These Restaurants Near Livingston Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2022

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Spending hours preparing and cleaning up after a big dinner isn’t for everyone. For those who want to skip the fuss, several restaurants are either open Thanksgiving Day or offering catering in the area.

The restaurants offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food. You may need a reservation.

As always, Patch encourages you to call in advance to double-check hours, as many vary by location. Know of more? Leave the answers in the comments.

Below is an area list, then a list of chains that are scheduled to be open.

• Argyle Marketplace, 359 E. Northfield Road, Livingston, has an extensive Thanksgiving takeout menu to order ahead. You must pick up orders curbside on Thanksgiving.
• Il Vecchio Cafe, 234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, is offering Chef Francesco's buffet on Thanksgiving Day. Find out more here.
• Calandra's Mediterranean Grill on Route 46 in Fairfield is also offering an expanded buffet.
• Calandra's Market and Deli, 234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, offers two Thanksgiving takeout packages to order in advance. Find out more.
• Fox and Falcon, 17 Valley St., South Orange, is also offering a Thanksgiving package, which must be picked up Wednesday, Nov. 23. Find out more.
  
• McLoone's Boathouse, 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, has a Thanksgiving buffet.
• Restaurant Serenade, 6 Roosevelt Avenue, Chatham, call for pickups and reservations.
• Long Valley Brew Pub (Thanksgiving Buffet), 1 Fairmount Road, Long Valley.
• If you want to head east to the Hudson River waterfront, several restaurants are offering eat-in options that day.

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
• Bucca di Beppo
• Burger King
• Chart House
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Del Frisco’s Grille
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Eddie V’s
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Firehouse Subs
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Fogo de Chão
• Golden Corral
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Hardee’s
• IHOP
• Kona Grill
• Legal Sea Foods
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• McCormick & Schmick’s
• McDonald’s
• Morton’s The Steakhouse
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill
• Ruby Tuesday
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Seasons 52
• Shoney’s
• Sizzler
• Smith & Wollensky
• Sonic Drive-In
• Starbucks
• STK Steakhouse
• Subway
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse
• T.G.I. Fridays
• The Capital Grille
• Tony Roma’s
• Waffle House
• Wendy’s