If you don't have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving dinner this year, or you just don't feel like cooking, there are quite a few restaurants in Eastern Iowa that you can check out on Thanksgiving Day! Here are some of the places that will be open on November 27th, 2025:

*If you know of any other Eastern Iowa restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, let us know so we can add them to the list!*

16th Avenue GrillCedar Rapids

  • Dinner Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Regular menu from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • $26.99 per person
  • Reservations recommended: 319-261-1249

350 First, Cedar Rapids

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • $37 per person
  • Thanksgiving 3-Course Dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • $29 per person
  • Regular menu available
    • 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Reservations: 319-731-4483

Bix Bistro at the Blackhawk Hotel, Davenport

  • Thanksgiving Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • $55 for adults ($65 with bottomless mimosas) and $25 for ages 6 to 12
  • Reservations required: 563-484-5900

Bully's North, Center Point

  • FREE Thanksgiving Dinner from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • "You are more than welcome to bring a dish to share with everyone!"

The Class Act Restaurant, Cedar Rapids

  • Family-Style Thanksgiving Menu
  • $50 for ages 14+ and $18 for ages 4 to 13
  • Reservations required: 319-848-8777

Diamond Event Center, Cedar Falls

  • Thanksgiving Buffett - seating times at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
  • $28 per person
  • Reservations encouraged: online HERE

Granite CityCedar Rapids

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • $34.99 for adults and $10.99 for kids
  • Online reservations HERE

Iowa 80 Kitchen at the World's Largest Truckstop, Walcott

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • $22.99 for ages 12+, $15.99 for ages 8 to 11, and $9.99 for ages 4 to 7

J's Homestyle Cooking, Cedar Falls

  • Thanksgiving Dinner from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • $18.99 per person
  • Dining room is first-come, first-served

Joseph's Steakhouse, Iowa City

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Feature & regular menu from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Reservations "highly recommended:" online HERE

Main Street Pub and Grub, North English

  • Dine-In Meal with Salad Bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Suggested price of $20 - "Blessed Meals" available

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, Tama

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Brunch is served until 3 p.m.
    • Asian Entrees are served after 3 p.m.
  • $28.99 for ages 11+ and $14.99 for ages 4 to 10

Ox Yoke InnAmana

  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Main Level Buffet (7 people or less)
    • $37 for ages 11+ and $18.50 for ages 5 to 10
    • Parties of 5 or more are now completely booked - openings remain for parties of 4 or less
  • Lower Level Family-Style Banquet (8 people or more)
    • $37 for ages 11+ and $18.50 for ages 5 to 10
  • Reservations required: groupsales@oxyokeinn.com or 319-622-3409

Price Creek Event Center, Amana

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • $35 for ages 13+ and $17.50 for ages 6 to 12
  • Reservation deadline is November 16th: 319-622-5254 or online HERE

Robert's Buffet at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • $31.99 per person

Ronneburg Restaurant, Amana

  • Family-Style Thanksgiving Meal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • $29.95 for ages 13+, $14.95 for ages 5 to 12, $7.95 for ages 1 to 4
  • Reservations required: 319-622-3641

Sammy's Lounge, Cedar Rapids

  • FREE Thanksgiving Dinner at 12 p.m. until gone
  • "If you want to bring a side dish to share, that’s awesome - but it’s definitely not required."

Starbeck's Smokehouse, Waterloo

  • Dining Room open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry, North Liberty

  • Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tiffy Jo's Diner & Energy Bar, Cedar Rapids

  • Thanksgiving Dinner from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Full menu from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Twelve01 Kitchen + Tap at the Holiday Inn, Coralville

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • $34.95 for ages 13+, $31.95 for seniors, and $19.95 for ages 5 to 12
  • Reservations Recommended: 319-338-1201 or 319-351-5049

Watermill Kitchen + Bar, Coralville

  • Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • $35 for ages 13+ and $18 for ages 4 to 12
  • Reservations Required: 319-887-5018 or info@watermillkitchen.com

READ MORE: A Huge List of November 2025 Events Across Eastern Iowa

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