Comments on: Who’s Open for Dinner on Thanksgiving?

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:32:20 +0000

We have gone to Haab’s in Ypsilanti the last couple years on Thanksgiving and I would highly recommend making reservations as the place has been packed. Great traditional Thanksgiving food in a really nice, warm atmosphere.

By: Shana Kimball

Shana Kimball — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:52:11 +0000

The Gandy Dancer is open on Thanksgiving.

I can also report on Ann Arbor restaurants that are closed on t-giving day:

Eve
Vinology
Cafe Zola
Main Street Ventures (i.e., The Chop House, Palio, Gratzi, Real Seafood Company)

I cannot report on rankings–official or unofficial–of Ann Arbor’s status as a Thanksgiving dinner restaurant city.

By: Vivienne Armentrout

Vivienne Armentrout — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:17:00 +0000

Our first day in Ann Arbor was on a snowy Thanksgiving and even the hotel restaurant was closed. We drove glumly around the darkened town thinking of vending machines till we happened up William and there was Raja Rani lit up and looking like a wedding cake.

I just called and they are open this year on Thanksgiving too, for lunch and dinner (closed between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00). Not turkey with the trimmings but guaranteed to be warming.

By: Jim Rees

Jim Rees — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:02:41 +0000

I’ve been to Weber’s on Thanksgiving and yes it’s very busy. They seat most people in the downstairs banquet room which is a bit institutional. Waiters bring big platters of turkey to the table which you then pass around family style. The other food comes from a buffet table and there can be long lines. It’s not as good as mom’s cooking but I guess I would recommend it.

By: eileen

eileen — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:10:05 +0000

Just wanted to mention that there are two generous Ann Arbor businesses offering community free meals on Thanksgiving Day (from 10:00 am-2:00 pm) for folks in need: Cottage Inn on William St in downtown Ann Arbor and Bistro Bar and Grill on 4735 Washtenaw Ave.

By: Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:16:06 +0000

Thanks for the tips, CMadler. I called those two restaurants to get a bit more info:

Weber’s (3050 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor) is open from noon til 9:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They strongly suggest making reservations, saying it was likely to be “very busy.” Phone: 665-3636

Haab’s (18 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti) is open from 11 a.m. til 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Reservations are a good idea for large parties. Phone: 483-8200

By: cmadler

cmadler — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:34:36 +0000

We’re heading to Weber’s this year, and have reservations, so I know they’re open. Also, I’m pretty sure Haab’s (yes, it’s Ypsi, but you did write “Ann Arbor area”) is serving a Thanksgiving special, and it’s hard to go wrong there.