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Which Charlotte restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day? Here’s a list

If you’d rather skip the cooking (and the pile of dishes) this Thanksgiving, you’re in luck — several Charlotte restaurants are keeping their doors open for the holiday.

Whether you’re craving a classic turkey dinner or something a little more upscale, there’s a table waiting for you somewhere in the Queen City.

Here are some local spots that will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

Angeline’s

Where: 303 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Hours: 2-8 p.m.

The Thanksgiving dinner menu features a seasonal course lineup with slow-roasted pumpkin soup, harvest salad, herb-roasted turkey with gravy and cranberry agrodolce, and sides like sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, and pecans and sautéed green beans. Dinner runs $48 per person, with the option to add a three-course wine pairing for $25.

Three holiday pies sitting on a wooden table outdoors in the sun. The pie in the foreground left is a pumpkin or sweet potato pie decorated with whipped cream swirls, chocolate leaves, and a small square tag that says “thanks.” The pie on the right is a pecan pie with a decorative ring of whipped cream and caramel drizzle. The pie in the background is a fruit crumble pie, possibly apple, topped with powdered sugar and a small red tag. The background features blurred green foliage.
Angeline’s Thanksgiving menu includes apple, pumpkin and bourbon pecan holiday pie tartlets. Angeline’s

Angry Ales

Where: 1518 Montford Dr., Charlotte, NC 28209

Hours: noon-2 a.m.

The restaurant and bar is showing the Packers vs. Lions game at 1 p.m. and offering $3.50 Miller Lite specials all day, $10 Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches served with homemade chips and $5 Fireball and apple pie shots to toast the holiday.

Exterior view of a bar and restaurant called “Ale’s” at dusk, featuring an outdoor patio area. The building on the left has a gray facade with a prominent red sign that says “ALE’S.” In front of it is a large, wooden Adirondack chair decoration painted red, next to a picnic table. To the right is an elevated outdoor seating area with string lights and a large sign spelling out “ALES” in illuminated yellow letters. The patio has several tall wooden tables with black stools and a few red picnic tables in the foreground. People are visible walking on the left and sitting on the elevated patio. The sky is overcast.
Angry Ale’s on Montford Drive in Charlotte. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Church & Union

Where: 127 N Tryon St #8, Charlotte, NC 28202

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Guests can enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu with choices like potato-leek soup, a crisp mixed green salad, seared salmon, New York strip or sweet potato gnocchi. Dinner is $70 for adults and $30 for kids 12 and under.

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

Where: 128 E. Brooklyn Vlg Ave., Charlotte, NC 28202

Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

The restaurant will be open for a chef-curated feast, with a la carte seasonal dishes alongside its signature steakhouse menu, with selections like apple-brined turkey breast and jumbo lump crab mac & cheese.

La Belle Helene

Where: 300 S. Tryon St. #100, Charlotte, NC 28202

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

The Thanksgiving menu offers a three‑course prix fixe dinner featuring starters like pumpkin soup or beef tartare, mains such as rotisserie turkey with brioche stuffing, New York strip, vegetarian gnocchi or seared salmon, and desserts like chai panna cotta or spiced apple cake. It’s priced at $75 per adult and $30 for children 12 and under.

Napa

Where: Napa on Providence, 110 Perrin Pl, Charlotte, NC 28207

Where: Napa at Stonecrest, 7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Where: Napa at Kingsley, 1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Hours: Reservations are available from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Guests can enjoy a three-course meal featuring roasted turkey, or choices like prime rib or salmon, traditional sides served family-style such as whipped potatoes and mac and cheese, and desserts including pumpkin pie, caramel apple cheesecake or chocolate mousse cake for $60 per person. You can also order your meal to-go online.

North Harbor Club

Where: 100 N Harbor Pl, Davidson, NC 28036

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call to make a reservation at (704) 896-5559.

North Harbor Club is offering a celebratory feast on Thanksgiving with views of Lake Norman to enjoy on the holiday.

Steak 48

Where: 4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

Hours: Reservations are available online and by calling the restaurant at (980) 580-4848 for dining noon to 9 p.m.

The full Steak 48 menu will be available, plus turkey, gravy and serving elevated versions of all your favorite Thanksgiving staples including seared roasted carrots in a maple syrup, brown butter and apple cider reduction, cranberry sauce, stuffing, truffle mashed potatoes, whipped sweet potato praline and pumpkin pie.

Where to get Thanksgiving take-out meals in Charlotte

City Barbeque

Where: 8948 J M Keynes Dr #420, Charlotte, NC 28262

Where: 1514 Galleria Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28270

Where: 11212 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC 28277

Where: 15425 Hodges Cir, Huntersville, NC 28078

Hours: Vary by location

City Barbeque is offering fresh, ready-to-serve holiday meals for groups of 4-24, featuring smoked turkey or ham, classic sides and desserts, available for pickup November 19-30.

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This story was originally published November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM.

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Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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