Are you on the hunt for restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner in Columbia, SC? With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be looking for ways to make your day a bit more manageable. At Kidding Around Columbia, we know that cooking up a big meal can be both overwhelming and time-consuming. So whether you’re looking for a restaurant with dine-in options on Thanksgiving Day or even if you just need to pick up an already prepared turkey and/or extra sides we’ve got you covered!
Here’s where to get that roasted turkey, masked potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Please be aware that reservations for dining-in and catering orders should be made well in advance. To make things easier, we have provided phone numbers for each of the following restaurants. Be sure to give them a call!
Some restaurants have not yet released their 2023 Thanksgiving menus. We will be updating this piece with menu information as it is announced! Check back soon!
What Restaurants are Open on Thanksgiving Day in Columbia, SC?
Cola’s
Address: 1215 Assembly Street
Phone number: 803.451.0051
Thanksgiving Details: TBA
Cola’s
Columbo’s at Doubletree by Hilton
Address: 2100 Bush River Road
Phone number: 803.744.2200
Thanksgiving Details: Columbo’s will be offering a buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner. Complete with all of your family’s favorites from seafood to turkey with traditional sides and everything in between.
Columbo’s at Doubletree by Hilton
Hall’s Chophouse
Address: 1221 Main Street #150
Phone number: 803.563.5066
Thanksgiving Details: TBA
Hall’s Chophouse
Hampton Street Vineyard
Address: 1207 Hampton Street
Phone number: 803.252.0850
Thanksgiving Details: At Hampton Street Vineyard you will have your choice of starters, salads, soups, main entrees, and extra sides. This is a French-influenced cuisine and the restaurant recently won the Wine Spectator award.
Hampton Street Vineyard
Chain Restaurants Open for Dine-In on Thanksgiving Day
California Dreaming
Address: 401 Main Street
Phone number: 803.254.6767
Thanksgiving Details: California Dreaming will open at 10:30 am on Thanksgiving Day! They will be serving from a HUGE list with all of the traditional favorites – turkey, ham, veggies, casseroles, stuffing, gravy, your choice between pumpkin or pecan pie, and more! Adult meals are $28.95 and kids meals will be between $12.95 and $13.95.
California Dreaming
Denny’s
Addresses & Phone Numbers:
5901 Fairfield Road – 803.714.1545
342 Harbison Boulevard – 803.781.7422
2415 Sunset Boulevard – 803.939.0528
Thanksgiving Details: This year for Thanksgiving, Denny’s will have Ready-to-Serve Thanksgiving & Dressing Dinners. These will include all the classic Thanksgiving options – turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more. The dinner will serve up to 4 people. You will also have the option to add a pumpkin or pecan pie to your order!
Golden Corral
Address: 5300 Forest Drive, Columbia
Phone number: 803.787.4446
Thanksgiving Details: The holiday buffet at Golden Corral will be open from 11 am – 7 pm and include their holiday turkey, ham and a new holiday roast beef, plus all the traditional sides. You can also order a holiday meal to go to enjoy at home with the family that serve 6 – 8 people.
Golden Corral holiday menu
IHop
Thanksgiving Details: Don’t forget about breakfast this Thanksgiving! Select IHop locations will be open for Thanksgiving and serve pancakes, seasonal treats, and more. There are several locations all throughout the Columbia area – be sure to call ahead to your closest IHop and verify they will be open.
Lizard’s Thicket
Address: Multiple Lizard’s Thicket locations in Columbia
Thanksgiving Details: Open Thanksgiving Day from 6 am to 5 pm! They will be serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert options from their normal menu. There are several Lizard’s Thicket restaurants all throughout Columbia.
Rio Brazillian Steakhouse
Address: 410 Columbiana Drive
Phone number: 803.708.3151
Thanksgiving Details: Rio Brazillian Steakhouse will be open from 12 pm to 8 pm with all the traditional Thanksgiving options, plus their regular menu. Make reservations in advance!
Rio Brazillian Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Address: 294-A Senate Street – within Hilton Hotel
Phone number: 803.212.6666
Thanksgiving Details: TBA
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Where to Get Catered Thanksgiving Meals in Columbia, SC
The following restaurants are offering full meals as well as individual items to add to what you may already have planned. This is a fantastic option that combines the best of both worlds – enjoying Thanksgiving in the comfort of your own home while also taking advantage of convenience and being able to save on time.
Poogan’s Southern Kitchen
Address: 4605 Forest Drive, Suite 1
Phone number: 803-745-8220
Thanksgiving Details: Here you can order full dinners, sides, or even whole pies. Poogan’s Southern Kitchen will have turkey, prime rib, green beans, corn, biscuits, sweet potato pie, pecan pie, and more! They will also have a sit-down option available for $75/adult.
Cracker Barrel
Addresses & Phone Numbers:
2300 Legrand Road – 803.699.5389
253 Forum Drive – 803.788.2052
2208 Bush River Road – 803.731.0672
1140 Kinley Road – 803.732.2835
Thanksgiving Details: They’ve done all the preparations, all you’ll have to do is heat it and serve. At Cracker Barrel you can order complete feasts that serve up to 10 people as well as individual holiday pies. Get your orders in now!
Cracker Barrel
Golden Corral
Address: 5300 Forest Drive, Columbia
Phone number: 803.787.4446
Thanksgiving Details: Order a holiday meal to go to enjoy at home with the family! You can order a whole roasted turkey, ham, or roast beef, or you can order individual holiday meals. The restaurant will also be open for Thanksgiving with it’s holiday buffet.
Golden Corral holiday menu
Lizard’s Thicket
Address: Multiple Lizard’s Thicket locations in Columbia
Thanksgiving Details: Order pans of Lizard’s Thicket’s vegetables, sides, and desserts for your Thanksgiving table! You can get mashed potatoes, cobblers, mac and cheese, cole slaw, yams and lots more! Here’s Lizard’s Thicket’s holiday take-home menu. They are also open Thanksgiving Day from 6 am to 5 pm, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert options from their normal menu.
Midwood Smokehouse
Address: 702 Crosshill Road
Phone number: 803.764.1231
Thanksgiving Details: Midwood is offering a variety of smoked meats along with all of the delicious sides that make up a true Thanksgiving meal. All orders must be placed by November 24th and picked up by November 27th.
Midwood Smokehouse
Spotted Salamander Cafe & Catering
Address: 1531 Richland Street
Phone number: 803.556.2197
Thanksgiving Details: At Spotted Salamander, you will be able to choose from several takeout options. They’ve got ham, turkey, delicious deviled eggs, and so much more!
Spotted Salamander Cafe & Catering
What about pies and desserts?
Order your Thanksgiving pies and desserts from Columbia area bakeries.
We made a list of bakeries in Columbia with Thanksgiving pie and desserts.
Did your favorite Thanksgiving meal restaurant make the list? Know of anything we left off? Let us know in the comments!
Don’t Be Bored! Thanksgiving Break Things to Do
While you’re planning the food, here are some things to keep the family and guests busy and having fun this Thanksgiving. Check out our ideas for Thanksgiving Break Things to Do in Columbia.
