These restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day for those people who want to skip the cooking and cleaning that comes with Thanksgiving dinner!

Bailey's Seafood and Grill holds its 24th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thanksgiving Day from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (337) 988-6464 for more information.

Nash's Restaurant is open Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call (337) 839-9333 to make reservations. Reservations are required.

The Little Big Cup in Arnaudville offers its 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Menu. Reservations are still available for 10am and 2pm and can be made by calling (337) 754-7147.

Masala Indian Kitchen's Thanksgiving Day menu is available from 11:00am-2:30pm, and the restaurant will be open Thursday Evening from 5:00pm-9:30pm.

Both Piccadilly Cafeteria locations will be open on Thanksgiving day, and both restaurants are offering take - out meals.

Oil Center: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call  232-4317 to order.
Arnould Blvd location: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 984-7876 to order.

Ruth Chris Steakhouse is open Thanksgiving Day from noon to 8 p.m. and offers a three-course turkey dinner. Call 237-6123 to make reservations.

Prejean's opens from  7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are encouraged,  337-896-3247 ext 231.

Cracker Barrel off I - 10 is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with Thanksgiving meals served from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 337- 233-4220 for more information.

Blue Dog Cafe opens from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a Thanksgiving brunch buffet.Make reservations by calling 337-237-0005

Smitty's Wings will open at 4pm on Thanksgiving Day.

City Club at River Ranch offers a Thanksgiving Brunch with traditional holiday favorites and breakfast selections. Call 337-216-6507 to secure reservations and 337-216-6677 for take - out orders.

Royal Panda is open from 11:00 am- 9:30 pm , offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner as well the regular menu.

Crawfish Town USA is open from 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m on Thanksgiving Day. Make reservations by calling (337) 667-6148.

The newly - opened Saltgrass Steakhouse opens its doors Thanksgving Day from from 11a.m. -4. p.m. Reservations are welcome, (337) 988-9747

Golden Corral opens at 1030 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and closes at 8 p.m.

Mel's Diner remains open 24 hours at both the Lafayette and Broussard locations for Thanksgving Day.

Meche's Donut King on Kaliste Saloom is open from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Cafe Cottage on East St. Mary is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Athena Greek & Lebanese Food is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and offers a FREE customer appreciation buffet.

Cafe Vermilionville is open from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., offering a three-course meal with traditional Thanksgiving and regular menu options. Call 237-0100 for reservations.

Don's Downtown  is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will both Thanksgiving meal and regular menu options available. Call 235-3551 for more information.

Hai Nam is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and offers a Chinese buffet with Thanksgiving items.

Mazen Grill is open from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with both Thanksgiving and regular menu options. Call 769-4440 for reservations.

SoLA Restaurant inside Hilton Double Tree begins seating at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for a Thanksgiving brunch buffet.

All Waffle House locations are open 24 hours a day throughout the year, including Thanksgiving Day.

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