Restaurants For Mansfield Diners Open For Thanksgiving 2022

MANSFIELD, CT — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn't for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in the Mansfield area will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. In some cases, you’ll need to make a reservation, so plan ahead as much as possible.

As always, Patch encourages diners to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location.

Miss Geno? His Cafe Aura is open in Manchester from noon to 6 p.m.

Those who want a Big Mac, a Whopper, a footlong or something out a Biggie Bag will be in luck, as will those who love that chicken.

Does mooching off tailgaters at the Manchester Road race count?

Any other ideas locally? Let us know in the comments.

Connecticut's casinos are offering several dining options at their restaurants.

Several national chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, Delish, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. The eateries also offer coffee and doughnuts on the go, catering, or pickup and delivery. Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead. Options include:

• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Wendy’s