Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Asheville

Asheville welcomes you for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Asheville is calling you back again for the holiday season. Let one of Asheville's renowned restaurants do the cooking for you this Thanksgiving, which is November 28, 2024. Stay the night or the weekend and enjoy the exciting shops and galleries that give this Appalachian gem its heart. See our guide to five festive ways you can experience the holidays in Asheville.

Following Hurricane Helene, you may be asking, "Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Asheville?"

We work with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) and others to help answer that question for you. View our list below of local restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day or that offer takeout meals that can be pre-ordered before Thanksgiving. As with any holiday, we highly recommend calling the restaurant before finalizing your plans to check availability, make a reservation (if possible) and review what items will be on the menu. 

Asheville Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day:

• Bargello – Open from noon to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving with a four-course, Italian and Mediterranean-inspired, family-style menu from Chef Tyler Slade.
• The Bier Garden - Open from 11 a.m. to midnight with a Thanksgiving feast and a selection of over 225 beers from around the world.
• The Blackbird – Limited space available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Three-course menu options include local Candy Roaster bisque, goat cheese corn pie and homemade ice creams.
• Blue Mountain Pizza and Brewery - Open from noon to 3 p.m. with their 19th annual FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need of food or company.
• Capella on 9 - Open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with limited menu and Thanksgiving specials.
• Embassy Suites Downtown – Open from noon to 4 p.m. with a "Thanksgiving Feast" featuring Joyce Farms roasted turkey, candied sweet potatoes and an assortment of holiday sweets.
• The Exchange at The Restoration Hotel - Open from noon to 8 p.m. on the first floor of this downtown boutique hotel.
• Folk Lore - Open from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. for elevated Southern fare.
• Gemelli - Open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., either for a traditional Thanksgiving feast or delicious house-made pasta.
• Glass Onion - Open from noon to 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving dinner in addition to its full menu.
• Hemingway's Cuba - Open from 12 - 7 p.m. for a Thanksgiving Buffet.
• Moose Cafe – Open for dine-in or takeout from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. serving a traditional Thanksgiving menu.
• Old Europe Pastries - Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with regular breakfast, pastry and dessert options.
• Pack's Tavern – Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a Thanksgiving Day Buffet including turkey and ham, maple-wipped mashed potatoes and a dessert trio.
• Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge – Open from noon to 8 p.m. with a Thanksgiving menu.
• RendezVous – Seatings are available at noon, 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at this beloved "French comfort food" East Asheville restaurant.
• Sovereign Remedies – Open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Strada - Open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., either for a traditional Thanksgiving feast or delicious house-made pasta.

Takeout and Pre-order Thanksgiving Meals:

• 12 Bones Smokehouse - South Asheville BBQ joint with legendary ribs and bespoke sauces is open for pre-orders this November
• All Day Darling - This laid-back Montford eatery, from James Beard Award nominee Jacob Sessoms, is offering pies (including gluten-free options) and dinner rolls for pre-order. Orders can be placed through November 22 via email at [email protected]. 
• Baked Pie, City Bakery, Rabbit Hole and Old Europe – Don't forget dessert! These wonderful bakeries have pies, pastries and desserts available for pick-up.
• Beradu - This Black Mountain specialty market and kitchen that specializes in local, wild and sustainably-sourced foods is offering whole turkeys and sides for pre-order with pick-ups on November 27.
• Black Bear BBQ - Choose from a half or whole-smoked turkey or chicken, Chinese five-spice spiral ham or veggie barbecue. Pre-orders through November 22. 
• Daphne's Catering Co. by Twisted Laurel - Special Holiday menu available for pick-up or delivery.
• Doc Brown’s BBQ - Southern-style Thanksgiving with pickup from this Candler restaurant on Thanksgiving Day from 12 to 4 p.m.
• Hickory Nut Gap Meats - Local, pasture-raised turkeys are available for preorder with pick-ups on November 24 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 57 Sugar Hollow Road in Fairview.
• Laughing Seed Café - Vegan Thanksgiving catering menu including gluten and nut-free dishes available by the pint or quart. Preorders are accepted until 7 p.m. on November 24, with pick-ups from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on November 27 at 40 Wall St. downtown.
• Luella's - Cider-brined and whole smoked turkey breast, chile-rubbed beef brisket and fresh apple-cranberry relish are just some of the items available for pre-order from this beloved BBQ spot. Pick-ups on November 25-28 at the North or South Asheville locations.
• The Market Place - James Beard 2024 Semi-Finalist for Outstanding Restaurant is accepting Thanksgiving pre-orders.
• Montgomery Sky Farm - Scratch-made, heat-and-eat meals for three-to-six people. Customers may pay it forward and purchase a meal for a family impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. Preorder by November 20, with pick-ups on November 27 at the Leicester farm or request delivery to the Asheville and Greenville areas.
• Moe’s Original BBQ - Turkey or ham, plus Boston butt or pulled pork and a bevy of sides. Pre-orders by November 21 from the North Asheville location.
• Moose Cafe – Pick-ups on November 27 from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge – Pick-ups on Thanksgiving Day at 11:30 a.m.
• Red Fiddle Vittles - To-go options include slow-roasted beef tenderloin, collard greens gratin, and pumpkin pie with espresso whipped cream and salted pumpkin seeds. Pick-ups on November 27 between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• The Rhu - James Beard Award-winning Chef John Fleer's bakery and deli concept offers Thanksgiving menu pre-orders with pick-ups on November 26 & 27.
• Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack - Down-home Thanksgiving menu with options like deviled eggs with candied bacon, collard greens and Coca-Cola cake. Pre-orders through November 24 with pick-ups on November 26 & 27 at Rocky's West Asheville and Arden locations.
• Sunny Point Cafe - Feed six people with this Thanksgiving feast that also features spinach and crab dip and an apple pie for dessert. Pickups on November 26 & 27.
• Wildwood Still - Take-home Thanksgiving meals that feed 4-6 people with pick-up on November 27.

We will continue to update this post throughout the season as more information becomes available to us. Please continue to check in for updates. 

For restaurant representatives: Don't see your restaurant listed? Please email us at [email protected] with information regarding your Thanksgiving hours and menus.