Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2026 in Orange Park

Orange Park's Thanksgiving 2026 options are mostly chains. Cracker Barrel on Eldridge Loop is open regular hours with its traditional Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m., and IHOP on Blanding Boulevard and Denny's on Blanding near Argyle are open chainwide, with many Denny's running around the clock. Local Orange Park restaurants haven't posted 2026 plans yet.

Blanding Boulevard keeps the lights on for Thanksgiving. Bring an appetite and patience for the turn lane.

Updated November 2026. "Confirmed for 2026" means the restaurant or a local tourism office has announced this year's plans. Where 2026 hours haven't been posted yet, we list last year's hours as a guide. Call before you go.

Orange Park Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

• Cracker Barrel, 4272 Eldridge Loop, at I-295, (904) 264-2292. Open regular hours chainwide in 2026, with turkey, dressing, and sides from 11 a.m. Heat-and-serve family meals are also available to pre-order.
• IHOP, 315 Blanding Blvd. Open on Thanksgiving chainwide. Hours vary by location, so check this one before you go.
• Waffle House, 704 Blanding Blvd. Waffle House locations typically stay open on Thanksgiving.
• Metro Diner, 2034 Kingsley Ave. Open last Thanksgiving until 2:30 p.m. for dine-in. Confirm 2026 hours with the diner.
• Denny's, 8409 Blanding Blvd. Most Denny's are open 24 hours on Thanksgiving and serve a turkey and dressing plate.

Fleming Island and Local Spots

No independent Orange Park or Fleming Island restaurant has announced 2026 Thanksgiving hours that we can confirm. We'll add them as they post.

Cracker Barrel starts serving turkey at 11. The rocking chairs out front are first come, first served.

Willing to drive? See our full guide to what's open on Thanksgiving Day in Jacksonville, sorted by area.