USA | A new study has revealed the best U.S. cities to dine out during the upcoming holiday season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Upgraded Points' latest survey identifies the U.S. cities whose restaurants have the most availability on major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. By analysing OpenTable data across 50 cities, the results reveal where diners will have the best access to holiday reservations, helping travellers and locals alike plan a memorable meal out if cooking at home isn't part of your holiday tradition — but sharing fun times with family and friends over a meal is.
"Holiday meals are a special time to connect, and dining out can relieve the stress of preparing for the celebration," said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points.
"Many Americans are seeking festive dining options that don't require hours in the kitchen. Our study guides diners to the cities where they're most likely to find holiday dining options without the hassle of cooking."
Upgraded Points analysed OpenTable dinner reservation data for two customers for five major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day across 50 U.S. cities. Holiday availability was compared to the same weekday one week before each holiday, with New Year's Eve and New Year's Day compared to two weeks prior. This approach highlighted the cities with the highest restaurant availability during peak holiday times.
Buffalo leads the list, with nearly 60 percent of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day, offering plenty of options for those who prefer dining out to spending the day in the kitchen. Oklahoma City ranks second, with over half of its restaurants open to welcome Turkey Day diners. Richmond, Virginia, provides ample choices, with plenty of restaurants ready to serve Thanksgiving meals. Louisville, Kentucky had 54.4 percent of Restaurants Open. Holiday-goers can find a welcoming seat at over half of the city's restaurants in the bluegrass capital.
Las Vegas, Nevada also had 54.3 percent Restaurants Open. Las Vegas rounds out the top five, with plenty of dining establishments open for Thanksgiving.
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