JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you'd rather take the day off and let someone else do the cooking this Thanksgiving Day, a number of Jacksonville-area restaurants will be open, some offering special Thanksgiving dinners while others offer their full menu.
Here's a list of restaurants confirmed to be open, based on their websites, reservation apps or emailed notices.
III Forks Steakhouse, 9822 Tapestry Park Circle: Open 2 to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, with the last reservation accepted at 8 p.m.
Azurea, 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach: Thanksgiving brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Bistro Aix, 1440 San Marco Blvd.: Accepting reservations from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 4907 Gate Parkway and 15022 Max Leggett Parkway: Accepting reservations from 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Bob Evans, 3163 Hartley Road: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering breakfast or a homestyle Thanksgiving holiday meal. In addition, Bob Evans is offering a Farmhouse Feast with turkey and ham that can be ordered ahead of time. The to-go meal serves up to 10 people and includes the meat, sides, rolls and pies. To order, visit their website.
The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 3551 St. Johns Ave.: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a special Thanksgiving Day menu.
Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 1st St. N., Jacksonville Beach: Thanksgiving Day brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Entrees start at $19 (Kids plate, $12). Reservations: (904) 270-0025.
Chart House, 1501 River Place Blvd.: 3 Course Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $55. Reservations recommended.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4850 Big Island Drive: Accepting reservations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Cracker Barrel, multiple locations: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at most locations. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, it offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The restaurants offer an online wait list. In addition, before Thanksgiving, you can order Thanksgiving meals to go, serving either four to six people or eight to ten. The stores also sell holiday pies.
Eleven South, 216 11th St. S., Jacksonville Beach: Accepting reservations from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Fogo de Chao, 4784 Town Center Parkway: Accepting reservations from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
IHOP, multiple locations: Open Thanksgiving Day. Check local restaurant for hours.
Joe’s Crab Shack, 6 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach: Thanksgiving Turkey & Ham Feast, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Adult, $19.99; children, $9.99.
LandShark Bar & Grill, 715 1st S. N., Jacksonville Beach: Special Thanksgiving Day menu, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $20.
Maggiano’s Little Italy, 10367 Mid Town Parkway: Accepting reservations from 11:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The restaurant is also offering prepared Thanksgiving dinners available for pickup on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, beginning at $169.99.
Metro Diner, multiple locations: Heat & Serve Holiday Feasts available for order through Nov. 22 and pickup on Tuesday and Wednesday (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) or Thanksgiving Day (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Morton’s The Steakhouse, 225 E. Coastline Drive: Thanksgiving dinner, noon to 8 p.m. Cost: $59 per person. Reservations recommended.
P.F. Chang’s, 10281 Midtown Parkway #137: Accepting reservations from 3 to 9:45 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Prati Italia, 4972 Big Island Drive: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Adults, $45; children 5-12, $18. Reservations: (904) 998-9744. Heat & Serve Holiday Meal ($175) and Holiday Feast ($300) available to order through Nov. 18 and pickup on Tuesday or Wednesday, Nov. 23 or 24.
Ragtime Tavern, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach: Open at 4 p.m.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 1201 Riverplace Blvd.: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Reservations recommended.
Seasons 52, 5096 Big Island Drive: Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Adults, $32.95; children, $16. Reservations recommended.
Seven Bridges, 9735 Gate Parkway N.: Open at 4 p.m.
Shor Seafood Grill, 225 E Coastline Dr., in the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront: Accepting reservations from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Texas de Brazil, 4634 Town Center Pkwy.: Accepting reservations from 11 a.m. on to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, 4483 Southside Blvd.: Accepting reservations from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
The Capital Grille, 5197 Big Island Drive: Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Adults, $43; children, $15. Reservations recommended.
Waffle House, multiple locations throughout Northeast Florida: Most locations are open 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving.