Long Valley Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving, But Get Your Reservation In

LONG VALLEY, NJ — For Long Valley residents looking to skip the cooking and cleanup this Thanksgiving, at least one local restaurant is offering a holiday feast on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Long Valley Pub & Brewery, located in the heart of town, is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet featuring roasted turkey, ham, roast beef, and an assortment of traditional holiday sides.

Hosting Thanksgiving can mean days of shopping and preparation for a meal that disappears remarkably fast. Dining out leaves more time for visiting with family and friends, without the dishes piling up afterward.

It also makes room for a holiday that doesn't look the same for everyone. Some people are celebrating with a partner or a few friends. Others are meeting family halfway, traveling over the holiday, or simply ready to retire the roasting pan for a year.

Here's where Long Valley-area residents can look for a Thanksgiving meal this year:

Thanksgiving Dining In Long Valley

• Long Valley Pub & Brewery: Located at 1 Fairmount Road, the restaurant is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet featuring roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, roast beef, herb-roasted chicken, butternut squash ravioli, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and assorted desserts. The buffet costs $55 for adults and $20 for children ages 4 to 10, while children 3 and younger eat free. Upstairs seatings are scheduled for 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., while downstairs seatings are available at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 908-876-1122.

More Thanksgiving Dining Near Long Valley

• Black River Barn, Randolph: The restaurant is offering a family-style Thanksgiving dinner for $45.99 per adult, $24.99 for children ages 6 to 12 and $16.99 for children ages 3 to 5, plus tax and gratuity. Diners should contact the restaurant for reservation availability.
• The Randolph Diner, Randolph: Located at 517 Route 10, the diner is hosting its annual Thanksgiving buffet with six seatings beginning at noon. The buffet costs $49.95 for adults and $21.95 for children ages 12 and younger. Reservations can be made by calling 973-328-2400.

National Chains Open On Thanksgiving

Beyond Long Valley, national chains with New Jersey locations are also advertising Thanksgiving meals. Options include:

The Capital Grille: The Parsippany location is offering slow-roasted turkey, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney and mashed potatoes. The full dinner menu is also available.

Ruth's Chris Steak House: Participating restaurants are offering roasted turkey breast, sausage and herb stuffing, a side and pumpkin cheesecake. The chain has a Parsippany location.

Morton's The Steakhouse: Four-course Thanksgiving dinner, including soup, salad, roasted turkey roulade, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and dessert.

Maggiano's Little Italy: Taking Thanksgiving Day reservations for a special family-style dine-in menu.

Fogo de Chão: Holiday hours are posted by individual restaurants.

Benihana: Participating locations are offering a six-course hibachi turkey dinner from Nov. 12-29. Hours vary.

Cracker Barrel: Open regular hours, with its traditional Thanksgiving meal served starting at 11 a.m.

IHOP: Thanksgiving hours vary by location.

Denny's: Holiday menu includes turkey breast with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, two sides and dinner bread.

McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King: Some locations may be open Thanksgiving Day, but hours vary by restaurant.

Reservations are recommended for sit-down Thanksgiving meals. Diners should confirm holiday hours, menu availability and reservation times directly with their chosen restaurant before heading out.