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Each year, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County surveys the local restaurant scene to obtain a list of who is catering and what is open for Thanksgiving. Whether you have relatives stopping by or you are in town to share a meal with friends, let this guide be your go-to directory for Thanksgiving dining options. Listings are presented alphabetically. Calling restaurants in advance is recommended in case of unexpected schedule changes.
Sharing the Abundance: For those who would like to learn how Alachua County is supporting food distribution this holiday season, information and resources can be found here.
Beque Holic
3812 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 554-4364
Open 4pm – 9pm; regular menu
bb.q Chicken
201 SE 2nd Ave., #101, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 451-4313
Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Covey Kitchen and Cocktails at Hotel ELEO
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3750
Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cracker Barrel
4001 SW 43 St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2424
Thanksgiving, open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Dave & Busters
3023 SW 45th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 448-2900
Regular menu, 4pm – 1am
Falafel King
3252 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-6342
Open 11 am – 9 pm with regular menu
Flatfish Doughnuts
308 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32601
Great Outdoors Restaurant
Reservations suggested
18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1288
Thanksgiving Buffet, open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Haile Village Bistro
5323 SW 91st Terr., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 378-0721
Thanksgiving Dinner Seatings at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Reservations Required
Indian Aroma Restaurant
1310 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6151
Regular menu. Reservations suggested.
Lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Le Macaron Gainesville
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Suite 80, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 554-5402
Thanksgiving Day Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Longhorn Steakhouse
2933 Clark Butler Blvd Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 372-5715
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Manzil Fine Indian Dining
6500 SW Archer Rd suite e, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-4516
Open for lunch on Thanksgiving, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Open for dinner on Thanksgiving from 5 – 10 p.m.
Mark’s Prime Steakhouse
201 SE 2nd Ave #102, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 336-0077
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 353-2889
Open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Regular and Thanksgiving menu
Mi Apa Latin Café
114 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 376-7020
Open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. with pre-order holiday specials available for pickup
Mike’s Kitchen
25405 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 660-3500
Reservations suggested. Breakfast 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Menu 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mildred’s Big City Food
3445 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 371-1711
Three-course menu including a traditional turkey dinner plate and other entrees. Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mr. Han’s Chinese Restaurant
6944 NW 10th Pl., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-6400
Reservations suggested. Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Nine Spices Hot Pot & BBQ
3333 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6622
Regular menu; regular hours, 11:30am – 10pm
Nopal by Cintron
5112 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL
(352)240-6224
Open Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Pomodoro’s Cafe
9200 NW 39th Ave. #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 380-9886
Reservations suggested. Thanksgiving Menu, Dine-In or To-Go. Open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Superette
1511 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352)451-4144
Take & Bake Thanksgiving menu. Order by November 20, Pick up November 26
Sushi Matsuri
3906 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-1875
Open 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
T-Yummi Banh Mi and Bubble Tea
2905 SW 42nd St., ste 60, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-4121
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Whole Foods Market
3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 244-8302
Open 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Uppercrust
4118 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-7187
Thanksgiving Menu available for pickup November 24-26, Pre-order deadline Friday, November 21
Yummy House
3102 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
(352) 333-7688
Serving up its traditional Chinese favorites from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
Are you a business open for Thanksgiving?
This list continues to be updated.
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Once you’re full of turkey and stuffing, head out to one of the many easily accessible trails in Alachua County. Get a few steps under your belt to really earn that afternoon nap.
