Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Seattle (2026)
Where to book Thanksgiving dinner in Seattle, from waterfront buffets and hotel feasts to vegetarian dinners and walk-ins.
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Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Seattle gives you plenty of ways to skip the cooking. This guide covers the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Seattle, from a $29.99 diner plate at Mecca Cafe to seafood buffets on the water and a five-course French dinner above Pike Place Market.
Many independent restaurants close for the day, so hotels carry more of this list than they would on a normal night. Start with Ray's for the most Seattle version of the holiday, The George for a polished downtown meal, Cafe Flora for a vegetarian table and Mecca for value. If you're feeding a big family, compare the Four Seasons ballroom, Salty's on Alki and the Sanctuary buffet at Lotte Hotel. Hosting instead? Our Seattle Thanksgiving takeout and catering guide covers dinners to go. Details were last checked in November 2026.
Seattle Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving at a Glance
| Restaurant | Area | Adult price | Format and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray's Boathouse and Cafe | Ballard | $85 / $110 | Three-course dinner or buffet, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Salty's on Alki Beach | West Seattle | $125 | Buffet, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. last seating |
| Four Seasons Ballroom | Downtown | $165 | Buffet, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Sanctuary at Lotte Hotel | Downtown | Ticketed | Buffet and holiday market, noon or 2:30 p.m. |
| Ben Paris | Downtown | $95 | Buffet, 1–7 p.m. |
| Daniel's Broiler | Downtown, Lake Union, Leschi | $85 / $100 | Buffet downtown, noon–8 p.m.; four courses elsewhere |
| Palisade | Magnolia | $69 | Three courses, all day |
| Cutters Crabhouse | Pike Place | About $60 | Three courses |
| Goldfinch Tavern | Downtown | $165 | Three courses, noon–8 p.m. |
| The George | Downtown | $98 | Four courses, family style, 12:30–2:30 p.m. and 4:30–9 p.m. |
| Shuckers | Downtown | $98 | Four courses, 1–8 p.m. |
| Charlotte | Downtown | $130 | Three courses and dessert buffet, 2–7 p.m. |
| Alder & Ash | Downtown | $75 | Three courses, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| STELLA at Hotel Sorrento | First Hill | $95 | Holiday dinner |
| Cafe Flora | Madison Valley | $88 | Four-course vegetarian dinner, from 1 p.m. |
| Lola | Downtown | $85 | Four courses, noon–7 p.m. |
| La Loba | Denny Triangle | $140 | Spanish-accented feast, noon–8 p.m. |
| Maximilien | Pike Place Market | $110 | Five courses, seated at 5 or 5:15 p.m. |
| Wild Ginger | Downtown | A la carte | Full menu with holiday specials, 2–8 p.m. |
| Ada's | Phinney Ridge | $76 | Three courses, traditional or Turkish |
| Olympic Bar | Downtown | A la carte | Walk-in, 2–11 p.m. |
| The Capital Grille | Downtown | See menu | Turkey plate plus full dinner menu |
| 13 Coins | Pioneer Square | $54 | Turkey dinner plus all-day menu, from 11 a.m. |
| Mecca Cafe | Lower Queen Anne | $29.99 | Holiday plate, walk-in, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Salish Lodge | Snoqualmie | $135 | Three courses |
| Copperleaf at Cedarbrook Lodge | SeaTac | $125 | Buffet, 1–5 p.m. |
| The Lakehouse | Bellevue | $110 | Family style, 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. |
Thanksgiving Buffets in Seattle
Book a buffet when your group wants choice, seconds and no debate over who's ordering what. Seafood is the local twist, and several of these come with water views. Ray's, Salty's and Palisade are all in our Seattle waterfront restaurants guide.
Ray's Boathouse and Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Ray's gives you two different Thanksgivings under one roof: a calmer three-course dinner in the first-floor Boathouse or a big buffet upstairs in the Cafe, with oysters, Dungeness crab, prime rib, turkey and a serious dessert spread. Book the Boathouse for a smaller table and the Cafe for volume and seafood. Either way you're on Shilshole Bay, though they won't take window requests. Details: Ballard, 6049 Seaview Ave NW. Boathouse: $85, kids' turkey plate $25, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Cafe: $110, ages 5–11 $45, under 5 free, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Reservations are required, with online limits of eight in the Boathouse and 10 in the Cafe. Walk-ins are limited to the 21+ bar tops.
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126, USA
This is the pick when the view is part of the guest list. The all-you-can-eat spread runs from prime rib and rack of lamb to Dungeness crab, oysters and a chocolate waterfall, with the downtown skyline across Elliott Bay. It won't be the quietest meal in town, and it works best as a long lunch or early dinner. Details: West Seattle, 1936 Harbor Ave SW. $125 ages 16 and up, $60 ages 10–15, $30 ages 5–9, free for 4 and under. Served from 11 a.m., with last seating at 6 p.m. Book the Seattle location, not Portland.
Four Seasons Ballroom
99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Go here when the whole family wants variety and Thanksgiving is the day's main event. Turkey, prime rib and king salmon anchor the carving stations, with a seafood display, cheese and charcuterie, and desserts around them. The room looks out on Elliott Bay and the Great Wheel, and there's space for a multigenerational group. Details: Downtown, 99 Union St. $165, ages 5–12 $70, ages 3–4 $35, plus a 20% service charge. 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sanctuary at Lotte Hotel
809 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
The Sanctuary is closer to an afternoon event than a restaurant reservation. The ballroom buffet covers turkey, prime rib, honey-glazed ham, salmon, mac and cheese and a big dessert display, and there's live jazz, a photo booth, cookie decorating for kids and a small holiday market of Seattle makers. It's a good fit for a family that wants one stop for the whole afternoon. Details: Downtown, 809 5th Ave. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, with adult and child prices at checkout. Seatings at noon and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are nonrefundable, and parking is paid.
Ben Paris
130 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Ben Paris is the downtown buffet for people who don't want a ballroom. It's on Pike Street, steps from the market, with a spread of seasonal favorites and chef-driven classics. That makes it an easy meeting point for visitors staying downtown or friends coming from different neighborhoods. Details: Downtown, 130 Pike St. $95, 12 and under $55. 1–7 p.m. Call for parties of eight or more, and call ahead about dietary needs.
Daniel's Broiler Downtown
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Daniel's gives you three ways to do the day. Downtown serves a buffet of turkey, carved ham, prime rib, salmon, sides and desserts. Lake Union and Leschi trade that for a four-course dinner with turkey, prime rib, maple pork roast, king salmon or plant-based ravioli, and you can upgrade to a steak if Thanksgiving's really about the steak. Details: Downtown, 808 Howell St: buffet $85, noon–8 p.m. Lake Union, 809 Fairview Pl N, and Leschi, 200 Lake Washington Blvd: four courses $100. Ages 6–10 $40, 5 and under $10 at all three, plus a 20% service charge.
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Classic Plated Thanksgiving Dinners
These are for tables that want to sit down, get served and still recognize the holiday. Prices run from $60 to $165, and most keep turkey at the center with a seafood or steak option nearby.
Palisade
2601 W Marina Pl, Seattle, WA 98199, USA
Palisade sits nicely between a single turkey plate and a triple-digit hotel feast. The three-course menu includes a traditional turkey dinner, but the bigger draw is the range, from black cod and shellfish linguine to prime rib. Marina and Elliott Bay views make $69 feel like more of an occasion than the price suggests. Details: Magnolia, 2601 W Marina Pl. $69, served all day. Book through the restaurant and choose November 26.
Cutters Crabhouse
2001 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Cutters works for a table that wants turkey available without the meal revolving around it. You get soup or salad, a main and dessert, with choices from the traditional turkey dinner to crab cakes, sea bass and surf and turf. It's right by Pike Place, so it pairs easily with a market walk. Details: Pike Place, 2001 Western Ave. About $60 for three courses. Call or book through the restaurant.
Goldfinch Tavern
99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Goldfinch is the splurge that still feels like a restaurant, not an event. Choose from oysters, Dungeness crab deviled eggs or quiche, then herb-roasted turkey, prime rib, king salmon or garlic and ricotta ravioli, with Elliott Bay outside the windows. The pacing is calmer than the hotel's ballroom buffet, which suits couples and smaller families. Details: Downtown, 99 Union St. $165, ages 5–12 $70, plus a 20% service charge. Noon–8 p.m.
The George
411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
The George is our first downtown choice for a classic holiday with some grandeur. Sourdough, autumn bisque and chicory salad lead to cider-brined turkey, stuffing, ricotta potatoes and crispy Brussels sprouts, all served family style, with pumpkin pie to finish. Seattle's Festival of Trees fills the Fairmont lobby through December 1, so the walk in is part of the fun. Details: Downtown, 411 University St. $98, ages 5–12 $60, plus 23% in automatic charges. Reservations 12:30–2:30 p.m. and 4:30–9 p.m. Full vegetarian and vegan menus are available.
Shuckers
411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Shuckers is the Fairmont's smaller, seafood-leaning Thanksgiving. Dinner starts with sourdough, clam chowder and a fall kale salad with roasted squash, then you choose citrus-brined turkey, grilled halibut or butternut squash risotto. The oak-paneled room suits a couple or small family that would rather have a plated meal than a long buffet. Details: Downtown, 411 University St. $98, ages 5–12 $60, plus 23% in automatic charges. 1–8 p.m. Only the Thanksgiving menu is served.
Charlotte
LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE, 809 5th Ave 16th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Charlotte sits on the 16th floor of Lotte Hotel, and the height changes the whole mood of the meal. Three courses are followed by a dessert buffet, which gives dinner a polished structure and a more festive finish. It's a strong pick for out-of-town family who want downtown views without a ballroom. Details: Downtown, 809 5th Ave. $130, 12 and under $45, plus a 20% service charge. 2–7 p.m. A guaranteed window table is a separate $50 add-on for parties up to six.
Alder & Ash
629 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Alder & Ash keeps Thanksgiving simple and fairly priced. Start with butternut squash soup or a citrus and pomegranate salad, then turkey roulade with chestnut sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans, and pumpkin pie. The long service window helps if your group can't agree on a time. Details: Downtown, 629 Pike St, in the Sheraton Grand. $75. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Call for parties larger than six, and ask first if someone needs a vegetarian main.
STELLA at Hotel Sorrento
900 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
STELLA trades water views for the old-world character of Hotel Sorrento. The dinner mixes traditional favorites with more refined touches, served in the hotel's historic dining areas. It's a natural fit for a couple or family that wants the day to feel intimate, and it's away from the Pike Place holiday crowds. Details: First Hill, 900 Madison St. $95. Parties up to 12. Ask about dietary needs when you book.
Something Different: Vegetarian, Global and French
Choose from this group when the food needs a stronger point of view, or when vegetarian and vegan guests deserve more than a plate of sides. Maximilien and Cutters sit inside our Pike Place Market restaurants guide.
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
Cafe Flora is the best vegetarian Thanksgiving in Seattle, and this is its 35th. The four-course dinner opens with potato and celery root soup and a beet and blood orange salad, then an autumn vegetable puff pastry or a vegan, gluten-free harvest nut roast with a full set of sides. Move fast: by early November the main room, atrium and bar were full, so the covered patio is your best bet. Details: Madison Valley, 2901 E Madison St. $88, under 12 $32. Seatings from 1 p.m., booked through Tock with a deposit. If someone needs both nut-free and vegan, call first, because the two mains split those needs.
Lola
2000 B 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Lola gives the holiday a Tom Douglas accent without making it unrecognizable. Za'atar-roasted turkey comes with olive-rosemary dressing and harissa green beans, and dessert includes the group's famous coconut cream pie. The real selling point is the complete vegan path, from red pepper spread to spanakopita, so everyone gets a composed meal. Details: Downtown, 2000 4th Ave. $85, 12 and under $45. Noon–7 p.m. You'll pay at the restaurant after the meal.
La Loba
2125 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
La Loba is for the table that wants Thanksgiving to taste unlike anyone else's. The Feast of Gratitude gives holiday classics a Spanish accent: tapas to start, turkey roulade or mole-braised beef cheek for the main, and generous sides passed around the table. It's a strong choice for adults who care about bold flavors, and there's a separate kids' menu. Details: Denny Triangle, 2125 Terry Ave, in 1 Hotel. $140, under 12 $85, optional wine pairing $75. Noon–8 p.m. Mention dietary restrictions when you book.
Maximilien
81A Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Maximilien turns the holiday into a romantic French dinner above Pike Place Market. The five courses run from a duck confit croquette and roasted chestnut velouté to bacon-wrapped turkey ballotine and pumpkin crème brûlée. Bonnie Birch plays live accordion from 5 to 7 p.m., and Puget Sound does the rest. Details: Pike Place Market, 81A Pike St. $110. Dinner is seated at 5 or 5:15 p.m., and only the set menu is served. Reservations are prepaid and nonrefundable, though you can pass yours to a friend.
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Wild Ginger is the easy answer for a group that's had enough conventional Thanksgiving food. The downtown restaurant opens its full menu, with holiday specials like Malay-style turkey, pumpkin curry and wok-fried Brussels sprouts layered in. It works especially well for a table that likes to share. Details: Downtown, 1401 3rd Ave. A la carte. 2–8 p.m. Book the Downtown location, since McKenzie is closed.
Ada's Restaurant & Bar
5910 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Ada's is the neighborhood choice for a group that wants more personality than a hotel prix fixe. Chef Ayhan Barlas's three-course feast has both traditional and Turkish options, so the table can stay familiar or take a different route. The warm Phinney Ridge room suits a relaxed local gathering. Details: Phinney Ridge, 5910 Phinney Ave N. $76. Parties up to 30.
Casual, Value and Walk-In Thanksgiving Meals
These are the most flexible options on the list, whether you're dining solo, deciding late or just don't want a fixed menu. Two of them don't take reservations at all. The Fairmont lobby is also the start of our Seattle restaurants that go all out for Christmas and Seattle Christmas bars guides, if you want to come back in December.
Olympic Bar
411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Olympic Bar is the rare walk-in that still feels festive. You can settle into the Fairmont lobby, with the Festival of Trees around you, for cocktails, shareable holiday plates and a turkey entree. It's a good fit for a solo diner or a couple making plans late, and it runs later than almost anything else here. Details: Downtown, 411 University St. A la carte, 2–11 p.m. No reservations, so go early if you're more than two.
The Capital Grille
1301 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
The Capital Grille solves the argument between the person who wants turkey and the person who wants steak. The holiday plate pairs slow-roasted turkey with brioche-sage stuffing, green beans and cranberry-pear chutney, with mashed potatoes for the table, and the full dinner menu stays available. Dessert and the sweet potatoes cost extra. Details: Downtown, 1301 4th Ave. Check the reservation page for Thanksgiving times.
13 Coins Pioneer Square
255 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
13 Coins is a dependable choice when the group wants a recognizable turkey dinner and an escape hatch. For $54 you get salad or butternut squash bisque, herb-roasted turkey with the usual sides, and apple or pumpkin pie, and the all-day menu runs alongside it. The high-backed booths give it more character than a typical holiday fallback. Details: Pioneer Square, 255 S King St. $54, from 11 a.m. A 4% service charge is added, plus an 18% gratuity for parties of 10 or more.
Mecca Cafe
526 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Mecca is the standout if you want a full plate without a reservation or a big bill. Applewood-smoked turkey, baked ham and vegetarian field roast each come with mashed potatoes, stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and a roll. It's casual and lively, with a full bar, and the same menu runs Wednesday night too. Details: Lower Queen Anne, 526 Queen Anne Ave N. $29.99 per plate, pie $7.99. Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 4–10 p.m. No reservations. The bar is 21+.
Worth the Drive Outside Seattle
If you're willing to leave the city, these three give you a different setting and fewer downtown crowds.
Salish Lodge
6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA
Salish turns dinner into a day trip to Snoqualmie Falls, about 30 minutes from Seattle. The three-course menu offers butter-roasted turkey, prime rib, steelhead or truffled sunchoke and ricotta ravioli, with pumpkin cheesecake made with honey from the lodge's own hives. Parties of 10 or more eat in the ballroom spaces with tableside turkey carving. Details: Snoqualmie, 6501 Railroad Ave SE. $135, wine pairing $35. Reservations by phone at 1-800-272-5474, with a credit card required.
Copperleaf at Cedarbrook Lodge
18525 36th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188, USA
Copperleaf's buffet is serious about seafood, with Dungeness and snow crab, wild prawns, oysters and poke before you reach the carved turkey and prime rib. It's close to the airport, which helps if someone's flying in or out that day. Details: SeaTac, 18525 36th Ave S. $125, ages 3–12 $35. Reservations 1–5 p.m.
The Lakehouse
10455 NE 5th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
The Lakehouse makes sense for Eastside families who'd rather not cross the bridge. Chef Daniel Strutton's team serves a family-style meal of the classics, and the long service window gives you plenty of flexibility. Tables get two hours, and it's the only menu that day. Details: Bellevue, 10455 NE 5th Pl. $110, under 10 $45. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., booked through Tock with a $25 per person deposit.
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