From Steakhouses To Burger King: NJ Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

NEW JERSEY — 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 throughout New Jersey will cook turkey dinner — or something else entirely.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on 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 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 restaurants throughout New Jersey with reservations available during the holiday, according to OpenTable. Check the site, since many more options are available throughout the state.

North Jersey

• Artemio’s Prime & Proper (1131 Greenwood Lake Tpke., Ringwood): Italian, steakhouse, contemporary American; elegent dining; smart-casual dress code.
• St. Eve's (611 N Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus): American, farm-to-table, contemporary American; casual elegant; business-casual dress code.
• Zeugma (44 S Park St., Montclair): Mediterranean, fusion/eclectic, contemporary European; fine dining; smart-casual dress code.
• Colombia Kaliente (30 E Palisade Ave., Englewood): Colombian, casual dining, casual dress.
• Redstone American Grill (400 Commons Way, Suite 140, Bridgewater): American, steakhouse; casual elegant; casual dress

Central Jersey

• Orchard Park by David Burke (670 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick): American, modern European, steak; casual elegant; smart-casual dress code.
• Brio Italian Grille (3710 Route 9 S, Freehold): Italian, contemporary Italian, steak; casual elegant; smart-casual dress code.
• Houlihan's - Holmdel (2136 Route 35, Holmdel): American, casual dining, casual dress.
• Brando's (164 Main St., Asbury Park): Italian, steak; casual elegant; smart-casual dress.
• The Rum Runner (816 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright): contemporary American, casual elegant, smart-casual dress.

South Jersey

• Morton's The Steakhouse - Atlantic City (2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City): steakhouse, American, seafood; fine dining; business-casual dress.
• The Gables (212 Centre St., Beach Haven): contemporary American, vegetarian/vegan; fine dining; smart-casual dress.
• Santorini (517 W Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood): Mediterranean, Greek, Italian; casual dining; business-casual dress.
• Verona Ristorante (141 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield): Italian, seafood, contemporary Italian; elegant dining; smart-casual dress.
• Chubby's Steakhouse (239 Monmouth St., Gloucester City): steakhouse, contemporary American, American; casual elegant; business-casual dress.

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:

• Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Bob Evans
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Eddie V’s
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• IHOP
• Legal Sea Foods
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Wendy’s