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Top Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Novi, Plymouth & Northville (2025 Guide)

Finding a great place to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner — especially if you’re skipping the cooking this year — can feel overwhelming. To make it easy, we put together a curated list of the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in the Novi, Plymouth, and Northville areas. Whether you’re looking for a traditional turkey dinner, a buffet-style feast, or high-quality takeout to enjoy at home, these local favorites have you covered.

Tip: Because holiday hours can change, always call ahead to confirm availability and make reservations.


🦃 Novi Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

1. Brentwood Grille (Novi)

Address: 43150 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 374-0688
Website: https://www.brentwoodgrille.com
Hours: Thanksgiving seatings vary; reservations recommended
Details: A local favorite known for classic American comfort food, Brentwood Grille offers a special Thanksgiving menu each year. Expect a warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and generous portions.


2. Big Tommy’s Parthenon & Comedy Club (Novi)

Address: 40380 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 615-2102
Website: https://bigtommys.com
Hours: Typically 12 PM – 7 PM for their Thanksgiving buffet
Details: Big Tommy’s is known for its annual Thanksgiving Day buffet featuring turkey, carving stations, classic sides, desserts, and Greek favorites. Great for families who want a festive meal without cooking.


3. The Cheesecake Factory – Twelve Oaks Mall (Novi)

Address: 27500 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Phone: (248) 305-7500
Website: https://locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/mi/novi-167.html
Hours: Generally open on Thanksgiving (check location for exact holiday hours)
Details: If you’re looking for a familiar, crowd-pleasing option, Cheesecake Factory offers a large menu, roomy seating, and the ability to satisfy picky eaters — perfect for families.


4. Toasted Oak Grill & Market (Novi)

Address: 27790 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377 (inside the Baronette Renaissance Hotel)
Phone: (248) 277-6000
Website: https://toastedoak.com
Hours: Call for Thanksgiving availability
Details: A rustic-modern restaurant known for farm-to-table flavors and elevated comfort food. They occasionally offer holiday menus, so call ahead to confirm.



🍁 Northville Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

5. Deadwood Bar & Grill (Northville)

Address: 18730 Northville Rd, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 347-4353
Website: https://www.deadwoodbarandgrill.com
Hours: Thanksgiving seatings typically 11 AM – 9 PM
Details: One of the few local restaurants consistently offering a full Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Cozy cabin-style atmosphere with fireplaces and hearty portions — perfect for a traditional holiday meal.


6. Rocky’s of Northville

Address: 41122 W Seven Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: (248) 349-4434
Website: https://rockysnorthville.com
Hours: Open for dine-in, curbside, and take-out on Thanksgiving
Details: Rocky’s offers one of the area’s best Thanksgiving menus, including roasted turkey, stuffing, sides, and an option for family-style takeout. Great if you want flexibility between dining out or eating at home.


7. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (Northville Township)

Address: 17107 Haggerty Rd, Northville, MI 48168
Phone: (248) 374-9450
Website: https://www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
Hours: Seasonal Thanksgiving sides & take-home packages
Details: They often offer premium take-home holiday meals rather than dine-in. A pricier option but exceptional quality.



🍂 Plymouth Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

8. Three Brothers Restaurant (Plymouth)

Address: 8825 General Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 416-3393
Website: https://www.threebrothersrestaurant.com
Hours: Pre-order Thanksgiving meals for pickup
Details: Perfect if you want to enjoy a home meal without cooking. They offer full turkey dinners, sides, pies, and family-size meal packages.


9. Compari’s on the Park (Downtown Plymouth)Call to confirm

Address: 350 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 416-0100
Website: https://www.comparisdining.com
Hours: Not always open, but some years offer Thanksgiving takeout
Details: A beloved Italian restaurant in downtown Plymouth. Check early — when they offer holiday meals, they tend to sell out.


10. Leo’s Coney Island (Plymouth / Canton / Novi Locations)

Website: https://www.leosconeyisland.com
Hours: Many locations open limited hours on Thanksgiving
Details: Not a fancy Thanksgiving dinner — but if you want a simple, low-stress breakfast or lunch before the holiday meal, certain Leo’s locations are open.


Whether you prefer a traditional turkey dinner, a buffet feast, or take-home options, there are plenty of great choices across Novi, Northville, and Plymouth for Thanksgiving 2025.

Make sure to:
✔ Reserve early (especially at Deadwood, Rocky’s, and Brentwood)
✔ Check for updated holiday hours the week of Thanksgiving

Sources: @opentable – opentable.com, @opentable – opentable.com, plymouth-mi.townsites.org, yelp.com
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