Where to Dine Out on Thanksgiving in Rhode Island – 2026 Carl DeLuca, October 1, 2026October 30, 2026 Please verify the information below directly with the restaurants. Reservations are likely to be required. 🦃🍁🍽️ Updated October 30, 2026 Thinking about skipping the cooking this Thanksgiving? Rhode Island restaurants are announcing Thanksgiving Day dinners, buffets, prix-fixe menus and special holiday hours across the state. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. We’re updating this guide as restaurants release their plans, so bookmark this page and check back. More Rhode Island restaurants are expected to announce Thanksgiving menus as we get closer to November. Know of a Rhode Island restaurant serving Thanksgiving dinner that we missed? Let us know so we can add it. Providence County | Kent County | Newport County | South County | Bristol County | More Coming Providence County Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Providence Thanksgiving Day hours: 11 AM–8 PM Phone: (401) 533-9000 Fleming’s will serve a two-course Thanksgiving menu in downtown Providence, with several entrée choices available. Thanksgiving entrée options include: Roasted turkey breast – $64 8-ounce filet mignon – $78 20-ounce prime bone-in ribeye – $95 Guests can choose Fleming’s salad or lobster bisque to start. Entrées are served with green beans, while the table receives shareable mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. The regular dinner menu and a separate three-course children’s Thanksgiving menu will also be available. View the Thanksgiving menu and reservations → The Capital Grille – Providence Phone: (401) 521-5600 The Capital Grille has announced its 2026 Thanksgiving dinner featuring slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans and cranberry-pear chutney. The restaurant’s full dinner menu will also be available, and Thanksgiving sides can be pre-ordered for guests celebrating at home. View the Thanksgiving menu → Fogo de Chão – Providence Thanksgiving Day hours: 11 AM–8:30 PM Phone: (401) 400-3888 For something a little different from the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Fogo de Chão at Providence Place will be open Thanksgiving Day. The Brazilian steakhouse will offer dinner pricing throughout the day with its signature fire-roasted meats, Market Table and traditional Brazilian sides. View details and reservations → The George – Providence Phone: (401) 642-6840 The George on Washington has its Thanksgiving reservation page live and is planning Thanksgiving dining again in its historic downtown Providence setting. Detailed 2026 menu and pricing information has not yet been published, so check directly with the restaurant when reserving. Thanksgiving at The George → Massimo – Providence Thanksgiving Dinner: 11 AM–7 PM Traditional Turkey Dinner: $52 per person Massimo will serve Thanksgiving dinner with a traditional three-course turkey menu alongside a limited à la carte menu of Italian favorites. The $52 Thanksgiving dinner begins with a choice of roasted butternut squash soup with focaccia croutons, crème fraîche and scallions, or a harvest salad with mixed greens, apples, pistachios, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette. The main course is roasted brined turkey with homemade gravy, classic New England herb sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, roasted root vegetables and whipped buttery potatoes. Pumpkin bread pudding with vanilla gelato finishes the meal. A limited à la carte menu will also be available with select Massimo favorites including ribollita Toscana, calamari fritti, short rib gnocchi, capesante and filetto di manzo. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are recommended. View the Thanksgiving menu and reservations → Bellini Providence at The Beatrice – Providence Thanksgiving dining: Noon–8 PM Prix fixe: $105 per person Bellini Providence will serve a special Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu, with à la carte ordering also available. The published holiday dishes include pumpkin vellutata with herb crostini, pumpkin-filled agnolotti with brown butter and toasted almonds, slow-roasted organic turkey with baby carrots, turnips, potatoes and cranberry gastrique, and apple tartatine with cinnamon gelato. View Thanksgiving at Bellini → 579 Benefit Street – Pawtucket Three-course Thanksgiving dinner: $44.95 per person 579 Benefit Street will offer a three-course Thanksgiving dinner that includes a starter, entrée and dessert. Entrée choices extend well beyond turkey and include hand-carved roast turkey, steak, short rib, seafood, chicken and pasta options, making this a good choice for groups with different tastes. View the Thanksgiving menu → Siena – Smithfield Thanksgiving Buffet: Noon–2:30 PM Bar seating: Until 3 PM Dinner service ends: 4 PM Adults: $47.50 Children ages 3–12: $19.50 Children under 3: Complimentary Reservations: Call (401) 349-4111 Siena Smithfield will serve a Thanksgiving buffet featuring chef-carved turkey, bread-and-sausage stuffing, cornbread casserole, penne marinara and a dessert station. Seating is limited, and Thanksgiving reservations are being handled by telephone. View Siena Thanksgiving information → Wright’s Farm Restaurant – Harrisville Thanksgiving Day dining: Approximately Noon–4 PM Phone: (401) 769-2856 Wright’s Farm will be open on Thanksgiving Day with its familiar family-style dining format. This is not a traditional turkey-dinner destination. Wright’s is best known for its family-style chicken dinner, making it an alternative for diners looking for something different from the standard Thanksgiving menu. The restaurant’s published holiday hours and reservation system show slightly different opening times, so guests should confirm their seating directly when reserving. View hours and reservation information → Kent County Siena – East Greenwich Thanksgiving Buffet: Noon–2:30 PM Bar seating: Until 3 PM Dinner service ends: 4 PM Adults: $47.50 Children ages 3–12: $19.50 Children under 3: Complimentary Siena East Greenwich will offer its Thanksgiving buffet with chef-carved turkey, bread-and-sausage stuffing, cornbread casserole, penne marinara and a dessert station. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. View Siena Thanksgiving information → Newport County Castle Hill Inn – Newport Thanksgiving Feast: 11:30 AM–4 PM Price: $135 per person, plus tax and gratuity Phone: (401) 849-3800 Castle Hill Inn will serve a classic three-course Thanksgiving dinner featuring family-style starters and sides, a choice of entrée and a festive dessert buffet. Live music is planned throughout the afternoon. View Thanksgiving details → The Chanler at Cliff Walk – Newport Thanksgiving Dinner: 1–7 PM Adults: $150 Children 12 and under: $60 The Chanler will offer an elegant four-course Thanksgiving prix-fixe dinner overlooking the ocean. The meal includes a choice of seasonal courses and a Parisian-inspired dessert confiserie created by the pastry team. A three-course children’s menu is also available. A $50-per-person deposit is required when reserving. Cancellations, no-shows or reductions in party size within 72 hours forfeit the applicable deposit. Parties are limited to eight guests. Tax and a 22% service charge are additional. View the Thanksgiving menu and reserve → Newport Harbor Island Resort – 1639 Restaurant Thanksgiving Buffet: Noon–5 PM Adults: $98 Children: $45 Phone: (401) 849-2600 Newport Harbor Island Resort will host a Thanksgiving buffet at 1639 featuring seasonal flavors and classic Thanksgiving favorites with panoramic views of Newport Harbor. Reservations are required. View Thanksgiving details and reserve → Forty 1° North – Newport Phone: (401) 846-8012 Forty 1° North has announced a three-course Thanksgiving feast featuring traditional holiday favorites at its waterfront Newport property. The hotel is also offering a Thanksgiving Weekend Package combining a two-night stay, Thanksgiving dinner for two and tickets to The Breakers. Additional dining times and pricing may be announced as Thanksgiving approaches. View Thanksgiving details → The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar – Newport Thanksgiving dining: 11:30 AM–7 PM The Mooring will be open for Thanksgiving with its regular menu plus traditional Thanksgiving specials. The restaurant is also offering a Thanksgiving dinner to go for $215, designed to serve four people. The meal comes fully prepared with reheating instructions. Take-home ordering deadline: Tuesday, November 17. View Thanksgiving details and reservations → White Horse Tavern – Newport Thanksgiving dining: 1–5:30 PM Phone: (401) 849-3600 White Horse Tavern will offer a special Thanksgiving menu with several holiday entrées. Thanksgiving Wellington – $42: Turkey breast and traditional stuffing wrapped in puff pastry, with mashed sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, pan sauce and cranberry relish. Roasted Turkey Breast – $42: Traditional stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, pan sauce and cranberry relish. Stuffed Delicata Squash – $39: Wild mushrooms, herb stuffing and squash purée. Braised Lamb Shank – $45: Red wine demi-glace, root vegetables, local squash and Parmesan polenta. Online reservations are available for parties of up to four. Parties of five to eight should call the restaurant. Holiday reservations may be subject to a $25-per-person late-cancellation fee. View White Horse Tavern Thanksgiving information → The Vanderbilt – Newport Thanksgiving dining: 12:30–6:30 PM Adults: $140 Children under 12: $65 The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt will serve a four-course Thanksgiving feast in downtown Newport. Entrée choices include herb-roasted turkey, daily catch and red-wine-braised beef cheeks. Family-style accompaniments include fig-and-sausage stuffing, Yukon potato mash and cranberry sauce. Dessert choices include pumpkin pie and apple tart. Live music is scheduled from 1:30–5:30 PM. View The Vanderbilt Thanksgiving menu and reservations → South County Weekapaug Inn – Westerly Thanksgiving Family-Style Dinner Adults: $120 Children ages 4–12: $45 Children 3 and under: Complimentary Phone: (401) 637-7600 Weekapaug Inn will host a family-style Thanksgiving dinner featuring traditional holiday favorites in its coastal dining room. Reservations are currently available from 11 AM–2 PM and again from 5:30–7 PM. The full meal price is required when booking. Tax, gratuity and beverages are additional. Visit Weekapaug Inn → Ocean House – Watch Hill Thanksgiving Ballroom Buffet: 11 AM–5 PM Adults: $150 Children ages 5–12: $75 Children 4 and under: Complimentary Ocean House will host its Thanksgiving buffet in the ballroom with live music and an extensive holiday spread. The buffet includes a raw bar, turkey and ham carving station, braised short ribs, salmon, traditional Thanksgiving sides and assorted desserts. The price includes mimosas, coffee, tea, soda and valet parking. Sales tax and a 24% gratuity are additional. Full payment is required when booking, and a 21-day cancellation policy applies. Thanksgiving in The Bistro: Adults – $125 Children ages 4–12 – $55 Children 3 and under – Complimentary Ocean House is also offering a separate three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner in The Bistro, with guests choosing their appetizers and entrées followed by a plated dessert. Prepayment is required. Beverage, tax, gratuity and valet charges are additional, and the published policy states that refunds are unavailable after November 11. View Ocean House Thanksgiving dining options → Double Barrel Steak at The Preserve – Richmond Thanksgiving Buffet: Noon–7 PM Seatings: Every 30 minutes through 5:30 PM Adults: $68.88 Children ages 4–12: $30 Children 3 and under: Complimentary Double Barrel Steak at The Preserve Sporting Club will serve a Thanksgiving buffet featuring carved turkey, herb-roasted Angus beef, seafood chowder, traditional Thanksgiving sides and assorted desserts. Wagon rides are also planned from 1–5 PM. An 18% gratuity is additional, alcoholic beverages are not included, and a seven-day cancellation policy applies. View The Preserve and reservation information → Bristol County The Wharf – Warren Thanksgiving Day hours: 11 AM–8 PM Phone: (401) 289-2524 The Wharf in Warren has announced that it will be open on Thanksgiving Day. The restaurant has not yet published its complete 2026 Thanksgiving menu or pricing, so check directly with the restaurant when making reservations. View The Wharf events and Thanksgiving updates → More Rhode Island Thanksgiving Restaurants Coming Soon Several Rhode Island restaurants that have offered Thanksgiving dining in previous years have not yet released enough 2026 information for us to list them as confirmed. We’re continuing to watch for announcements from: Mills Tavern – Providence Marchetti’s – Cranston Avvio – Cranston Crow’s Nest – Warwick Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille – Warwick Elizabeth of Portofino – Warwick Meritage – East Greenwich 22 Bowen’s – Newport Johnny’s – Middletown Important: The restaurants above are not yet confirmed for Thanksgiving 2026. We’ll move them into the appropriate county section once their Thanksgiving Day plans are verified. A Couple of Places to Note Tree House Tavern – Warwick: The restaurant has announced that it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Boat House Waterfront Dining – Tiverton: Boat House is temporarily closed for renovations following its final service on October 3, 2026, with reopening anticipated in late spring 2027. Before You Book Reserve early. Popular Thanksgiving seatings can fill weeks in advance. Check the format. Thanksgiving offerings may be buffet, prix-fixe, family-style or a special holiday menu alongside regular offerings. Check the cancellation policy. Some restaurants require a deposit, prepayment or advance cancellation notice for holiday reservations. Confirm directly with the restaurant. Holiday menus, prices and seating times can change. We’ll continue updating this list throughout November as more Rhode Island restaurants announce their Thanksgiving plans. Happy Thanksgiving, Rhode Island! 🦃🍁🍽️ RI Recommends – searching for the best of Rhode Island so you don’t have to. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Restaurants Thanksgiving