Is cooking just not for you? Does the thought of doing dozens of dishes make your palms sweat? Then maybe it's time to consider leaving the cooking to the pros. Here is a list of a few restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day in Eau Claire. But, if cooking IS for you and you're nothing but stoked to prepare the Thanksgiving table at home, we have a few places for you to shop too.
Johnny's Italian Steak House
If you want to keep this Thanksgiving slightly more formal, try out Johnny's Italian Steakhouse. Their restaurant will be offering a wide Thanksgiving menu with classic dishes like Roasted butternut squash soup, turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, spiced apple cheesecake, and so many more options! Johnny's will be open on Thanksgiving day from 11 AM - 4 PM.
The Informalist
The Informalist will be open from 11 AM -8 PM on Thanksgiving Day and will be offering traditional Thanksgiving food favorites on their menu. Enjoy a delicious prix fixe meal of roasted turkey (dark and white meat), mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and a dinner roll. Place your to-go orders before November 19, 2023, to take your Thanksgiving dinners home! Click here to place your reservations for Thanksgiving at The Informalist.
Dooley's Pub
Not a huge fan of Thanksgiving food? Well, Dooley's Pub has you covered. Stop by to get a classically delicious meal from one of the best Irish pubs in town. This Thanksgiving, Dooley's is open on Thanksgiving day at 5 PM and 2 PM on Friday, November 24, 2023. Their doors will be open and they will be offering their regular menu.
Altoona Family Restaurant
Altoona Family Restaurant is always a crowd-pleaser and will be the perfect place to go for some brunch on Thanksgiving day. They will be open from 7 am-7 pm on Thanksgiving Day. They will be offering their regular menu with a few special Thanksgiving options.
29 Pines
If you're traveling from out of town this holiday, you're in good hands! 29 Pines is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet this year serving turkey, ham, beef tips, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pasta salads, dinner rolls, dessert, and more. This buffet is available on November 23, 2023, from 10 AM - 4 PM. Reservations must be made before November 21, 2023.
Places to Help You Prep Your Dinner
Rump's Butcher Shoppe
When you need the main bird for your Thanksgiving dinner, head over to Rump's Butcher Shoppe in Altoona. They sell fresh, locally raised delicious turkeys that will be the ultimate showstoppers for your family's feast. When Christmas rolls around, keep Rump's in mind again. They sell prime rib too which will make for the perfect course when gathering with your closest loved ones.
French Press
While the French Press will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, it is one of the best places in Eau Claire to get pies, cakes, cookies, rolls, or bread for your Thanksgiving dessert. The goodies are made from scratch in their kitchen and most importantly, they're made with lots of love.
Norske Nook
What's a Thanksgiving dinner without a mouth-watering pie?! Sure, you can always bake one yourself, but no one can do it quite like Norske Nook. Pick up one of their award-winning pies from Osseo this Thanksgiving!
Nostalgic Bean
We're not going to sell you short on all the dessert options our region has to offer. Nostalgic Bean in Altoona, WI is accepting Thanksgiving pre-orders for any delicious pies or pastries you'd like to lay out on your Thanksgiving table.
There you have it - Eau Claire restaurants that will cook for you when you don't want to. While you're eating, share with us what you're thankful for on Instagram with #CaptureEC!
Happy Thanksgiving from us at Visit Eau Claire to you!