Knoxville Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Posted by Lainey Jones on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 8:59 PM By Lainey Jones / November 14, 2021 Comment

We get it! Not everyone wants to (or can) cook for Thanksgiving. Maybe some years you just need a break from the hustle and bustle of your kitchen. Or maybe your home isn't big enough to host your family (we can help with that btw...) Your in luck, VisitKnoxville.com has a list of some great options available for dine-in and take-out for your Thanksgiving Meal.

From pick-up full menus to buffets and sit-down meals, Knoxville is full of Thanksgiving options and VisitKnoxville.com has rounded up some of their favorites for you. But make sure you get reservations early as space is limited at most of these restaurants and you don’t want to be left out! Also, please remember to tip your server a little extra if you can for working on the holiday. They deserve it.

Whether you’re local or coming from out of town and spending a long weekend here in Knoxville, there are several Thanksgiving Day options:

The Oliver Royale

5 Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
865.622.6434

The Oliver Royale has a yearly tradition of offering a 3-course upscale take on Thanksgiving with traditional and non-traditional offerings along with an incredible wine and cocktail list to pair with your holiday feast. The cost is $69 per person. The menu will be served from 11am - 7pm by  Executive Chef Darin Hoagland.  Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome and accommodated based on availability. See the  Oliver Royale Thanksgiving menu.

Copper Cellar West

7316 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.673.3422

Copper Cellar will feature an all-day Thanksgiving buffet for guests to savor. Call (865) 673-3422 for pricing and reservations. Traditionally all Copper Cellar, Calhoun’s, Smoky Mountain Brewery, and Corner 16 restaurants are open for Thanksgiving.

Status Dough

6535 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.999.0988

For those with a sweet tooth, Status Dough will be open 7am-2pm in their Bearden location, offering their best-in-town doughnuts, and yes, you can get pumpkin spice doughnuts. Their downtown location will be closed.

Chesapeake’s

(865) 673-3433 downtown Knoxville
(865) 851-9088 west Knoxville

Chesapeake's at both locations will be open. Downtown will be open with a regular menu and Thanksgiving-themed items. West location will be open featuring a served buffet with their regular menu and Thanksgiving items. Reservations recommended but not required.

Fleming's,  Ruth Chris Steakhouse,  and  Shoney's  will all be open for Thanksgiving.

Turkey dish served in a bowl at Oliver Royale
Oliver Royale

Thanksgiving Pick-Up, Take-Home, Warm-Up Menus to Ease the Cooking Chores

Brown Bag

Brown Bag has their Holiday Classic Menu for $16/person that includes Oven-Roasted Turkey, Winter Green Salad, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Bacon & Garlic Seasoned Green Beans, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Yeast Rolls and Brownies. 15-person minimum. Or opt for pan servings to mix-and-match your own menu.

Dead End BBQ

3621 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.212.5655

Dead End has to-go options that include Smoked Turkey and/or Smoked Ham with three sides and yeast roll or corn muffin. One week notice required for all orders. 20-person minimum required. Holiday menu available November 1-December 31, excluding Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit their website for more details.

Holly’s Gourmets Market and Cafe

5107 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
865.330.0123

Holly’s Gourmets Market is offering a pick-up holiday menu with a wonderful selection of favorites. Minimum six servings per order, call to place order.

Northshore Brasserie

9430 S. Northshore Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37922
865.539.5188

Northshore Brasserie will not have inside dining but doing a pickup of classic Thanksgiving for pre-order carryout. For 4-6 guests, enjoy a menu of mixed green salad with pears, walnuts, & gorgonzola vinaigrette, roast turkey and gravy, maple glazed ham, buttermilk & chive mashed potatoes, yam casserole, mac& cheese, green bean casserole, apple cranberry stuffing, basserie baguette with honey butter, and pumpkin pie. $200 + tax, Add-ons include shrimp cocktail and salmon rillette ($40), charcuterie & cheese ($40), mimosa kit ($50), and half bottle prices of wine are available at time of pickup. Orders must be placed no later than 11/18.

Original Article taken from VisitKnoxille.com