Best Places for Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals in the Detroit Metro Area

If there's one thing that can be said about Michiganders, it's that we know how to eat. With that in mind, I bring you the holiday restaurants that are open in Detroit this thanksgiving.

Olympia Shiskabab Incorporated
532 Monroe St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-4774

Located near the Greektown Casino, Olympia Shiskabab Incorporated gives you your choice of Greek or traditional dishes this Thanksgiving.

Hollywood Brown Derby
1300 John C Lodge Freeway MGM Grand Casino
Detroit, MI 48226
(877) 888-2121

Located in the MGM Grand Casino and billed as the place to show your casino winnings, Hollywood Brown Derby is serving meats and fish this Thanksgiving.

Steve & Rocky's
43150 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48375-1734
(248) 374-0688

Billed as four star fare in a comfortable, casual atmosphere, Steve & Rocky's is serving it up buffet style with all the trimmings this Thanksgiving.

Moose Preserve Bar & Grill
43034 Woodward Ave
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-5009
(248) 858-7688

Though turkey is on the menu, you can take a gander at some wild fare at Moose Preserve Bar & Grill. For Thanksgiving this year they're also serving rabbit, buffalo, and quail. Sorry, no moose.

Historic Holly Hotel
110 Battle Aly, Holly, MI
(248) 634-5208

In a historic setting, they serve traditional American fare. Listed on the United States Register of Historical Places, they open at noon on Thanksgiving to serve you.

Places I was able to get more information about:

Hawthorne Valley Country Club
7300 Merriman
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 422-3440

Elegant yet not too pricey, go to their Thanksgiving buffet. They are open from noon to 5pm on Thanksgiving day. They'll have turkey, ham, chicken, fish, and all the sides you could ask for.

Prices
Adults: $16.95
Children 3-10: $9.95
Children 3 and under are free.

Ernesto's
Steak, Seafood, & Pasta
41661 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734)453-2002

Ernesto's also has a Thanksgiving buffet this year from noon to 6pm. Reservations are required and you can use the number above.

Prices:
Adults: $24.95
Children 6-10: $10.95
Children 5 and under are free.

If you're more in the mood for a diner atmosphere, here are a couple of choices:

Dimitri's Country Kitchen
11511 Belleville Rd
Belleville, MI
(734) 699-7555

Just about everything you could want, including the turkey dinner. Our family often goes here on Thanksgiving

Leon's Family Dining
23830 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 563-3713

Another diner, a little bit of everything. Also having a Thanksgiving dinner.

For a little something different, try Steak and Ale. You can make reservations at these locations:

40347 Ann Arbor Rd.
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 453-8080

27590 Orchard Lake Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 476-8440

I'm sure there are other chain restaurants that also have holiday hours this Thanksgiving. Because it is so easy to find them in the Metro Detroit Area, I've decided to leave them out and focus on our more local fare. You're sure to find something that suits your tastes. Happy Turkey Day!