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Dining Out on Thanksgiving Day

Listing of Restaurants who Plan to Open for Thanksgiving Day

By DeCarol Jovanovic, Publisher for Fairfax-Burke-Oakton-Chantilly, VA November 22, 2022

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, and 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.

The following restaurants plan to be open for Thanksgiving:

The Capital Grille. At The Capital Grille (locations in Tysons and Fairfax), guests can enjoy a chef-prepared traditional Thanksgiving dinner with an upscale twist, including Slow-Roasted Turkey with Brioche Stuffing, French Green Beans with Marcona Almonds, Cranberry-Pear Chutney and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes, with the option to add Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey and Pumpkin Cheesecake at an additional charge. In addition, those looking to enjoy dinner at home may order a bundle of the restaurant’s Thanksgiving sides. To place a pre-order for pickup on November 23 or 24 or to make a reservation, visit TheCapitalGrille.com.

Bellissimo Restaurant, 10403 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030

BRIO Tuscan Grille, 11776 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033. Our Thanksgiving Feast To Go and Thanksgiving Catering meals can be picked up COLD for you to easily heat and enjoy later or HOT and ready to serve. Traditional Thanksgiving Feast menu is available for dine in or take out, as well as catering for larger groups, and includes the following:

  • Roasted Sliced White Turkey Meat
  • Herbed Pan Gravy
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Fresh Baked Sourdough Bread
  • Pumpkin Pie

Ruth's Chris Steak House, 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Suite 101, Fairfax, VA 22030. The menu includes Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey, Sausage & Herb Stuffing, Homemade Turkey Gravy and Cranberry Relish. Please visit https://www.ruthschris.com/promotions/thanksgiving-at-ruths/ for full menu details.

Breakers BBQ, Fair Oaks Mall. https://breakersbbq.com/fair-oaks-mall-location/

703 Bar and Kitchen, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033. Inquiries: 703-667-4216. https://www.703barandkitchen.com/

Ocean Paradise Restaurant and Bar. 3903-I Fair Ridge Drive Fairfax, VA 22033. https://oceanparadiserestaurant.com/

Blue Iguana. 12727 Shoppes Lane Fairfax, VA 22033. https://blueiguanafairfax.com/

And as always...dining locations such as McDonald's, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, and other Nationwide chains offer options to dine on Thanksgiving Day as well.