(The Daily Advertiser)– It doesn’t matter if you’re working Thanksgiving Day, you burned the turkey beyond edibility or you just want a turkeyless, late-night meal before hitting the Black Friday sales.

There are plenty of good reasons for eating out on Turkey Day.

Luckily, there are a number of Acadiana restaurants that will be open. So whether you’re looking for waffles, ethnic cuisine or a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixins, we’ve got you covered.

Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day:

1. Athena Greek & Lebanese Food: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a customer appreciation free buffet, 988-7618

2. Bailey’s Seafood and Grill: Open 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free meal for anyone in need with transportation or delivery service, 988-6464

3. Blue Dog Cafe: Open 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., traditional Thanksgiving brunch buffet, 237-0005

4. Cafe Vermilionville: Open 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., three-course meal with traditional Thanksgiving and regular menu options, 237-0100

5. Cracker Barrel: Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., regular menu served all day, Thanksgiving plates served 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 233-4220

6. Crawfish Town USA: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet with other offerings, 667-6148

7. Don’s Downtown: Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving meal and regular menu options, 235-3551

8. Golden Corral: Open 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet, 993-7858

9. Hai Nam: Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Chinese buffet with Thanksgiving items, 534-8057

10. The Little Big Cup: Seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Thanksgiving buffet, 754-7147

11. Masala Indian Kitchen: Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 to 9:30 p.m., regular Indian menu offerings, 981-6373

12. Mazen Grill: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thanksgiving and regular menu options, 769-4440

13. Nash’s Restaurant: Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving and limited menu options, 839-9333

14. Piccadilly Cafeteria: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Oil Center location, 232-4317; Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Arnould Boulevard location, 984-7876, traditional Thanksgiving meal

15. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Open noon to 8 p.m., three-course turkey dinner with regular menu items, 237-6123

16. Smitty’s Wings: Open 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., regular menu offered, 216-1030

17. SoLA Restaurant: (inside of Hilton Double Tree): Seatings at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m., Thanksgiving brunch buffet, 235-6111

18. Waffle House: Open 24/7/365, regular menu offered, all locations

Did we miss a spot? Let us know by emailing mbwyatt@theadvertiser.com, and we’ll add it to the website.