Places To Eat On Thanksgiving Day In Northwest Arkansas (2025)
Thanksgiving prep can be exhausting, and sometimes you just want to skip the grocery store chaos and dish mountain. Northwest Arkansas has you covered with restaurants serving up turkey day meals so you can spend the holiday relaxing instead of roasting.
Bentonville
The Hive
The Hive is serving a special Thanksgiving menu on November 27th with thoughtfully crafted dishes that go beyond the standard turkey spread. Expect creative preparations and unexpected flavor combinations that match their upscale Bentonville vibe. With Executive Chef Micah Klasky at the helm, this is where you go when you want your Thanksgiving meal to feel more like a special occasion than a traditional family dinner. Reservations are highly recommended since tables fill up fast for the holiday.
📍 200 NE A St, Bentonville
🕐 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ See the menu and make a reservation
Bentonville Taproom
Bentonville Taproom will be having a full Thanksgiving potluck from noon ’til close!! Come enjoy local craft beer, football games, free food, and a day of being grateful for this beautiful community.
📍 109 S Main St, Downtown Bentonville
🕐 12:30 PM – Close
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Table at Hickory Inn
Table at Hickory Inn is serving a Thanksgiving buffet with reservations highly recommended. They’re also offering a complete take-home dinner for four if you’d rather celebrate at home.
📍 1502 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville
🕐 Dine-in: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Take-out pickup: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (November 23rd)
💵 $39.99 adults, $15 kids 6-11, free for 5 & under | Take-out dinner for 4: $125
🎟️ See the menu and reserve your spot
Cracker Barrel
You can spend more time around the table and less time cooking by pre-ordering their Heat & Serve Thanksgiving meals. Available in the menu are the holiday classics like the cinnamon swirls and golden fried turkey.
📍 2307 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville
🕐 Typically 11 AM – 7 PM or 8 PM
🎟️More info and Pre-order here
Village Inn
Village Inn is open its regular hours on Thanksgiving and serves breakfast all day. If you’re in the mood for pie instead of a full meal, they’re known for having some of the best pies around.
📍 2300 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville
🕐 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📞 (321) 225-4923
🎟️ More info
Rogers
IHOP
IHOP locations are open regular hours on Thanksgiving Day, so you can grab pancakes, waffles, or burgers if you’re looking for something outside the traditional turkey dinner.
📍 4604 W Walnut St, Rogers
🕐 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris is serving a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu with all the traditional fixings. Start with your choice of Caesar salad, house salad, or Louisiana seafood gumbo, then move on to oven-roasted turkey breast with sausage-herb stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, honey glazed baby carrots, and cranberry relish. Finish with a pumpkin cheesecake and vanilla ice cream duo. If your family would rather stick with what Ruth’s Chris does best, their full dinner menu with signature steaks and fresh seafood is also available.
📍 5401 W Northgate Rd, Rogers
🕐 Check location for hours
💵 $52 per person | $19 for kids 12 & under
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Golden Corral
Golden Corral is open Thanksgiving Day starting 10 AM to 5PM. Skip the cooking and enjoy their holiday favorites hot and fresh.
📍 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr, Rogers
🕐 11:00 AM
💵 Adults: $16.99-$22.99+ | Kids 4-8: $10.49+ | Kids 9-12: $11.49+ | Seniors 60+: $15.99+
🔗 More info
Waffle House
Waffle House never closes, and Thanksgiving is no exception. If you’re craving hash browns and waffles on turkey day, you know where to go.
📍 1721 W Walnut St, Rogers
🕐 Open 24 hours
📞 (479) 372-2208
🔗 More info
TXAR House
TXAR House is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner open to the public. The meal runs from 11 AM to 2 PM, and volunteers and donations are always appreciated. They’ll also be collecting winter coats to help the community through the cold weather ahead.
📍 1211 W Hudson Rd, Rogers
🕐 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💵 Free
📧 [email protected]
🎟️ More info
Fayetteville
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is open Thanksgiving Day starting 10 AM to 5PM. Some Golden Corral locations may have slightly shorter hours based on staffing or local demand. Certain restaurant locations may close as early as 6:00 PM or even 4:00 PM. It’s best to check with Golden Corral Fayetteville in advance to confirm their specific Thanksgiving hours if you are planning to dine with them.
📍 4507 N College Ave, Fayetteville
🕐 11:00 AM
💵 Adults: $16.99-$22.99+ | Kids 4-8: $10.49+ | Kids 9-12: $11.49+ | Seniors 60+: $15.99+
🔗 More info
IHOP
They serve their regular happy hour food even during Thanksgiving. Still open 24 hours so you can come and visit anytime of the day. They don’t accept reservations.
📍 3153 W Wedington Dr, Fayetteville
🕐 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ More info
Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner is open on Thanksgiving Day and all you need to bring is your appetite. Check with the location for specific hours and menu options.
📍 4078 N College Ave, Fayetteville
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Southern Food Company
Southern Food Company is offering Take & Bake Thanksgiving dinners for pickup on November 25th and 26th. Orders are due by November 19th, so get yours in soon if you want to skip the cooking but still eat at home.
📍 3575 W Wedington Dr #3, Fayetteville
🕐 Pick-up: November 25th & 26th
📞 (479) 313-7646
🔗 More info and online order
The Golden Venue
The Golden Venue will have hot and ready meals that feed 8 – 10 people available for pickup, and a buffet for those who those who’d prefer to skip the cooking AND the cleanup. They’ll handle every detail — all you have to do is show up with an appetite.
Limited seating. Reserve your table today!
📍 2630 E Citizens Drive, Suite 20, Fayetteville, AR
🕐 Pick-up day-of | Buffet on November 27th
📞 (479) 443-3737
🔗 More info or reserve seat
Springdale
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel locations are open on Thanksgiving, though some open a little later (around 11 AM) and close earlier in the evening. They’re serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Expect a packed dining room and long waits unless you arrive early.
📍 1022 S 48th St, Springdale
🕐 Typically 11 AM – 7 PM or 8 PM
🎟️ More info
Plan your reservations early and enjoy Thanksgiving with some good food without the stress of cooking.
