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Not everyone wants to spend six hours wrestling with a turkey. If your family would rather sit down to hand-cut steaks and those warm cinnamon butter rolls, you're in luck. Texas Roadhouse stays open on Thanksgiving, and here's everything you need to plan it right, from exact hours to to-go family packs.
Yes. Most locations run modified hours of 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026). The full regular menu is available, though there's no turkey. You'll get hand-cut steaks, ribs, and those famous rolls instead. The smartest move? Either arrive right at 11 AM or order a family pack to-go. Full breakdown below.
The Complete Guide
Let's be honest. Cooking a full Thanksgiving spread is exhausting, and the cleanup alone eats half your evening. That's exactly why dining out on Thanksgiving has quietly become one of the busiest days of the year for Texas Roadhouse. You walk in, sit down, and someone hands you a basket of warm rolls while your steak cooks. No dishes, no stress.
Now here's the thing most people don't realize: the prices actually make sense for a holiday meal. A 6oz Sirloin runs about $13.49 and comes with two sides. Compare that to buying a whole turkey and all the fixings for a smaller family, and eating out genuinely saves money. Browse the full menu and prices to see what works for your crew.
And some folks just don't do traditional Thanksgiving food. They'd take a proper Ribeye over dry turkey breast any day. There's no shame in that. This guide covers the 2026 hours, what's on the menu, how to dodge the crowds, and to-go options, all based on how Texas Roadhouse has handled the holiday in past years.
Open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, most locations
Thanksgiving hours
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (modified)
Turkey on the menu?
No, full regular menu only
Family packs start at
~$49.99 (feeds 4-6)
Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Here's the full week so you can plan around the holiday. Remember, the Thanksgiving Day early close is firm at most stores. For your exact location, always check the official Texas Roadhouse location finder.
Wednesday (day before)
Nov 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Normal hours. Busy dinner as people arrive in town.
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 26, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Modified hours so team members get home to family.
Black Friday
Nov 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Back to normal. Great for shoppers needing a break.
Saturday after
Nov 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Full weekend hours. Expect a busy dinner rush.
Sunday after
Nov 29, 2026
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Travel-home crowd. Lunch is busier than dinner.
* Hours are typical planning estimates and vary by location. Confirm at texasroadhouse.com or call your local store.
Unlike Christmas, when nearly every location shuts down completely, Thanksgiving is a day Texas Roadhouse stays open, just on a shorter schedule. The reason behind that 4 PM close is simple: the company wants its team members home for their own Thanksgiving dinners.
That's worth keeping in mind when you plan your visit. Don't roll up at 3:45 PM expecting a full sit-down dinner. The kitchen starts winding down well before close, and the staff has somewhere to be. If you want the dine-in experience, aim for lunch or early afternoon. Curious how this stacks up against other holidays? Our complete holiday hours guide breaks down every major date.
What's Available
There's no special "Thanksgiving menu," and honestly that works in your favor. You get the entire regular menu, which means way more variety than a standard turkey dinner. Want to see every dish with photos first? Check the menu with pictures.
6oz Sirloin $13.49, Ribeye $22.99, Dallas Filet $21.99, NY Strip $21.99
Half Rack $17.99, Full Rack $25.99, Steak & Ribs Combo $22.99
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese
Granny's Apple Classic $7.49, Big Ol' Brownie $7.99, Cheesecake $7.99
Feeling festive? Order the Sweet Potato side and finish with Granny's Apple Classic for dessert. It's about as close to a traditional Thanksgiving vibe as you'll get here. Want a drink with that? The full drink menu including Legendary Margaritas is available on Thanksgiving too.
The Smart Move
Want Texas Roadhouse food but prefer to eat at home? This is the move. The Family Meal Packs feed 4-6 people and come with everything, including those rolls. Place your order 24-48 hours ahead because they sell out fast during Thanksgiving week.
Feeds 4-6
Four 6oz sirloins, two family-size sides, and a full basket of rolls with honey cinnamon butter.
~$49.99
Feeds 4-6
A mix of sirloins and grilled chicken breasts, two family-size sides, and fresh rolls.
~$54.99
Feeds 4-6
Two full racks of fall-off-the-bone ribs, two family-size sides, and rolls.
~$59.99
Pro tip: Order through the official website or the mobile app for curbside pickup. Hosting a bigger crowd? Our catering menu handles 10+ people without anyone waiting for a table.
Proven Strategies
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days at Texas Roadhouse. Waits can hit 60-90 minutes during peak hours. Here's how to avoid sitting in the lobby while your stomach growls.
Texas Roadhouse doesn't take reservations, but call-ahead seating gets your name on the waitlist before you arrive. Call 30-45 minutes out and you'll shave real time off your wait.
The Texas Roadhouse app lets you join remotely and track your spot in real time. Wait at home or in the car instead of a packed lobby.
The sweet spot is opening time. Most people aim for noon or 1 PM, so walking in at 11 usually means a 10-15 minute wait. By 12:30 you're looking at an hour. See the full wait times breakdown.
Have your big steak dinner Wednesday night or Black Friday instead. Same food, same rolls, normal hours, and far shorter waits. A lot of smart families do exactly this.
Skip the crowds entirely with a to-go order or family pack. Place it a day or two ahead, pick up at your scheduled time, eat at home. Done.
Small party of 1-2? Ask the host about bar-area seating. Many locations let you order the full menu there, often with little to no wait at all. Sneaky but it works.
Holiday Calendar
People always mix up which holidays Texas Roadhouse stays open for. Here's a quick reference for the whole season so there are no surprises.
Thanksgiving
✅ Open
11 AM - 4 PM (modified)
Christmas Eve
✅ Open
11 AM - 6 PM (modified)
Christmas Day
❌ Closed
Closed all day
New Year's Eve
✅ Open
Normal hours
New Year's Day
✅ Open
Normal hours
Easter Sunday
✅ Open
Normal or slightly modified
Christmas is the big exception. Most locations close completely on Christmas Day. Get the details in our Christmas hours guide and Christmas menu page, plus New Year's hours for the rest of the season.
Eating out on Thanksgiving doesn't have to break the bank. Most people don't know about half of these, and they stack up to real savings on the bill.
Check active coupons
Scan our coupons page for current promo codes before you go.
Free appetizer
Join Roadhouse Rewards and get a free appetizer just for signing up.
Gift card bonus deals
November usually brings gift card promos: buy $50, get a bonus $10 card free.
Military discount
Veterans and active military get 10% off, and that applies on Thanksgiving too.
Texas Roadhouse is one of the most kid-friendly steakhouses around, and Thanksgiving is no different. The kids menu runs from Chicken Critters to Mini Cheeseburgers, all under $8.99, and the free rolls keep little ones happy while you wait.
One heads-up though: bigger groups with kids mean larger tables, which means longer waits. A party of 6 or more on Thanksgiving can easily hit 75-90+ minutes unless you call ahead. Get on that waitlist early and you'll save everyone a meltdown.
Cooking Thanksgiving yourself but still craving the legendary rolls? You can buy them frozen and bake them at home. Honestly a game-changer for holiday dinners.
Frozen Rolls
Grab frozen rolls at Walmart or Sam's Club for about $8.99 a pack. Bake fresh at home.
Cinnamon Butter
Make the famous spread with our honey cinnamon butter recipe. Five minutes, huge payoff.
Your Questions Answered
Skip the kitchen chaos this year. Find your nearest Texas Roadhouse, confirm the hours, and get on the waitlist early.