Thanksgiving 2025: Asheville Restaurants & Things To Do

The Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend in Asheville and the North Carolina mountains is a feast of fun. Here are our top things to do. Of course, eating is number one! Since it's one of our busiest weekends of the year, be sure to make lodging and dining reservations well in advance!

Also, see our Top Holiday Outings. For Christmas Day Restaurants open in Asheville, see our Christmas Guide.

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) Restaurants & Buffets

While many Asheville area restaurants are closed, there are still many great local choices for brunch, lunch, or dinner on Turkey Day. Prices & hours often change a little, so check with the restaurant. 

• Hemingway's Cuba: Celebrate Thanksgiving with classic holiday favorites and Cuban-inspired dishes on the rooftop overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chef-attended carving stations, 12 PM-8 PM. $85 adults, $30 children. Reservations required.
• Golden Hour at The Radical: A Thanksgiving buffet with classic favorites and wood-fire twists from MICHELIN-recommended chef Jacob Sessoms. Smoked turkey, leek dressing, pumpkin cheesecake, and sweet potato doughnuts. $65 adults, $40 children under 12 (excludes tax, gratuity, beverages). Reservations required.
• Omni Grove Park Inn: Offering multiple dining options, including buffet at Blue Ridge, dinner at Vue 1913, and craft ales at EDISON. Watch football, explore The Great Gingerbread House display in the Great Hall. Check for pricing and reservations.
• Pack's Tavern: Thanksgiving Buffet upstairs and downstairs with turkey, ham, trimmings, dessert, and plenty of beer choices. Located on Pack Square Park downtown. $49.99/adults, $24.99/children under 10. A good option for large groups. Reservations (the last reservation time is 8 PM) strongly recommended. Visit their website or call 828-225-6944.
• The Blackbird Restaurant: Enjoy a three-course meal this Thanksgiving, complete with turkey, pecan pie bread pudding, and even dishes for the little hatchlings that they'll want to gobble up! $75 per person/$25 per child. Reservations encouraged!
• Greystone Inn: Dine waterside on Lake Toxaway near Brevard at this luxury resort. 3-course dinner with 2-3 options each, $65/person, 12-5 PM. For reservations, call 828-966-4700.

Thanksgiving & Holiday Packages / Places to Stay: See our holiday vacation packages page for the latest holiday vacation packages, deals, and specials. Also, see our list of the best hotels, bed and breakfast inns, and cabin rentals in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Make reservations early!

Biltmore: The Biltmore House is open for tours on Thanksgiving Day. All estate restaurants (see above) are open. It's a busy weekend on the estate, so get tickets well ahead. They usually sell out for the entire weekend. See our Christmas at Biltmore Guide.

Pick Your Christmas Tree:  Go to a "choose and cut" Tree Farm to pick the perfect one for your home on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. All are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Many farms offer hayrides and other activities. See our Asheville Christmas Tree Farms Guide.

Downtown Asheville:  Most downtown stores are closed on Thanksgiving. But there's plenty of holiday shopping on Friday and Saturday to find those special gifts. Browse through more than 200 shops, 30 art galleries, and a dozen antique stores. Free parking on streets and city parking decks on Thanksgiving Day and Friday. See our Downtown Asheville Guide.

More Shopping: Biltmore Village is home to more than 40 shops in historic cottages and buildings. Asheville is a mecca for artists, so this is the place to find one-of-a-kind gifts. Head to the Folk Art Center and the River Arts District. See our Gallery Guide. Also, see our Antique Shopping Guide. 

Small Towns: If you prefer the quaint small towns and friendly "Mayberry" Main Streets, explore our cool small towns throughout our mountains.

Get Outdoors: #OptOutside! Take a late fall hike and enjoy views through leafless trees, cool temperatures, and a few fellow hikers. See our hiking guide for top picks. All trails and waterfalls in the National Forests and Parks are open every day.

Ski Resorts: Some will open if the weather is cold enough.

National Parks: Both Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open on Thanksgiving Day, weather permitting. The Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Great Smokies is open on Thanksgiving Day.

More Happenings: See our Top Holiday Outings for more things to do!