OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Whether you’re planning to dine out or bring home a ready-made feast, several restaurants throughout the 352 are serving Thanksgiving meals this year. From classic comfort food to elegant dining, here’s where you can enjoy the holiday without turning on the oven.
Note: Hours and menu availability can vary. We strongly recommend calling ahead to confirm Thanksgiving dine-in hours, take-out options, reservation inquiries, ordering deadlines and pickup locations.
Black Prong Bar & Grill
Dine-In – The Bar & Grill at the Black Prong Resort in Bronson is offering a special reservation-only Thanksgiving Day buffet from 3 to 8 p.m. 450 SE CR 337, Bronson. 352-486-1234
Bob Evans
Dine-In & Takeout – Bob Evans will open Thanksgiving Day with its full menu and seasonal specials from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can order the Farmhouse Feast–a ready-to-heat takeout meal with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and pie–or enjoy the traditional holiday plate in-restaurant. Multiple locations.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dine-In & Takeout – Cracker Barrel will welcome guests for a homestyle Thanksgiving meal during their regular business hours starting at 11 a.m. The Heat n’ Serve Family Meal To-Go is also available for preorder and pickup before the holiday. Multiple locations.
Cody’s Roadhouse
Dine-In & Takeout – Cody’s Roadhouse will offer Thanksgiving dinner as well as their Thanksgiving To-Go Feast during regular business hours. 8169 FL-200 SW, Ocala. 352-877-2393
Dave & Buster’s
Dine-In – Dave & Buster’s is expected to be open for dine-in on Thanksgiving, offering its regular menu and a special wing deal and arcade promotion for holiday visitors. 3023 SW 45th St., Gainesville. 352-448-2900
Elevation 89
Dine-In – The aviation themed restaurant at the Ocala International Airport will offer Thanksgiving dine-in service from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m by reservation only. 1770 SW 60th Avenue, Suite 800, Ocala. 352-655-2880
Ivy on the Square
Dine-In & Takeout – Downtown Ocala’s Ivy on the Square will host a Thanksgiving Day dinner by reservation only. The restaurant will also offer take-home holiday meals for those celebrating at home. 53 S Magnolia Ave., Ocala. 352-622-5550
Mimi’s Cafe
Dine-In & Takeout – Mimi’s Cafe will offer dine-in Thanksgiving specials and family takeout meals. Guests can expect classic favorites like turkey with mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. 4414 SW College Rd., Ocala. 352-291-8668
Northgate Diner
Dine-In – Northgate Diner will offer dine-in by reservation. They will offer their full-service menu from 6 to 11 a.m. and switch to Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. 3541 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala. 352-401-0900
Pasta Faire
Dine-In & Takeout – Pasta Faire in Belleview is accepting reservations for dine-in and are offering takeout meals. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 10401 SE U.S. HWY 441,
Belleview. 352-347-3100
Stirrups Restaurant
Dine-In – Located at the World Equestrian Center, Stirrups will serve a Thanksgiving buffet by reservation only from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala. 352-414-7864
Waffle House
Dine-In – Waffle House will keep its doors open 24/7 on Thanksgiving Day, offering its fully regular menu. Multiple locations.