Choices for dining out on Thanksgiving | Events

Many travel out of town for Thanksgiving, and many have family come in from out of town. Some cook for days to prepare for a big feast with a large family.

However, some also choose to eat at a restaurant - if there is one open - on Thanksgiving instead. There are several restaurants in Huntsville open on Thanksgiving, and some are even serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Here is a list of those who will be open to serve you and your loved ones.

• Marriott Huntsville
  Where: 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville
  Features:  Virginia Ham & New York Strip; Herb Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Dressing, Smoke Pork Loin with Apple Cranberry Chutney, Pan Seared Citrus Tilapia, Salisbury Steak & Caramel Vidalia Onions, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes, Chicken Rice Pilaf, Green Bean Casserole, Mediterranean Blend, Omelet-Pasta-Dessert stations.
  Open Seating from 11:00 am-1:30 pm
  All seating is non-smoking
  Cost:  $28.95 Adults; $10.95 Ages 6-11; Kids under 6 Free
  For Reservations, call:  256.830.2222 ext. 6163
   
• The Westin Huntsville
  Where:  Bridge Street Town Centre, Sage Grill
  Features:  salad station, pasta station, seafood station, bread board, carving station, hot buffet, flippin’ station, children’s station, and dessert station.
  When: Seating is available every 30 minutes
  Cost:  $29.95 adults; $24.95 seniors; $12.95 children 5-11; 4 and under free (does not include tax & service charge)
  Advanced reservations required.  Call 256-428-2000 ext. 1181.
   
• Lofton's Holiday Inn Select
  Where: 401 Williams Ave., Huntsville
  Features: Soups, Salads and Displays, Carving Station, Breakfast Station, Chef Prepared Entrees, Shrimp, Salmon, Crab Claws, praline chicken breast, grilled pork chop, roasted turkey, Imported & Domestic Cheeses, Carving Station with Prime Rib & Ham, Desserts
  Restaurant Seatings: 11:00 am; 1:30 pm (up to 6 in a party) Ballroom Seatings: 11:30 am; 2:00 pm (6-plus in party)
  Cost: $22.95 adults; $20.95 seniors; $13.95 children 5-12; 5 and under free Advanced reservations required.
  Call 1.256.533.1400 ext. 636.
   
• Holiday Inn Hopper's Bar & Grill
  Where: 5903 University Dr.
  Features: Champagne Brunch including carved roast beef, roast pork, baked ham, Carribbean baked catfish, chicken marsala, turkey & dressing, chicken & dumplings, fried chicken, sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, rice pilaf, whipped potatoes, fresh greens, broccoli casserole plus breakfast station, grits.
  When: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm--last reservation at 1:30 pm.
  Cost: $24.95 adults; $21.95 seniors; $8.95 children 6-12; 5 and under free.
  Reservations suggested for parties of 6 or more: 256.830.0600
   
• Barnhill's Buffet
  Where:  3801 University Drive
  Features:  Traditional Thanksgiving Feast including roast turkey, roast beef, Virginia ham, fried chicken, catfish, salads, desserts, more. 
  When: 10:45 am - 4:00 p.m.
  Price:  $12.99 adults; 50 cents per year children 3-10 (plus drink plus tax)
  For more information, call 256.535.4423. No reservations required.
   
• Ryan's Family Steakhouse
  Where:  1808 University Drive; phone 536-0586
  Features:  Traditional Thanksgiving food including meats, salads, desserts, more. 
  When: 10:30 am - 7:00 p.m.
  Price:  $10.99 plus drink plus tax adults; children 9-12 $4.99; children 4-8 are $3.99; children 3 and under are free with paying adult.
  No reservations required.
   
• Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
  800 Monroe Street, Huntsville (in Embassy Suites)
  11 am - 10 pm
  Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner menu, dessert included
  $34.95 adults; children 12 & under $14.95
  Or order off regular dinner menu all day
  Reservations required: 256-539-3930.
   
• 8. Applebee's
  Both North & South Parkway Applebee's opens at 4 pm on Thanksgiving Day and will be serving from their regular menu.
  Phone:  256.881.8111 (South Pkway) or (256) 859-4200 (North Pkwy).