Thanksgiving Day Openings
 

Bog & Barley

Celebrate Thanksgiving at this stunning Irish pub, known for its warm hospitality, elevated fare, and beautiful design inspired by the pubs of Ireland. Bog & Barley will be open from noon to 8 p.m., offering its regular menu alongside four holiday favorites: butternut squash soup, a classic Thanksgiving dinner plate, roasted sweet potatoes, and pumpkin sticky toffee pudding.

Capital Grille

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a classic plated feast featuring slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, green beans with Marcona almonds, and cranberry-pear chutney. Shareable sides include Sam’s mashed potatoes and pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, plus pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Full dinner menu also available. See the menu.

Capriccio Grill Thanksgiving Dinner at The Peabody

Enjoy a refined Southern twist on Thanksgiving at Capriccio Grill, featuring a special prix fixe holiday menu from Executive Chef Andreas Kisler and team. Choose from elegant options like roasted turkey with all the trimmings or Beef Wellington with parsnip purée and pomegranate molasses glaze. Save room for the Thanksgiving Trio dessert of pumpkin pie, cranberry dulce opera, and hazelnut orange cheesecake. $48–$75 per person. Open 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Chez Philippe

Experience a luxurious four-course Thanksgiving feast at Chez Philippe, where Chef Keith Clinton blends modern American flavors with elegant French presentation. The menu features dishes like butternut squash agnolotti, squab with sage demi-glace, and heritage turkey breast with cranberry and white asparagus, finished with a decadent vanilla pumpkin petit gateau. $150 per adult; optional wine pairing $55. Served 5:30–10 p.m.

Thanksgiving Tea at Chez Philippe

Celebrate the season with a festive twist on Afternoon Tea at Chez Philippe in The Peabody Memphis. Enjoy three courses of warm seasonal scones, elegant tea sandwiches, and delicate sweet petit fours, paired with a curated selection of fine teas—including caffeine-free options for kids. $78 per adult; $48 per child for Duckie Tea. Valet parking included.

Complicated Pilgrim

Start your day or end your evening at Complicated Pilgrim. They'll be serving a Thanksgiving breakfast from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m. and then will reopen for dinner from 12-5 p.m. with turkey, salmon, meatloaf, salted caramel apple pie, and more Thanksgiving classics! 

The Guest House at Graceland

Celebrate Thanksgiving in true Memphis style at The Guest House at Graceland’s Grand Ballroom, featuring live music and a lavish buffet of holiday favorites. Enjoy everything from deep-fried turkey and molasses-glazed ham to baked mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, and decadent desserts like pumpkin cheesecake and bourbon pecan pie. Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. $112.95 adults; $43.68 youth (5–12); kids 4 and under free. Reservations required.

Memphis Chess Club

In need of a caffeinated pick-me-up? Memphis Chess Club will open as normal until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving at Paulette's Restaurant 

At Paulette’s Restaurant, the holiday meal becomes an elevated affair with a five-course Thanksgiving prix fixe menu on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.

The Peabody Thanksgiving Brunch

Celebrate the holiday at the “South’s Grand Hotel” with an extravagant Thanksgiving brunch buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, a carving station with prime rib, roasted lamb, and glazed ham, plus seasonal sides, seafood, antipasto, and a 32-foot dessert table from the Peabody Pastry Shop. Adults $144; children 5–12 $51; kids 4 and under free. Served 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Thanksgiving at Seasons 52

Let Seasons 52 host your Thanksgiving celebration with a chef-curated menu featuring all the classics. Enjoy roasted turkey with savory gravy, brioche sage stuffing, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, French green beans, cranberry relish, and a pumpkin pie mini indulgence for dessert.

Tekila Mexican Cuisine

For elevated Mexican cuisine, Tekila will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They also offer a variety of family Thanksgiving takeout meals.

Tug's Casual Grill

For an approachable celebration, Tug’s Casual Grill will offer a Southern-style Thanksgiving Grand Buffet featuring hearty comfort favorites, carving selections, and beloved classic sides in a welcoming, come-as-you-are setting.

Westy's

Know anyone in need? Every year, Westy's offers a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. It's complete with all the fixins: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cabbage, and assorted desserts. Eat there or take it with you. 

When in doubt, check with your favorite Chinese or Indian restaurant. Hotel restaurants generally stay open too.

Thanksgiving Evening Bar & Dinner Openings

B.B. King's Blues Club

Open at night with band Ashton Riker & The Memphis Royals taking the stage at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. They'll offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal for $45/person.

Bardog Tavern

This downtown bar opens at 5 p.m. Thanksgiving night with their normal bar and food menu plus a Thanksgiving plate special. Available for dine-in or takeout.

Brookhaven Pub & Grill

East Memphis sports bar. Will open at 3:30 p.m.to catch all the games like Chiefs vs. Cowboys game or stop in ahead before heading to the Memphis  vs. Navy game.

Lafayette’s

FreeWorld hits the stage at 6 p.m., serving up their signature Memphis “new school meets old school” grooves.

Lamplighter Lounge

Welcoming venue and bar open 365 days a year. 21+ after 6 p.m.

Max's Sports Bar

Every year, Max's has a big Thanksgiving celebration with a potluck. Don't come empty handed and expect for it to be busy. Begins generally at 5 p.m. 

Neil’s Music Room 

Laidback bar & grill. Neil’s is open 365 days a year with a Thanksgiving buffet.

Slider Inn - MIDTOWN ONLY

Opening at 5 p.m., Slider Inn Midtown will also have a Thanksgiving inspired specials like turkey slider, Honey Ham & Bacon Cranberry Jam Sliders, deviled eggs and more.

Tiger and Peacock

Wind down after a long day of cooking with a nice, upscale cocktail at Tiger and Peacock in the Memphian. They'll be open Thanksgiving evening from 5-10 p.m.

Westy's

After serving their free Thanskgiving meals during the day, Westy's generally opens the restaurant and bar at 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. Delivery in downtown available after 5 p.m.

Additional Thanksgiving Events

University of Memphis vs. Navy Game

Thanksgiving football! Memphis plays at home Thanksgiving night with kickoff at 6:30 p.m.