Make Thanksgiving 2024 the best one yet by letting someone else do the cooking! If you’re wondering which restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day in Overland Park, you’ve come to the right place. We put together a list of traditional and nontraditional options, so you and your family can find the perfect spot to celebrate. Keep reading to discover the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving near Kansas City.
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinners:
The first on our list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Overland Park is YaYa's Euro Bistro. They'll be serving an all-you-can-eat buffet from 10AM to 4PM on Thursday, November 28 2024. Fill your plate with honey glazed ham, prime rib, mashed potatoes, green beans, and all the bread pudding you can handle. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Trofi at the DoubleTree
Start your morning off with a feast at Trofi, the on-site restaurant inside the DoubleTree Hotel! They are serving a classic Thanksgiving brunch, meaning you won't have to wait the whole day to dig in. Pricing is $54.95 per person and reservations can be made online here. Brunch is served from 7AM to 2PM and the restaurant will open back up for their standard dinner service at 5PM.
Three-course plated dinner, anyone? J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood has prepared a mouth-watering Thanksgiving meal. Choose from a variety of salads and soups for your first course, indulge in a traditional Thanksgiving plate with all the fixings for your main, and finish it off with one of five dessert options. If you're a picky eater, J. Gilbert's will also be serving a limited version of their regular dinner menu. Pricing is $46 for adults and $22 for children under 12. Reservations for Thanksgiving Day from 11AM to 7:30PM can be made online here.
Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar
If you're staying near Oak Park Mall, then let Houlihan’s cook for you! Don't expect their typical menu of salads, steaks and chicken. They create an alternative Thanksgiving Day menu that has all the classics... and we mean all of them! Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and even cranberry sauce. They are open from 11AM to 8PM and reservations can be made online here.
There's no better time to eat family-style than at Thanksgiving, and there's no better place to eat family-style than Maggiano's Little Italy! Their 2024 lineup includes a starter, the option of roasted turkey, smoked ham or salmon, plus two pasta dishes and two sides. For dessert, you can choose between pumpkin praline cheesecake, a warm apple crostada and a chocolate layered cake. Reservations can be made online here.
Barley's Kitchen + Tap
Head to Barley's Kitchen + Tap for Thanksgiving dinner in Overland Park, because their annual buffet is back! On November 28 2024 from 11AM to 4PM, you can choose from prime rib, smoked turkey, smoked salmon, mac and cheese, and so much more. Pricing is $45 for adults, $18 for children ages 6-15, and free for children 5 and under. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Garozzo's is a staple of the Kansas City culinary scene, and there's a location right here in Overland Park. Although they specialize in Italian food, Garozzo's is offering a special family-style Thanksgiving Feast for $39.99 per person. It includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green means, a house salad, bread and butter and a slice of pie to finish it all off. They will be open from 11AM to 8PM on Thanksgiving day. Make your reservation here.
Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinners:
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, an immersive, do-it-yourself dining experience, is a great option for a unique Thanksgiving meal. Each table has a built-in personal grill and you cook your own food, but the staff is there to help with cooking temperature and time. Check them out for lunch or an early dinner because they plan to close around 6PM on Thanksgiving Day 2024.
Maloney's Sports Bar & Grill
After dinner is complete, put off the cleaning one more day and enjoy an evening at Maloney’s in Downtown Overland Park! They will be open from 5PM to 2AM, so head there for a nightcap and take advantage of the long weekend. It's one of the few bars and restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Overland Park, so it's sure to be an exciting evening of holiday cheer.
For authentic Chinese and Cantonese dishes, check out ABC Café. They serve all the classics alongside all day dim sum. Order for yourself or get several dishes to share family-style since their portion sizes are extra generous. Our top pick? The egg custard and coconut buns.
Hopefully by the time you've reached the bottom of this page, you've found a few Overland Park restaurants open on Thanksgiving. After you finish eating, consider taking the family to view all the twinkling holiday lights in Overland Park. No matter where you decide to eat, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
