These Rochester-area restaurants will be open for dinner and buffets on Thanksgiving

If you want to dine at a local restaurant on Thanksgiving, you're well advised to make a reservation well in advance, as times fill up quickly.

But if you find yourself without a place to go on Thanksgiving, you'll still have options, as many chain restaurants will be open and won't require reservations.

Here's a selection of Rochester-area restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving. Bear in mind that kitchen and wait staffs are giving up their own holidays to work, so generous tips would be appropriate.

Will your establishment be open on Thanksgiving? Send menu, pricing, hours and reservation information to tracys@gannett.com by 3 p.m. Nov. 9.

Thanksgiving dinner buffets in Rochester area

Monroe’s, an Italian-American restaurant at 3001 Monroe Ave., Pittsford, will serve a buffet that will include a carving station with turkey, ham and beef tenderloin. It will also include many sides and desserts. Seatings begin at 11:45 a.m. and end at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $56 per person, $25 for children 12 and under, free for kids 5 and under. (585) 348-9103 or monroes3001.com.

Red Fedele's Brook House, a spacious Italian restaurant at 920 Elmridge Center Dr. in Greece, will serve a buffet from noon to 5 p.m. It will feature turkey, prime rib, ham, traditional sides and apple or pumpkin pie. The cost is $50 plus tax, $18 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. Reservations are required; (585) 723-9988 or fedelesbrookhouse.com.

The Lake House on Canandaigua, an upscale hotel at 770 S. Main St. in Canandaigua, will serve a Thanksgiving buffet featuring classics like pumpkin bisque soup, sweet potato gratin and roasted organic turkey with sage walnut stuffing. Stations will also include a raw bar, desserts display and kids station. Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. $75 per person. Reserve online at lakehousecanandaigua.com.

Glenora Wine Cellars, 5435 State Route 14, Starkey, Yates County, will serve a buffet in its Veraisons restaurant. It will include sage and citrus turkey and ginger maple glazed ham. It will also serve a variety hot and cold selections; salads and soups; vegan and vegetarian options; and desserts. Seatings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $48 for adults and $24 for children 12 and under. (607) 243-9500 or Glenora.com.

New York Kitchen, 800 S. Main St. in Canandaigua, Ontario County, will host a buffet in the New York Kitchen Café, fun by Best Beverage Catering. Turkey breast and beef tenderloin will be carved. It will also include starters, sides, desserts and nonalcoholic beverages. Seatings are at noon and 2:30 p.m. The cost is $55 for adults and $27.50 for ages 12 and under. Reserve by calling (585) 394-7070 x111. nykitchen.com.

Thanksgiving dinners in the Rochester area

Farmer's Creekside Tavern and Inn, in a historic building at 1 Main St., Le Roy, Genesee County, will serve a three-course menu with a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert at a cost of $85 for adults and $25 for ages 12 and under. Seatings are at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. It also will offer family-style turkey dinners in its private outdoor igloos. They cost $100 to rent, plus $65 per person for the meal. A kids menu for children under 12 is $25. (585) 768-6007 or farmerscreekside.com.

Richardson's Canal House, 1474 Marsh Road in Bushnell's Basin, will serve a three-course dinner for $85 per person from noon until 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling (585) 248-5000 Tuesday through Saturday after 2 p.m.

D&R Depot, a homey restaurant in a former train depot at 63 Lake St., Le Roy, Genesee County, will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., serving a holiday menu that includes roast turkey, prime rib, vegetarian pot pie and more. Turkey dinner will be available for $18.59 per person. Reservations are required; call (585) 768-6270. Find menu online at dandrdepot.com.

Edgar's Restaurant at Belhurst Castle, a historic hotel at 4069 West Lake Road in Geneva, will serve a holiday menu from noon to 4 p.m. Among the choices will be a four-course turkey prix fixe dinner, including pumpkin curry bisque, autumn harvest salad, turkey and sides, a glass of wine and dessert ($52.95; $24.95 for ages 5 to 9). For reservations, call (315) 781-0201, extension 3.

Nick’s Seabreeze Inn, a cozy Italian restaurant at 4581 Culver Road, Irondequoit, will serve a holiday menu including lamb chops, broiled wild salmon, shrimp scampi and more. A roast turkey dinner will cost $27.95 or $17.95 for children under 10. For reservations call (585) 323-1950. Find a full menu online at nicksseabreezeinn.com.

Nucci's Italian Seafood and Steak House, 807 Ridge Road in Webster will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. It will offer turkey, ham and pork tenderloin specials at $28.99. In addition, it will serve a holiday menu, scaled down from its usual menu. Takeout will also be available; it must be called in by Nov. 20 and picked up by 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving. (585) 347-4961 or nuccisrestaurant.com.

Perlo's, an Italian restaurant at 202 N. Washington St., East Rochester, will be open from noon to 7 p.m., with a choice of four entrees: prime rib, salmon, a pasta special or a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner ($39.95) with sides and apple or pumpkin pie. Reservations are required; call (585) 248-5060.

Chain restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Cracker Barrel, 2075 Hylan Drive, Henrietta, will offer a limited menu from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. It will offer a traditional Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 a.m. You may use the app to check current wait times and add your name to the waitlist. Call (585) 321-3230.

Red Lobster, 655 Jefferson Road in Henrietta and 1515 W. Ridge Road in Greece, will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (585) 424-2060 for Henrietta or (585) 663-8360 for Greece.

Golden Corral, 450 Jefferson Road in Henrietta, will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will serve a full Thanksgiving spread. Call (585) 426-7725.

TGI Fridays, 125 White Spruce Blvd. in Brighton, will be serve its regular menu from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (585) 424-6700.

Denny's, 2890 W. Ridge Road in Greece, will be open 24/7, as it is every day. (585) 225-8350.

Texas De Brazil, 22 Celebration Dr., will serve its dinner menu beginning at noon. Reservations are highly recommended. Call (585) 473-2013.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Restaurants open for Thanksgiving dinner near Rochester NY in 2023