Restaurants & Bars
Ridgefield Area Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day
Several restaurants in the Ridgefield area are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.
RIDGEFIELD, CT — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Ridgefield are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.
Among Ridgefield area eateries open on Thanksgiving Day are:
- Brasserie Saint Germain, Ridgefield
- The Benjamin, Ridgefield
- The Cottage, Westport
- La Plage, Westport
- 121 Restaurant & Bar, North Salem, NY
- La Vista Ristorante Italiano, South Salem, NY
- La Crémaillère, Bedford, NY
- Chuck's Steak House, Danbury
- Castello, Danbury
- Café on the Green, Danbury
- Elm Restaurant, New Canaan
Several national chain restaurants with a presence in Connecticut will also be open on Thanksgiving Day, according to lists curated by delish, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. They 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 you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Thanksgiving Day, as many vary by location.
Applebee’s: Hours and participation varies by location.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen: Restaurants are open regular hours and will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner along with an ala carte menu with Italian favorites. Order-ahead options are also available.
Brio Italian Grille: Restaurants will be open from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.
Burger King: Hours may vary by location.
Cracker Barrel: The restaurant will be open during normal hours, with a limited Thanksgiving menu starting at 11 a.m. Order-ahead options are available.
Domino’s Pizza: Stores aren’t required to, but some individual locations may choose to be open on Thanksgiving.
Denny’s: The restaurant will be open during regular hours.
Hooters: Hours may vary by location.
IHOP: Hours may vary by location.
McDonald’s: Hours may vary by location.
Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.
Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.
Sonic: Many, but not all, locations will be open.
Subway: The chain’s locations are individually owned, so you’ll need to call ahead.
Taco Bell: Hours may vary by location.
TGI Fridays: Hours may vary by location.
Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.
