What’s Open for Thanksgiving 2024 Dining Guide for Gainesville and Alachua County

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family around the table for a wonderful meal! Whether you’re a home cook, or prefer a full service restaurant experience, we’ve got you covered with a guide for great Thanksgiving dining options.

Traditional thanksgiving food on a table

bb.q Chicken Downtown
201 SE 2nd Ave., #101, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 451-4313
Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Cracker Barrel
4001 SW 43 St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2424
Thanksgiving dinner menu & kids menu
Open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

Covey Kitchen and Cocktails at Hotel ELEO
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3750
Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Farmhouse 1906
Reservations suggested
25405 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 660-3500
Breakfast 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Menu 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Falafel King
3252 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-6343
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Flatfish Doughnuts
308 NW 5th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
Open Thanksgiving Day, 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

IHOP
3625 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-1839
Open Thanksgiving Day 24 hours
Regular menu

Indian Aroma Restaurant
Reservations suggested
1310 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 792-6151
Lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Le Macaron French Pastries
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-5402
Open 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 353-2889
Regular and Thanksgiving menu
Open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mi Apa Latin Café
114 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 376-7020
15634 NW US Hwy 441, Suite F, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 418-0838
14209 W Newberry Rd. Suite B, Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 545-4430
Open 7 a.m. – 3 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
Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Pomodoro’s Cafe
Reservations suggested
9200 NW 39th Ave. #100, Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 380-9886
Thanksgiving menu, Pre-orders available for takeout meals.
Open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Prime & Pearl
Reservations suggested
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave Suite 70, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 554-6276
Open 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sushi Matsuri
3906 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-1875
Open 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

TGI Fridays
3075 Clark Butler Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 244-8448
Open 4 p.m. – 11 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.

O'Leno State Park

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.


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