If you are tired of doing all of the cooking, cleaning, and prepping for the Thanksgiving Holiday, it’s time to switch things and approach the holiday season with less hassle, less stress, and way more PIE.
This is our list for the Top 40 Places to Spend Thanksgiving in Branson, MO. Let’s do this…
(gobble, gobble)
Where to Feast
Bob Evans
Offers several meal options for Thanksgiving, including the Premium Platter and the Farmhouse Feast®
801 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Cracker Barrel
Enjoy all the good things about the Thanksgiving dinner with meals for any size gathering. Choose from family dinners, feasts, fresh-baked holiday pies & more!
3765 MO-76, Branson, MO 65616
Denny’s
Open 24 hours. Will serve traditional holiday dishes and their regular menu items.
2335 West MO-76, Branson MO 65616
Flat Creek Bar & Grill
Dive into a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal or take a meal for the road. Open 11 AM to 7 PM.
7847 State Highway 173, Cape Fair, MO 65624
Golden Corral
Endless buffet with carved turkey and all the Thanksgiving dishes you love. Reservations not required | Open 10 AM to 8 PM.
351 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616
Grand Country Buffet
Thanksgiving buffet served 11 AM to 9 PM. Located inside Grand Country Inn.
1945 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
McFarlain’s Family Restaurant
Thanksgiving dinner served 11 AM – 9:30 PM. Located inside Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex.
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616
Main Street Lake Cruises
Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner cruise on the Landing Princess at 1:45 or 4:45 PM.
9 South Boardwalk, Branson, MO 65616
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks
A savory Thanksgiving Brunch will be served Thursday, November 25th, with over 50 chef-made dishes such as traditional turkey, hickory-smoked prime rib, and an assortment of house-made pastries. Reservations will be made on a first-call basis.
1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726
Shepherd’s Mill at Shepherd of the Hills
Thanksgiving dinner buffet is awaiting you and your family this 2021 Thanksgiving holiday at Shepherd’s Mill. No reservations required!
5586 MO -76, Branson, MO 65616
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
At select Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen locations, guests can enjoy a unique Thanksgiving feast served family-style with endless portions of classic recipes.
545 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Must See Branson Shows
- Hughes Brothers Christmas Show( 10 AM Show Thanksgiving Day)
- Abba Tribute – Thank You for the Music
- Shanghai Circus Ft. Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai
- A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show
- Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers Show
- Christmas Wonderland
- The Duttons
- Platters & Golden Sounds of the 50s
- Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety
- The Haygoods ( Christmas Show)
- Legends in Concert
- Motown Downtown
- Reza Edge of Illusion
- Illusionist Rick Thomas – Mansion of Dreams
- Yakov Smirnoff Show

Call us at (800) 208 -8164 to learn more about what shows are open on Thanksgiving Day in Branson and how to get the BEST prices and seats in town!
What Attractions to Check Out
Dolly Parton’s Stampede
You won’t get a better pairing than a tasty four-course meal and Dolly Parton Stampede’s Christmas show! Choose from 2 showtimes: 5:30 PM or 8 PM
1525 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
The Showboat Branson Belle
Feast on a three-course meal while cruising Table Rock Lake and enjoying the Showboat’s new Christmas Show. Cruises run at 12, 4, and 8 PM
4800 MO – 165, Branson, MO 65616
Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City opens on Thanksgiving Day at 4 PM. All three buffet locations – Molly’s Mill, Lucky Silver Mine, and Reunion Hall – will open early to serve a full holiday buffet. Eat and enjoy SDC’s Christmas celebration featuring over 6.5 million lights! More info on Silver Dollar City here.
399 Indian Point Rd., Branson, MO 65616
Other Attractions Open for Business in Branson Thanksgiving Day:
- Beyond the Lens! Branson
- Branson Limousine Christmas Light Tour
- The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure
- Fritz’s Adventure
- Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center
- Runaway Mountain Coaster
- Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower
- The Branson Ferris Wheel
- The Track Family Fun Parks
- Titanic Museum Attraction
- WonderWorks
- World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex
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