Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving in Cleveland

Save yourself the dishes and let one of these Northeast Ohio restaurants cater your Thanksgiving feast.

by Lainey Novak, Jaden Stambolia, Christina Rufo | Nov. 9, 2026 | 5:00 AM

Photographed by Hayley Vitale

This article was updated in November 2026.

Bucca Di Beppo

Why we love it: Switch up your Thanksgiving tradition with a family-style Italian feast at Buca di Beppo in Strongsville. The fun, cozy atmosphere creates a warm setting for holiday gatherings, whether you’re hosting the whole family in the Pope’s Room, Kitchen Table or Wine Room, or keeping it intimate at a smaller table. Try this: Order the Thanksgiving Feast for dine-in, carryout or delivery, available in two sizes ($115 for 2–3 people or $195 for 4–6). The spread includes sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. In the mood for something classic? The lasagna ($37.79-52.89) (35.9-49.99) is a customer favorite and includes towering layers of meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan. 16677 Southpark Center, Strongsville, 440-846-6262, dineatbuca.com

Club Room at Cleveland’s Fidelity Hotel is offering a special Thanksgiving menu

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Club Room at Fidelity Hotel

Why we love it: Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at this elegant downtown spot, where the holiday menu keeps things classic without the hassle of cooking. Club Room serves an herb crusted turkey plate with all the trimmings, plus seasonal add ons like butternut squash soup and a roasted beet and strawberry salad. Toast the holiday with a wine or cocktail pairing and finish with a slice of pumpkin pie. Try this: Order the Thanksgiving Plate ($40) and add Leavened Bakery dinner rolls ($8) to complete a perfect holiday spread. Additional add-ons are available. 1940 E. 6th Street, Cleveland, 440-568-3200, fidelityhotelcle.com/club-room

Horizons Restaurant

Why we love it: Make a Thanksgiving getaway out of the holiday with a stay at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, or simply gather with family and friends for a festive lakeside brunch. Served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Thanksgiving buffet ($58.99 for adults, $18.99 for children) features a mix of traditional holiday favorites and breakfast classics, with a mimosa or domestic beer included for adults. Try this: Fill your plate with chef-carved turkey breast, maple-glazed ham, cornbread and sage stuffing, and Yukon Gold whipped potatoes. For a breakfast-inspired twist, try the pumpkin French toast bread pudding with cinnamon cream cheese or visit the made-to-order omelet and pancake stations. Save room for the dessert buffet. Reservations are required. 4888 N. Broadway, Geneva, 440-466-7100, thelodgeatgeneva.com

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Why we love it: Located in Tower City Center, Morton’s has become a staple of Downtown dining, and the options are endless at their Thanksgiving feast. Morton’s is serving a four-course Thanksgiving feast ($72 per person), featuring a classic holiday meal with the steakhouse’s signature touch. Reservations are not required but are strongly recommended. Try this: The holiday meal includes a butternut squash bisque starter, a fall harvest salad and a roasted turkey roulade that covers all the bases, finished a piece of spiced pumkin torte for dessert. 1600 W. Second St., Cleveland, 216-621-6200, mortons.com

Mallorca

Why we love it: Let this award winning Cleveland staple handle the cooking this year on Thanksgiving. Mallorca’s menu usually boasts Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, but during the holiday they switch to a classic American Thanksgiving feast. The regular dinner menu will still be available, but the special holiday menu includes a classic roast turkey with all of the fixings. Try this: Spending the holiday alone? Get a carry-out individual Thanksgiving meal for $42. 1390 W. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-687-9494, mallorcacle.com

The Rustic Grill at StoneWater Golf Club

Why we love it: Thanksgiving dinner can get hectic when you're cooking for the whole family. Luckily, StoneWater is taking some of the stress out of the holiday with curbside catering, whether you need an entire feast or just a few sides and desserts to complete your spread. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, with curbside pickup available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. All dishes come chilled with reheating instructions, making holiday prep a breeze. Try this: Take care of the whole family with the Thanksgiving meal package ($180), serving four with sliced turkey, gravy, four sides and a dessert. Or satisfy your sweet tooth with a pumpkin roll ($20), filled with cream cheese and large enough to serve 10 to 12 people. Gluten-free options are also available. 1 Club Drive, Highland Heights, 440-461-4653, stonewatergolf.com

The Aviator Pub & Restaurant

Why we love it: Whether you want to relax at home or celebrate with family overlooking the runways, The Aviator has you covered this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a festive brunch buffet ($68 for adults, $25 for children ages 4–12) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or bring the holiday feast home with a convenient Take & Bake option, available for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 25, starting at 3 p.m. Try this: The Take & Bake Feast (starting at $190) feeds four or 10 guests and includes a whole herb-crusted roasted turkey with all the trimmings, from cornbread stuffing and garlic whipped potatoes to homemade pumpkin rolls, plus bottles of red and white wine. For dine-in guests, the Thanksgiving brunch buffet features carved prime rib, honey-baked ham, maple bourbon-glazed salmon, pierogies and kielbasa, and an assortment of pastries and pies, complete with a complimentary mimosa for adults 21 and over. 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, 216-770-5300, aviatorpubcleveland.com

Table 45

Why we love it: Table 45 at the InterContinental Cleveland makes Thanksgiving effortless with an elegant holiday dining experience or catering options for those who prefer to celebrate at home. On Nov. 26, the restaurant is offering a Thanksgiving brunch buffet ($81 for adults, $40 for children ages 6–12) featuring carving stations, fresh seafood and breakfast favorites, followed by a seasonally inspired prix-fixe dinner ($75 per person) from 4–9 p.m. Try this: For dinner, start with a fig and Camembert bite or kabocha squash bisque before digging into entrees like tandoori-fired organic turkey, brown butter shrimp and linguine, or a traditional roasted turkey dinner. Finish on a sweet note with a pumpkin tart or pecan cheesecake. 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, 216-707-4100, intercontinentalcleveland.com

Summer Place

Why we love it: Leave the cooking to the pros this Thanksgiving and enjoy a lavish holiday buffet at Summer Place, Lakewood’s elegant lakeside dining destination. Served from noon to 7 p.m. on Nov. 26, the feast combines upscale flair with all the comforts of a traditional holiday meal. Try this: The Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet ($78.95 for adults, $24.95 for children under 12) features chef-carved Certified Angus Beef strip steak Chateaubriand, roasted turkey and country ham, alongside seafood favorites like shrimp cocktail, sushi and crab cakes. Round out your plate with classic holiday sides and save room for an irresistible selection of desserts. Reservations are recommended and can be made through OpenTable or by calling the restaurant. 12900 Lake Ave., Unit 2, Lakewood, 216-270-2300, summerplacecle.com

Brine Bar

Why we love it: Brine Bar will let you handle the bird, but they got you covered on the rest. Available for preorder by Nov. 22 at 5 p.m., choose from one of the Thanksgiving bundles to have all of the sides you need for your feast. Try this: The Thanksgiving essentials bundle ($95) serves 4-6 people and includes a choice of stuffing, one potato, one vegetable and turkey gravy. 10431 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland, 216-331-5113, lvlgroupcle.com

Find more options across Northeast Ohio.

The Ritz Carlton
1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, 216-623-1300, ritzcarlton.com

LockKeepers
8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404, lockkeepers.com

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club
Reservations required
2035 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com

Ferris Shawarma
13507 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Cleveland, 216-252-3354, ferris-shawarma.foodjoyy.com

Pier W
Reservations required
12700 Lake Ave., Lakewood, 216-228-2250, pierw.com

The Capital Grille
25389 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, 216-382-5093, thecapitalgrille.com

Cooper's Hawk
Reservations and pre-order available
27200 Harvard Road, Orange, 216-285-3500, chwinery.com

Texas De Brazil
28125 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 216-777-3990, texasdebrazil.com

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