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You Aren't Up To Making Dinner? Find Your 2023 Holiday Meal Here!

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Holidays. Updated 11/12/2023

By Melissa Shrader Editor/Publisher Fort Collins Macaroni Kid November 11, 2024

If you don't feel like cooking on Thanksgiving, or if you have a Turkey emergency. Maybe the bird didn't co-operate and it was under cooked or overcooked?  You may be looking For Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day.  

   It's highly recommended to make reservations for eating in. Most places offer pick up and some offer delivery. Again ordering ahead is strongly recommended. If you are ordering ahead for dinner at home most places need to have the orders in by November 15th. Some are ok with November 21st to submit an order to go but I would highly suggest ordering earlier.


Fort Collins

The Blind Pig 214 Linden St menu Open 12pm - 9pm  Thanksgiving sandwiches till out. No reservations Questions Call 970-493-9197 


J
ay's Bistro, 135 W. Oak St.  Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner 4 to 8 p.m. Menu jaysbistro.net.  Make reservations at (970) 482-1876. Do you want to have Thanksgiving at home? Order online and get dinner from Sonny Lubicks Steakhouse! Menu here 


Moot House, 2626 S. College Ave., Fort Collins10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  themoothouse.comMake reservations online here. 


Bawarchi Biryani Point 1611 S. College Ave. restaurant specializing in South Indian cuisine will be open between 11 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. with its normal menu. Call 970-682-1521 for more information.


Denny's420 Centro Way  (970) 221-1493 Open 24 hours a day.

 
Star Of India: 2900 W. Harvard St Buffet 11-2:30pm Dinner 5-8pm. 970-225-1740

 
Romano's Macaroni Grill: 4627 S. Timberline Rd 11am-8pm Call (970) 206-9249 Order now for take out dinner!


Austin’s American Grill - The 2815 E. Harmony Road is hosting a Thanksgiving-themed buffet between 10:30 a.m and 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required at 970-267-6532. Austin's downtown will be closed on Thanksgiving day. 


Waffle House - 3850 E. Mulberry St.  24 hours, Call 970-221-0608 for more information.


Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market - The Elizabeth Hotel’s house restaurant 378 Walnut St. Serving a four-course Thanksgiving dinner as well as its normal menu between noon - 8pm. Reservations are recommended, book them here. Call 970-493-0024. Cost is $65 for adults and $30 for children. 


Still Whiskey Steaks - 151 N. College Ave. Offering a special Thanksgiving menu 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call 970-294-4360 for more information.


FoCo Cafe - 225 Maple St. Ft. Collins. Pay it forward and pay what you can for the holiday and everyday. Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on this wonderful community service restaurant.  Menu & more. Traditional fare offered gluten free and vegan for take out or dine in. Open noon to 3pm. Sit down is first come first served. You can order your take out now (309) 368-1659.


Brother's BBQ - They are open and serving their regular menu. Open 10am till 2pm


East Moon Asian Bistro:  2400 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins;(970) 223-0666; and 1624 S. Lemay Ave., Unit 1; (970) 416-8333 They are doing delivery.


C.B. & Potts Restaurant & Brewery:  1415 W. Elizabeth St. Ft Collins; (970) 221-1139 They are open for daily dining on the patio and we are verifying for the holidays. Thanksgiving they will have light staff and limited ToGo service until about 2pm. 


Fuzzy's (Both Locations in Fort Collins) Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day, Open regular hours New Year's Eve and New Year's. To Go orders. 


Ever Open Cafe 1422 N College Ave Open 6am - 8pm. Dinner is $19.99 and begins at 11am. 


Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Restaurant 1051 W Horsetooth Rd. Open 3-9pm. Reservations strongly encouraged 970-337-0812


Red Lobster 3301 S College Ave Open 11am  - 6pm 


Tony's Bar & Rooftop 224 S College Ave 10:30 am - 2pm 


The Whiskey 3805 E Mulberry St Open noon to 1:30am


IHOP 1502 Oakridge Open 6am - 10pm 


Kentucky Fried Chicken 1227 E Magnolia St & 4001 S College Ave  Open 10am - 4pm 


Wellington

Papa's Table - This Wellington restaurant located downtown at 3728 Cleveland Ave. will offer a special menu from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving menu (not our Italian menu) reservations are recommended. Call 970 568 4139 during normal working hours to make reservations. Do not leave a voice mail. Christmas Eve 430-7 pm Christmas menu served. and New Years hours TBD.


Estes Park 

Stanley Hotel - Cascades Restaurant & Lounge 333 E. Wonderview Ave. Annual 3 course meal Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner between 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Make reservations at 970-577-4000.  Menu  Meals are $99 for adults and $30 for children, kids 5 and under eat free. 


Twin Owls Steakhouse is hosting Thanksgiving dinner from 4 to  8 p.m. on Nov. 23. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. 3110 S. Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park; 970-586-9344; taharaa.com


Loveland 


Cracker Barrel: 5800 McWhinney Blvd 6am-9pm  970-593-9947 Thanksgiving meals to go! Order now. 7am-9pm. Traditional comfort food Thanksgiving. Lunch begins at 11 and so does the Turkey dinner. There is currently a waitlist. Call to be added.

 

Golden Corral - 1360 Sculptor Drive in 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 970-461-3000 for more information.  Special holiday meal selection in the buffet. 


The Boot Grill - 4164 Clydesdale Pkwy 11am - close  Regular menu + traditional Thanksgiving meal.


Applebees will be open it's regular hours 11am - Midnight (Greeley too)


Biaggi’s – Promenade Shops Centerra 5929 Sky Pond Dr 970-663-0100 


IHOP 5450 Stone Creek Cir Open 6am - 10pm 


Kentucky Fried Chicken 2991 N Garfield Ave & 1650 Foxtrail Dr Open 10am - 4pm


NOCO various locations

Starbucks - select locations will be open check your local fav here 


Kentucky Fried Chicken - most all will be open depending on staffing. 10 am - 4pm.


Wyoming 

Terry Bison Ranch - Thursday Nov. 24th 51 I-25 Frontage Road Cheyenne WY 


Windsor

Fuzzy's (Windsor and Fort Collins) Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day, Open regular hours New Year's Eve and New Year's. To Go orders. 


Chimney Park Restaurant& Bar: 406 Main St., Windsor; (970) 686-1477  Closed for Thanksgiving you will be able to order for Christmas dinner in advance of the holiday. They are open for patio dining, pick up and delivery


Family Kitchen @ Main Event 4455 Fairgrounds Ave open 4-midnight.