Seal Beach Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day

SEAL BEACH, CA — For people who don’t want the hassle of cooking or cleaning up after a big turkey dinner, several restaurants in Seal Beach are open on Thanksgiving Day, which is on Nov. 28 this year.

Restaurants near Seal Beach taking reservations on Thanksgiving Day are:

• El Torito - 5995 Katella Avenue, Cypress
• 555 East - 555 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
• Parkers' Lighthouse - 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach
• Acapulco - Marina Pacific- 6270 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach

Several national chain restaurants with a presence in California 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.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. with a limited menu that includes a turkey dinner.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours may vary by location.

Burger King: Hours may vary by location.

Chart House: Three-course meal options on the restaurant’s Thanksgiving menu include a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings. 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.

Eddie V’s: The prime seafood restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. In the past, the restaurant has had a special Thanksgiving menu with turkey and pumpkin pie.

Firehouse Subs: Hours may vary by location.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar: Restaurants are open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fogo de Chão: Restaurants will be open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Hooters: Hours may vary by location.

IHOP: Hours may vary by location.

Popeyes: Hours may vary by location.

Red Lobster: Hours may vary by location.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Reservations are strongly encouraged as the restaurant observes extended hours on Thanksgiving. Guests can choose a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner or order from the steak menu. A complete Thanksgiving meal or sides can be pre-ordered.

Sizzler: Most locations will be open and will serve a traditional turkey dinner.

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.

Wendy’s: Most locations are open regular hours.