What major restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving?

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As families and friends prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, some last-minute planners may be looking to get their holiday meals out.
While some restaurants will close all together during the holiday to allow team members time to spend with their families and friends, others will have varying hours of operation depending on location.
Whether you’re dining in or looking for takeout, these are some of the biggest restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving, though hours may vary by location.
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For those who don’t want to go through the trouble of cooking a Thanksgiving meal, some great restaurants are keeping their doors open this holiday. (iStock / Stock)
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel restaurants are open regular hours Thursday. The restaurant’s website says it will have a traditional dinner starting at 11 am

Cracker Barrel restaurants will serve a traditional holiday meal starting at 11 a.m (Photos by Paul Weaver/SOPA/LightRocket via Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
Applebee’s
The self-proclaimed “Neighborhood Grill and Bar” will be open Thanksgiving Day, though hours may vary by location.

Many Applebee’s restaurants will welcome diners on Thanksgiving Day. (Don & Melinda Crawford/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
The Capital Grille
The upscale steakhouse chain’s website says it’s hosting Thanksgiving this year with a special holiday meal in addition to its full dinner menu.
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HOP
Many pancake houses will be open on Thanksgiving for those craving syrupy pancakes.

Most IHOP restaurants will be open to serve customers on Thanksgiving. (iStock / Stock)
Horns
Those who like chicken wings can check out local Hooters, most of which will be operating under modified hours for the holiday.
Denny’s
Most Denny’s will keep regular business hours on Thanksgiving.

Most Denny’s restaurants will remain open for their normal 24-hour operating hours. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, File/Getty Images)
The Golden Corral
The buffet and grill will remain open for Thanksgiving Thursday.
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Ruby on Tuesday
Many Ruby Tuesday restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving for those craving steak, seafood or burgers. The restaurant said to check its website for hours for specific locations.
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