BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Baltimore County are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.
Baltimore County restaurants taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day include:
Cockeysville
Hunt Valley
Nottingham
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Middle River
Owings Mills
Rosedale
Towson
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Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Maryland will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by delish, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. They 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.
As always, Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location.
Applebee’s: Hours and participation varies by location.
Bob Evans: Most stores will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.
Burger King: Hours may vary by location.
Chart House: Three-course meal options on the restaurant’s Thanksgiving menu include a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings. Order-ahead options are available.
Cracker Barrel: The restaurant will be open during normal hours, with a limited Thanksgiving menu starting at 11 a.m. Order-ahead options are available.
Domino’s Pizza: Stores aren’t required to, but some individual locations may choose to be open on Thanksgiving.
Denny’s: The restaurant will be open during regular hours.
Firehouse Subs: Hours may vary by location.
Fogo de Cha?o: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Golden Corral: The buffet will offer all-you-can-eat fresh carved turkey and other Thanksgiving fare.
Hooters: Hours may vary by location.
IHOP: Hours may vary by location.
Maggiano’s Little Italy: The restaurant will be open during regular hours for dine-in and carryout, but also offers catering options.
McCormick and Schmick’s: In addition to its regular dinner menu, the restaurant will offer a traditional turkey dinner. Order-ahead options are available.
McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.
Morton’s the Steakhouse: The restaurant is offering a four-course Thanksgiving meal for dine-in guests, as well as order-ahead and catering options.
Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.
Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Reservations are strongly encouraged as the restaurant observes extended hours on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner or order from the steak menu. A complete Thanksgiving meal or sides can be pre-ordered.
Seasons 52: The restaurant will be open regular hours and offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal for dine-in or pre-order.
Sonic: Many, but not all, locations will be open.
Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.
Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.
TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.
Waffle House: Restaurants are open regular hours, as they are every other day of the year.
Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.