Ted's Montana Grill to Close for Upcoming Holidays
The Tallahassee restaurant will remain shuttered on Thanksgiving and Christmas to give staff time with their families.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Dining Out
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Ted's Montana Grill at 1954 Village Green Way will close on November 26, 2026, and December 25, 2026. The chain is also accepting nominations for holiday dinners through November 11, 2026.
Why it matters
Closing on these major holidays allows the company to grant employees dedicated time off to spend with their families. The initiative also includes a community outreach program to provide meals to selected families in the area.
The Tallahassee location operates at 1954 Village Green Way and specializes in steak, burgers, and bison dishes. Meals are prepared in-house without the use of microwaves or freezers.
The players
Ted's Montana Grill
A restaurant chain that focuses on serving bison, burgers, and steaks prepared without freezers or microwaves.
The details
The restaurant chain is soliciting nominations for families to receive holiday dinners, which can be submitted by emailing bigskyspirit@tedsmontanagrill.com. Each nomination must include the family story, the nominee name, and contact information.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Deadline to nominate families for holiday dinners.
November 26, 2026: The restaurant is closed for Thanksgiving.
December 25, 2026: The restaurant is closed for Christmas.
Culture Shift
This decision mirrors the broader industry trend of prioritizing employee work-life balance over holiday revenue. It reflects a shift in modern hospitality where major restaurant chains increasingly prioritize staff retention by closing on significant federal holidays.
Residents planning to dine out should adjust their schedules as the restaurant will be unavailable on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Those interested in the community program should submit their nominations by the November 11 deadline.
The takeaway
The chain is prioritizing staff well-being by closing its doors during the peak holiday season. Residents looking to support their neighbors can participate in the nomination process before the mid-November cutoff.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Tallahassee Democrat.
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