What's Open On Thanksgiving In Memphis 2025

What's Open On Thanksgiving In Memphis 2024?

Thanksgiving is almost here—Thursday, November 27, 2025! Plan ahead to secure your spot, because tables fill up fast.

From restaurants serving classic holiday dinners to bars with evening openings, live music, and festive events, our guide to Memphis has everything you need to make your Thanksgiving stress-free, fun, and full of flavor.

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Alex Shansky

Here's the list of places open for Thanksgiving in Memphis 2025:

Make reservations before places fill up fast. Remember that people are taking time away from their families to serve you or prepare your takeout meal, so tip accordingly!

Thanksgiving Day Openings
 

Capriccio Grill Thanksgiving Dinner at The Peabody

Enjoy a refined Southern twist on Thanksgiving at Capriccio Grill, featuring a special prix fixe holiday menu from Executive Chef Andreas Kisler and team. Choose from elegant options like roasted turkey with all the trimmings or Beef Wellington with parsnip purée and pomegranate molasses glaze. Save room for the Thanksgiving Trio dessert of pumpkin pie, cranberry dulce opera, and hazelnut orange cheesecake. $48–$75 per person. Open 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Chez Philippe

Experience a luxurious four-course Thanksgiving feast at Chez Philippe, where Chef Keith Clinton blends modern American flavors with elegant French presentation. The menu features dishes like butternut squash agnolotti, squab with sage demi-glace, and heritage turkey breast with cranberry and white asparagus, finished with a decadent vanilla pumpkin petit gateau. $150 per adult; optional wine pairing $55. Served 5:30–10 p.m.

Thanksgiving Tea at Chez Philippe

Celebrate the season with a festive twist on Afternoon Tea at Chez Philippe in The Peabody Memphis. Enjoy three courses of warm seasonal scones, elegant tea sandwiches, and delicate sweet petit fours, paired with a curated selection of fine teas—including caffeine-free options for kids. $78 per adult; $48 per child for Duckie Tea. Valet parking included.

Complicated Pilgrim at The Memphian Hotel

Gather around the table for a three-course Thanksgiving feast at Complicated Pilgrim, served from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy Southern-inspired favorites like pimento cheese deviled eggs with smoked bacon, roasted turkey, and pumpkin cheesecake—plus more seasonal dishes crafted for the occasion. $60 per person.

The Guest House at Graceland

Celebrate Thanksgiving in true Memphis style at The Guest House at Graceland’s Grand Ballroom, featuring live music and a lavish buffet of holiday favorites. Enjoy everything from deep-fried turkey and molasses-glazed ham to baked mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, and decadent desserts like pumpkin cheesecake and bourbon pecan pie. Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. $112.95 adults; $43.68 youth (5–12); kids 4 and under free. Reservations required.

The Peabody Thanksgiving Brunch

Celebrate the holiday at the “South’s Grand Hotel” with an extravagant Thanksgiving brunch buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets, a carving station with prime rib, roasted lamb, and glazed ham, plus seasonal sides, seafood, antipasto, and a 32-foot dessert table from the Peabody Pastry Shop. Adults $144; children 5–12 $51; kids 4 and under free. Served 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Bog & Barley

Celebrate Thanksgiving at this stunning Irish pub, known for its warm hospitality, elevated fare, and beautiful design inspired by the pubs of Ireland. Bog & Barley will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering its regular menu alongside four holiday favorites: butternut squash soup, a classic Thanksgiving dinner plate, roasted sweet potatoes, and pumpkin sticky toffee pudding.

Capital Grille

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a classic plated feast featuring slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, green beans with Marcona almonds, and cranberry-pear chutney. Shareable sides include Sam’s mashed potatoes and pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, plus pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Full dinner menu also available. See the menu.

Neil’s Music Room 

Laidback bar & grill. Neil’s is open 365 days a year with a Thanksgiving buffet every year.

Thanksgiving at Seasons 52

Let Seasons 52 host your Thanksgiving celebration with a chef-curated menu featuring all the classics. Enjoy roasted turkey with savory gravy, brioche sage stuffing, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, French green beans, cranberry relish, and a pumpkin pie mini indulgence for dessert.

Westy's

Know anyone in need? Every year, Westy's offers a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need. It's complete with all the fixins: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cabbage, and assorted desserts. Eat there or take it with you. 

When in doubt, check with your favorite Chinese or Indian restaurant. Hotel restaurants generally stay open too.


Thanksgiving Evening Bar Openings


B.B. King's Blues Club

Open at night with band Ashton Riker & The Memphis Royals taking the stage at 5:30 p.m.

Brookhaven Pub & Grill

East Memphis sports bar. Will open at noon to catch all the games like Chiefs vs. Cowboys game or stop in ahead before heading to the Memphis  vs. Navy game.

Lafayette’s

FreeWorld hits the stage at 6 p.m., serving up their signature Memphis “new school meets old school” grooves.

Lamplighter Lounge

Welcoming venue and bar open 365 days a year. 21+ after 6 p.m.

Max's Sports Bar

Every year, Max's has a big Thanksgiving celebration with a potluck. Don't come empty handed and expect for it to be busy. Begins generally at 5 p.m. 

Neil’s Music Room 

Laidback bar & grill. Neil’s is open 365 days a year.

Westy's

After serving their free Thanskgiving meals during the day, Westy's generally opens the restaurant and bar at 3 p.m. until 2 a.m. Delivery in downtown available after 5 p.m.


Additional Thanksgiving Events

University of Memphis vs. Navy Game

Thanksgiving football! Memphis plays at home Thanksgiving night with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. 

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Complicated Pilgrim at Memphian Hotel
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Hey, I’m Jalyn Souchek! Director of Content for the I Love Memphis Blog and a full-time Memphis hype woman. I’m proud to call the 901 home, and when I’m not sharing the best of the city online, you’ll probably find me repping the Grizzlies, taking coffee walks down South Main, catching live music, posted up at a dive bar or brewery, or chasing down my next favorite bite to eat. Come explore Memphis with me. I’ll show you why this city is easy to love.

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Thank you!!
November 24, 2020 4:34pm
Traci Robertson

Really appreciate this being on the internet. These days, everything is on the internet so not having this list (and their times) would have been a disappointment. Thank you for putting your time and energy into it! Don't forget Christmas ?

November 25, 2021 10:20pm