Point Pleasant Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023

POINT PLEASANT, NJ — For people who don’t want to spend hours or even days cooking and cleaning up from a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in the Point Pleasant area 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 the local restaurants that plan to be open:

• Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty, 81-83 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, special menu, noon-8 p.m., reservations required.
• The Ark Pub and Eatery, 201 Sea Ave., Route 35 North, Point Pleasant Beach, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• The Wharfside, 101 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
• The Hickory Hog, 2310 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• The Shrimp Box, 75 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, noon-9:30 p.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 the Point Pleasant area:

Options include:

• Applebee’s
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• IHOP
• McDonald’s
• Popeye’s
• Red Lobster
• Ruby Tuesday
• Steak ’n Shake
• Subway
• T.G.I. Fridays
• Wendy’s
• White Castle

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