No holiday means great food quite like Thanksgiving. Turkey, stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey, pumpkin pie, turkey, and turkey. Yet for all the deliciousness that can be found on the fourth Thursday in November, who wants to spend all day preparing, cooking, cleaning up and everything? Nobody! So why not consider taking the holiday off and finding somewhere that will do all the other stuff for you, so you can focus on the part that matter… Eating!
Here is a selection of restaurants in the Toledo area that will be open on Thanksgiving Day (photos are regular menu items and may not be served on the holiday):
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day in Toledo
Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Rd, Maumee
419-865-2393 | brandywinecc.com
Bring the whole family out for a delicious Thanksgiving at Brandywine. A full buffet with all the delicious holiday favorites will be available in the classy confines of one of Toledo’s best country clubs, so you can feel all classy as you wolf down your turkey. The buffet will cost $27.50 for adults, but kids 6 to 12 are only $13.50 and under 5 eat free.
Brim House
444 N Summit St., Downtown Toledo,
419-243-7664 | brimhousetoledo.com
No matter whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner, Brim House offers a delicious option for you and your family. Their Thanksgiving Brunch comes with turkey, sweet potatoes, a mac & cheese station and more, as well as an activity center for kids to enjoy. Book now through OpenTable and savor a delectable holiday feast, allowing you to relax, enjoy your family, and create cherished memories while they handle all the culinary delights.
Cousino’s Steakhouse
1842 Woodville Rd., Oregon
419-693-0862 | cousinossteakhouse.com
Cousino’s classic menu of chicken, steak, seafood and more will be joined by a special turkey entrée during the steakhouse’s special holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, open from 12 PM until 6PM. Reservations recommended. Treat yourself to a memorable feast this Thanksgiving.
Doc Watson’s
1515 S Byrne Rd.
419-389-6003 | docwatsonstoledo.com
Want a great turkey dinner? Doc Watson’s has you covered. Hate turkey, or maybe you’re just sick of hearing about it and want something else for the holiday? Doc Watson’s is here for you, too, offering its full menu in addition to its Thanksgiving meal. They’ll be open at 11:30, so if you want to enjoy a hearty lunch or dinner at the Doc’s, reservations are recommended.
Firepit Grille
7723 Airport Hwy, Holland
419-724-4441 | firepitgrille.com
A brunch buffet may sound like an unusual option for Thanksgiving, but when it’s at a place as delicious as Firepit Grille, a selection of eggs, sausage, and biscuits sounds like a beautiful step outside the norm. Of course, all the traditional holiday staples will be served, too, so it’s not like you’re totally leaving turkey behind— unless you want to. The buffet will be served from 10PM-6PM and costs $22.95 for adults.
Granite City Food and Brewery
2300 Village Dr. W, Ste 130, Maumee
419-878-9050 | gcfb.com
Sometimes you want to enjoy a lovely meal surrounded by your relatives. And sometimes you want to enjoy a lovely meal surrounded by beer. Granite City’s Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet provides the second option. Hours are from 12PM-5PM. Costs $34.99 for adults, $10.99 for kids, and reservations are highly recommended.
Hollywood Casino Toledo
777 Hollywood Blvd,
419-661-5200 | hollywoodcasinotoledo.com
Admit it— something just feels wonderfully naughty about spending the most wholesome of holidays at the casino. But with Hollywood’s expansive buffet offering not only turkey but also prime rib, shrimp and more, the casino is a wonderful option for those looking to avoid cooking, and maybe to spend a bit of time at the slot machines, too.
Mancy’s Steakhouse at the Hancock Hotel
631 S Main Street, Findlay
419-423-0631 | hancockhotel.com
A Toledo classic in a unique location, Mancy’s at the Hancock features an amazing Thanksgiving feast from 11-4, with your choice of turkey, salmon, pork loin, prime rib and more, served alongside a selection of holiday favorites. Prices vary depending upon your choice of entrée, and reservations are strongly encouraged.
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
1750 State Park Rd #2, Oregon
419-836-1466 ext. 567 | maumeebaylodge.com/dining
Maumee Bay’s beautiful Thanksgiving buffet, held from 11:00am until 3pm, features a remarkable selection sure to satisfy even the most finicky of holiday diners, including a full selection of appetizers, a roast beef carving station, ham, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and oodles more, topped off with a selection of desserts. Adults cost $40.95, seniors $38.95, children $30.95. Walk-ins welcome.
Sam’s Diner
578 W Dussel Dr, Maumee
419-897-0284 | Visit on Facebook
Want an early morning option for your holiday? Swing by Sam’s, where you can find a terrific Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings served as early as 8am, and open until 3pm.
Whitehouse Inn
10853 Waterville St, Whitehouse
419-877-1180 | thewhitehouseinn.net
If you want to dine at Whitehouse’s all-you-can-eat holiday buffet this year, you’re currently out of luck, the event’s reservations are completely booked. But if you wanna call anyway and see if you maybe will luck out into a chance at one of the area’s best Thanksgiving dining experiences, that’s entirely up to you. Good luck!
Wherever you spend your holiday, I hope it’s surrounded by the people you love. Happy Feasting!
