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As family and friends prepare for Thanksgiving on Thursday, some last-minute planners may be considering outsourcing their holiday meals.
Some restaurants close all at once during the holidays to give team members time to spend with family and friends, while others have different opening hours depending on location.
Whether you're looking to dine in or grab a meal to-go, these are some of the top restaurants open on Thanksgiving. However, business hours may vary by location.
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For those who don't want to go through the trouble of preparing a Thanksgiving meal, several major restaurants remain open on the holiday. (license/image)
cracker barrel
Cracker Barrel restaurants will be open regular hours Thursday. The restaurant's website says it will serve traditional meals starting at 11 a.m.
Cracker Barrel Restaurant Serves Traditional Holiday Meals Starting at 11 a.m. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
apple bees
The self-proclaimed Neighborhood Grill and Bar plans to be open on Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location.
Most Applebee's restaurants welcome diners on Thanksgiving Day. (Don & Melinda Crawford/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
The Capital Grill
The upscale steakhouse chain's website says it will be serving a special holiday dinner this Thanksgiving in addition to its full dinner menu.
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ihop
Most pancake houses will be open on Thanksgiving for those looking for syrup-filled pancakes.
Most IHOP restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day. (license/image)
hooters
If you love chicken wings, check out your local Hooters. Most will have modified hours during the holidays.
Denny's
Most Denny's will maintain regular business hours during Thanksgiving.
Most Denny's restaurants will continue to operate on their normal 24-hour schedule. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
golden enclosure
The buffet and grill will remain open during the Thanksgiving event on Thursday.
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ruby tuesday
Most restaurants on Ruby Tuesday will be open on Thanksgiving for those who want steak, seafood, and burgers. The restaurant said to check its website for specific location hours.
