Enjoy a stress-free holiday this year by eating a meal at one of the many Chattanooga restaurants open on Thanksgiving. Without the wasted cooking time and mess to clean, you can focus on your family instead.
Whether you want a traditional holiday menu or a more upscale experience, you’ll find plenty of local options right here.
Sit Down Restaurants
We know holidays are some of the most important days of the year. To make things easier, we have provided the website and phone number for each restaurant so you can confirm the hours of operation before you arrive.
1. City Cafe Diner
901 Carter St, Chattanooga
(423) 634-9191
Open 24/7
7641 Lee Highway, Chattanooga
(423) 485-8222
Open 24/7
In addition to serving all their scrumptious regular menu items, City Cafe Diner will also be serving a special Thanksgiving plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, and all your favorite sides!
2. Bea’s Restaurant
4500 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga
(423) 867-3618
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bea’s Restaurant is offering turkey, ham, chicken, buffalo wings, and tons of traditional sides. Meals are priced at $23 per person.
3. Cracker Barrel
2346 Shallowford Village Dr, Chattanooga
(423) 892-0977
Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
50 Birmingham Hwy, Chattanooga
(423) 825-5885
Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s and follow it up with a delicious pie for dessert. Regular menu items will also be available.
4. Food Works
205 Manufacturers Road, Chattanooga, TN
(423) 752-7487
Reservations Are Required
Enjoy a delectable Thanksgiving buffet with all the traditional food you love. Plus Food Works is upping the ante with glazed ham, prime rib, and a decadent dessert display.
5. Forge at the Chattanoogan Hotel
1201 Broad St, Chattanooga
(423) 756-3400
Reservations are Required
Enjoy a huge Thanksgiving buffet with local and regionally inspired dishes plus many traditional holiday favorites. Meal prices are $65 for adults, $25 for kids 12 and under, FREE for kids under 6. Reservations are required.
6. Hair of the Dog Pub
334 Market St, Chattanooga
(423) 265-4615
Opening at 5 p.m.
Hair of the Dog will be open for dinner only and will be serving limited selections from its regular menu.
7. Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
2 W Aquarium Way, Chattanooga
(423) 708-8505
Reservations are Required
At Puckett’s guests will enjoy turkey, meatloaf, pulled pork, and tons of traditional sides. Of course, there will also be delicious pies for dessert.
Meal prices are $40 for adults, $20 for kids ages 7-12, FREE for kids 6 and under.
8. Bridgeman’s Chophouse at The Read House
107 W. M.L. King Blvd., Chattanooga, TN
(423) 643-1240
Reservations Required
At Bridgeman’s guests can choose between yummy Thanksgiving favorites as well as more upscale menu items. Regular Chophouse menu items will also be available.
9. Whitebird Chattanooga
102 Walnut St, Chattanooga
(423) 269-8537
Reservations are Required
Whitebird will be serving an upscale Thanksgiving spread with gourmet menu items and tasty desserts.
10. IHOP
5814 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga
(423) 490-0559
Closing at 3 p.m.
5113 TN-153, Hixson
(423) 877-4732
Closing at 3 p.m.
IHOP will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal in addition to their regular menu items. The restaurant will be open through lunch and closed for dinner.
11. Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga
(423) 266-4488
Cruises at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The Southern Belle is hosting a scrumptious Thanksgiving buffet with a scenic river view. Ticket prices $60 for adults and $40 for children.
12. Rodizio Grill
439 Broad Street, Chattanooga
(423) 777-4999
Open 11 a.m to 9 p.m. (Reservations Strongly Encouraged)
2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard, Chattanooga
(423) 498-3999
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Reservations Strongly Encouraged)
Enjoy this Rodizio’s entire dinner menu, complete with some extras like Thanksgiving sides and festive desserts.
13. Ruth’s Chris
2321 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga TN
(423) 602-5900
Reservations Required
Ruth’s Chris will be serving a 3-course meal complete with a salad or soup, roast turkey with holiday sides, and a delicious dessert. The price is $44 per adult and $17 per child.
14. Waffle House
All Waffle Houses are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day serving up all your favorite breakfast menu items all day long.
15. Golden Corral
760 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA
(706) 866-7514
Open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Golden Corral will be open from 10 AM – 7:30 PM with special Thanksgiving fixin’s and many regular menu items.
Fast Food Restaurants
Though the restaurants below will be serving their regular menu items, they make great places to stop if you need food in a pinch. Hours may vary for each individual location.
Starbucks
Most locations will be open with limited hours.
Burger King
Most locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Did we miss any Chattanooga restaurants open Thanksgiving? Send us the details and we’ll add it to the list.
More East TN Family Fun
Erica has lived in East TN for over 10 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!
This list is not accurate. Check individual locations listed…
I updated the list with the links to all the Thanksgiving info on the restaurant pages. I hope that helps. 🙂
Sticky fingers is closed on Thanksgiving this year.