Skip the Cooking: These Detroit-Area Spots Are Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving Day in the kitchen.

 

Fortunately, several Detroit-area restaurants are ready to serve up a delicious holiday meal on November 27, 2025.

 

Here are some local favorites where you can enjoy a festive feast without the hassle of cooking:

 

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef and Seafood – Bloomfield Hills

 

This upscale steakhouse offers hand-cut steaks, as well as chicken and seafood options.

 

Popular sides include crispy parmesan truffle fries and grilled asparagus.

 

Clara's Table – Dearborn

 

Clara’s Table will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu featuring house-made pastries, custard French toast, rarebit, cipollini and pear tatin, short rib croquettes, and a prime New York strip with tallow and herb frites.

 

The Apparatus Room – Detroit

 

Located in a historic Detroit firehouse, The Apparatus Room offers a family-style Thanksgiving dinner.

 

The menu includes house sweet rolls with honey butter, roasted buttercup squash dip, chicken liver mousse, local lettuces with root vegetables and pistachios, heritage turkey crown roast and roulade, hunter’s sausage sourdough stuffing, Robuchon-style potatoes, cranberry ginger chutney, and a seasonal dessert.

 

Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse – Northville

 

Experience mouthwatering skewered beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and sausage with flavors inspired by southern Brazil.

 

ShiangMi Chinese Fine Dining – Farmington Hills

 

For a non-traditional option, ShiangMi offers authentic Chinese cuisine reflecting the rich cultural heritage of South-Central China.

 

In addition to these local establishments, several national chains will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

 

It's advisable to call ahead or check online to confirm hours and availability, as they may vary by location.

 

Enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving by dining out at one of these Detroit-area restaurants.

 

Remember to make reservations early, as spots fill up quickly for the holiday.