If you are craving a homecooked meal this Thanksgiving but can’t get one at home, or do not want to deal with the hassle of hosting a large party at your home, don’t worry! Whether you are away from family this Thanksgiving season, busy with work, or simply not feeling up to preparing a huge spread, here are four local restaurants willing to stuff your bellies with delicious food. 

Saltgrass Steak House

Saltgrass Steak House, located at the Louisiana Boardwalk welcomes you to have Thanksgiving dinner with them from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  on Thanksgiving Day. Saltgrass is a Texas-themed restaurant serving a hefty delicious menu. Reservations for Thanksgiving day are not required but highly recommended. Marcus French, an employee at Saltgrass said, “Although we open for the holidays we close earlier so that our employees can have time with their families as well.”

“Less people are cooking for Thanksgiving so most people are looking for a place to go eat so we stay open,” said French. “Many times we see the same reservations for the holidays.” Saltgrass will offer their regular menu which consists of steaks, seafood, baby back ribs, and more! 

Location: 445 Boardwalk Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111

Reservations: Recommended 

Time: 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Phone: (318) 742-8787

Ralph & Kacoo’s Bossier City 

Ralph & Kacoo’s is a long-standing and well-known Cajun cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Bossier City! If you are looking for Cajun cuisine or traditional Thanksgiving cuisine, then Ralph & Kacoo’s is the place to be this Thanksgiving day. Ralph & Kacoo’s will open its doors at 10 A.M. on Thanksgiving Day and remain open until 3 P.M. A reservation is not required for smaller parties but larger parties are asked to call and make a reservation to ensure the party is accurately accommodated. Cajun fried turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans are some holiday favorites that can be ordered from their Thanksgiving Day menu. 

Location: 1700 Old Minden Rd #141, Bossier City, LA 71111

Reservations: Call in for large parties 

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Phone: (318) 747-6660

Jack Binion’s Steak House 

Fine dining at Jack Binion’s Steak House is located inside the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel and is one of Bossier City’s premier steakhouses. They are inviting you to have Thanksgiving Day Brunch with them. Jack Binion is offering a buffet-style brunch with a curated spread of mouth-watering selections. You can expect to see some chilled items such as jumbo cocktail prawns, Louisiana crawfish pasta salad, and spring mix salad just to name a few. Of course, the menu has brunch specialties such as herbed scrambled eggs, blackened Louisiana gulf shrimp, and stone-ground grits. Don’t worry the traditional Thanksgiving favorites are also on the menu like turkey and gravy, cornbread dressing, glazed ham, and carrot cake to name a few. This dining experience will cost $75 per person and serving time begins at 10:30 AM. To reserve your table you may book online at Opentable.com or call the restaurant.

Location: 711 Horseshoe Blvd, Bossier City, LA 

Reservations: Book here!

Time: 10:30 AM 

Cost: $75

Flying Heart Brewing & Pub 

Flying Heart Brewing & Pub has quickly become a local favorite in Bossier City. Whether you want a solo outing or an outing with friends and family, Flying Heart Brewing & Pub is the perfect place to be. Bre Judge, social media manager for Flying Heart said,” Flying Heart has such a community within it. It’s a tradition for many people to stop by and see their friends at Flying Heart.” 

Flying Heart will open on Thanksgiving Day from 4-8 p.m. “Our staff that day is volunteer only so we do not make anyone work that day. We are lucky enough to have wonderful employees that choose to serve the community on Thanksgiving,”  Judge said. 

“We will have the regular menu available and feature the ribeye pizza fully loaded with steak, bacon, scalloped potatoes, cheddar cheese, feta, and fresh rosemary,” said Judge. Flying Heart has served the Bossier community for many years during the holiday season, so it was no surprise when Judge said, “ Being open for Thanksgiving allows people to be surrounded by familiar and friendly faces if they don’t have any holiday plans for themselves. For years my family and I have always gone to Flying Heart after our holiday festivities on Thanksgiving and Christmas.” 

Location:  700 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111

Reservations: Not Accepting Reservations 

Time: 4-8 p.m.

Phone: (318) 584-7039