Is Texas Roadhouse Open On Thanksgiving Day 2024?

Although Thanksgiving is traditionally associated with large homemade meals, some people far prefer the convenience that comes with dining out on a holiday. If you're not a fan of sweating in the kitchen on your day off and are thinking about a festive dinner at a popular steakhouse, be aware that Texas Roadhouse is not an option this year. Tasting Table spoke to the restaurant's customer support, and they confirmed to us that all locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Back in 2023, some Texas Roadhouse locations did sell frozen dinner rolls that customers could purchase and bake at home for Thanksgiving dinner. The way people were able to get the rolls is still somewhat wrapped in mystery and differed between locations — some allegedly had an exclusive sign-up sheet that was only available the week before Thanksgiving, while others were selling them the day before in-person and on a first come, first served basis. There's no word yet on whether the chain intends to repeat this offer in 2024, but if you fancy the thought of home-baking some iconic Texas Roadhouse rolls for your holiday feast, the safest bet is to call your closest location at least a week in advance and ask about the frozen option.

The employees at Texas Roadhouse are called Roadies, and the company proudly says it has a people-first approach, which might be the reason why the steakhouse closes its doors on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Despite the odd dancing rule some Texas Roadhouse employees are required to follow, the restaurant has been widely recognized as a good employer. In 2013, it was named in Glassdoor's Top 50 Best Places to Work — an important accolade, considering it was awarded on the basis of employee surveys. It was also highlighted twice by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers and made Fortune Magazine's list of Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2017. Interestingly, employee welfare is also one of the reasons why the restaurant only adds a lunch service (as well as dinner) at the weekends.

That said, if you happen to crave steak as a pre- or post-holiday meal, Texas Roadhouse is still open the days before and after Thanksgiving. On weekdays, most locations open at 3 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. for dinner hours. Another bonus is that the restaurant is very child-friendly: It has a kids' menu and a famously casual and loud ambience, so you don't have to worry about your little ones (or cousins or siblings) being too noisy, as raised decibels are welcome at the Roadhouse. Just remember to plan ahead and join the waitlist through the website or app — casual walk-ins can result in not being able to get a table, as the popular restaurant is often busy.