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9 Places to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in Erath County

And if you're feeling lonely, you can come visit my family

By JJ Conway, publisher of Macaroni Kid Stephenville - Weatherford November 23, 2023

Don't feel like cooking? Don't worry! We gotcha covered! Here is a list of 8 places in Erath County that will feed you on Thanksgiving (in no particular order). 


1. Littlejohn's Meat Market will have Thanksgiving Buffett from 11am - 2pm. You can dine in or get pre-made plates (with a little of everything) by swinging around back to the drive-through

2. Pattaya Thai Kitchen

3. Backwoods in Dublin (by Reservation)

4. Pastafina (FREE)

5. Harvest in Commanche (by Reservation)

6. Purple Goat (looks like breakfast but the flyer says dinner so call first)

7. Jake & Dorothy's cafe

8. Starbucks (yes, Starbucks - plus they have specials)

9. JJ's House (Veterans with proof of service - FREE)


For those north of Stephenville, closer to I-20, there are so many restaurants open for Thanksgiving that we aren't able to list them all. You can find one near you on Thanksgiving Day by typing "restaurants" into Google Maps and selecting "open now" as the filter.

Special Note for Veterans: As a 23-year Air Force Veteran, I know how tough Thanksgiving can be, especially for those who are estranged or geographically separated from family. I know "being alone" isn't the same thing as "being lonely," but if you're feeling lonely, please don't spend this holiday alone. I said I wasn't gonna cook, but somehow my family sweet-talked me into it. So you are welcome to try one of these options or simply come by the house.