texas de Brazil

4040 Easton Station, Suite E 105, Columbus, Ohio 43219
614.472.4072
HOURS: Open at noon
MENU: Regular Menu, plus Thanksgiving Day favorites

The Trout Club

2250 Horns Hill Rd Newark, OH 43055
740-366-2770 or email reservations@thetroutclub.com to book
HOURS:  11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MEAL: Full Thanksgiving meal. Includes starter, choice of entree, salad, choice of two sides, and dessert
COST: $42 for adult, $18 for kids ages 3-12. Free for kids under 3. Tax and gratuity not included.

Tucci’s

35 N. High Street, Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS: Open from 11 am-6pm (last seating at 5 pm)
MENU: 3-course prix fixe menu featuring traditional favorites and Chef’s selections to choose from. Also offering a kids’ menu.
COST: $80 per person

Union Cafe

782 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: 6 pm – 2:30 am
MENU: Standard menu

Thanksgiving meals To-Go for 2022

Columbus Museum of Art Schokko Holiday Meal Packages

Bring a delicious Schokko Café meal home this holiday season. When you dine in the café, or at home with Schokko meals, you are supporting CMA.

Packages are available for Thanksgiving that includes feasts for 2-4, 4-6, sides, pies, and more. Thanksgiving package orders can be ordered through November 20. Pick-up ONLY on November 23 from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. 

Details here.

Home Chef at Kroger

Home Chef Holiday Meals are available at select Kroger Family stores nationwide to order ahead, pick up, and heat. Choose from in-store holiday bundles that serve four to eight people – main courses, sides and desserts included.

Highlights for Thanksgiving include Boneless Turkey, Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, and of course, Pumpkin Pie. For holidays through the end of the year, enjoy ready-made dishes such as Bone-In Ham, Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce, and many more mouthwatering faves.

Orders for Home Chef’s Heat and Eat holiday menu can be placed online here, over the phone, or in person at select Kroger Family stores across the country, starting with Thanksgiving orders on November 2. Thanksgiving orders must be placed by November 22, and final holiday season orders must be placed by December 22.

City BBQ Holiday Meals

Fully cooked and smoked holiday meals are available with reheating instructions.
Starting at $169.99; Serves 12-16

Each option comes with two quart sides of your choice, plus a pint of gravy or a dozen buns. 

Turkey Breast Meal
$79.99; feeds 6–8 with leftovers

Slow-smoked turkey breast, two favorite sides, one quart each, a half-dozen buns or a pint of gravy

(Individual meats are also available, with hams and whole turkeys for $89.99 each and smoked turkey breasts for $54.99.)

You must order over the phone or at your local store. These meals sell out. More info on City BBQ website.

Cameron Mitchell Thanksgiving in a Box

The Thanksgiving “In a Box” is a complete holiday meal for 10, fully-cooked with instructions to heat and serve at home. 
$395; Serves 10

• Choice of: 12 lb Brined and Roasted Whole Turkey or 10 lb Citrus Brined, Sliced Turkey Breast
• Herbed Brioche Stuffing
• Natural Pan Gravy
• Cranberry Relish
• Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
• Green Bean Casserole
• Sourdough Bread and Whipped Butter
• Whole Pumpkin Pie garnished with Cinnamon Short Bread and White Chocolate Mousse
• Mutsu Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon and Flaked Sugar Drop-Biscuit Crust

Thanksgiving a la carte menu is also available, including appetizers, dips, soups, sides, desserts, and wine. You can even have your packed for car travel for up to 5 hours for a small fee.

Order by 5 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2022. Details here. 
Pick up on Wednesday, November 23 at the Main Office at Crosswoods or The Exchange at Bridge Park in Dublin
To order, email cateringrequest@cameronmitchell.com or call 614.848.4700
7619 Huntington Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 (Just north of I-270 & US-23 at Crosswoods)

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Der Dutchman Thanksgiving Meals

445 S. Jefferson Route 42 Plain City, OH 43064, (614) 873-3414, orders-DDPC@derdutchman.com

Fully cooked & cold-packed meals — Reheating instructions included

Serves 5 – $89.99
2½ lbs. roast turkey or sliced ham, 1 qt. mashed potatoes, 1 qt. dressing (stuffing), 1 qt. gravy, 1 qt. green beans or corn, 1 doz. dinner rolls (white or wheat), 1 freshly baked pie

Serves 10 – $159.99
5 lbs. roast turkey or sliced ham, 2 qts. mashed potatoes, 2 qts. dressing (stuffing), 1 qt. gravy, 2 qts. green beans or corn, 1½ doz. dinner rolls (white or wheat), 2 freshly baked pies

An option to serve 20 is also available for $279.99. Also offering entrees, side dishes, rolls, desserts, and pies.
Order online by Saturday, November 19. Pickup Tues-Wed. November 22-23. All orders must be pre-paid. 

Giant Eagle and Market District Thanksgiving Dinners

Giant Eagle and Market District’s Thanksgiving Dinners offer family-sized bundles to serve 8, 10, or 12. Meals feature a main entrée, plus Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, and Dinner Rolls. Sides available with larger dinners. Turkey only options are also available. Simply warm your meal in the oven or microwave and serve.

Prices are between $74.99 – $164.99

Place order by November 13
Pick up your order November 20-23 at your local store. More info on Giant Eagle website.