9 Ashburn-Area and Northern Virginia Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in 2026

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Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26 this year, and holiday tables in Northern Virginia fill fast. Only a few Ashburn restaurants have posted their menus, so this list starts there and reaches into nearby towns.

Prices are the latest published figures, so confirm them when you book. Tax, gratuity, and drinks are usually extra.

Eddie Merlot’s

Eddie Merlot’s in Ashburn is open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to its Ashburn page. The restaurant’s Thanksgiving page lists a three-course dinner at $55 for adults and $30 for children.

The meal starts with a salad or the king crab and corn bisque. The main is hand-carved turkey with sage stuffing, brown gravy, and cranberry relish, plus two sides.

Dessert is carrot cake, triple chocolate cake, or pumpkin cheesecake. The page doesn’t say outright that this menu applies to the Ashburn restaurant, so call (571) 510-3898 to confirm.

Take-and-warm meals serve 5 for $249 or 10 for $475. Pre-order online.

Celebration by Rupa Vira

Celebration is at 44260 Ice Rink Plaza in Ashburn. It’s hosting a Thanksgiving Day brunch buffet for $35.

The page doesn’t say whether that price is per person, and it doesn’t list the menu, hours, or kids’ pricing. Call (571) 281-2233 before you book.

It’s a lower-priced option, so it’s worth a call.

The Wineing Butcher

The Wineing Butcher is Ashburn’s take-home choice. Its Ashburn shop sells a Family Meal for $227.15 and an Individual Meal for $30.96, both with scratch-made sides.

Whole turkeys, fresh Amish turkey, and ham are on the full menu. Orders close Friday, Nov. 20.

Pickup is Nov. 23, 24, or 25, and you choose the day at checkout. Online prices include a 3.25% card charge, and the shop’s number is 703-858-4400.

The Simon

The Simon in Reston Station serves a three-course prix fixe from noon to 8 p.m. It’s $85 for adults and $35 for kids 12 and under.

Start with butternut squash soup or a salad. The all-you-can-eat main is roasted turkey, honey baked ham, or grilled salmon, with stuffing, sweet potato puree, and Brussels sprouts.

Dessert includes pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Oysters, shrimp cocktail, baked brie, and crab dip are extras. Book through OpenTable.

Founding Farmers

Founding Farmers serves a Thanksgiving prix fixe at its Reston Station, Tysons, and Alexandria restaurants. The restaurant’s page lists seatings from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Tysons and Reston, and from 11 a.m. in Alexandria.

The page doesn’t post a price. A 2026 family roundup lists $49.95 for adults and $24.95 for kids 12 and under.

Whole pies are $45, or $8.99 a slice, and need 36 hours’ notice. The restaurant also sells Heat & Eat meals, with orders closing at noon on Friday, Nov. 20.

Gadsby’s Tavern

Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria has a historic colonial setting and seatings at noon, 2:30, 5, and 7 p.m. The ballroom seats at noon, 3, and 6 p.m.

A 2026 roundup lists a three-course dinner for $75, with kids at $37.50. It starts with peanut soup or a salad.

The main is turkey and ham, or Chilean sea bass. Dessert is pumpkin or pecan pie, and the price includes bread, cornbread, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Reservations are encouraged.

Wildfire

Wildfire in McLean serves a family-style dinner on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It’s $76.95 per adult and $29.95 for children 12 and under, plus tax.

The meal includes deviled eggs, a relish platter, and spinach dip. You choose two salads, two mains, and two sides.

Mains are cedar-planked salmon, roasted turkey, or sliced beef tenderloin. Desserts include pumpkin, cherry, key lime, and maple-pecan pies.

A third side costs extra, and some dishes can be made gluten-free. The restaurant’s page lists a McLean address, 2001 International Dr., and the number 703-442-9110.

Jula’s on the Potomac

Jula’s in Alexandria is the splurge. A 2026 guide lists a buffet for $165 per person, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The spread includes chilled seafood, cider-brined turkey, maple-glazed ham, and roasted branzino. Sides and desserts are also on the table.

Reservations are prepaid. Confirm the price with the restaurant, because only one source lists it.

Josephine

Josephine in Alexandria offers a family-style Thanksgiving dinner for $75 per person. The table gets roast turkey, pommes purée, carrots, and stuffing.

The regular menu is also available. Hours and kids’ pricing weren’t listed, so call before you book.

A note on reviews: restaurant reviews for a one-day holiday menu barely exist yet. Dish details come from each restaurant’s posted menu.

laura bais

Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.

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