Dayton-area restaurants serving dinner on Thanksgiving Day 2015

If you're looking to eliminate some of the stress associated with preparing a Thanksgiving Day feast for a large group, or even just your family, there are a number of local and chain restaurants in the Dayton area that are ready to step in and help on Turkey Day.

Make sure and check back often as our list will continue to be updated as Thanksgiving Day approaches:

Applebees (multiple locations)WebsiteFacebook 

Full menu and featured holiday entree available. Turkey dinner ($11.99) includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries and vegetable. Most Dayton locations open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Barnsider

Thanksgiving Feast special with Oven Roasted TOM Turkey Celery & Sage Dressing Green Bean Casserole Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Sweet Potato Soufflé Cranberry Relish and Fresh Baked Bread. Other menu items available including appetizers and entrees.

WHERE: 5202 North Main St., DaytonWHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, Noon to 8 p.m.COST: $15.95 (adults), $14.95 (seniors 62 and older) and $8.95 (children 10 and under)INFO: WebsiteFacebook | Call (937) 277-1332

Barn-n-Bunk Farm Market

Thanksgiving Day buffet offered. The rest of the barn will be opening for shopping

WHERE: 3677 Wayne Madison Rd, Trenton
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COST: $11.99 adults, $6.99 (children 10 and under) FREE (children 2 and under)
INFO: WebsiteFacebook | Call (513) 988-9211

Bob Evans (multiple locations) WebsiteFacebook

The restaurant will be open Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., but the chain is also offering its Turkey Farmhouse Feast and Ham Farmhouse Feast. Both Feasts serve up to eight, comes with bread and celery dressing, homestyle mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered sweet corn, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, rolls, pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie.

All restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving from 8am-8pm except early close restaurants, which will operate under their normal hours (typically closing at 2p.m.).

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurants (multiple locations)WebsiteFacebook

Thanksgiving Feast To Go includes sliced white meat turkey, homestyle gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.  Half pan serves ten for $179.99.  Full pan serves 20 for $349.99.  Prices may vary by location.

Burkey Family Restaurant

Serving Roast Turkey with Dressing or Honey Baked Ham among many entrees. Reservations accepted.

WHERE: 670 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood (Across from Hara Arena)
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
COST: $10.95-16.95, varies by menu item
INFO: Call (937) 275-7127

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (multiple locations)WebsiteFacebook  

Restaurant is offering a Turkey n’ Dressing Family Meal To-Go.  Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, a sampling of Sugar-Cured Ham, choice of three country sides, Cranberry Relish, choice of made from scratch Biscuits, Corn Muffins, or a Loaf of Sourdough Bread. Most Dayton-area locations open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dad's Family Restaurant

Turkey or ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, pumpkin pie for $11.95. Other menu items available.

WHERE: 3131 S Main St, Middletown
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
COST: $11.95, additional menu items available
INFO: Facebook | Call (513) 423-0022

El Meson 

Turkey Dinner (Latin Style): Drunken Tequila Turkey, Chorizo & Bread Stuffing, Three Root Mash served with Colombian Fried Rice ($29.95). Paella Valencia: Spanish rice dish with chicken, pork, chorizo, fish, shrimp, scallops, calamari, & mussel ($29.95). Both Featured menu Entrees include a Tropical Cranberry Salad.

WHERE: 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2-7 p.m.COST: $29.95, other menu items availableINFO: WebsiteFacebook | (937) 859-8229

Fairborn Family Diner & Restaurant

Thanksgiving meal includes turkey, two side items and a soup or salad ($8.99). Ham and regular menu items will also be available.

WHERE: 419 N Broad St, FairbornWHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.COST: $8.99 for turkey dinner, other menu items availableINFO:  FacebookCall (937) 879-9454

Golden Corral (multiple locations)

Buffet includes the traditional Thanksgiving favorites -- turkey, sweet potatoes, green been casserole, mashed potatoes cranberry sauce and your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. Non-traditional items, such as steak and shrimp, will also be available.

WHERE: Multiple locationsWHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, hours vary by locationCOST: Price varies by locationINFO: WebsiteFacebook

Harrison's Restaurant

Restaurant is currently booked for Thanksgiving Day. Call to get on our cancellation list.

Thanksgiving Day Feast features Tossed Green Salad & Fresh Baked Breads, Oven Roasted Turkey, Celery & Sage Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, House made Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie,Warm Apple Crisp or Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.
WHERE: 106 E. Main St., Tipp City
COST: $16 (adults), $9.50 (children 10 & under), (Children's Meal includes – Milk, Lemonade or Soda – refills are $.79)
INFO: Website | Call (937) 667- 5200

Hasty Tasty Pancake House

Your choice of roast turkey (with cornbred dressing), roast beef (with cornbred dressing), baked ham (with fruit sauce) or fried chicken, served with two sides and a dessert. Regular menu items will also be available.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.WHERE: 3509 Linden Ave, DaytonCOST: $9.95INFO:  Facebook | Call (937) 254-8431

Houston Inn

Choose from one of seven entrees, including roast turkey (with dressing), frog legs, glazed salmon, Virginia ham, prime rib, fried shrimp and 12 oz. strip steak, with two sides and a salad bar.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.WHERE:  4026 S US Route 42, LebanonCOST: $16.95 to $24.95
INFO: WebsiteFacebook | Call (513) 398-7377

Mel-O-Dee Restaurant

Choose from 11 entrees such as Roast Turkey & Dressing, 4-pc Broaster Chicken, or Baked Ham with Fruit Sauce. Each entree includes two sides and homemade bread. Dessert will also be available.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 2350 Dayton-Lakeview Rd., New Carlisle
COST: $11.99
INFO: WebsiteFacebook | Call (937) 849-1378

McCormick and Schmick's

Roasted turkey dinner, served with butternut squash bisque or walnut mixed greens, mashed potatoes and gravy, cornbread stuffing, season vegetables, apple squash casserole and cranberry sauce for $24.95 (adults) and $9.99 (children). Visit website for reservations.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: 4429 Cedar Park Dr., Beavercreek
COST: $24.95 (adults), $9.99 (children)
INFO: Website Facebook | Call (937)431-9200

Mimi's Cafe 3-course dinner with soup or salad, turkey with stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy or mashed sweet potatoes and pecan pie or pumpkin maple pie. Cost is $19.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. Reservations are full but walk-in dining is available.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 4402 Walnut St., Beavercreek
COST: $19.99 (adults), $9.99 children
INFO:  WebsiteFacebook | Call (937) 426-9153

Rob's Restaurant

Traditional Thanksgiving Day feast with turkey and stuffing. Non-traditional menu items, including pizza and chicken will also be offered. 

WHERE: 705 Arlington Road, Brookville
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
COST: $10.99 adults, $10.49 (seniors 55 and older), $5.99 (kids 3-10 years old)
INFO:  WebsiteFacebook | Call (937) 833-3310

Ruth's Chris Steak House (multiple locations)WebsiteFacebook

Offers your favorite side items to-go. Sweet Potato Casserole and Creamed Spinach are available in family-sized portions for $29.95 (serves ten to twelve).

Young's Jersey DairyWebsiteFacebook | Call (937) 325-0629

Make plans to bring your family Thanksgiving Day for our wonderful buffet and let us do the cooking. We will feature hand carved breast of turkey, hand carved honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, homemade stuffing, green beans, corn, sweet potato casserole, cole slaw, salad bar, cranberry salad, dinner rolls, pie, and more. Soft Drink, Tea, or Coffee is included.

WHERE: 6880 Springfield Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs
WHEN: First seating is at 10:30 a.m., last seating begins at 6 p.m. Each seating is 90 minutes in length.
COST: Adults $22.50, Children {Ages 4-10} $8.95, Children {3 & Under} – Free
INFO:  Regular menu is not being offered Thanksgiving Day. Instead, we prepare the traditional offerings – Buffet Style. Call Chris for your reservations today at 937-324-2050 (we usually do not accept reservations, but reservations are required for Thanksgiving Day).

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