Houston restaurants open for Thanksgiving

If you're not a fan of being in the kitchen all day or your meal didn't go as planned, Houston has some restaurants open for Thanksgiving.

Be smart: If you're leaning toward the dine-in options, consider making reservations ASAP as several restaurants are already fully booked.

Le Jardinier

Details: The French restaurant led by Michelin-starred chef Alain Verzeroli and located in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will have a four-course set Thanksgiving menu for $165 per guest.

• The meal includes a heritage turkey, beef tenderloin and pecan praline tart.
• The restaurant will be open from noon–7pm.
• Reserve on Resy.

Kin Dee

Details: The Thai hotspot in the Heights will have a Thanksgiving menu with two new dishes: smoked turkey leg green curry ($20) and rice fried chicken ($20).

• The restaurant will be open from 11am–10pm.
• Make a reservation online.

Truluck's

Details: The restaurant offers a three-course meal for $59 for adults and $25 for children.

• The meal includes lobster, turkey, vegan bolognese and pecan pie.
• The Houston location, open from noon–9pm, is fully reserved but does have room at the bar.

The Annie Cafe & Bar

Details: The Uptown restaurant will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for $90 for adults and $35 for children.

• The meal includes complimentary hot apple cider and pumpkin cookies.
• The restaurant will be open from 10am–9pm.
• Reservations can be made online or over the phone.

The bottom line: Be grateful for the food on your plate and be kind to the people working this holiday season.