Norwalk Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

NORWALK, CT — For people who don't want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, a couple of restaurants in Norwalk are open Thanksgiving Day.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, 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 as much as possible.

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

Here are some local restaurants that plan to be open, according to Open Table:

• Washington Prime (141 Washington Street)
• Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk (181 Main Street)

Additionally, both floors of BJ Ryan's at 57 Main Street will be open for regular hours on Thanksgiving starting at 11:30 a.m., offering their full menu as well as a traditional thanksgiving platter until midnight, according to the restaurant's owners.

Reservations are highly recommended (203-866-7926). The bar is also open until 1 a.m.

According to lists curated by The Pioneer Woman, delish and Good Housekeeping, national chains that will open Thanksgiving Day include the following in and around Norwalk:

Applebee’s
Bob Evans
Boston Market
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Cracker Barrel
Denny’s
Domino’s
Golden Corral
Hardee’s
IHOP
Kona Grill
McDonald’s
Popeye’s
Red Lobster
Ruby Tuesday
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sonic
Steak ’n Shake
Subway
T.G.I. Fridays
Waffle House
Wendy’s
White Castle

Hours and services may vary by location, so be sure to call ahead.

Norwalk area restaurants or eateries not on this list but wanting to be included should send an email with the appropriate link information, including name, address, hours on Nov. 24, to rj.scofield@patch.com.