Whether dining out during the holidays is a beloved family tradition or you’re simply looking for a break from hosting, we’re here to help with a list of spots open on Thanksgiving Day in Memphis!
But first, a quick reminder not to put off your alcohol purchases until the big day! “By law, liquor stores are closed in Tennessee on Thanksgiving Day,” Scott Smith, owner of Rootstock Wine Merchants, tells us. “To keep things fair, grocery stores aren’t allowed to sell alcohol either.” Cheers to thinking ahead!
*Listed in alphabetical order
Brookhaven Pub & Grill
Neighborhood: East Memphis (Brookhaven Circle)
More info: brookhavenpubandgrill.com
Celebrate Thanksgiving evening with Brookhaven Pub & Grill! If you’re not interested in the traditional holiday menu, order some nachos, a chicken tender wrap, or a sausage and cheese plate. The eatery is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., with 21+ entry after 9 p.m. Did we mention there’s a heated patio?
Capital Grille
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: thecapitalgrille.com
Along with a full dinner menu, you can enjoy Capital Grille dishes like slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, fresh green beans with Marcona almonds, and cranberry-pear chutney. There are also shareable sides like mashed potatoes and pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey. Top off dinner with a delicious pumpkin cheesecake. Adults are $50 per person, and children are $20.
Complicated Pilgrim
Neighborhood: S. Cooper
More info: complicatedpilgrim.com
Complicated Pilgrim offers a decadent four-course, pre-fixe menu filled with contemporary twists on holiday classics. This year’s experience begins with pimento cheese deviled eggs, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and a Caesar salad. You can also choose from three entrées: Salmon Wellington, Mushroom “Meatloaf,” or Roasted Turkey. To round it out, select cherry, apple, white chocolate, or pumpkin pie for dessert. The feast is $55 per person, and you can make reservations on the restaurant website.
The Cupboard
Neighborhood: Midtown
More info: thecupboardrestaurant.com
If you have out-of-town visitors, The Cupboard is a great stop. You can look forward to the eatery’s signature home-style Southern comfort foods like chicken and dressing, fried or grilled catfish, corn pudding, mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, and a cobbler to end on a good note.
The Guest House at Graceland
Neighborhood: Whitehaven
More info: guesthousegraceland.com
Eat like a king (or at least The King)! Enjoy a meal at The Guest House at Graceland in the Grand Ballroom and snap some photos while you’re there. The menu includes pan-seared chicken, glazed salmon, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and more. Dinner is $75 per person.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: flemingssteakhouse.com
Enjoy Thanksgiving this year with a three-course Menu from Fleming’s. The menu offers items like filet mignon, herb-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cinnamon-cranberry sauce, and more. The cost is $62 per guest, and reservations are highly recommended.
Neil’s Music Room
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: neilsmemphis.com
To sample music and a delicious buffet, visit Neil’s Music Room for a fun and funky Turkey Day. The restaurant will serve smoked turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, English peas, yams, green beans, corn, rolls, cranberry sauce, and dessert. It opens at 11 a.m., so bring your stretchy pants!
Paulette’s
Neighborhood: Harbor Town
More info: paulettes.net
To kick off your meal, enjoy lobster bisque, sweet potato salad, or crab cakes. For your entrée, choose between a traditional turkey dinner, grilled filet mignon, or Gulf redfish with crab meat. To end the meal, you can look forward to freshly baked pumpkin pie, chocolate cake, or bourbon pecan pie. Meals start at $58 per person.
The Peabody
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: peabodymemphis.com
Enjoy a lavish brunch or dinner at The Peabody. You’ll find the works — from appetizers and salads to Thanksgiving-inspired entrées, delectable sides, and delicious desserts. Their four-course dinner is $108 per adult and $38 for children ages 5 to 12 and includes menu items like smoked turkey, marinated zucchini, cranberry-pear ricotta cake, and pumpkin pie.
Tug’s Casual Grill
Neighborhood: Harbor Town
More info: tugsmemphis.com
Enjoy a meal with all of the Thanksgiving classics, like cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, and sweet potatoes, at Tug’s Casual Grill. You can select one item from each course or order from a limited version of their regular menu. Prices start at $31.95 per person.
No matter how you celebrate, we wish you a Thanksgiving Day filled with great food, family, and friends! Did we miss a spot? Email [email protected]!
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