Columbia, SC (WLTX) — Unsure of your culinary skills or just want turkey and stuffing without the messy pots and pans? Here's a list of Columbia area restaurants that plan to open on Thanksgiving Day.
Where you can walk on in:
Cracker Barrel: 6 a.m.-10 p.m., all locations will have a traditional Homestyle Turkey n' Dressing Meal featuring turkey with gravy, sugar-cured ham, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, slice of pumpkin pie, choice of biscuits, corn muffins or another side, and refillable beverage.
Golden Corral: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., buffet will feature carved turkey, carved ham, slow-roasted beef, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, coconut cake and a selection of pies. 5300 Forest Dr. (803) 787-4446
Lizard's Thicket: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. all locations will have turkey and dressing and traditional sides.
Maurice's Piggie Park: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. country buffet locations at 1600 Charleston Hwy. and 1141 Lake Murray Blvd. will feature a special Thanksgiving buffet.
Shoney's: noon-8 p.m., at 7335 Garners Ferry, in addition to the regular menu, will have a special Thanksgiving Day offering for $12.99.
Yesterday's: 11:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. will offer your choice of one meat and two sides for $12.79. Choose from sliced turkey, glazed ham, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, deviled eggs, and dressing with turkey giblet gravy. Dine-in or to go (no delivery). (803) 799-0196
(Almost) always open (call ahead as some locations may close early): Bojangle's, Denny's, Fatz Cafe, IHOP, KFC, McDonald's, Popeye's, and Waffle House
Where you'll need a reservation:
California Dreaming: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thanksgiving Dinner featuring turkey, sugar-cured ham, sweet potato casserole, green beans, honey-butter glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, Southern herb stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry relish, cornbread muffins, choice of pecan or pumpkin pie; $19.99/adult, $9.95/kids age 10 and under. Full menu also available. To go available. (803) 254-6767
Cowboy's Brazilian Steakhouse: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., adds turkey breast to the offering of all-you-can-eat roasted meats. $37/adult, $22/salad bar only, $15/kids ages 6-12, free/children under 6 years old. (803) 728-0887
Columbo's at Doubletree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd: 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. features carved roasted turkey breast with cranberry sauce and gravy and other traditional sides, as well as carved roasted prime rib, roasted salmon, roasted ham, boiled shrimp, oysters on the half shell, fresh fruit, deviled eggs, salad bar, kids' menu, and a "dessert spectacular." $39.95/adult, $29/military with ID, $29/seniors 65 years of age and older; $16/child 5-10 years old, free/child under 5 years old. (803) 744-2200
Midlands at Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton St., will be open, with normal menu available.(803) 771-7000
Old Mill Brewpub: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with traditional turkey plate and limited regular menu. 711 East Main St., Lexington, (803) 785-2337
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse: opens at noon for Thanksgiving Dinner buffet. 410 Columbiana Dr., (803) 708-3151
Ruth's Chris Steak House at the Hilton Hotel, 924-A Senate St. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. will serve a 3-course Thanksgiving feast with choice of soup or salad; oven-roasted turkey; choice of sweet potato casserole, creamed spinach, or mashed potatoes; dessert duo. From $39.95/adult. (803) 212-6666