Places To Eat On Thanksgiving Day In Northwest Arkansas (2024)
Don’t feel like cooking the Thanksgiving turkey and cleaning the kitchen afterwards? Hey, it’s a lot of work — we don’t blame you! Here’s a list of some of the NWA restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
If we missed your restaurant, let us know. Shoot us a message on Facebook and let us know your hours, menu and any other details you’d like us to share.
Bentonville
Cracker Barrel
2307 SE Walton Blvd
(479) 268-5907
Cracker Barrel will be serving a limited menu on Thanksgiving. You can also pre-order your meal to take home or even have Thanksgiving delivered to your door-step!
The Hive
200 NE A St
(479) 286-6575
Make reservations today to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at The Hive. They have a tasty menu that includes more than just your average turkey. According to their Instagram, the menu will feature items like their Roasted Sweet Potato Pie, Wild Mushroom Tart, Creamed Autumn Greens, and a show-stopping 72-Hour Beef Brisket. They will be serving Thursday, November 28 from 11:30am to 7:30pm.
Table at Hickory Inn in Bentonville
1502 N Walton Blvd
(479) 273-3303
Table at Hickory Inn (formerly Fred’s Hickory Inn) will be open on Thanksgiving, but reservations are highly recommended. They will be open for dine-in on the 28th from 10am – 4pm. You can also get a takeaway box from them as well. To purchase a to-go meal, click here and complete this form.
Last year, they filled all reservation slots and sold out of boxes. So, if Table at Hickory is on your radar, make a reservation or box order soon!
Village Inn
2300 SE Walton Blvd
(479) 464-0777
We are waiting to confirm times, but last year they were open from 6am – 8pm in Bentonville, and 6am – 10pm in Fayetteville.
Rogers
Golden Corral
2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr
(479) 986-9201
Sometimes, you just need a good buffet. If that’s you, stop by the Golden Corral. We have not confirmed the hours for 2024, but last year they were open 11am – 4pm.
We CAN confirm that they have Meals To-Go which serves 6 – 8 people. You must order 72 hours in advance.
IHOP
4604 W Walnut St
(479) 631-2467
We’ve all had those 2am pancakes at IHOP. Now, IHOP is coming in clutch again by being open on Thanksgiving.
TxAR House
300 S 1st St
The entire TXAR House staff will be hosting a Free Thanksgiving Day Community Feast, from 11am – 3pm on Thanksgiving day. They will have turkeys being carved up, all the sides, tasty fixings and desserts. This year, they are collecting coats to help the community get through the cold weather to come.
This will be the last event at their current location.
Come enjoy a nice lunch, or reach out to their team to help volunteer and serve the community!
Waffle House
1721 W Walnut St
(479) 372-2208
Trade in the turkey for delicious waffle!
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
3529 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy
(479) 633-8331
You won’t have to wait until dinner-time like usual — their doors will be open from 11am – 7pm. Not only are they open on Thanksgiving Day, but their private dining rooms are also available if you would like to arrange an intimate gathering with friends and family.
Fayetteville
Black Bear Diner
4078 N College Ave
(479) 368-0144
They will begin serving Thanksgiving specials at 11am.
IHOP
3153 W Wedington Dr
(479) 442-0770
Per usual, they will be open 24 hours and serving their regular menu.
This year, they will also have 2 turkey meals to choose from as well!
Golden Corral
4507 N College Ave
(479) 443-0433
Just like the Rogers location, we still need to confirm their times for Thanksgiving Day.
Southern Food Company
3575 W Wedington Dr #3
(479) 313-7646
Get your Thanksgiving meals to go. You can choose between turkey or ham dinner that feeds either 4-6 people, or 8-12 people. The dinner will include mashed potatoes, dressing, your choice of green beans or green bean casserole, giblet gravy, and rolls.
Use this form to place your order. Wednesday the 20th is the last day to place orders!
Village Inn
3364 N College Ave
(479) 521-1880
We are waiting to confirm times, but last year they were open from 6am – 8pm in Bentonville, and 6am – 10pm in Fayetteville.
Waffle House
2311 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
(479) 443-7549
These Locations Served Last Year — We Are Working to Confirm for 2024:
Ronda’s Roadhouse
504 E 15th St
(479) 935-3240
Ronda’s Roadhouse will be serving Thanksgiving dinner as their lunch special until they run out. It will include smoked turkey, smoked ham, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and a dinner roll.
Ella’s Table
465 Arkansas Ave
(479) 582-0400
*They served buffet last year. We’ve reached out to confirm they are serving this year as well. Here was our excerpt last year:
Enjoy the buffet from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Please note, the last seating is at 4pm!
