Bismarck-Mandan Thanksgiving 2025: Places That Are Open

Most of us spend our Thanksgiving holidays at home with loved ones and friends. Other North Dakotans have a slightly different tradition. For example, for years I used to go to the movie theater with my family after dinner. We'd all pick a movie and have a little family outing after stuffing our faces.

Maybe you don't like to cook, or your family won't be able to host this year. You might, instead of cooking at home, try to go out to a local restaurant.

If you want to dine out this Thanksgiving holiday or need to make a last-minute grocery run, this list is for you.

Gobble Up The Options:

We called around last year and compiled a list of bars, restaurants, and stores that are open on Thanksgiving Day to help you out if you plan to leave the house for the holiday. Keep in mind that hours of operation may have changed or may change leading up to the holiday. Call the business to check.

Denny's
Perkins - Open Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
Grand 22 Theaters
Dollar General (Lincoln)
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse
Cracker Barrel
Starbucks
Cash Wise Foods - Closes at 5pm
Bismarck Moose Lodge - Open 2pm to 10pm with a Thanksgiving potluck
La Enchilada - Open until 3pm
Tilt Studio (Kirkwood Mall) - Open 12p - 6p
Marlin's Family Restaurant
Cracker Barrel
IHop
Rice Bowl - Open 12p - 7p
Circle K (3600 State St) - Open 24 hrs
Simonson (E. Main) - Open 7a - 7p
Simonson (Interstate) - Open 24 Hours, Deli & Car Wash Closed
The Drink - Open at 4 with karaoke
The Lodge
Vicky's Sports Bar
Last Call Bar - Open 9am - 6pm
Old Town Tavern
Buffalo Wild Wings
O'Brian's - Open regular hours, Thanksgiving supper at 6pm
Lucky's Bar
Aces (Wilton)
Elbow Room - Open at 4 with bingo at 6
Dialectic Brewing & Ciderhouse
Central Station
Crossroads Tavern
Stadium Sports Bar - Open at 4 with Thanksgiving dinner available for dine-in or carry-out.
The Lonesome Dove - 5pm
Family Fare (Washington St.) - Open until 5
Roundhouse - open at 4pm
Broken Oar - open at 4pm