About a week ago The Oklahoman, with assistance from the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, began to compile a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
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This is the list as it currently stands. It's by no means complete, but we will update the list as information comes available. Check The Food Dude blog (NewsOK.com/blogs/food-dude) for updates. This list also will run the next two Wednesdays with updates.
•Bricktown Brewery (Remington Park), 11 a.m. to close, all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet, 419-4449.
•Bluestone Steakhouse & Seafood, 10032 S Sheridan, Suite J, Tulsa; 4 to 10 p.m., (918) 296-9889.
•Chequers Restaurant, 1009 S Air Depot, Midwest City; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., regular menu plus, 736-6944.
•Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
•Deep Fork Grill, 5418 N Western Ave., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., three courses with five entree options, 848-7678.
•Ding Asian Fusion, 6400 NW 39 Expressway, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., dinner menu all day, gift-card giveaways, 603-8858.
•Echo Canyon Spa Resort, Sulphur, 5 to 9 p.m., quadruple entree special, (580) 421-5076.
•Embassy Suites Norman, 2501 Conference Drive, Norman; 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., 364-8040.
•Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1975 Utica Square, Tulsa; regular menu, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., (918) 712-7500.
•Golden Phoenix, 2728 N Classen Blvd., regular menu, closing at 6 p.m. 524-3988.
•Grand Buffet, 777 Grand Casino Blvd., Shawnee; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., traditional Thanksgiving menu.
•Grand House Asian Bistro, 2701 N Classen Blvd.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., dim sum, 524-7333.
•Grandstand Sports Grille, 777 Grand Casino Blvd., Shawnee; 11 a.m. to midnight, regular menu.
•Flint, 15 N Robinson Ave., open regular hours with regular a la carte menu plus a special turkey dinner with choice of two sides, served family-style, 605-0657.
•J. Bruner's at the Haunted House, 7101 Miramar Drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., full menu, prime rib special and all-inclusive turkey dinner, 478-1417.
•Legend's Restaurant, 1313 W Lindsey, Norman; seatings at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m., 329-8888.
•Lottinvilles, 801 Signal Ridge Drive, Edmond; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet, 341-2244.
•Mackie MacNear's/Western Sizzlin', five metro locations and numerous statewide, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving meal.
•Marriott Conference Center, 2801 E State Highway 9, Norman; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., traditional family-style Thanksgiving Dinner, 366-4976.
•O'Connell's, 769 Asp Ave., Norman; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., full menu.
•Peacock Restaurant, 517 W Reno Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving fare, 278-7871.
•The Pint on Cherry Street, 1325 E 15 St., Tulsa; 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., regular menu.
•The Pump Bar, 2425 N Walker Ave., 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., serving full turkey dinner and two tailored craft cocktails, 702-8898.
•R&J Supper Club, 320 NW 10, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., special prime rib and lobster menu, 602-5066.
•Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine (Northpark location only), 12252 Northpark Mall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 212-4577.
•Saltgrass Steakhouse, locations in Norman and Oklahoma City; open regular hours serving steaks, prime rib, seafood and chicken selections, with pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
•Skirvin Hilton Hotel Park Avenue Grill, 1 Park Ave.; breakfast buffet 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 11 to 2 p.m. prix fixe menu; 5 to 9 p.m., complete meal at a fixed price and regular menu. Grand Ballroom: buffet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 702-8444.
•Sooner Bowling Center, 550 24th Ave. NW, Norman; 5 p.m. to midnight, burgers, pizza and regular snack bar menu. Bowling reservations recommended.
•Mackie MacNear's/Western Sizzlin', five metro locations and numerous statewide, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving meal.
•Marriott Conference Center, 2801 E State Highway 9, Norman; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., traditional family-style Thanksgiving Dinner, 366-4976.
•O'Connell's, 769 Asp Ave., Norman; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., full menu.
•Peacock Restaurant, 517 W Reno Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving fare, 278-7871.
•The Pint on Cherry Street, 1325 E 15 St., Tulsa; 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., regular menu.
•The Pump Bar, 2425 N Walker Ave., 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., serving full turkey dinner and two tailored craft cocktails, 702-8898.
•R&J Supper Club, 320 NW 10, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., special prime rib and lobster menu, 602-5066.
•Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine (Northpark location only), 12252 Northpark Mall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 212-4577.
•Saltgrass Steakhouse, locations in Norman and Oklahoma City; open regular hours serving steaks, prime rib, seafood and chicken selections, with pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
•Skirvin Hilton Hotel Park Avenue Grill, 1 Park Ave.; breakfast buffet 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 11 to 2 p.m. prix fixe menu; 5 to 9 p.m., complete meal at a fixed price and regular menu. Grand Ballroom: buffet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 702-8444.
•Sooner Bowling Center, 550 24th Ave. NW, Norman; 5 p.m. to midnight, burgers, pizza and regular snack bar menu. Bowling reservations recommended.
•The Springs at The Artesian, 1001 W 1 St., Sulphur, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., special Thanksgiving menu begins at 11 a.m.; (580) 622-8104.
•Szechuan Bistro, 1010 W Memorial Road, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., dinner menu all day, 752-8889.
•Vast, 333 W Sheridan Ave. (Devon Tower); 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet, 702-7262.
•Viceroy Grille, 1200 N Walker Ave. (Ambassador Hotel); multicourse dinner with entree options, 600-6200.
The following is a list of restaurants that have let us know they plan to be open on Thanksgiving in Oklahoma. Thanks to the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, which helped get the word out to its membership to report if they would be open.
This list also is on the Food Dude blog, newsok.com/blogs/food-dude.
If you're ever going to reach deep for a big gratuity, keep in mind the folks cooking and serving you Thanksgiving dinner are doing so at the expense of their own families.
Many cafeterias and 24-hour chain diners also are open for some amount of time Thanksgiving. Restaurants at full-service hotels will be open, and many bars will open in the evening for those driven to drink by spending a day with family.
Here is the list:
Bellini's, 6305 Waterford Blvd., Suite 100; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., special Thanksgiving dinner menu, 848-1065.
The Grand Casino Shawnee Ok
Bluestone Steakhouse & Seafood, 10032 S Sheridan, Suite J, Tulsa;
4 to 10 p.m., (918) 296-9889
Braum's; open regular hours at all locations.
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Haunted House, 7101 Miramar Drive; details to come.
Grand Buffet, 777 Grand Casino Blvd., Shawnee; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., traditional Thanksgiving menu.
Grandstand Sports Grille, 777 Grand Casino Blvd., Shawnee; 11 a.m. to midnight, regular menu.
The Pint on Cherry Street, 1325 E 15 St., Tulsa; 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., regular menu.
Legend's Restaurant, 1313 W Lindsey, Norman; seatings at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m., 329-8888.
Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine (Northpark location only), 12252 Northpark Mall; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 212-4577.
Deep Fork Grill, 5418 N Western Ave., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., three courses with five entree options, 848-7678.
Echo Canyon Spa Resort, Sulphur; 5 to 9 p.m., quadruple entree special, (580) 421-5076.
Best Western Saddleback Inn, 4300 SW 3; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving buffet, 439-1180.
Sooner Bowling Center, 550 24th Ave. NW, Norman; 5 p.m. to midnight, burgers, pizza and regular snack bar menu. Bowling reservations recommended.
O'Connell's, 769 Asp Ave., Norman; 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., full menu.
Mackie MacNear's/Western Sizzlin', five metro locations; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Grand House Asian Bistro, 2701 N Classen Blvd.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., dim sum, 524-7333.
Embassy Suites Norman, 2501 Conference Drive, Norman; 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., 364-8040.
Chequers Restaurant, 1009 S Air Depot, Midwest City; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., regular menu plus 736-6944.
Szechuan Bistro, 1010 W Memorial Road; 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., dinner menu all day plus turkey, ham, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and rolls, 752-8889.
Skirvin Hilton Hotel Park Avenue Grill, 1 Park Ave.; breakfast buffet 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 11 to 2 p.m. prix fixe menu; 5 to 9 p.m., complete meal at a fixed price and regular menu. Grand Ballroom: buffet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 702-8444.
Arizona Grill, Interstate 40 and Meridian; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 946-3343.
Firelake Casino Shawnee
Peacock Restaurant, 517 W Reno Ave.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving traditional Thanksgiving fare, 278-7871.
Grand Casino Shawnee Car Show
Lottinvilles, 801 Signal Ridge Drive, Edmond; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet, 341-2244.
Golden Phoenix, 2728 N Classen Blvd.; regular menu, closing at 6 p.m. 524-3988.
The Grand Casino Shawnee Ok
Vast, 333 W Sheridan Ave. (Devon Tower); 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet, 702-7262.
Flint, 15 N Robinson Ave.; open regular hours with regular a la carte menu plus a special turkey dinner with choice of two sides, served family-style, 605-0657.
R&J Supper Club, 320 NW 10; 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., special Chinese menu including Crispy Duck Breast, Lo Mein, Chicken or Shrimp Fried Rice, Shrimp Egg Rolls, General Tso's Chicken and Chocolate Risotto, 602-5066.
Grand Casino Shawnee Ok Events
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saltgrass Steakhouse, locations in Norman and Oklahoma City; open regular hours serving steaks, prime rib, seafood and chicken selections, with pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
Shawnee Grand Casino
Marriott Conference Center, 2801 E State Highway 9 in Norman; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., traditional family-style Thanksgiving Dinner, 366-4976.