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Calories may not count during Thanksgiving, but finding the perfect way to enjoy time with loved one does. Each year, in anticipation of one of the yummiest holidays around, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County surveys the local restaurant scene to obtain a list who’s catering and what’s open for Thanksgiving. Whether your have relatives stopping by or you are in town to share a meal and friendship with friends and loved ones, let this guide be your go to directory for great Thanksgiving dining options.
Best Western Gateway Grand
Reservations suggested
4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 331-3336
Thanksgiving Buffet, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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.
Great Outdoors Restaurant
18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1288
Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m. – 4 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.
Uppercrust
4118 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-7187
Thanksgiving Menu available for pickup Tuesday, November 26 – Wednesday, November 27
Pre-order deadline was Friday, November 22
Whole Foods Market
3490 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 244-8302
Open 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Are you a business open for Thanksgiving? Send your details to info@visitgainesville.com for inclusion on this website!
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.
