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Thanksgiving is on Nov. 27 and while many people stay home and cook up a feast for the family, others may decide to save the time cooking and washing dishes and instead head out to eat.

For those who opt for the latter, here are the restaurants that will be open and closed on Thanksgiving Day: 

Open Applebee’s

Select locations will be open, but hours may vary. 

Arby’s

Most Arby’s locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day, but store hours may vary by location. Customers should double-check their nearest location. 

Ava

Ava in South Tampa is open on Thanksgiving Day. 

Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins locations are locally owned and operated, so hours will vary by location. 

Benihana

Some Benihana restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving with a special Prix fixed menu. Click here for details.

Burger King

Hours vary by location. Customers should check the hours of their nearest Burger King location.

Boston Market

Restaurants will be open, and Boston Market is offering a Thanksgiving menu. 

BRIO Tuscan Grille

Open and is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu. Pick-up is also available.

Buca di Beppo

Will be open for dine-in and takeout orders. 

Columbia Restaurant

The Columbia Restaurant will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Make reservations for Columbia Restaurants in Tampa, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Sand Key in Clearwater Beach and Celebration near Orlando. (Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center is closed that day.) 

Cracker Barrel

Open, but encourage customers to check local hours. 

Dave and Buster’s Del Frisco’s Grille

Open and will be offering a Thanksgiving prix fixe meal. 

Denny’s

Open, but encourage customers to check local hours. 

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FILE – An exterior view of the Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Muncy. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Dunkin’

Many locations will be open. However, hours may vary, so please verify with your nearest location. 

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Fleming’s is offering a special 2-course menu for Thanksgiving. Restaurants will be open at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving. Click here for details.

Fogo de Chao

Open and will be offering traditional holiday staples at select locations. 

IHOP

Open but hours may vary. 

Jimmy John’s

Most locations will be open but hours may vary by store. Be sure to call to verify hours. 

Kona Grill

Open and offering the ultimate Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 27 through Nov. 30. 

Krispy Kreme

Open but shops will close at 2 p.m. local time. 

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FILE – Maggiano’s Little Italy Italian restaurant on Post Oak Boulevard in downtown Houston, Texas. (Photo by: Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Maggiano’s

Maggiano’s locations will be open, and it will also be offering a Thanksgiving menu. Restaurants will be closing at 8 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving Day. 

Macaroni Grill

Locations will be open and will also offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu. 

McDonald’s

For those in need of a quick meal on the go, some McDonald’s restaurants will be open across the country. Specific locations and hours will vary by restaurant and owner/operator. Use the McDonald’s website or app to verify. Click here for details

Meat Market

Meat Market will offer holiday-inspired chef specials alongside its regular menu on Thanksgiving Day. 

Morton’s Steakhouse

Morton’s Steakhouse will be open on Thanksgiving with a four-course feast. Click here for details.

Oystercatchers

Oystercatchers inside the Grand Hyatt Tampa hotel will have a buffet available on Thanksgiving Day. 

Popeyes

Many locations will be open. However, hours may vary. 

Rodizio Grill

Rodizio Grill will be open with a special Thanksgiving menu. Hours and locations may vary. Click here for details.

Ruby Tuesday

Selection locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Customers are encouraged to call their local restaurant to verify hours. 

Starbucks

Most stores will be open, but hours may vary and customers are encouraged to check local hours. 

Taco Bell

Open, but hours may vary. Check with local restaurants just in case. 

TGIF

Locations will be open, but customers are encouraged to call ahead to verify hours. 

Waffle House

Open but hours may vary. Customers should double-check with their nearest Waffle House to verify hours. 

Wendy’s

Restaurants will be open. 

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The Source: Information for this article was taken from RetailMeNot and emailed confirmation from restaurants. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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