'Tis the season for turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and all the fixins'. Regardless of how it gets to your table — homemade or store-bought — there's no denying that the Thanksgiving feast is the best meal of the year. If you're away from home or simply want to step away from the kitchen, these restaurants have decided to keep their doors open just for you (and, well, the rest of the country).Friendly reminder: When heading out to grab food on Thanksgiving, remember to call your local franchise to double-check holiday hours. While these restaurant chains all plan on opening their doors, specific hours of operation vary by region.It's safe to say that you'll be eating well this year — whether you eat at home or on the road.Applebee'sYou love Applebee's for its 2 for $20 deal, but it's about to get even better on Thanksgiving. Select locations offer a special Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and garlicky green beans.Denny'sAnother Grand Slam for Denny's! You can eat breakfast before the holiday festivities begin, indulge in the classic turkey dinner, or get your grub on in the wee hours of the morning before Black Friday shopping starts. Select regions offer online ordering and delivery — yes, you might not even have to leave your house.TGI Friday'sTGI Friday's is known for its late night dining and dinner specials, and it looks like a feast for two will start at $20 this Thanksgiving. While most locations should be open, specific hours will vary.Marie Callender'sMarie Callender's has got your back this holiday season. Meals will be available for preorder this year, and there so many options, ranging from the whole feast (starting at $110) to just a few sides à la carte. You can pick up your order between Nov. 20-22, but make sure to allow three hours for reheating.Boston MarketYou can always count on Boston Market to help you when you're in a pinch — or if you're feeling lazy. Their to-go meals are an easy way to get your turkey fix without the hassle. Of course, you can always eat in the restaurant if you don't want to deal with any cleanup.McCormick and Schmick'sMcCormick and Schmick's will transform their menu into something a bit more traditional for Thanksgiving this year. You can get a turkey dinner complete with mashed potatoes, gravy, butternut squash bisque and more. Just make a reservation online for any of the participating locations.Waffle HouseThis popular breakfast chain claims to be open 24/7 and Thanksgiving is no exception. Take your pick — breakfast, lunch or dinner — and leave the cooking to them.IHOP Head to IHOP before you hit the road to grandma's house and treat yourself with their seasonal favorite, Pumpkin Spice Pancakes. Hours may vary by region.Del Frisco's GrilleIf you'll be near a Del Frisco's Grille this Thanksgiving (excluding their Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. locations), you can enjoy a special á la carte menu. Their chefs will be serving up your favorite holiday dishes, like slow-roasted turkey breast and pumpkin cheesecake, and you can easily make reservations online.Bob EvansThe to-go meals from Bob Evans ensure that your Thanksgiving will be hassle-free (at least in terms of food). Choose from three to-go options: Ham Farmhouse Feast, Turkey Farmhouse Feast or Premium Farmhouse Feast (the best of both worlds). Meals serve either four or eight guests and start at $50.Buca di BeppoItalian is never a bad idea, so Buca di Beppo will be available to make your Thanksgiving dinner this year. The Thanksgiving feast menu includes everything from the turkey to the pumpkin pie. Locations will open at 11 a.m. this year, and you have the options of picking up, getting delivery or dining in.Bahama BreezeMost Bahama Breeze locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day this year. This Caribbean-inspired restaurant will most likely serve up fun twists on your classic Thanksgiving dishes — and don't forget about the tropical cocktail menu.Cracker BarrelHeat and serve — that's Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving philosophy. Order your feast ahead of time and you can pick it up starting Nov. 17. If you'd rather dine in, Cracker Barrel stores will serve a special Thanksgiving menu (called the Homestyle Turkey n' Dressing meal) that even includes sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie.Legal Sea FoodsSwitch it up this year and enjoy a delicious fish dinner instead of the traditional roast. Fret not: Legal Sea Foods also offers a classic Thanksgiving dinner for $25 a person and $9 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended.Ruby TuesdayCraving french fries instead of a side of mash? Ruby Tuesday has what you're looking for. Participating Ruby Tuesday locations will serve the regular menu during normal business hours.Chart HouseEach of Chart House's 26 locations offer famously breathtaking views — and their popular seafood menu. Macaroni GrillForget lasagna (just this once) — Macaroni Grill is celebrating Thanksgiving with a classic prix fixe menu. For $25 per person, the meal includes just about every traditional Thanksgiving dish that you can think of, including turkey, buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh apple-cranberry chutney. Best of all, each meal ends with a slice of pumpkin pie topped with amaretto mascarpone cream. Reservations are highly recommended.The Capital GrilleIf you're looking for a fine dining experience this Thanksgiving, head to Capital Grille. Their exclusive dinner menu offers multiple options for your appetizer, entrée, side and dessert. You could also mix and match your favorite Thanksgiving sides and create an à la carte meal of your own. Maggiano's Little ItalyPasta and potatoes — now that sounds like a dream. Maggiano's Little Italy will offer a four-course family-style dinner that includes bruschetta, salad, your choice of entrée, two classic Thanksgiving sides, two types of pasta, and of course, dessert. Plus, you have the option of dining in or eating it in the comfort of your home. Prices vary by location and reservations are highly recommended.Ruth's Chris Steak HouseSteak may be their specialty but on Thanksgiving, Ruth's Chris is all about turkey. Restaurants will most likely open their doors at noon and serve a special three-course dinner. The meal includes turkey (of course), sausage and herb stuffing, your choice of a side and a dessert duo. If you're looking for a helping hand for your at-home meal, Ruth's Chris also sells to-go sides, including creamed spinach and sweet potato casserole.Ted's Montana GrillWhether you're craving a big ol' juicy burger or a classic Thanksgiving feast, Ted's Montana Grill is there for you this Thanksgiving. It will offer a Thanksgiving roast meal(priced at $29) that comes with turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, herb dressing, squash casserole, cranberry sauce and a slice of apple crisp. Yum.
'Tis the season for , , , and all the fixins'. Regardless of how it gets to your table — homemade or store-bought — there's no denying that the Thanksgiving feast is the best meal of the year. If you're away from home or simply want to step away from the kitchen, these restaurants have decided to keep their doors open just for you (and, well, the rest of the country).
Friendly reminder: When heading out to grab food on Thanksgiving, remember to call your local franchise to double-check holiday hours. While these restaurant chains all plan on opening their doors, specific hours of operation vary by region.
It's safe to say that you'll be eating well this year — whether you or on the road.
Applebee's
You love for its 2 for $20 deal, but it's about to get even better on Thanksgiving. Select locations offer a special Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and garlicky .
Denny's
Another Grand Slam for ! You can eat breakfast before the holiday festivities begin, indulge in the classic turkey dinner, or get your grub on in the wee hours of the morning before starts. Select regions offer online ordering and delivery — yes, you might not even have to leave your house.
TGI Friday's
is known for its late night dining and dinner specials, and it looks like a will start at $20 this Thanksgiving. While most locations should be open, specific hours will vary.
Marie Callender's
has got your back this holiday season. Meals will be available for preorder this year, and there so many options, ranging from (starting at $110) to just a few sides à la carte. You can pick up your order between Nov. 20-22, but make sure to allow three hours for reheating.
Boston Market
You can always count on to help you when you're in a pinch — or if you're feeling lazy. Their are an easy way to get your turkey fix without the hassle. Of course, you can always eat in the restaurant if you don't want to deal with any cleanup.
McCormick and Schmick's
will transform their menu into something a bit more traditional for Thanksgiving this year. You can get a turkey dinner complete with mashed potatoes, gravy, bisque and more. Just online for any of the participating locations.
Waffle House
This popular claims to be open 24/7 and Thanksgiving is no exception. Take your pick — breakfast, lunch or dinner — and leave the cooking to them.
IHOP
Head to before you hit the road to grandma's house and treat yourself with their seasonal favorite, . Hours may vary by region.
Del Frisco's Grille
If you'll be near a this Thanksgiving (excluding their Ft. Lauderdale, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. locations), you can enjoy . Their chefs will be serving up your favorite holiday dishes, like slow-roasted and pumpkin cheesecake, and you can easily .
Bob Evans
The to-go meals from ensure that your Thanksgiving will be hassle-free (at least in terms of food). Choose from : Ham Farmhouse Feast, Turkey Farmhouse Feast or Premium Farmhouse Feast (the best of both worlds). Meals serve either four or eight guests and start at $50.
Buca di Beppo
Italian is never a bad idea, so will be available to make your Thanksgiving dinner this year. The menu includes everything from the turkey to the pumpkin pie. Locations will open at 11 a.m. this year, and you have the options of picking up, getting delivery or dining in.
Bahama Breeze
Most locations will be open on Thanksgiving Day this year. This Caribbean-inspired restaurant will most likely serve up fun twists on your classic Thanksgiving dishes — and don't forget about the .
Cracker Barrel
Heat and serve — that's 's Thanksgiving philosophy. ahead of time and you can pick it up starting Nov. 17. If you'd rather dine in, Cracker Barrel stores will serve a special Thanksgiving menu (called the Homestyle Turkey n' Dressing meal) that even includes sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie.
Legal Sea Foods
Switch it up this year and enjoy a delicious fish dinner instead of the traditional roast. Fret not: also offers a classic for $25 a person and $9 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended.
Ruby Tuesday
Craving french fries instead of a side of mash? has what you're looking for. Participating Ruby Tuesday locations will serve the regular menu during normal business hours.
Chart House
Each of 's 26 locations offer famously breathtaking views — and their popular seafood menu.
Macaroni Grill
Forget lasagna (just this once) — is celebrating Thanksgiving with a classic . For $25 per person, the meal includes just about every traditional Thanksgiving dish that you can think of, including turkey, buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh apple-cranberry chutney. Best of all, each meal ends with a slice of pumpkin pie topped with amaretto mascarpone cream. Reservations are highly recommended.
The Capital Grille
If you're looking for a fine dining experience this Thanksgiving, head to . Their offers multiple options for your appetizer, entrée, side and dessert. You could also mix and match your favorite and create an à la carte meal of your own.
Maggiano's Little Italy
Pasta and potatoes — now that sounds like a dream. will offer a four-course that includes bruschetta, salad, your choice of entrée, two classic Thanksgiving sides, two types of pasta, and of course, dessert. Plus, you have the option of dining in or eating it in the comfort of your home. Prices vary by location and reservations are highly recommended.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Steak may be their specialty but on Thanksgiving, is all about turkey. Restaurants will most likely open their doors at noon and serve a . The meal includes turkey (of course), sausage and herb stuffing, your choice of a side and a dessert duo. If you're looking for a helping hand for your at-home meal, Ruth's Chris also sells to-go sides, including creamed spinach and sweet potato casserole.
Ted's Montana Grill
Whether you're craving a big ol' juicy burger or a classic Thanksgiving feast, is there for you this Thanksgiving. It will offer a (priced at $29) that comes with turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, herb dressing, squash casserole, cranberry sauce and a slice of apple crisp. Yum.
